Wildwood Crest

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Photo provided by Brian Cunniff
Wildwood Crest
Photo provided by Brian Cunniff
Wildwood Crest
Wildwood Crest

Sun and fun abound in this beachfront community with many affordable family-friendly activities.

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.

Where to stay in Wildwood Crest

Diamond Beach

Diamond Beach

Visitors highly recommend Diamond Beach for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Five Mile Beach while you're in town.

Diamond Beach
Madison Resort Wildwood Crest
Madison Resort Wildwood Crest
2.5 out of 5
7201 Ocean Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Wildwood Crest. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Wildwood Boardwalk and Splash ...
8/10 Very Good! (202 reviews)
"Location is not hectic. The beach was fun, not overcrowded and the chairs and umbrella provided was a nice extra. Rooms and property was very clean. Pool was a bit crowded and noisy, and the music was louder than necessary. The elevator was very small, hot and slow. Use the stairs if you can. Overall, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Madison Resort Wildwood Crest
ICONA Diamond Beach
ICONA Diamond Beach
4 out of 5
9701 Atlantic Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ
The price is P25,314 per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
P25,314
P32,498 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Wildwood Crest. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (998 reviews)
"Clean and friendly staff!"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

ICONA Diamond Beach
Bel Air Motel
Bel Air Motel
2.5 out of 5
5510 Ocean Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ
Stay at this motel in Wildwood Crest. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (358 reviews)
"Ambiente limpo e agradável, recepcionista super educada e atenciosa."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Bel Air Motel
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.
Boardwalk Resorts - Flagship
Boardwalk Resorts - Flagship
3.5 out of 5
60 N Maine Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly condo in Atlantic City. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,800 reviews)
"The stay at Boardwalk Resort with my family was great."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Boardwalk Resorts - Flagship
Legacy Vacation Resorts Brigantine Beach
Legacy Vacation Resorts Brigantine Beach
3 out of 5
1400 Ocean Avenue, Brigantine, NJ
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Brigantine. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,670 reviews)
Favorite beach hotel in NJ
"I absolutely love this place! I go to Brigantine often because I drive my truck on the beach so I didn't even use the hotels beach but the fact that the best restaurant in town is also attached to this hotel where you can dine outside among the palm trees and then sit on the beach, Makes it the perfect ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Legacy Vacation Resorts Brigantine Beach
The Surf Club
The Surf Club
2 out of 5
811 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, NJ
Stay at this aparthotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ocean City Boardwalk and Shriver's Salt Water ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (59 reviews)
"The property was great! Easy digital check in process. Upgraded and clean room with nice amenities. The only thing missing was a clock!"

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

The Surf Club
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.

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