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.

Bay Head Chapel

Jeff Schneider, Architect

Ryan Patrick

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Waterlily

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

Anchor & Palette

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

Noble Massage & Wellness

Childers Sotheby’s International Realty

Suzie & Ed, Diane Turton Realtors

Carrie Dunham

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

The Grenville

Bay Head Historical Society

Gail Zimmerman, MD

Egan Wealth Advisors

Port Coffee Roasters

Bentley Inn

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Therapeutic Touch

Van Sciver Realtors

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Burke’s Market

Manasquan Bank

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

Bay Head Fire Company No.1

Andi’s

Integrative Healing and 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.