Bay Haven Cottage Guide to Villas & the Jersey Cape
Family Fun Favorites
The Ferry Park is a fun spot for watching the ferries and boats come and go along the channel and grabbing a bite or your favorite beverage. It is undergoing a major upgrade including a new cafe, supper club and art gallery. The Ferry Park is becoming a destination unto itself. During the summer months, the township hosts weekly free concerts on the lawn in July and August. For a fun day trip, you can take the ferry to Lewes, DE. Bikes and cars are permitted on the ferry, and Lewes is easy to get around by bike or on foot. Check their website for rates and schedules.
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Cape May-Lewes Ferry
1200 Lincoln BlvdThe Ferry Park is a fun spot for watching the ferries and boats come and go along the channel and grabbing a bite or your favorite beverage. It is undergoing a major upgrade including a new cafe, supper club and art gallery. The Ferry Park is becoming a destination unto itself. During the summer months, the township hosts weekly free concerts on the lawn in July and August. For a fun day trip, you can take the ferry to Lewes, DE. Bikes and cars are permitted on the ferry, and Lewes is easy to get around by bike or on foot. Check their website for rates and schedules.
The zoo is such a treat for this area! Over 550 animals (from snow leopards to giraffes, monkeys to otters) in a beautiful setting, open year-round and FREE! And the grounds are open for hikers, bikers, and picnickers!
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Cape May County Park & Zoo
707 U.S. 9The zoo is such a treat for this area! Over 550 animals (from snow leopards to giraffes, monkeys to otters) in a beautiful setting, open year-round and FREE! And the grounds are open for hikers, bikers, and picnickers!
This popular spot offers two mini-golf courses, batting cages, and an ice cream parlor.
Offshore Adventure Golf
1084 NJ-47This popular spot offers two mini-golf courses, batting cages, and an ice cream parlor.
Morey's Piers och strandnära vattenparker
3501 BoardwalkBreweries, Wineries and Distilleries
Hawk Haven is a popular winery, close to home. In addition to tastings and onsite sales, they have regular events featuring local musicians and eateries. Be sure to check their website for a calendar of upcoming events. Reservations recommended.
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Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
600 S Railroad AveHawk Haven is a popular winery, close to home. In addition to tastings and onsite sales, they have regular events featuring local musicians and eateries. Be sure to check their website for a calendar of upcoming events. Reservations recommended.
Cape May Brewery is a fun spot to enjoy its wide variety of IPAs, lagers, and seasonal brews. The taproom offers indoor and outdoor seating and is adjoined by a "brewtique" for packaged goods and gift items. It's located next to the county airport, only a short drive from Bay Haven Cottage.
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Cape May Brewing Co. Tasting Room & Brewtique
1250 Hornet RdCape May Brewery is a fun spot to enjoy its wide variety of IPAs, lagers, and seasonal brews. The taproom offers indoor and outdoor seating and is adjoined by a "brewtique" for packaged goods and gift items. It's located next to the county airport, only a short drive from Bay Haven Cottage.
Cold Spring Brewery is located at historic Cold Spring Village in a very cool, restored and reconstructed barn. It's a good family spot, offering beer products for the adults and handcrafted soda for the kids.
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Cold Spring Brewery
733 Seashore RdCold Spring Brewery is located at historic Cold Spring Village in a very cool, restored and reconstructed barn. It's a good family spot, offering beer products for the adults and handcrafted soda for the kids.
Cape May Winery offers a beautiful setting to enjoy local wine tastings or to simply relax with a glass. Note: this is a very popular spot and they do not take reservations. All table seating is handled on a first-come basis. You may have to wait on line for a bit, but it is worth it.
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Cape May Winery & Vineyard
711 Town Bank RdCape May Winery offers a beautiful setting to enjoy local wine tastings or to simply relax with a glass. Note: this is a very popular spot and they do not take reservations. All table seating is handled on a first-come basis. You may have to wait on line for a bit, but it is worth it.
Turdo is a local, boutique winery offering some of our favorite varietals.
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Turdo Vineyards & Winery
3911 Bayshore RdTurdo is a local, boutique winery offering some of our favorite varietals.
Cape May Distillery offers a wide variety of unique cocktails, made with its signature rum, gin, vodka, and whiskey. The tasting room has a "speakeasy" vibe, adding to the experience.
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Cape May Distillery
371 NJ-47Cape May Distillery offers a wide variety of unique cocktails, made with its signature rum, gin, vodka, and whiskey. The tasting room has a "speakeasy" vibe, adding to the experience.
Willow Creek, located in West Cape May, is a large winery and farm, offering wine tastings and tapas in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. Seasonal Firepit Fridays are popular among vacationers. Note: Willow Creek has recently become a destination for weddings, showers, and other larger private gatherings that may impact access by the general public. Be sure to call ahead or check their website for calendars and reservations.
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Willow Creek Winery & Farm
168 Stevens StWillow Creek, located in West Cape May, is a large winery and farm, offering wine tastings and tapas in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. Seasonal Firepit Fridays are popular among vacationers. Note: Willow Creek has recently become a destination for weddings, showers, and other larger private gatherings that may impact access by the general public. Be sure to call ahead or check their website for calendars and reservations.
