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.

Theresa’s South

The Jolly Tar

Ryan Patrick

Andi’s

The Salty Pearl

Therapeutic Touch

Carrie Dunham

Noon Design Shop

Taylor Sam’s

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Integrative Healing and Wellness

Noble Massage & Wellness

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

Bay Head Day Camp

The Grenville

Charlie’s of Bay Head

Egan Wealth Advisors

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

Bay Head Historical Society

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Bentley Inn

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Beach House Classic Boardshop

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Port Coffee Roasters

Bay Head Needlepoint

Bay Head Chapel

Bay Head Bikes

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

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.