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.

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Bay Head Bikes

Suzie & Ed, Diane Turton Realtors

Hammer Surf School

The Grenville

Waterlily

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

Port Coffee Roasters

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

Saltwater House

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Manasquan Bank

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

Beach House Classic Boardshop

Noon Design Shop

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Burke’s Market

Bentley Inn

Bay Head Day Camp

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Ryan Patrick

Egan Wealth Advisors

Deborah Colton Gallery

The Salty Pearl

Bay Head Needlepoint

Andi’s

Anchor & Palette

Bay Head School

The Jolly Tar

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.