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)

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Bentley Inn

Bay Head School

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Suzie & Ed, Diane Turton Realtors

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Taylor Sam’s

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

Bay Head Needlepoint

Childers Sotheby’s International Realty

Van Sciver Realtors

Ryan Patrick

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Bay Head Historical Society

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

Manasquan Bank

The Jolly Tar

Port Coffee Roasters

Egan Wealth Advisors

Noble Massage & Wellness

Andi’s

Bay Head Bikes

Anchor & Palette

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

Jeff Schneider, Architect

Integrative Healing and Wellness

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

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.