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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.

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Bentley Inn

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

Hammer Surf School

Ryan Patrick

Saltwater House

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

Bay Head Day Camp

Bay Head Fire Company No.1

Bay Head Bikes

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Van Sciver Realtors

The Salty Pearl

Deborah Colton Gallery

Egan Wealth Advisors

Waterlily

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

Mueller’s Bakery

Theresa’s South

Taylor Sam’s

Beach House Classic Boardshop

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Bay Head School

Andi’s

Bay Head Historical Society

Carrie Dunham

Integrative Healing and Wellness

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

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.