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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.

Charlie’s of Bay Head

Bay Head Historical Society

Saltwater House

Bay Head Bikes

Mueller’s Bakery

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Bay Head Fire Company No.1

Bay Head Chapel

Noon Design Shop

Therapeutic Touch

Bay Head School

Bentley Inn

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

Van Sciver Realtors

Port Coffee Roasters

Andi’s

Beach House Classic Boardshop

Taylor Sam’s

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Hammer Surf School

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Noble Massage & Wellness

Burke’s Market

Anchor & Palette

Carrie Dunham

Waterlily

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Suzie & Ed, Diane Turton Realtors

Manasquan Bank

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.