Villas guidebook
Kid friendly
A great place to take the kids. Run by donations only. They have many very nice playgrounds that are open to the public before the zoo opens, an area where you can feed some animals yourself, and a wide range of large and small animals.
308 locals recommend
Cape May County Park & Zoo
707 U.S. 9A great place to take the kids. Run by donations only. They have many very nice playgrounds that are open to the public before the zoo opens, an area where you can feed some animals yourself, and a wide range of large and small animals.
Climb the 199 steps to the top to see incredible panoramic views. On a clear day you can even see Delaware. There is beach access as well as nature trails near the lighthouse. The nature trails go through a bird preserve and are great for birdwatching. On the beach, you can find the abandoned WWII bunker.
160 locals recommend
Cape May Lighthouse
215 Light House AveClimb the 199 steps to the top to see incredible panoramic views. On a clear day you can even see Delaware. There is beach access as well as nature trails near the lighthouse. The nature trails go through a bird preserve and are great for birdwatching. On the beach, you can find the abandoned WWII bunker.
Most weekends, Historic Cold Spring Village puts on reenactments to educate about life of early settlers in the Cape May area.
54 locals recommend
Historic Cold Spring Village
735 Seashore RdMost weekends, Historic Cold Spring Village puts on reenactments to educate about life of early settlers in the Cape May area.
Many people bike around town and the Cold Spring Bike Path will take you all the way up to the Zoo.
Cold Spring Bike Path
Cold Spring Bike PathMany people bike around town and the Cold Spring Bike Path will take you all the way up to the Zoo.
Sightseeing
For the history buffs, a great place to learn about Cape May's involvement in WWII. Located on the way to Sunset Beach, you can also easily get to the beach from here. There is a restaurant and put-put, as well as the concrete ship at Sunset Beach.
15 locals recommend
World War II Lookout Tower
536 Sunset BlvdFor the history buffs, a great place to learn about Cape May's involvement in WWII. Located on the way to Sunset Beach, you can also easily get to the beach from here. There is a restaurant and put-put, as well as the concrete ship at Sunset Beach.
The museum showcases aircraft and vehicles used in Cape May during WWII. Many weekends, you can also find cars shows hosted here.
41 locals recommend
Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
500 Forrestal RdThe museum showcases aircraft and vehicles used in Cape May during WWII. Many weekends, you can also find cars shows hosted here.
Pet friendly
A non-profit microbrewery serving a wide selection of craft beers. Dogs are welcome, and there are live performances on weekends.
41 locals recommend
Cold Spring Brewery
733 Seashore RdA non-profit microbrewery serving a wide selection of craft beers. Dogs are welcome, and there are live performances on weekends.
Drinks
Cape May Winery & Vineyard
711 Town Bank RdLocal wines and small tapas plates.
Family owned and small batch winery. Our favorite wines around town.
39 locals recommend
Turdo Vineyards & Winery
3911 Bayshore RdFamily owned and small batch winery. Our favorite wines around town.
Nauti serves a variety of their own spirits and punches. Sit outside and enjoy live music most nights.
40 locals recommend
Nauti Spirits Distillery
916 Shunpike RdNauti serves a variety of their own spirits and punches. Sit outside and enjoy live music most nights.
The only winery on the island of Cape May, sit among the vineyard and enjoy a great atmosphere. Live entertainment on the weekends, but sometimes closes early due to events. Make a reservation if you want to eat food while there.
100 locals recommend
Willow Creek Winery & Farm
168 Stevens StThe only winery on the island of Cape May, sit among the vineyard and enjoy a great atmosphere. Live entertainment on the weekends, but sometimes closes early due to events. Make a reservation if you want to eat food while there.
Locally brewed, you may have seen some of their beers around town, but check out their full selection at their tasting room.
112 locals recommend
Cape May Brewing Co. Tasting Room & Brewtique
1250 Hornet RdLocally brewed, you may have seen some of their beers around town, but check out their full selection at their tasting room.
Sit outside and enjoy a vast selection of local wines. Check out their Rootstock concert series on Friday nights in the summer.
68 locals recommend
Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
600 S Railroad AveSit outside and enjoy a vast selection of local wines. Check out their Rootstock concert series on Friday nights in the summer.
Food scene
Our favorite restaurant around. BYOB and reservations required. Great Italian food in a great atmosphere.
36 locals recommend
Sapore Italiano
416 S BroadwayOur favorite restaurant around. BYOB and reservations required. Great Italian food in a great atmosphere.
Olive Branch
1891 Bayshore RdGreat Mediterranean fare close to the house.
Villas Diner & Pizzeria
2100 Bayshore RdGreat place for breakfast.
Our favorite place for pizza and wings. They deliver and have good Italian dishes as well.
10 locals recommend
Vincenzo's Little Italy
3704 Bayshore RdOur favorite place for pizza and wings. They deliver and have good Italian dishes as well.
Amazing Steakhouse on the beach with a raw bar, reservation only. Check their website for details on how to make a reservation.
12 locals recommend
PRIMAL
406 Beach AvenueAmazing Steakhouse on the beach with a raw bar, reservation only. Check their website for details on how to make a reservation.
5 West Pub
3729 Bayshore RdCasual pub food with a full bar. Open year round.
Soups and sandwiches on freshly made bread. A great place to grab a quick lunch to go.
8 locals recommend
The Eat Well
508 Town Bank RdSoups and sandwiches on freshly made bread. A great place to grab a quick lunch to go.
Robinson's Deli & Produce
2408 Bayshore RoadFreshly made subs perfect for taking to the beach.
Watch planes take off while enjoying a great breakfast. Gets very crowded on weekends, so get there early to avoid a long wait.
6 locals recommend
Flight Deck Diner
505 Terminal DrWatch planes take off while enjoying a great breakfast. Gets very crowded on weekends, so get there early to avoid a long wait.
A Cape May classic, sit and watch the boats come in while enjoying freshly caught seafood. They don't take reservations, so expect a long wait, the line forms outside before they open.
171 locals recommend
The Lobster House
906 Schellengers Landing RdA Cape May classic, sit and watch the boats come in while enjoying freshly caught seafood. They don't take reservations, so expect a long wait, the line forms outside before they open.
American style and seafood place downtown that offers a great brunch.
71 locals recommend
The Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar
19 Jackson StAmerican style and seafood place downtown that offers a great brunch.
City advice
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Bay Beach Pet Policy
Please be aware that dogs are allowed leashed on the bay beaches before 11 am and after 4 pm from Memorial weekend to Labor Day weekend.
In the off season, dogs are allowed on the bay beaches at any time as long as they are leashed.
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FAQs
Linens (sheets, pillows, extra blankets, towels) are all included.
Beach chairs and a beach umbrella are available for your use. (We keep at least two chairs and one umbrella at each of our houses, but some have more chairs and toys also available)
Wifi info should be in your reservation details, but it is also posted in the house.
Cleaning supplies provided to you: sponge, dish soap, multipurpose spray, paper towels, broom, and vacuum. (If any of these are missing during your check in please let us know)