Neighborhood Restaurants
Eateries with full table service in Villas
This is the finest restaurant in Villas. Excellent Greek food, nice outdoor patio, and BYOB!
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Olive Branch
1891 Bayshore RdThis is the finest restaurant in Villas. Excellent Greek food, nice outdoor patio, and BYOB!
Old-school seafood and steak house with the required kitschy nautical decor. Food is solid and prices are very reasonable. Large bar for a night out with friends.
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Jake's Bar & Grill
1075 Bayshore RdOld-school seafood and steak house with the required kitschy nautical decor. Food is solid and prices are very reasonable. Large bar for a night out with friends.
Institutional breakfast spot with very solid food. It can get very busy on weekends. They also have lunch and are known for their hefty roast beef sandwich.
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Castaway Cafe
301 Bayshore RdInstitutional breakfast spot with very solid food. It can get very busy on weekends. They also have lunch and are known for their hefty roast beef sandwich.
Delicious, authentic, fresh and casual Mexican fare. Eat in or take out. Amazing birria tacos!
Taqueria Casa Mia
Delicious, authentic, fresh and casual Mexican fare. Eat in or take out. Amazing birria tacos!
Adorable local ice cream shop with creative yummy Sundays! Lines can form in summertime. Cash only.
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Fleck's Ice Cream
1600 Bayshore RdAdorable local ice cream shop with creative yummy Sundays! Lines can form in summertime. Cash only.
Neighborhood Take Out
Take out spots in Villas
Great local seafood take out with reasonable prices to feed the whole crew. Perfect for sunset dinners on the beach!
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Fish & Fancy Seafood Take Out
2406 Bayshore RdGreat local seafood take out with reasonable prices to feed the whole crew. Perfect for sunset dinners on the beach!
Small but well-stocked grocer with the best meats in Cape May County. You can get prepared foods such as hoagies (which are delicious- on great bread!) and cheesesteaks. Grab a pack of their home-made pork roll for breakfast.
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Gaiss Market
1215 Bayshore RdSmall but well-stocked grocer with the best meats in Cape May County. You can get prepared foods such as hoagies (which are delicious- on great bread!) and cheesesteaks. Grab a pack of their home-made pork roll for breakfast.
Wing It
1265 Bayshore RdFantastic wings, tenders, and creative sandwiches! Cash and Venmo only
boomers pizzeria
Good, solid pizza.
Adorable grab & go with homemade bagels, pastries, and breakfast sandwiches. Gluten-free options available if you get there early!
Bayshore Bagel & Coffee Co.
Adorable grab & go with homemade bagels, pastries, and breakfast sandwiches. Gluten-free options available if you get there early!
City/town information
The oldest Victorian beach town in the country, Cape May has wonderful beaches, shopping, art, architecture, and the best restaurants in the area. There is something here for everyone!
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Cape May
227 Beach AveThe oldest Victorian beach town in the country, Cape May has wonderful beaches, shopping, art, architecture, and the best restaurants in the area. There is something here for everyone!
This place certainly earns the name "Wild". A world famous boardwalk littered with amusements, shops, rides, and water parks; a vibrant bar scene; and huge, free beaches!
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Wildwood
This place certainly earns the name "Wild". A world famous boardwalk littered with amusements, shops, rides, and water parks; a vibrant bar scene; and huge, free beaches!
M.A.C stands for Museums, Arts, and Culture. You can get a full list of local events from their website.
Cape May MAC
M.A.C stands for Museums, Arts, and Culture. You can get a full list of local events from their website.
Vineyards
Boutique winery with sommelier-guided personal tastings overlooking the vineyard.
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Turdo Vineyards & Winery
3911 Bayshore RdBoutique winery with sommelier-guided personal tastings overlooking the vineyard.
Large winery with wide selection, table service with food, and beautiful outdoor patio. Nice drive through the vineyard as well!
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Willow Creek Winery & Farm
168 Stevens StLarge winery with wide selection, table service with food, and beautiful outdoor patio. Nice drive through the vineyard as well!
Breweries
Large brewery with plenty of room for large groups. Funky decor and large outdoor patio with fire pits!
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Cape May Brewing Co. Tasting Room & Brewtique
1250 Hornet RdLarge brewery with plenty of room for large groups. Funky decor and large outdoor patio with fire pits!
More "indie" than Cape May Brewing - this place just has a vibe to it. Beer is great and they have plenty of board games.
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Gusto Brewing
3860 Bayshore RdMore "indie" than Cape May Brewing - this place just has a vibe to it. Beer is great and they have plenty of board games.
Casual gastro brew-pub with good food. Large outdoor space with fire pits and live music.
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MudHen Brewing Company
127 W Rio Grande AveCasual gastro brew-pub with good food. Large outdoor space with fire pits and live music.
Outdoor Activities
World-class zoo with a huge assortment of animals...and it's free!
