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.

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

Deborah Colton Gallery

Port Coffee Roasters

Bentley Inn

The Salty Pearl

Suzie & Ed, Diane Turton Realtors

The Grenville

Waterlily

Manasquan Bank

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

Gail Zimmerman, MD

Egan Wealth Advisors

Taylor Sam’s

Andi’s

Jeff Schneider, Architect

Mueller’s Bakery

Bay Head Chapel

Noble Massage & Wellness

Bay Head School

Bay Head Needlepoint

Charlie’s of Bay Head

Noon Design Shop

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Ryan Patrick

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Therapeutic Touch

Anchor & Palette

Hammer Surf School

Bay Head Bikes

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

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.