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.

Suzie & Ed, Diane Turton Realtors

Bentley Inn

Mueller’s Bakery

Van Sciver Realtors

Anchor & Palette

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Bay Head Day Camp

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Port Coffee Roasters

Bay Head Historical Society

Gail Zimmerman, MD

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

Bay Head School

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

Taylor Sam’s

Bay Head Bikes

Ryan Patrick

Bay Head Chapel

Beach House Classic Boardshop

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

Noble Massage & Wellness

Childers Sotheby’s International Realty

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Saltwater House

The Jolly Tar

Jeff Schneider, Architect

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

Manasquan Bank

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.