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 School

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Van Sciver Realtors

Charlie’s of Bay Head

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

Noble Massage & Wellness

Burke’s Market

Anchor & Palette

Saltwater House

Andi’s

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

Taylor Sam’s

Hammer Surf School

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Waterlily

Bay Head Historical Society

Suzie & Ed, Diane Turton Realtors

Bay Head Bikes

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Bay Head Chapel

Jeff Schneider, Architect

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Carrie Dunham

Integrative Healing and Wellness

Gail Zimmerman, MD

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

The Jolly Tar

Bentley Inn

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

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.