Cozy Cottage Guidebook
Food scene
Perfect sunset dining location! Plenty of great drinks and fine food sitting right on the Delaware Bay.
73 locals recommend
Harpoons on the Bay
91 Beach DrPerfect sunset dining location! Plenty of great drinks and fine food sitting right on the Delaware Bay.
Great spot for breakfast or lunch, with a menu full of deliciously healthy and filling food.
23 locals recommend
Bella Vida Garden Cafe
406 BroadwayGreat spot for breakfast or lunch, with a menu full of deliciously healthy and filling food.
Fabulous food and cool cocktails in a casual pub atmosphere. Happy Hour is daily 3-6pm and all day Sunday
27 locals recommend
5 West Pub
3729 Bayshore RdFabulous food and cool cocktails in a casual pub atmosphere. Happy Hour is daily 3-6pm and all day Sunday
Pizza, pasta & other Italian comfort food served in a relaxed space with a warm atmosphere. Free delivery is available to North Cape May, Erma, Town Bank and Villas.
10 locals recommend
Vincenzo's Little Italy
3704 Bayshore RdPizza, pasta & other Italian comfort food served in a relaxed space with a warm atmosphere. Free delivery is available to North Cape May, Erma, Town Bank and Villas.
Homemade comfort foods made with fresh ingredients. Sandwiches on homemade bread, soups made from scratch and house made corned beef and pastrami. Try our lobster rolls cold or warm seasonally. Open year round
8 locals recommend
The Eat Well
508 Town Bank RdHomemade comfort foods made with fresh ingredients. Sandwiches on homemade bread, soups made from scratch and house made corned beef and pastrami. Try our lobster rolls cold or warm seasonally. Open year round
Cape May Island winery set in vineyards and gardens, with tours & wine tastings, plus a restaurant. The only Napa-style winery located on Cape May Island.
100 locals recommend
Willow Creek Winery & Farm
168 Stevens StCape May Island winery set in vineyards and gardens, with tours & wine tastings, plus a restaurant. The only Napa-style winery located on Cape May Island.
Located in the Outer Coastal Plain AVA, and produces wine from Albariño, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Tempranillo, Viognier, and Pinot Noir grapes. Hawk Haven is the only New Jersey winery that uses Lagrein and Teroldego, which are red vinifera grapes indigenous to the Trentino-South Tyrol region of Italy.
68 locals recommend
Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
600 S Railroad AveLocated in the Outer Coastal Plain AVA, and produces wine from Albariño, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Tempranillo, Viognier, and Pinot Noir grapes. Hawk Haven is the only New Jersey winery that uses Lagrein and Teroldego, which are red vinifera grapes indigenous to the Trentino-South Tyrol region of Italy.
Buzzing breakfast-to-dinner bistro offering American fare, a bar & frequent live music in cozy digs.
71 locals recommend
The Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar
19 Jackson StBuzzing breakfast-to-dinner bistro offering American fare, a bar & frequent live music in cozy digs.
Informal waterside restaurant serving seafood, drinks & more in a beachy space with a deck & views.
21 locals recommend
Harbor View Marina
954 Ocean DrInformal waterside restaurant serving seafood, drinks & more in a beachy space with a deck & views.
Brick-oven pizza, classic Italian fare & BYOB are found in loud, lively surrounds of an old church.
25 locals recommend
Panico's Bistro
422 BroadwayBrick-oven pizza, classic Italian fare & BYOB are found in loud, lively surrounds of an old church.
Bread Lady Stand (CMAC)
613 Sunset BlvdThe best home made brick oven wood fired bread you ever tasted
Gusto Brewing
3860 Bayshore RdNJ's Southernmost Brewery & Taproom.
20 beers on tap. Generous wine selection. Dinner entrees, appetizers, small plates, salads and pizza
28 locals recommend
Red Brick Ale House
3832 Bayshore Rd20 beers on tap. Generous wine selection. Dinner entrees, appetizers, small plates, salads and pizza
Cheerful, unpretentious restaurant serving tacos, tortas, burritos & other Mexican staples.
