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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.

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

Integrative Healing and Wellness

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Andi’s

Jeff Schneider, Architect

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

Bay Head Chapel

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

Ryan Patrick

Van Sciver Realtors

Manasquan Bank

Carrie Dunham

Bay Head School

Bay Head Fire Company No.1

Mueller’s Bakery

Port Coffee Roasters

Bentley Inn

Saltwater House

Noble Massage & Wellness

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

Anchor & Palette

Bay Head Historical Society

Roberta Anne Burcz – Attorney

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Egan Wealth Advisors

Bay Head Needlepoint

Waterlily

Gail Zimmerman, MD

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

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.