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.

Jeff Schneider, Architect

Manasquan Bank

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

Egan Wealth Advisors

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

Ryan Patrick

The Grenville

Childers Sotheby’s International Realty

Noble Massage & Wellness

Bentley Inn

Andi’s

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

The Jolly Tar

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

Burke’s Market

Charlie’s of Bay Head

Theresa’s South

Beach House Classic Boardshop

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Noon Design Shop

Gail Zimmerman, MD

Deborah Colton Gallery

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

Therapeutic Touch

Saltwater House

Taylor Sam’s

Carrie Dunham

Anchor & Palette

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.