Higbee Beach was one of my favorite stops during my Cape May trip because it offered something…read morecompletely different from the traditional beach experience. This is not your typical beach with restaurants, boardwalks, and amenities. It's a peaceful, natural shoreline where you can enjoy wildlife, shells, beautiful views, and a quieter atmosphere. After spending time at the busier beaches, Higbee was the perfect place to slow down, walk around, and appreciate the beauty of nature. If you're looking for a more relaxed and less crowded Cape May experience, I definitely recommend adding Higbee Beach to your itinerary. Would I come back? Absolutely. Side note: HIGBEE BEACH is Hidden behind wooded dunes and far from the crowds, Higbee Beach is a wild, untouched stretch along the Delaware Bay. No lifeguards, no boardwalk, no badge required-just nature, birdwatching, and calm waters perfect for quiet mornings. Pro tip: bring water shoes.

Beach on the bay side of Cape May. There are parts of it where you could lie out on the beach for…read morethe day but I don't think it's great for swimming with the other options in the area. During the late summer horseshoe crabs beach themselves here a lot too. It is very peaceful here and we did walk it in the evening which is great. One of the best sites for sunsets in New Jersey. If you ever catch a storm coming in over here that's a sight as well. If you're in the area it's definitely worth a visit.

It's a great place to learn about nature in the harbor and on the coast. Children love it and they…read morehave an octopus! Met the bee keeper.

Such an amazing place for kids to explore and learn about nature!! We had a great time!!!read more

Unspoiled area to walk or bike in Villas,NJ. There is…read moreparking in the back where the trails start. Tons of bird life back here.

Sunset Beach has a completely different feel than the main Cape May beaches, and that's exactly…read morewhat makes it special. It's known for Cape May "diamonds," shells, and beautiful sunsets. While I didn't find many of the famous Cape May diamonds, I still loved walking the shoreline and taking in the view. The atmosphere during sunset was wonderful, with people gathering to watch the sun go down together. There's also a visible sunken ship. Was mostly chill until sunset of course, people gathered to watch the sunset. Restaurant right on the beach, 2 gift shops, a mini cold course, the WWIl lookout tower as well. Plenty of parking. It's definitely worth adding to your Cape May itinerary.

One of the highlights of my trip! Looking for Cape May Diamonds was loads of fun, and seeing the…read morebeautiful sunset was a great day to wind down the evening. If you can be there for the flag lowering ceremony, it's definitely worth it as well! Their mini golf is an excellent Mini-Golf course in excellent condition, with some awesome holes and really cool water features/bunkers that require you to scoop your ball out when you inevitably putt it into the water. Reasonably priced and a nice way to spend some time near Sunset Beach.

LOWER TOWNSHIP/CAPE MAY: Cape May has a lot of military history and the World War II Lookout Tower…read moreplayed a key role in keeping New Jersey and Delware safe. Fire Control Tower No. 23 is one of a series of towers with observation decks that was used to triangulate the position of enemy ships and direct the artillery fire from nearby coastal batteries. This tower is all that remains in NJ and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Leashed dogs are allowed to explore the property and you can learn about the history through signage dotted along the path. There is also a Veterans Memorial eternal flame sculpture. Dogs are not allowed inside the building, but it is still an impressive stop on your visit.

I've been curious about these strange concrete cylinders that dot the skyline of Cape May and…read moreRehobeth/ Dewey/Bethany Beach DE (directly across the bay from Cape May). This was the first opportunity to learn about them, and I of course took it! These were built during WW II as part of the Fort Myers Delaware Bay defense system. They were observation posts used to report enemy ship activity, directing nearby artillery. They were not in service for long as advances in technology made them obsolete. This is one of two that have been restored & are open to the public- the other is at Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware. I had an interesting chat with a volunteer, who told me that people often think these were used for spotting fires, which was never their purpose. He told me you can go inside and climb stairs to the 6th level & look out the slotted view. I elected not to as I've recently fractured my ankle & I didn't think my physical therapist would be happy with me climbing all those stairs just yet. I'm looking forward to a return visit once my rehab is complete. Note: They have reduced hours in the off season (October to April).

Cannot have more thanks and appreciation to Capt TJ and Legal Limit Charter. Took a trip with my 2…read morenephews for their first time on a boat and we had a blast. Capt TJ worked hard to land our limit of fish but more importantly, he really helped my nephews get hooked on fishing at such a young age. I knew it was going to a bit hit or miss experience since it was the first time on the boat for both of them and he knocked it out of the park. They had such a great time and I was so happy to see the joy in their faces every time they had a fish on. It was also awesome to witness the passion Capt TJ has for the sport of fishing and his genuine desire to keep future generations inspired to be out on the water. Thanks for the awesome experience Capt and we look forward to coming back to Cape May and being on your boat.

We discovered this park while doing the revolution rail cars leaving Cape May…read more Our guide said it is one of the most underutilized parks in the area, and he can't figure out why. Dogs are permitted here November through (I believe) May. This is a wonderful park/walk. The salt marsh is prominently focused, which is a great perspective! The trail is well maintained. Can't wait to see it in the spring!

The Garrett Family Preserve is a hidden gem, tucked away off the "main drag" heading towards…read moredowntown Cape May & the beaches. This preserve, one of several maintained by The Nature Conservancy, offers a variety of well maintained, level walking trails winding through marshes & meadows. This land is home to a variety of resident & migratory birds, butterflies, small mammals and insects. Trail markings are minimal, however it's really impossible to get lost. There is even a braille signed trail with sensory elements for those with visual impairments. The parking lot is mostly gravel, with concrete pads for handicapped spaces. There is a handicapped-accessible porta potty and some benches along paths to rest and enjoy the preserve. I highly recommend bug repellent and a good hat. Birders should bring binoculars as there is quite a bit to see, especially since this preserve is relatively undisturbed. It's one of my new favorite places for peaceful, low stress walking at the shore.

we scheduled with them more than a month in advance. they canceled on us last minute. when i called…read moreto cancel the confirmation, they had an attitude. don't waste your money here.

Last minute decision to come to Cape May…read more Jumped online and found a reasonable charter at the last moment. Worked out perfectly on a Thursday afternoon. Just the two of us picked the option for fishing. 1pm time. Read the tips to show up an hour early. The boat before us wasn't back yet, and the parking was none. There are maybe 3 businesses sharing one parking area and more businesses fighting for street parking. This was just a little frustrating. Once the boat tour before us came back and left, they get you double parked in their tiny lot. If you don't like that, come early to find street parking. Other than that. This is a bigger charter. You pay a rental for the rod when you purchase your ticket, which includes your fishing license. There are about 25 spots for rods built into the side of the boat, but we were fortunately there was not that many people. Even with only about 15 people on our side, with the drifting the boat does you are guaranteed to get tangled at least once. Thank goodness for Joe and the help on the boat. There in a flash to fix your rod, untangle, or unhook your fish. I can unhook my own bass, but I don't know salt water fish and didn't want to stick my finger in anything I didn't know. You get two cups of bait. They show you how to bait your hook, and once the hour long trip out is over, you do your line and go. The captain was great with getting us on the fish. I caught a couple of flounders, a bunch of bass and a sea Robin! I lost count of how many I caught. We caught lots and got a coupl of keepers. We didn't get the heaviest, but it was close. Bathrooms for all on the boat. Snacks for purchase. Sun shirts for purchase if needed. Be like the cool kids and take a slim rag for after you bait your hook. It's worth the money. If you wanted less people you will be paying more on a different charter. Again a shout out to a great ships crew and their great job. They cleaned our catch and were fun. Thanks for a great time.