Wildwood Crest Travel Guide

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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 holiday maker’s dream. Enjoy both family activities and adult nightlife in this small resort community on New Jersey’s southern shores. The 5-mile (8-kilometre) 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-kilometre) 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

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Diamond Beach

Diamond Beach is popular for its beaches, and you can check out Five Mile Beach, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Diamond Beach
ICONA Diamond Beach

ICONA Diamond Beach

4 out of 5
9701 Atlantic Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ
The price is AU$237 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$237
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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)
"Very nice view of the pool and ocean.Great staff friendly and polite"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

ICONA 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 Raging ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (382 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Madison Resort Wildwood Crest
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! (483 reviews)
"It was our first time staying here,it was cute good size for a couple or small family’s… carpet and decor coukd be updated but other than that it was just enough for us for couple days. The staff was really nice and understanding of needed anything definitely will be back"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 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.
New, sunny Wildwood Crest condo! Excellent location, 1 block to beach ☀️🌊

New, sunny Wildwood Crest condo! Excellent location, 1 block to beach ☀️🌊

Wildwood
Stay at this condo in Wildwood Crest. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Wildwood Boardwalk and Raging Waters Water Park are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
"Clean room. Close walk to beach."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

New, sunny Wildwood Crest condo! Excellent location, 1 block to beach ☀️🌊
Charming 3 Room Efficiency in Wildwood Crest

Charming 3 Room Efficiency in Wildwood Crest

Wildwood Crest
Stay at this vacation home in Wildwood Crest. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Wildwood Boardwalk and Raging Waters Water ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"This was a cute apartment and perfect for our stay. Jeff was a great host and was available if we needed anything."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Charming 3 Room Efficiency in Wildwood Crest
Freshly updated Beach Haven nestled on beautiful coast of Wildwood Crest!

Freshly updated Beach Haven nestled on beautiful coast of Wildwood Crest!

Wildwood
Stay at this condo in Wildwood Crest. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Wildwood Boardwalk and Raging Waters Water ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
"property and people were all great and friendly. would stay here again especially because of the location. not far from Wildwood and a short drive to Cape May. only thing i would change is the bed in the bedroom but its not a deal breaker at all. thank you for allowing us to stay here and will definitely ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Freshly updated Beach Haven nestled on beautiful coast of Wildwood Crest!
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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