Wildwood Crest

Travel Guide

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! (206 reviews)
"We stayed at the Madison in Ocean tower . It was very clean and the pool and beach were super close."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Madison Resort Wildwood Crest
ICONA Diamond Beach
ICONA Diamond Beach
4 out of 5
9701 Atlantic Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ
The price is P23,642 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
P23,642
P30,352 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
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! (1,000 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! (361 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! (3,806 reviews)
"Good distance from the beach where it’s away from the crowds but also not too far. Only complaint was the bed sheets which had a small stain but the housekeepers were able to replace it."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 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! (1,671 reviews)
"It was okay- the hotel is really nothing special- the price you're paying is for the view and beach access and that's it. But gets the job done. Staff was very nice. Restaurant right there is nice to have too. Beach area was great. If you have kids and the pool is open that was good too on a rainy ..."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 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! (60 reviews)
"Room was clean and newly updated. Location is in the middle of the action so if you are looking for a quiet peaceful place, this is not you."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 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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