Wildwood Crest is a summer vacationer’s dream. Enjoy both family activities and adult nightlife in this small resort community on New Jersey’s southern shores.
The 5-mile (8-kilometer) white-sand beach is a highlight, free to access from early morning to late evening. Find your spot on the beach and plant an umbrella. Then swim, sunbathe, collect shells and build sandcastles, all under the watchful eye of the lifeguards that are on patrol from mid-morning to early evening. Watch exciting lifeguard competitions several times during the summer.
After relaxing on the beach, enjoy some of the other activities on offer. Burn calories at daily Zumba, kickboxing, Pilates, yoga and aerobics classes at the Wildwood Crest Beach Pier or Centennial Park for a small fee. Visit an amusement or water park.
Walk the 2.5-mile (4-kilometer) boardwalk. Rent bikes to tour the area or participate in a mini-triathlon competition. If you have the energy, try surfing, parasailing, jet skiing, fishing and crabbing, ultimate Frisbee, soccer-tennis or kite flying.
There are history and culture options too. View the replica Vietnam Memorial, Wyland’s Whaling Wall, or the doo-wop district, home of Chubby Checker and the Twist.
Visit the Sunday farmer’s market or one of the many festivals, including Christmas in July with crafts, Santa, and a boat parade crabbing festival and seafarer’s festival. Show off your talents at the sand sculpting, sidewalk chalking, or nightly talent competitions, all free to enter. Or, register your little one in the Baby Parade, a free annual event since 1909.
The Jersey Shore comes alive with evening entertainment options. Enjoy the nightclub and pub scene. Or, grab a blanket and take the family to a free Saturday concert under the stars. Watch a first-run movie on an outdoor screen (for a fee).
To access beach and city attractions, use metered parking on some streets or one of the many user-pay parking lots. Be sure to follow parking requirements to avoid being towed or paying high fees. Dolly the Trolley provides free evening service along the boardwalk.
Wildwood Crest
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Where to stay in Wildwood Crest
Diamond Beach
5/5(1 area review)
Visitors highly recommend Diamond Beach for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Five Mile Beach while you're in town.
ICONA Diamond Beach
9701 Atlantic Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ
The price is CA $286 per night from May 19 to May 20
CA $286
CA $367 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Wildwood Crest. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a private beach. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (851 reviews)
"Staff was very welcoming. Rooms were very clean. Will be going back in the summer to enjoy their private beach."
Reviewed on May 8, 2024
Adventurer Oceanfront Inn
5401 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ
The price is CA $68 per night from May 16 to May 17
CA $68
CA $93 total
includes taxes & fees
May 16 - May 17
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Wildwood Crest. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"It is spacious"
Reviewed on May 13, 2024
Mahalo Diamond Beach
9501 Atlantic Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ
The price is CA $190 per night from May 19 to May 20
CA $190
CA $242 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Book a stay at this beach motel in Wildwood Crest. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a beach locale, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Wildwood Boardwalk and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"Great place to stay at"
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2023
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Condo in Wildwood Crest with ocean and pool view! Only one block from the beach.
Wildwood
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Wildwood Crest. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and balconies. Popular attractions Splash Zone Water Park and Wildwood ...
Beautiful oceanfront condo complete with morning sunrise
Wildwood Crest
Book a stay at this beach condo in Wildwood Crest. Enjoy a beach locale, a water park, and balconies. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Quiet solo beach retreat
"I wish I could live there. It’s small but mighty. Perfect for me. Open and sunny. Had everything I needed in the kitchen. It had all the paper goods needed too, as well as coffee and tea. Many kinds. The bed was so comfortable. Good water pressure. I booked while it was still early in the season ..."
Reviewed on May 10, 2024
Cute two-bedroom condo two blocks from the beach and boardwalk!
Wildwood Crest
Stay at this condo in Wildwood Crest. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Wildwood Boardwalk and Splash Zone Water Park are located nearby.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Centennial Park
Explore the great outdoors at Centennial Park, a lovely green space in Wildwood Crest. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Cape May National Wildlife Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Cape May National Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Wildwood Crest. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Lakeview Docks
Explore the waterfront in Wildwood Crest with a trip to Lakeview Docks. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
Cape May: Scenic Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
CA $68
Per adult
Reviews of Wildwood Crest
5
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Jul. 18, 2019Nice quiet area. Very friendly people.
- Wildwood Boardwalk
- Lewes Beach
- Wildwood Beach
- Cape May - Lewes Ferry
- Cape Henlopen State Park
- Ocean City Beach
- Wildwoods Convention Center
- Washington Street Mall
- Sea Isle City Beach
- Raging Waters Water Park
- Splash Zone Water Park
- Montego Bay Waterpark
- Poverty Beach
- Ocean Oasis Waterpark and Beach Club
- Cape May Winery
- Adventure Pier
- Cape May Convention Hall
- Mariner's Pier
- Doo Wop Experience
- Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum