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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.

Diane Turton, Realtors ~ Bay Head

Bay Head Bikes

Suzie & Ed, Diane Turton Realtors

Theresa’s South

Integrative Healing and Wellness

Bay Head Needlepoint

Bay Head Historical Society

The Jolly Tar

St. Simon By The Sea (MANTOLOKING)

Beach House Classic Boardshop

The Grenville

Bay Head School

Jeff Schneider, Architect

Van Sciver Realtors

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Anchor & Palette

Saltwater House

Chandler Ray RDN LLC

Hammer Surf School

Ryan Patrick

Manasquan Bank

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Bay Head Fire Company No.1

Bay Head Cheese Shop & Bottles Too

Childers Sotheby’s International Realty

Port Coffee Roasters

Noble Massage & Wellness

Mary Beth Durkin, Electrolysis

The Salty Pearl

La Luz Salon & Day Spa

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.