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.

Theresa’s South

Carrie Dunham

Manasquan Bank

Childers Sotheby’s International Realty

Waterlily

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

Noble Massage & Wellness

Saltwater House

The Salty Pearl

Therapeutic Touch

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Deborah Colton Gallery

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

Van Sciver Realtors

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Egan Wealth Advisors

Anchor & Palette

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Charlie’s of Bay Head

Bay Head Bikes

The Grenville

Bay Head Needlepoint

Mueller’s Bakery

Burke’s Market

Bay Head Day Camp

Jeff Schneider, Architect

Bay Head School

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

St. Paul’s United Methodist 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.