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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.

Manasquan Bank

Hammer Surf School

Noble Massage & Wellness

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

Charlie’s of Bay Head

Andi’s

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

Theresa’s South

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Port Coffee Roasters

Bay Head Chapel

Ryan Patrick

Bay Head Historical Society

Jeff Schneider, Architect

Bay Head Day Camp

Therapeutic Touch

Childers Sotheby’s International Realty

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

Integrative Healing and Wellness

Saltwater House

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

Bay Head Needlepoint

Van Sciver Realtors

Bay Head Bikes

Noon Design Shop

Anchor & Palette

Michael John Fanizzo D.C. – Chiropractor

Taylor Sam’s

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.