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The wraparound porch of a restored Victorian inn in Cape May at dusk

The Shore · Cape May County

Cape May

Cape May is the country's oldest seaside resort, at the southern tip of New Jersey. The entire city was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976 for its collection of 19th-century seaside wood-frame buildings. It's known for Victorian inns, wide beaches and the pedestrian Washington Street Mall.

Our Cape May guides

The wraparound porch of a restored Victorian inn in Cape May at dusk

StaysCape May Bed and Breakfasts: 12 Historic Inns, From Victorian Cottages to Beachfront Porches9 min read

The view from a ferry's open deck crossing Delaware Bay on a bright morning

Things to doCape May-Lewes Ferry Day Trip: How the Crossing Works and What to Do in Lewes8 min read

A gaslit Victorian street decorated with garlands and candlelit windows at Christmas in Cape May

ChristmasChristmas in Cape May, NJ: 2026 Candlelight Tours, Trolleys, Tree Lightings and More10 min read

A quiet street of pastel Victorian cottages with deep porches near the ocean in Cape May

Things to doThings to Do in Cape May, NJ: 15 Victorian, Beach and Birding Favorites11 min read

Cape May also shows up in

A pour-over coffee and a pastry on a marble café table by a sunny small-town window

CoffeeThe Best Coffee Shops in NJ: 16 Cafés and Roasters Worth the Drive12 min read

A quiet mountain road curving through autumn hills at golden hour

GetawaysBest States to Visit: 15 Slow Trips, Starting Close to Home10 min read

Two wine glasses by a stone fireplace in a historic inn

Getaways10 Romantic Getaways in NJ: Historic Inns, Spas and Wineries7 min read

A train window view of a wide river and autumn hills at golden hour

Getaways12 Weekend Getaways From NYC, Each With a Historic Inn10 min read

A lamplit Victorian porch with rocking chairs at dusk

Getaways12 NJ Weekend Getaways: Two-Day Plans With a Historic Inn8 min read

The Sunday Port

One slow weekend idea, every Sunday morning.

A town, a café, a walk and a book to bring, plus what's on that weekend. Free, short, easy to leave.