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.

Port Coffee Roasters

Therapeutic Touch

Bay Head Fire Company No.1

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

Suzie & Ed, Diane Turton Realtors

Saltwater House

Noble Massage & Wellness

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Bentley Inn

Manasquan Bank

Beach House Classic Boardshop

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

The Salty Pearl

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

The Grenville

Bay Head Bikes

Carrie Dunham

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Childers Sotheby’s International Realty

Bay Head Needlepoint

Waterlily

Deborah Colton Gallery

Mueller’s Bakery

The Jolly Tar

Ryan Patrick

Taylor Sam’s

Gail Zimmerman, MD

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.