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Cape May County Park & Zoo
707 U.S. 9World-class zoo with a huge assortment of animals...and it's free!
Cape May County Park South
130 Bayshore RoadNew, nearby playground for the kiddos.
This place really has it all! Beaches, nature trails, birding, and a lighthouse with the best views in the area!
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Cape May Point State Park
Light House AvenueThis place really has it all! Beaches, nature trails, birding, and a lighthouse with the best views in the area!
Cape May has great whale and dolphin watching. This is the best way to go with large groups.
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Cape May Whale Watcher
1218 Wilson DrCape May has great whale and dolphin watching. This is the best way to go with large groups.
Miss Chris Kayak & Paddleboard
1212 Wilson DrCustom rail bike tour from the heart of Cape May for a 4-mile out-and-back trip alongside the The Nature Conservancy’s Garrett Family Preserve.
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Revolution Rail Co.
609 Lafayette StCustom rail bike tour from the heart of Cape May for a 4-mile out-and-back trip alongside the The Nature Conservancy’s Garrett Family Preserve.
*Every Tuesday (July 20-Aug 27) at 7pm: Free magic show with Rich Lessig.
*Every Thursday (July 11-Aug 29) at dusk the city shows a free movie on the beach by the convention hall! Bring your own chairs and blankets. Check Cape May city website for the full schedule. No beach tags needed for the event.
*Every Sunday (May 5-Oct.27) at 8pm: Yoga & Meditation on the beach behind the Hall, $5. No class 8/18 or 9/1.
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Cape May Convention Hall
714 Beach Ave*Every Tuesday (July 20-Aug 27) at 7pm: Free magic show with Rich Lessig.
*Every Thursday (July 11-Aug 29) at dusk the city shows a free movie on the beach by the convention hall! Bring your own chairs and blankets. Check Cape May city website for the full schedule. No beach tags needed for the event.
*Every Sunday (May 5-Oct.27) at 8pm: Yoga & Meditation on the beach behind the Hall, $5. No class 8/18 or 9/1.
A small family alpaca farm. All visits are by appointment ONLY and they book well in advance. Check their website to book. Beautiful handmade alpaca products (hats, gloves, sweaters, and yarn) can be purchased at their gift shop.
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Jersey Shore Alpacas
521 New Jersey 47A small family alpaca farm. All visits are by appointment ONLY and they book well in advance. Check their website to book. Beautiful handmade alpaca products (hats, gloves, sweaters, and yarn) can be purchased at their gift shop.
Visit Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm and learn about sustainable local oyster farming. You can purchase a tour w/ oyster tasting and a shucking lesson with the option to add on a picnic lunch. The market and kitchen are an hour north of our cottage, but the farm is only 8 minutes away!
Address of farm: 297 NJ-47, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Sweet Amalia Market and Kitchen
Visit Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm and learn about sustainable local oyster farming. You can purchase a tour w/ oyster tasting and a shucking lesson with the option to add on a picnic lunch. The market and kitchen are an hour north of our cottage, but the farm is only 8 minutes away!
Address of farm: 297 NJ-47, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Nearby Restaurants
Restaurants outside of Villas, but worth the 10-15 minute drive
Fine dining with views of the ocean. Reservations recommended.
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Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant
1301 Beach AveFine dining with views of the ocean. Reservations recommended.
Ebbitt Room
25 Jackson StFine dining with a lively vibe. Reservations recommended.
BYOB fine dining in a cozy atmosphere. Reservations recommended
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Tisha's Fine Dining
322 Washington StBYOB fine dining in a cozy atmosphere. Reservations recommended
A major institution in Cape May. Local tip: avoid the crazy wait for the dining room. Go around to the dock in the back to the Raw Bar. If there's a wait, grab a drink or two on the historic Schooner Bar ;)
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The Lobster House
906 Schellengers Landing RdA major institution in Cape May. Local tip: avoid the crazy wait for the dining room. Go around to the dock in the back to the Raw Bar. If there's a wait, grab a drink or two on the historic Schooner Bar ;)
Awesome dockside eating. Can get there by boat.
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Beach Creek Oyster Bar & Grill
500 W Hand AveAwesome dockside eating. Can get there by boat.
Harpoons on the Bay
91 Beach DrCasual eatery with live music and great sunset views.
Delicious steamed seafood right off the boat and waterfront! BYOB. There is a seafood market as well to prepare at home.
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H&H Seafood Market
956 Ocean DrDelicious steamed seafood right off the boat and waterfront! BYOB. There is a seafood market as well to prepare at home.
Excellent farm fresh food and an adorable farmer's market with local produce, handmade soaps, and gifts. The kids love to chase the chickens around here!
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Beach Plum Farm
140 Stevens StExcellent farm fresh food and an adorable farmer's market with local produce, handmade soaps, and gifts. The kids love to chase the chickens around here!
A favorite spot for a fancy brunch. Their fresh cinnamon buns are incredible if you can catch them on the specials menu.
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The Blue Pig Tavern
200 Congress PlA favorite spot for a fancy brunch. Their fresh cinnamon buns are incredible if you can catch them on the specials menu.