Near Avalon, at Wildwood rates
Avalon is twenty-five minutes north of our hotels, a quiet town of dunes, weekly rentals and a couple of expensive inns. If the plan is an Avalon day, Wildwood is the practical base: more rooms, lower rates, free beaches and a Boardwalk for the evening.
An Avalon day from Wildwood
- The dune walks and the 8th Street jetty in the morning.
- Lunch on Dune Drive.
- The Avalon beach needs a tag; buy a daily or stay on ours.
- Ocean Drive back through Stone Harbor at the end of the day.
Questions about visiting Avalon from Wildwood
How far is Wildwood from Avalon?
About 25 minutes by Ocean Drive or the Parkway.
Is Avalon or Wildwood better for families?
Avalon for quiet and dunes; Wildwood for the Boardwalk, piers and free beaches. Many families stay in Wildwood and drive up for a day.
Do Avalon beaches require tags?
Yes. Wildwood’s do not.
| Hotel | Address | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Beachside Resort | 3700 Atlantic Ave | Families, pool |
| Sunset Beach Hotel | 4300 Ocean Ave | Oceanfront rooms |
| Coastal Sands Inn | 4110 Atlantic Ave | Groups |
| Paradise Inn | 235 E Wildwood Ave | Closest to the Boardwalk |
| Sunrise Inn | 107 E Lincoln Ave | Quiet, near Morey's |
Check availability across all five.