Near Stone Harbor, twenty minutes by Ocean Drive
Stone Harbor is a small, upscale beach town with very few hotels and rentals that book a year out. Our five hotels are twenty minutes south by Ocean Drive, over the toll bridges, in Wildwood: a bigger beach, a Boardwalk, and rates a fraction of a Stone Harbor rental.
Stone Harbor from Wildwood
- The Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary on the way in. (The Wetlands Institute has left its Stone Harbor campus; from November 7, 2026 it is at 600 N Delsea Dr, Cape May Court House, open Saturdays and Sundays 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- 96th Street's shops and restaurants for lunch.
- The beach at Stone Harbor requires a tag; ours does not.
- Ocean Drive back at sunset over the inlets.
Questions about visiting Stone Harbor from Wildwood
How far is Wildwood from Stone Harbor?
About 20 minutes by Ocean Drive, including two small toll bridges, or 25 by the Parkway.
Are there hotels in Stone Harbor?
Very few; most lodging is weekly rentals. Wildwood has far more hotel rooms at lower rates.
Do I need a beach tag in Stone Harbor?
Yes in Stone Harbor; no in Wildwood.
| 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.
