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.

Bay Head Chapel

Bay Head School

The Jolly Tar

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

The Salty Pearl

Gail Zimmerman, MD

Jeff Schneider, Architect

Hammer Surf School

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Noon Design Shop

Andi’s

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

Manasquan Bank

Anchor & Palette

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Mueller’s Bakery

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

Carrie Dunham

Charlie’s of Bay Head

Theresa’s South

Bay Head Day Camp

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Port Coffee Roasters

Deborah Colton Gallery

Egan Wealth Advisors

Burke’s Market

Bay Head Fire Company No.1

The Grenville

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.