Pretty good place to go to cross off a few things off your to-do list while in the area. The Atlantus or what's left of it can be seen off the beach here. There is a flag ceremony where family of deceased verterans can have their flag raised. The ceremony takes place just at sunset. While you are watching the sunset, it's a great time to check out the Cape May "diamonds." Instead of buying them from the gift shop, it was fun trying to find my own diamond. The sand/beach is pretty rough on the feet so make sure you have sandals on. A five minute drive and you can find the lighthouse and WWII bunker, which I highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

Going to Sunset Beach is part of our summer vacation tradition. Imagine being on the East cost and watching the sun go down over the water. Every sunset we have witnessed has been spectacular. Bring your camera and you are sure to get some great shots. During the Summer months there is an emotional flag lowering ceremony every evening that honors a fallen veteran. There is also a nice mini-golf course and 2 gift shops. The outdoor diner is hit or miss. The hot dogs and onion rings are great, but a bit pricey. Avoid the burgers. Oh, and bring a lot of cash if you are going to eat there. No credit cards. read more

Beautiful peaceful place to go. I wasn't impressed with the gift shops and we didn't eat at the grill so I can't comment on that experience. We easily got a parking spot on a weekday. When we left it got more crowded and cars were parked along the road. It wasn't too crowded, we sat on a bench and watched a beautiful sunset. Some ppl brought chairs. The kids were playing with the pebbles on the beach. There also was a mini golf course. A nice place to spend a evening. read more

Sunset beach was pretty crowded when the sun began to set. At 5pm, when we got there, it was pretty quiet. The band was just beginning to set up and play. We ended up watching the flag lowering ceremony--quite nicely done (except for the scratchy music).. You guys have a band there playing, why not have the band play the national anthem and the Sousa march? There are some gift shops and a eatery place where you can get food while you wait for the sun to set. There are no lifeguards at this beach so you are not suppose to go swimming--- but dont tell all the kids in the water that. read more

A great place to watch the sunset, of course! There is a piece of a concrete ship jutting out of the water a couple of yards off shore. he beach is rocky and uncomfortable to stand in bare feet. It also gets very crowded. There's a grill with ice cream and a couple of gift shops with reasonable prices compared to others on Cape May. We couldn't find a bathroom nearby until we stumbled upon a port a potty in a parking lot up near the look out tower. The view of the ocean and sunset are amazing. If you're looking for a less crowded spot, take a ride to the Delaware Bay anywhere in the Villas. read more

Really awesome but super crowded. If your looking for a quiet romantic sunset this is not the place. We parked at least half a mile up the road since there were so many people. We were happy to have seen the sunset and we got a really nice photo together. Worth the trip. Not a beach you want to hang out at during the day, there are no waves and the sand is mostly rocks. read more

Sunsets are beautiful here (thus the name) and the daily flag lowering honoring a local community member who has served their country is moving and makes me proud to be an American. The negatives, the beach is always very crowded, the beach itself is more pebbles and assorted debris than sand, parking, while free, is not great when the beach is mobbed. read more

Like other reviewers have mentioned, Sunset Beach is where many people go to see the sunset. There is a small parking lot, a restaurant, a gift shop, and a miniature golf course. The actual beach where Sunset Beach is located is not very good. There are so many rocks and seashells in the sand - not your typical beach sand. The beach itself is also not very big, but I guess it seems this way as it gets pretty crowded at sunset. But... By far and away, the coolest thing about Sunset Beach is the sunken ship. I am not sure how far off shore it is but it is a pretty cool sight to see. Someone mentioned that it had been there since either the 20s or 30s (personally, I have no idea). It's not everyday you see a sunken ship and definitely rare to see in NJ. The sunken ship pretty much gives Sunset Beach all of its character. This place is definitely worth checking out at least once. read more

Everything about Sunset Beach is wonderful. Waterfront gift shops. Prices are reasonable, especially when they have their winter sales. Everyone there is friendly. You never know what you'll find in the shops. Don't omit stopping here to shop whenever you are visiting Cape May. While there you can play miniature golf if the weather is nice, during high season The Grille walk-up counter cafe is open...food is good and not too pricey. There is also a mineral and rock shop and clothing shop besides the gift shop. Cape May Diamonds polished and set in jewelry for sale along with all sorts of other items--jewelry, household, shirts, hats, shells, ornaments, books, wine, and food items as well as your usual souvenier type items. View the SS Atlantus remains while there. Walk the beach to look for your own Cape May Diamonds. Watch dolphins and the dolphin watch boat as well as the Cape May-Lewes Ferry go by. Visit the War Tower. Close to the Lighthouse. read more

