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.

Ryan Patrick

Waterlily

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

Charlie’s of Bay Head

Suzie & Ed, Diane Turton Realtors

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

The Jolly Tar

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

Bay Head Day Camp

Bay Head Chapel

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Noon Design Shop

Bay Head School

Bay Head Bikes

Burke’s Market

Carrie Dunham

Gail Zimmerman, MD

Deborah Colton Gallery

Van Sciver Realtors

The Grenville

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

Taylor Sam’s

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Theresa’s South

Jeff Schneider, Architect

Bay Head Needlepoint

Bentley Inn

Anchor & Palette

Therapeutic Touch

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.