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The Crown Jewel of the Jersey Shore

Bay Head has been a summer destination since the 1880s — a small, unhurried town of Victorian homes, wide beaches, and clean air, just 60 miles from New York City.

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Suzie & Ed, Diane Turton Realtors

Theresa’s South

The Jolly Tar

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

Hammer Surf School

Bay Head Needlepoint

Taylor Sam’s

Therapeutic Touch

Egan Wealth Advisors

Ryan Patrick

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Andi’s

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Noon Design Shop

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

Integrative Healing and Wellness

Deborah Colton Gallery

The Salty Pearl

Saltwater House

Bay Head Historical Society

Burke’s Market

Bay Head School

Manasquan Bank

Charlie’s of Bay Head

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

Mueller’s Bakery

Bay Head Day Camp

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

A Town Worth Slowing Down For

Bay Head's main street holds a handful of independent shops, a café or two, and places to stay that feel genuinely personal. The homes along the avenues are well-tended; the gardens are, too. It rewards unhurried attention.

Plan Your Visit

Whether you're here for a weekend or a full summer, the guide covers where to stay, where to eat, and what's worth your time — from the beach to the back bay.

Keep Up With Bay Head

Seasonal events, local news, and updates from the businesses that make the town worth visiting — delivered a few times a year.