Travel Guide to Bay Head

Bay Head, New Jersey is nestled between bay and ocean just south of Point Pleasant, NJ. This upscale community is a country town with a rich history as a Gilded Age vacation mecca for the leisure class.

Bay Head, New Jersey a Wonderful vacation on Ocean and Bay

Greetings from Bay Head, NJ!

Bay Head, New Jersey is a small, gorgeous Jersey shore gem of a community that is nestled between a beautiful natural beach on the Atlantic Ocean and a picturesque Lake and Bay to the west. Twilight Lake and Barnegat Bay deliver Bay Head's distinctive sunset views over water.

Bay Head offers many unique shopping opportunities with lots of interesting shops that includes the Anchor and Pallette, an art gallery that also sells children's books and used books for the beach. Artisan's Gallleria hosts over 50 crafters and artists' clothing, furniture, art and more. Collectibles and antiques can be found at Cobwebs Antiques.

Foodies in Bay Head, NJ, will love The Shopper's Wharf where specialty shops abound, including The Chocolate Shoppe.

Bay Head Cheese Shop is a gourmet's heaven, and Curtis' Central Market will pack a lunch or gift basket, and Mueller's Bakery has daily fresh bread, its own fabulous crumb cake and can bake a cake for any occasion.

Those who love to eat out won't be disappointed either with their vacation rental in Bay Head, where Theresa's South and the Grenville Hotel and Restaurant offer fine dining and creative cooking. Dorca's Restaurant is a classic soda fountain sidewalk cafe open for brunch, lunch, and ice cream always.