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.

Van Sciver Realtors

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

Bay Head Bikes

Taylor Sam’s

Therapeutic Touch

Theresa’s South

The Jolly Tar

Bay Head Fire Company No.1

Mueller’s Bakery

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

Egan Wealth Advisors

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

Manasquan Bank

Hammer Surf School

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

Charlie’s of Bay Head

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Integrative Healing and Wellness

Waterlily

Bay Head Needlepoint

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

The Grenville

Saltwater House

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Beach House Classic Boardshop

Jeff Schneider, Architect

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Bay Head Day Camp

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.