Each short town has its own distinct personality. Stone Harbor is laid back and a little…read moresophisticated and preppy. It's fun to walk around in Stone Harbor looking at the beautiful shore homes as well as the older smaller homes. Stone Harbor also has a main street with about two blocks of stores and restaurants. Lots of clothing and home stores. My favorite is the 5&10 because it has a variety of merchandise. It's a little like going back in time. The strip is kept clean. There are benches to sit on. It's about a block from the beach, so it's an easy walk to go from the beach to get something to eat. Public Bathrooms are located at the end closer to the beach. The beach is nice. You walk up through the dunes. It's not a real long beach.

A beautiful beach with access points on EVERY road! What's not to love. There's lifeguards on duty…read moreby many of the access points and many beautiful places to throw down a blanket and enjoy a book. Tons of great businesses to patronize before and after your beach visit as well. BIG waves during our October visit which made paddle boarding (or my version of it which is just going weeeee on lil waves) super fun. A 6.5 hour drive from Rochester and a really good option if you're just looking for a speedy getaway.

Not impressed by the overly controlling lifeguards on Avalon beach! I have never heard so many…read morewhistle blows from lifeguards either. And they only allow you to swim within a very narrow area in front of their stands- nowhere else, not even wading between stands! I was bodyboarding in the same area for about 45 minutes staying within the boundaries and next thing I know an aggressive lifeguard come over to tell me to move over closer to their stand and if I had done that I could have easily run into any number of small children wading in the shallow area where the waves were depositing me. This makes me not want to even go into the water, nor would I ever recommend this place to swim. I even had a whistle blown at me for wading up to my waist! A total buzz kill! Nope , we won't be returning here next summer! Not worth the aggravation

Excellent beach! Very clean water. Just us and the birdies…read more Water was extremely cold! We visited off season so no beach tag was needed.. I would love to come back but only during off season. I really can do without the crowd.

Clean and quiet in the winter season....gorgeous and very large tidal recession ,so makes for great…read morebeachcomber activities.

Del Haven is the biggest of the small Middle Township bay beaches. This is technically part of…read moreVillas but the Del Haven beach is separated by a stretch north of Villas. Like it's northern neighbor beaches, you need to drive out through a stretch of marsh to get to Del Haven beach, but it is a lot more built up than the little beaches north of it. Unlike in Villas, you can't really park along the street here unless you get one of the 2 or 3 spots right at the beach entrance, and if you don't live beachfront, it is a long long walk to the rest of town here. Thus my 4/5 stars.

Reeds Beach is a couple of spots along the Reeds Beach road. Like Pierces Point, it has homes…read moresitting over the beach in some spots, so it can be hard to tell where public property ends and private property begins, but the very end of the road is designated parking for visitors (and by designated I mean along the road, but in a clear public space). At this dead end, there is a small body of beach, some large boulders with hand painted graffiti welcome signs, and a small pine barren park "forest" area. No picnic tables or restrooms or anything. Sunsets here are killer, but you need to face the bay and the northern edge as the dead end of the road here is facing north. Views north are very cool, and there is deep water docking to the right of the road there but it's 17 acres of private property (currently for sale at $1M). I visited all of these Middle Township beaches in one day and this is definitely more busy than the others, especially for its size. It a really cool spot and worth a look if only for a short visit. Like all of the small Middle Township bay beaches, this feels very remote and private. As with its neighbor beaches, you need to drive out through a stretch of marsh to get to it. There are homes on solid ground at the mouth of the road (by 47), and also as you get out at the beach, but the stretch in between is marshland. Marsh makes for great wildlife but also many bugs, so prep for that in warm months.

Looks like a teenaged girl got drunk one night and spray painted sponge Bob flowers and half…read morewritten sayings. Other than that- I'd love to live there - but not much to see. If you are into fishing - that's where I would go. Allot of places to put your line out.

Very beautiful Bayside Beach that is peaceful . We often seaglass hunt on this beach & at times…read morecool driftwood is there too.