17 locals recommend
El Pueblo Taqueria
3704 Bayshore RdCheerful, unpretentious restaurant serving tacos, tortas, burritos & other Mexican staples.
Artisan spirits, handcrafted from ingredients harvested from area farms. The facility features a tour, Tasting Room and Bottle Shop. Innovative cocktails, using fresh ingredients, created onsite, daily.
Nauti Spirits Distillery Driveway
Nauti Spirits Distillery DrivewayArtisan spirits, handcrafted from ingredients harvested from area farms. The facility features a tour, Tasting Room and Bottle Shop. Innovative cocktails, using fresh ingredients, created onsite, daily.
Upscale Creole-Caribbean cuisine in a Victorian carriage house with ceiling fans & tropical plants.
410 Bank St
410 Bank StreetUpscale Creole-Caribbean cuisine in a Victorian carriage house with ceiling fans & tropical plants.
Elaine’s Famous Dinner Theater has been voted one of the Top 5 Dinner Theaters in America by the Food Network.
16 locals recommend
Elaine's Famous Dinner Theater
513 Lafayette StElaine’s Famous Dinner Theater has been voted one of the Top 5 Dinner Theaters in America by the Food Network.
Snug eatery, in business since 1968, offering American & Greek fare for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Featured on Diner's, Drive-ins, and Dives
43 locals recommend
George's Place
301 Beach AveSnug eatery, in business since 1968, offering American & Greek fare for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Featured on Diner's, Drive-ins, and Dives
Petite, BYOB restaurant offering contemporary American dishes with Asian & Mediterranean influence. The Younger Brother to George's Place, just a block away.
18 locals recommend
The YB
314 Beach AvePetite, BYOB restaurant offering contemporary American dishes with Asian & Mediterranean influence. The Younger Brother to George's Place, just a block away.
Old-school Italian cuisine served amid an elegant white-tablecloth setting in a restored home.
36 locals recommend
Sapore Italiano
416 S BroadwayOld-school Italian cuisine served amid an elegant white-tablecloth setting in a restored home.
Cape May's fine dining experience, with an exceptional dinner menu. Overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. Reservations only.
38 locals recommend
Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant
1301 Beach AveCape May's fine dining experience, with an exceptional dinner menu. Overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. Reservations only.
Dos Amigos
1500 NJ-47Handcrafted, authentic Mexican cuisine.
Low-key, counter-service cafe offering seasonal, Italian-inspired vegan & seafood dishes. All organic, supporting local farmers and fishermen.
14 locals recommend
Good Earth Organic Eatery
600 Park BlvdLow-key, counter-service cafe offering seasonal, Italian-inspired vegan & seafood dishes. All organic, supporting local farmers and fishermen.
Microbrewery & taproom offering German-style brews, light ales & free guided & self-guided tours.
112 locals recommend
Cape May Brewing Co. Tasting Room & Brewtique
1250 Hornet RdMicrobrewery & taproom offering German-style brews, light ales & free guided & self-guided tours.
Sightseeing
Eclectic, outdoor mall featuring dozens of local shops and eateries.
118 locals recommend
Washington Street Mall
401 Washington StEclectic, outdoor mall featuring dozens of local shops and eateries.
The lighthouse of Cape May Point. Climb the steps all the way to the top to get a good look at all of Cape May!
160 locals recommend
Cape May Lighthouse
215 Light House AveThe lighthouse of Cape May Point. Climb the steps all the way to the top to get a good look at all of Cape May!
Enjoy a ride on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, which crosses the Delaware Bay to Lewes, Delaware, where you can enjoy time in downtown Lewes or head over the Cape Henlopen State Park.
83 locals recommend
Cape May-Lewes Ferry
1200 Lincoln BlvdEnjoy a ride on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, which crosses the Delaware Bay to Lewes, Delaware, where you can enjoy time in downtown Lewes or head over the Cape Henlopen State Park.
Home to several walking trails, beaches, bird observatories and the Cape May Lighthouse.
54 locals recommend
Cape May Point State Park
Light House AvenueHome to several walking trails, beaches, bird observatories and the Cape May Lighthouse.
Former military tower with views from the top, plus a boardwalk featuring interpretive panels.
