Near Cape May, at Wildwood prices
Cape May is twenty minutes south of our hotels by Route 109 or the Parkway. It is the place for a day of Victorian streets, the lighthouse, the wineries and the Washington Street Mall; it is also among the most expensive places to sleep on the Cape May County shore. Many Cape May visitors stay in Wildwood, spend the day in Cape May, and keep the difference.
A Cape May day from Wildwood
- Morning: Route 109 to Cape May, park once near the Washington Street Mall.
- Midday: the lighthouse and Cape May Point, or the
- Afternoon: Cape May Winery or Willow Creek.
- Evening: back to Wildwood for the Boardwalk, or dinner in Cape May and a twenty-minute drive home.
What you give up, honestly
Walking to Cape May's restaurants after dinner. If that is the trip, stay in Cape May. If the trip is beach, Boardwalk and a Cape May day, stay in Wildwood.
Questions about visiting Cape May from Wildwood
How far is Wildwood from Cape May?
About 20 minutes by car via Route 109 or the Garden State Parkway.
Is it cheaper to stay in Wildwood than Cape May?
Usually, yes, especially in summer and on festival weekends, and Wildwood’s beaches are free while Cape May’s require a tag.
Does Cape May have a boardwalk?
Cape May has a promenade, not an amusement boardwalk; Wildwood’s Boardwalk is 20 minutes north.
| Hotel | Address | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Beachside Resort | 3700 Atlantic Ave | Families, pool |
| Sunset Beach Hotel | 4300 Ocean Ave | Ocean Avenue, near the beach |
| 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.
For an easy fall outing, try a Cape May County wineries day trip from Wildwood.
The ferry to Lewes leaves from North Cape May; here is how to do it as a day trip from Wildwood.