Cooks Beach is the only one (that I know of) of the little public bayside beaches in Middle…read moreTownship that does NOT have homes built on it. The plus is, it's completely nature's beauty there, with a nice wide stretch of beach and a remote relaxing feel. The minus is, the road to this place is the WORST road I've ever driven in my life. As of Nov 2020, the unpaved portion of Cooks Beach road (like 60-70% of its total length) is full of holes, dips, standing water, and various other lumps and bumps. I recommend parking at the end of the paved area and walking the remainder of about 1/4 mile. I did drive it in a non-SUV but at 10mph, with white knuckles, and hella stress. Come here to relax, but bring an SUV or some sneaks to hike. Once you get to the beach it is crazy pretty, and most of the year, you will be one of very few people there. Like all of the small Middle Township bay beaches, this feels very remote and private. As with its neighbor beaches, you need to drive out through a stretch of marsh to get to it. There are homes on solid ground at the mouth of the road (by 47), but none once the road becomes unpaved. The stretch in between is marshland. Marsh makes for great wildlife but also many bugs, so prep for that in warm months.

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'

Gorgeous place to see the sunset!! Take photos, photos and…read moremore photos!! You can sit at this park for hours just admiring the view and peaceful waters. It's nice for a bike ride, walk or even paddling in the lake.

Incredible. Incredible. Incredible lakefront/bayfront park where everybody comes to take their…read morepictures of the sunset in the evenings or walk or run during the day. This park was recently redone and boy has it been a beautiful renovation. Many people just sit and stare out over beautiful sunset lake on the 40 or more benches from one end of the park to the other. Kids frolic. Seniors meet w friends. Surrounding and adorning the park are many memorials that you should take the time to view. Monuments to veterans and in a little tiny Grassy area on New Jersey Ave. you'll see a tiny memorial to a local resident who was lost on the 9/11 tragedy at WTC. Over the years this has become a photo op for people who are leaving Wildwood crest after their summer vacations. Memories are made here

So people go on vacation to the shore all the time and they have plenty to do. But whats for our…read morefurry canines to do? They can Go to the dog park with the huge fire hydrant located in the sand by the boardwalk. After a few sniffs the dogs become friends and frolic with each other. And- it's fun to watch. The BEST part- they can swim!

WILDWOOD: the Wildwood Dog Park & Beach is really special. A dog park on the beach, there is an…read moreimpressively large fire hydrant structure that is a perfect landmark to let you know you are there! The dog park is on the sand with various obstacles to keep your pup engaged. There are separate entrances for small dogs and big dogs. Once inside, you can cross from either side through the central gazebo. Dogs can be off-leash in the park. Dogs are also allowed on the regular beach and to swim in the ocean, but must be leashed while on the beach. More details below. There is also a parking lot right on Ocean Ave between East Maple and East Glenwood Avenue for easy access. "Dogs visiting the Wildwoods area are welcome to join their families on the beach to swim in the ocean or visit the dog park. The Wildwood Dog Park & Beach is located between Glenwood and Maple Avenues. The dog park is open daily, and the dog beach is open from dawn to dusk. Use caution and only swim when a lifeguard is present. All rules for the Wildwood Dog Park & Beach are posted at entry and must be followed. Fresh water and clean up bags are available on site. Dogs on the beach must remain leashed, and leashes in the park are optional. Entry to the Wildwood Dog Park & Beach is at the owners risk, please be cautious and courteous to all dogs and visitors. Open Year Round." Glenwood Avenue & The Beach Wildwood, NJ 08260 Also: "Dogs are allowed on Wildwood and Wildwood Crest beaches from October to May, and on the North Wildwood beach at any time except for when lifeguards are present (9:30am-5:30pm), but are not allowed on the Boardwalk at any time. Dogs must be on a leash and owner must pick up and dispose of droppings. A "dog friendly" park and beach is located at Glenwood Ave in Wildwood and clearly marked with a giant fire hydrant sculpture. Hours are from 6 a.m. until dusk. A dog park is located on the east side of the beach at 24th Avenue in North Wildwood, a permit ($10) is required for your dog and hours are 8 a.m. until dusk."