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.

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

Saltwater House

Bay Head Day Camp

Burke’s Market

Port Coffee Roasters

Noble Massage & Wellness

Therapeutic Touch

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Noon Design Shop

Jeff Schneider, Architect

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

Taylor Sam’s

The Salty Pearl

Van Sciver Realtors

Mueller’s Bakery

Bay Head Chapel

The Jolly Tar

Childers Sotheby’s International Realty

Carrie Dunham

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Ryan Patrick

Deborah Colton Gallery

Bay Head School

Anchor & Palette

The Grenville

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

Bay Head Bikes

Theresa’s South

Gail Zimmerman, MD

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.