Nauti Spirits Distillery is another great spot to savor local artisan spirits.
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Nauti Spirits Distillery
916 Shunpike RdNauti Spirits Distillery is another great spot to savor local artisan spirits.
Museums
Don't be misled by the name - this amazing museum is only 5 minutes from the cottage, located at the municipal airport in Lower Township. Great option for rainy days - or any time, really - old and young alike. And the annual air show is not to be missed!
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Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
500 Forrestal RdDon't be misled by the name - this amazing museum is only 5 minutes from the cottage, located at the municipal airport in Lower Township. Great option for rainy days - or any time, really - old and young alike. And the annual air show is not to be missed!
This open-air living history museum is kind of a mini Williamsburg. Self-guided and close by.
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Historic Cold Spring Village
735 Seashore RdThis open-air living history museum is kind of a mini Williamsburg. Self-guided and close by.
Emlen Physick Estate
1048 Washington StThe latest addition to the museum scene in Cape May.
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Harriet Tubman Museum
632 Lafayette StThe latest addition to the museum scene in Cape May.
Parks & Mother Nature
Cape May Lighthouse
215 Light House AveWorld War II Lookout Tower
536 Sunset BlvdA personal favorite for walking and biking. Great location for birding and fishing in the stocked pond. You may see our resident bald eagle! And it's only 2 miles from Bay Haven!
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Cox Hall Creek WMA
5 Shawmont AveA personal favorite for walking and biking. Great location for birding and fishing in the stocked pond. You may see our resident bald eagle! And it's only 2 miles from Bay Haven!
Another great location for birding and nature walks, near the lighthouse and lookout tower.
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South Cape May Meadows
692 Sunset BlvdAnother great location for birding and nature walks, near the lighthouse and lookout tower.
The Wetlands Institute
1075 Stone Harbor BlvdLocal farm with walking trails, gardens, fresh produce, jams, honey and cafe.
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Beach Plum Farm
140 Stevens StLocal farm with walking trails, gardens, fresh produce, jams, honey and cafe.
Restaurants, Bars, Ice Cream
On The Rocks - Cape May
1200 Lincoln BlvdRed Brick Ale House
3832 Bayshore Rd
Wing It
1265 Bayshore RdGreat wings, chicken sandwiches and amazing sides! Take out only.
Very popular year-round bar and grill. Great food and beverages; huge beer selection. Indoor and outdoor seating.
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Lucky Bones Back Water Grille
1200 NJ-109Very popular year-round bar and grill. Great food and beverages; huge beer selection. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Great local pizza spot, eat-in or delivery. If ordering online, make sure you choose the Bayshore Rd. location.
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Roman`s Pizza House
3718 Bayshore RdGreat local pizza spot, eat-in or delivery. If ordering online, make sure you choose the Bayshore Rd. location.
Open all day, but really good breakfast option. Generous servings.
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Castaway Cafe
301 Bayshore RdOpen all day, but really good breakfast option. Generous servings.
El Pueblo Taqueria
3704 Bayshore RdGreat local spot. Love the bowls!
What's a family vacation without breakfast out?
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Uncle Bill's Pancake House
4001 West AveWhat's a family vacation without breakfast out?
This is a must for anyone who loves ice cream... which is basically everyone!
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Fleck's Ice Cream
1600 Bayshore RdThis is a must for anyone who loves ice cream... which is basically everyone!
A New Jersey favorite for years. Open year-round, drive-up or counter service and tables.
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Mister Softee Ice Cream
1890 Bayshore RdA New Jersey favorite for years. Open year-round, drive-up or counter service and tables.
Jake's Bar & Grill
1075 Bayshore RdJakes is a popular neighborhood bar and grill.
Shopping and Rentals
Renting linens is a good option for guests that prefer not to bring them from home. Since a majority of vacation rental homes in the area are not providing linens at this time, it's a good idea for interested guests to contact one of the linen rental services in the area as soon as your Bay Haven Cottage rental is confirmed.
Linen Ladies
Renting linens is a good option for guests that prefer not to bring them from home. Since a majority of vacation rental homes in the area are not providing linens at this time, it's a good idea for interested guests to contact one of the linen rental services in the area as soon as your Bay Haven Cottage rental is confirmed.
ACME Markets
5300 Park BlvdShopRite of Rio Grande
1700 NJ-47Gaiss Market
1215 Bayshore RdGreat local deli and meat market.
Wawa
3601 Rte 9 SGas, snacks, sandwiches, close to the cottage.
Three pedestrian-only blocks of boutiques, restaurants and pubs amidst Victorian architecture.
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Washington Street Mall
401 Washington StThree pedestrian-only blocks of boutiques, restaurants and pubs amidst Victorian architecture.
The Delaware Bay beaches are a popular launching area for kayaks and paddleboards.
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Miss Chris Kayak & Paddleboard
1212 Wilson DrThe Delaware Bay beaches are a popular launching area for kayaks and paddleboards.
Local paddleboard, kayak, and bike rental shop, all popular activities in the bay area. Equipment for the whole family.
Riptide Paddles and Pedals
703 Seashore RoadLocal paddleboard, kayak, and bike rental shop, all popular activities in the bay area. Equipment for the whole family.