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.

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

Bay Head School

Saltwater House

Port Coffee Roasters

Taylor Sam’s

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

Bay Head Needlepoint

Beach House Classic Boardshop

Jeff Schneider, Architect

Burke’s Market

Noble Massage & Wellness

Andi’s

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

Manasquan Bank

Ryan Patrick

Bay Head Day Camp

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

The Jolly Tar

Childers Sotheby’s International Realty

The Grenville

The Salty Pearl

Egan Wealth Advisors

Anchor & Palette

Mueller’s Bakery

Deborah Colton Gallery

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

Noon Design Shop

Charlie’s of Bay Head

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.