Cape May County

New Jersey's southernmost coastal county, offering Victorian towns, wooden boardwalks, and lighthouse beaches.

Cape May County is located on a peninsula at the southern tip of New Jersey, sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay. The Cape May Historic District preserves a large collection of Victorian architecture, where the Emlen Physick Estate and Washington Street Mall are perfect for strolling. The Cape May Lighthouse, Cape May Point State Park, and the shipwreck of the SS Atlantus at Sunset Beach are natural and historical highlights. To the north, Wildwood features its famous boardwalk and Morey's Piers, while Ocean City is a family-friendly seaside resort. Whale and dolphin watching cruises are also available. Summer is the liveliest season, while autumn is ideal for birdwatching. Accessible by car via the Garden State Parkway, or by the Cape May-Lewes Ferry.

Destinations

• Cape May
• Atlantic City

Itineraries

• New Jersey to Delmarva Coastal Highway – Head south along the Atlantic from boardwalk towns to Cape May, take the ferry to Delaware, and see wild horses.