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Cape May & the Jersey Shore

The Victorian Beach Town

Gingerbread houses, wide beaches, and classic boardwalk summers.

At a glance · 5 reasons to go

Why Cape May & the Jersey Shore.

  1. Stroll Cape May's storybook Victorian streets.

  2. Wide beaches and a gentle, family-friendly surf.

  3. Boardwalks, saltwater taffy, and ice cream.

  4. Birdwatching and dolphin-spotting cruises.

  5. Timeless American seaside summer.

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Cape May is the Jersey Shore at its prettiest — a whole town of candy-colored Victorian houses fronting wide, gentle beaches. Add boardwalk treats, dolphin cruises, and famous birdwatching for a nostalgic seaside summer.

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Safety

Safety Overview

Cape May & the Jersey Shore

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Reviewed: 2026-06-06

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TravelWell Safety — Cape May & the Jersey Shore: Emergency numbers, hospitals and safety info. Open this before we travel so it works offline. https://travelwell.world/en/destinations/cape-may-jersey-shore

Traveling to Cape May & the Jersey Shore with a pet?

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