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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.

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

Suzie & Ed, Diane Turton Realtors

Charlie’s of Bay Head

Bay Head Needlepoint

Van Sciver Realtors

Manasquan Bank

Bentley Inn

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

The Salty Pearl

Bay Head Bikes

Mueller’s Bakery

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Gail Zimmerman, MD

Bay Head School

Taylor Sam’s

Jeff Schneider, Architect

Carrie Dunham

The Grenville

Saltwater House

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

Burke’s Market

Therapeutic Touch

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Integrative Healing and Wellness

Bay Head Fire Company No.1

Theresa’s South

Noble Massage & Wellness

The Jolly Tar

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

Noon Design Shop

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.