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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 Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Ryan Patrick

Charlie’s of Bay Head

Deborah Colton Gallery

Anchor & Palette

Port Coffee Roasters

Egan Wealth Advisors

Hammer Surf School

Beach House Classic Boardshop

Bay Head Bikes

Van Sciver Realtors

Bay Head Day Camp

Bay Head Chapel

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

The Grenville

Jeff Schneider, Architect

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

Andi’s

Saltwater House

Noble Massage & Wellness

Bay Head School

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

Manasquan Bank

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Noon Design Shop

Childers Sotheby’s International Realty

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.