NORTH CAPE MAY: The David C. Douglass Sr. Memorial Rotary Park is located right next to the Cape…read moreMay Lewes Ferry and is a quiet beach front with peaceful views of the Cape May Canal and Delaware Bay. It was named after Lower Township Police Officer David C. Douglass, Sr. who was killed in the line of duty and the spot serves as a memorial to his legacy. Dogs are fully allowed on the beach from the day after Labor Day through the day before Memorial Day. They can also go on the beach in-season from 4pm-11am (overnight). It is unclear if dogs have to be leashed, so use caution. Watch the ferry and find some relaxation here.

I almost don't want to tell you much about it .. but it was the perfect low key, not very populated…read morespace to be. The ocean had been too rough for our two small children. We spotted this area while out on a boat the nite prior. A small beach within a short distance from the parking lot, calm water, a jetty for my husband to fish off of, and lots of shells and treasure to be found. There were 2 port-a-potties at the time of our visit and a few picnic tables by the parking lot but no frills beyond that. No lifeguards on duty. We enjoyed watching many boats go by during our peaceful, private visit. Happy to have found our new 'secret spot'

Groupon brought the 4 of us to the Cape Star -- at Utsch's Marina -- for a 3 hour whirl in the Cape…read moreMay bay -- just something different to do one morning while on our beach vacation in Wildwood Crest. This is NOT deep sea fishing -- and you will probably NOT take whatever you catch because it will be too small. But if trawling the 12 foot bay with 2 baited hooks on a basic rod/reel rig with the occasional hit interests you -- this charter could be your thing. The Groupon price point is quite reasonable. Captain Tony is an engaging and hospitable host and his new pontoon style boat is steady and accommodates a dozen plus very comfortably. That's about the complement we had on our morning excursion and this is the first year he is running this boat in Cape May. Top Tip: Great for kids who have never fished before -- they will land something -- we all did -- mostly baby sea bass and mud sharks. The crew is helpful and the experience pleasant.

What a great excursion. We went on the 3 hour bay trip. The water was not choppy so no potential…read morefor sea sickness. The captain and mate were very helpful, explained how to fish, and knew a lot about the wildlife. The tour can hold 49 and there was 14 on the boat so there was plenty of personal interaction. One group caught 2 Flounders, another group caught a shark, and my group caught 2 crab and a Sea Robin. The day before, the captain told us they caught a 24 inch Flounder! Overall, this was a 5 Star trip. What I liked: Crew good with kids Crew always helping someone Reasonable price Dropped a crab trap on the way out (kids got to pick the spot) What I did not like: Sea bugs all over (crew offered big spray which helped) Catch more fish

Last minute decision to come to Cape May…read more Jumped online and found a reasonable charter at the last moment. Worked out perfectly on a Thursday afternoon. Just the two of us picked the option for fishing. 1pm time. Read the tips to show up an hour early. The boat before us wasn't back yet, and the parking was none. There are maybe 3 businesses sharing one parking area and more businesses fighting for street parking. This was just a little frustrating. Once the boat tour before us came back and left, they get you double parked in their tiny lot. If you don't like that, come early to find street parking. Other than that. This is a bigger charter. You pay a rental for the rod when you purchase your ticket, which includes your fishing license. There are about 25 spots for rods built into the side of the boat, but we were fortunately there was not that many people. Even with only about 15 people on our side, with the drifting the boat does you are guaranteed to get tangled at least once. Thank goodness for Joe and the help on the boat. There in a flash to fix your rod, untangle, or unhook your fish. I can unhook my own bass, but I don't know salt water fish and didn't want to stick my finger in anything I didn't know. You get two cups of bait. They show you how to bait your hook, and once the hour long trip out is over, you do your line and go. The captain was great with getting us on the fish. I caught a couple of flounders, a bunch of bass and a sea Robin! I lost count of how many I caught. We caught lots and got a coupl of keepers. We didn't get the heaviest, but it was close. Bathrooms for all on the boat. Snacks for purchase. Sun shirts for purchase if needed. Be like the cool kids and take a slim rag for after you bait your hook. It's worth the money. If you wanted less people you will be paying more on a different charter. Again a shout out to a great ships crew and their great job. They cleaned our catch and were fun. Thanks for a great time.

Owner was EXTREMELY rude and arrogant refused to help me book a trip with his company. If you are…read morelooking for a kind captain stay away from Miss Chris.

The Liberty is a beautiful boat. It is a french made replica of a classic american boat, a yacht…read morethat was used to transport the titans of New York's gilded age to their estates on the Long Island Sound. Captain Herk was very gracious.

I know nothing about boats, but this vessel was one of the coolest things I've seen in a while …read more... hands down. Captain Herk is extremely personable, fun and knows a lot about the local area. My family and I had an absolute blast and we can not recommend him enough. He is extremely accommodating and takes great pride in his boat. We saw many dolphins, sometimes only a foot from the boat, and took a nice cruise around to take in the beautiful landscape. THANK YOU Captain Herk, we will definitely call on your services again!