I wish I could give this beach more stars than just 5. I am an absolute sucker for beautiful sunsets. I really enjoy photographing them and this beach is the perfect spot to see a gorgeous sunset with no obstructed view. Not only can you potentially see an amazing sunset, this beach comes with quite some history. The lighthouse is nearby, and there is a sunken ship about 100 feet off the shore. From my understanding there are also some old railroad tracks that just resurfaced recently. The parking lot is small, but during the summer you will have to find a parking spot on the side of the road before you get to the beach. There are a few stores to shop at and an eatery with an oceanfront view. I love taking road trips here to see the sun setting. The only thing I don't like about the beach is that you are stepping on rocks and not sand, so it hurts my feet like crazy! If you walk further along the beach you will walk on sand, but not right when you enter the beach. All in all I love this beach so much! read more

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The three stores, outdoor restaurant, and beautifully landscaped wheelchair assessable miniature golf course are a gem! The owners of the stores are as nice as they get. They have some very cool things. And of course there is the view of the sunken ship off diamond beach (if that is what they call the beach). Great place. I want to move there! read more

Sunsets are beautiful. The flag ceremony is stirring. But the sand... Well it's not really sand so much as a conglomeration of rocks and shell particles honed to razor-sharpness by the unrelenting power of the Atlantic Ocean. I pulled a two-inch piece of clam shell out of my big toe while walking with my son. Ouch. Wear your steel-toes and you'll love it. Not a place for flip flops and sandcastles. It is, however, worth a trip to view the sunset. read more

We love Sunset Beach. My kids love it too such a friendly place .Love the people that work there.

Truly amazing place to see the sunset. Their dedication ceremony and the way everyone gathers on the beach had me in awe. read more

Always great for sunsets, of course. I like how they raise the flag of a fallen soldier and play the National Anthem as the sun sets.

This is one of the best beaches in cape may! It is a perfect place to take your dog and the water is beautiful! I would definitely recommend this beach if you're in cape may. read more

Having been to so many of California's beautiful beaches, I think I am a little spoiled. We have gorgeous beaches. East coast beaches are cool... but nothing spectacular. I did enjoy hunting for "Cape May Diamonds" on the shore. I thought I found a few... my dad found 4 huge diamonds... in the gift shop for $5. :) The large gift shop near Sunset Beach is awesome. Tons of shells, souvenirs, and more. All-in-all, I'm glad I saw the beach. read more

This is one of my absolute favorite places in Cape May, perhaps of anywhere. After coming since childhood to dig for Cape May Diamonds and see the Concrete Ship (and shop in the stores), I finally had a chance to see the nightly flag lowering ceremony and then the sunset a short time afterwards, and I can honestly say it was like checking off a critical item on my bucket list. What an incredible experience! It was truly the highlight of my vacation this year. The flag ceremony is poignant and moving, and I hope to one day have it done for my recently deceased father who was a WWII Naval veteran. Likewise seeing the sun set off the horizon, with the Concrete Ship in the fore ground, is incredibly beautiful. You do need to arrive early as it gets very crowded and most of the parking fills up well before events start (plan on being there by 6 p.m. or earlier). As we were waiting, we ended up browsing in the gift shops (which are really nice) and then walking on the beach to look for Cape May diamonds, but next time (yes there will be a next time!!) I plan on bringing our beach chairs and setting up a little picnic on the beach which is seems many others do. This is a must do when in the Cape May area. read more

Very cool experience to see the sun set over the abandoned concrete shipwreck. Nothing like it anywhere else. It's always crowded but it's worth the trouble. read more

WOW! Did New Jersey pay the dolphins to arrive at the exact moment the sun was setting? What a beautiful and fun location. I spent hours collecting cape may diamonds and watching the dolphins with the most spectacular backdrop. I loved the quaint little shops and the photo perfect moments. read more