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.

Van Sciver Realtors

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

Saltwater House

Bay Head Bikes

Bay Head Needlepoint

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

The Jolly Tar

Port Coffee Roasters

Charlie’s of Bay Head

Bentley Inn

Bay Head Chapel

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Carrie Dunham

Noon Design Shop

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Bay Head Historical Society

Andi’s

Jeff Schneider, Architect

Childers Sotheby’s International Realty

Suzie & Ed, Diane Turton Realtors

Ryan Patrick

Gail Zimmerman, MD

Theresa’s South

Bay Head Fire Company No.1

Noble Massage & Wellness

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.