We had a great experience with the Sea Star III. Two Dads, mid-50s, took our two teenage daughters…read morefishing for sea bass. Chuck and his crew were friendly, efficient, and courteous. They instructed us to ensure we caught fish. In speaking to Chuck, he's fished the waters around Cape May for 30+ years and had the opportunity to acquire the boat when the former owner retired, which he did. The captain put us on the reefs or wrecks that held sea bass and croakers. The crew was encouraging to us and our daughters and all of us caught fish, which the crew cleaned and filleted for us expertly. The fish we caught was breaded that evening and made for a delicious and memorable dinner with our girls when we got home. Many of the patrons on the boat were repeat customers. Rod rentals were reasonably priced and did the trick. A few notes, this is a smaller sized fishing boat so if it's rough on the day you head out, you're going to feel it. The day we went out the weather and surf was fine so no issues. There isn't a ton of shade on the boat so bring a hat and sunscreen. There are separate restrooms for men and women. Besides our daughters, there were a number of women on the boat, who all seemed to have a good time.

Spent Saturday on the fishing trip with my husband and two teenagers. A couple of notes we agree…read morewould help families choosing outings going forward: (1) The crew is indeed very professional, friendly, and helpful - a real plus. (2) The boat is also clean and there are two restrooms as promised. (3) The 9-3 trip was attended by 50 people and it made for a very crowded boat- shoulder to shoulder at the rails, with very little indoor/shaded seating. (4) 90% of the crowd on our boat were not vacationing Cape May families but men who reported they drove many hours to come and join this trip. That's no big deal in and of itself, however, they behaved in ways that made the trip quite uncomfortable at times. In particular several chain smoked throughout the trip, several spoke loudly in very sexist ways about women, and one man told a decidedly racist joke (ending with a noose and a Black man) very loudly in front of my kids. With just a tiny number of women on the boat, a couple kids, and virtually no people of color, it was a challenging situation. (5) This is a trip for people with strong stomachs and sea legs. I've done quite a bit of fishing and whale watching in the last 5 years but never seen the boat rock like this one did. Dramamine didn't stand a chance and my family spent most of the trip in the bathroom. Unfortunately the clean bathrooms are equipped with rough metal dispensers - the paper towels clogged and wouldn't come out at all, and I sliced my hand trying to extract the toilet paper. Please note that I've said nothing about fish. Several people caught a few and we got one. That's not a big deal- we've been on great trips without catching anything. Our reflections on the day and our general feelings of disappointment are about the issues above, not the catch rate. Hopefully describing all of this will help you make a good match for you on your next trip!

Great establishment- people who run it are very informative and kind…read more Equipment was clean and the area that's mapped out for you was very scenic. It was our first time kayaking & we can't wait to go back.

During these odd Rona days, kayaking is naturally socially distant and safe. The views are…read moreincredible and good for your soul! I Experience is not necessary to take out a single kayak and enjoy the moment. We took the 6 pm tour and it was beautiful and the guide knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna.

This is an incredible, reasonably priced, family experience. In fact, combined with dinner for a…read morecouple of people might be a pretty awesome date. There's plenty to be learned by anyone who goes aboard. The crew is very experienced and highly educated it seems to be a very common experience to find naturalists and bird people among the other passengers onboard. Again, the price is reasonable, if you're buying your tickets online, make sure you know which location you'll be departing from. Lastly, the trip, like the ferry and the tide, waits for no man. Be on time.

We had pretty good time on the tour. It was a little over 2 hours and there was lots of helpful…read moreinfo given. We saw a fair amount of the marsh and heard plenty of dad scientist jokes. I don't know if it was expensive or not at $40 per. I know the kids had a good time with the interactive portion of the tour and probably everyone learned something except maybe the 2-3 experienced birders but maybe even they learned something

LOWER TOWNSHIP/CAPE MAY: an almost hidden spot, Higbee Beach allows dogs between September 1st and…read moreApril 30th and is a great spot to explore nature on the trails, walk along the narrow beach, and watch the ferry. This is a wildlife management area known for birding where millions of birds make a stop here during their migration for food and rest. A perfect spot to get some exercise with your pup amongst the flora and fauna. There is a parking lot at the end of the road and you can also go right for more parking.

Higbee is nice because there is free parking and you can get on the beach without a fee. Dogs are…read morewelcome in the off-season, and when we were here we saw some dolphins in the ocean. I believe you may occasionally still run into a nude beachgoer, though it's technically illegal now. The nice thing about Higbee is you can really choose your own adventure. Do you want to sit on the beach, walk along the canal and watch the boats, go into a meadow, or walk through a forest? All of these things are options.

Cannot have more thanks and appreciation to Capt TJ and Legal Limit Charter. Took a trip with my 2…read morenephews for their first time on a boat and we had a blast. Capt TJ worked hard to land our limit of fish but more importantly, he really helped my nephews get hooked on fishing at such a young age. I knew it was going to a bit hit or miss experience since it was the first time on the boat for both of them and he knocked it out of the park. They had such a great time and I was so happy to see the joy in their faces every time they had a fish on. It was also awesome to witness the passion Capt TJ has for the sport of fishing and his genuine desire to keep future generations inspired to be out on the water. Thanks for the awesome experience Capt and we look forward to coming back to Cape May and being on your boat.