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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

Bay Head School

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Bentley Inn

Jeff Schneider, Architect

The Salty Pearl

Waterlily

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Anchor & Palette

Mueller’s Bakery

Noon Design Shop

Bay Head Chapel

Bay Head Bikes

Hammer Surf School

Theresa’s South

Suzie & Ed, Diane Turton Realtors

Beach House Classic Boardshop

Manasquan Bank

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Noble Massage & Wellness

Bay Head Fire Company No.1

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Deborah Colton Gallery

Taylor Sam’s

Therapeutic Touch

Saltwater House

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

Bay Head Historical Society

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.