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 Bikes

Carrie Dunham

Charlie’s of Bay Head

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

Integrative Healing and Wellness

Andi’s

Taylor Sam’s

Bay Head School

Bay Head Chapel

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Port Coffee Roasters

Ryan Patrick

Deborah Colton Gallery

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

Noon Design Shop

Waterlily

Burke’s Market

Van Sciver Realtors

Bay Head Day Camp

Saltwater House

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

Bay Head Fire Company No.1

Theresa’s South

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

The Jolly Tar

Therapeutic Touch

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

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.