15 locals recommend
World War II Lookout Tower
536 Sunset BlvdFormer military tower with views from the top, plus a boardwalk featuring interpretive panels.
Higbee Beach is a popular place to find Cape May diamonds, quartz crystals rounded and polished by the sea. Higbee Beach experiences one of the world's largest migrations of birds in North America. During the spring and summer, several species of birds including Blue Grosbeak, Indigo Bunting, Yellow-breasted Chat, and Prairie Warbler breed at the beach.
15 locals recommend
Higbee Beach
Higbee Beach is a popular place to find Cape May diamonds, quartz crystals rounded and polished by the sea. Higbee Beach experiences one of the world's largest migrations of birds in North America. During the spring and summer, several species of birds including Blue Grosbeak, Indigo Bunting, Yellow-breasted Chat, and Prairie Warbler breed at the beach.
Summer-opening living history village dedicated to life in the first years of American independence. Brewery on site.
54 locals recommend
Historic Cold Spring Village
735 Seashore RdSummer-opening living history village dedicated to life in the first years of American independence. Brewery on site.
Victorian house museum with guided tours year-round. Especially pretty during Christmas time with a huge Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
51 locals recommend
Emlen Physick Estate
1048 Washington StVictorian house museum with guided tours year-round. Especially pretty during Christmas time with a huge Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Nature-focused campus featuring an observation tower, themed gardens & hands-on activities for kids.
24 locals recommend
Nature Center of Cape May
1600 Delaware AveNature-focused campus featuring an observation tower, themed gardens & hands-on activities for kids.
Provides free year-round admission to a collection of more than 550 animals representing 250 species in 85 acres of exhibits.
308 locals recommend
Cape May County Park & Zoo
707 U.S. 9Provides free year-round admission to a collection of more than 550 animals representing 250 species in 85 acres of exhibits.
You can browse two floors of fresh produce harvested from the farm, local artisanal products, plus cool, farm-inspired merchandise, from cookbooks to kitchen knick-knacks
83 locals recommend
Beach Plum Farm
140 Stevens StYou can browse two floors of fresh produce harvested from the farm, local artisanal products, plus cool, farm-inspired merchandise, from cookbooks to kitchen knick-knacks
Fun arcade games, ski ball, and tons of other activities. Redeem your points for awesome prizes!
7 locals recommend
Family Fun Arcade
732 Beach AveFun arcade games, ski ball, and tons of other activities. Redeem your points for awesome prizes!
6-block beachfront amusement park featuring 100+ rides & attractions including seasonal water parks.
120 locals recommend
Morey's Piers and Beachfront Water Parks
3501 Boardwalk6-block beachfront amusement park featuring 100+ rides & attractions including seasonal water parks.
Historic aircraft, engines & interactive displays are showcased in a restored WWII training site.
41 locals recommend
Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
500 Forrestal RdHistoric aircraft, engines & interactive displays are showcased in a restored WWII training site.
Cape May National Golf Club, also known as simply the National, is a favorite among both New Jersey natives and visitors. The club has roots that date back to the 1800s when it was known as Cape May Country Club. The peacefully secluded golf course is nestled amidst mature woodlands, surrounding one of the largest private bird sanctuaries in New Jersey.
10 locals recommend
Cape May National Golf Club
834 Florence AvenueCape May National Golf Club, also known as simply the National, is a favorite among both New Jersey natives and visitors. The club has roots that date back to the 1800s when it was known as Cape May Country Club. The peacefully secluded golf course is nestled amidst mature woodlands, surrounding one of the largest private bird sanctuaries in New Jersey.
18-hole par 3 golf course that doesn’t take all day(2 Hours), doesn’t cost a lot, and is easy to play. Beach attire is appropriate so you can hit the beach before or after your round.
Cape May Par 3 Golf & Driving Range
29 Fulling Mill Rd18-hole par 3 golf course that doesn’t take all day(2 Hours), doesn’t cost a lot, and is easy to play. Beach attire is appropriate so you can hit the beach before or after your round.
Cape May's most popular whale and dolphin watching tours. You'll be sure to see a ton of marine wildlife!
16 locals recommend
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
Cape May's most popular whale and dolphin watching tours. You'll be sure to see a ton of marine wildlife!