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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.

Burke’s Market

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

Bentley Inn

Mueller’s Bakery

Bay Head Bikes

The Salty Pearl

Taylor Sam’s

Theresa’s South

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

Saltwater House

Beach House Classic Boardshop

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

Port Coffee Roasters

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Bay Head Chapel

Noble Massage & Wellness

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Carrie Dunham

Andi’s

Gail Zimmerman, MD

Therapeutic Touch

Bay Head Fire Company No.1

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

Bay Head Day Camp

Bay Head Historical Society

The Jolly Tar

Manasquan Bank

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Charlie’s of Bay Head

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.