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.

Port Coffee Roasters

Gail Zimmerman, MD

Deborah Colton Gallery

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

Jeff Schneider, Architect

Therapeutic Touch

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

Egan Wealth Advisors

Bay Head Bikes

Saltwater House

The Grenville

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Manasquan Bank

Childers Sotheby’s International Realty

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

Noon Design Shop

Mueller’s Bakery

Van Sciver Realtors

Hammer Surf School

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

The Salty Pearl

Andi’s

Noble Massage & Wellness

Ryan Patrick

Bay Head Chapel

Bay Head Day Camp

Bay Head Needlepoint

Carrie Dunham

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.