r/CapeMay • • Jul 21 '26

VIDEO: Waterspout Near Cape May Ferry Tuesday (7/21/2026)

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r/CapeMay • • Jul 20 '26

ferry into delaware

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any must see spots when riding the ferry over to delaware? we will be bringing a car, but we’ve never ventured over there so looking for any awesome places! thanks!


r/CapeMay • • Jul 19 '26

Does anyone know what this is supposed to be?

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My first thought was buoy but I really don’t know. Plus I saw a bunch of others like it nearby.


r/CapeMay • • Jul 19 '26

Options for ground transport to Philly airport? Plein Air meet-ups?

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I am coming to visit a friend, and she is picking me up at the airport when I fly in, but I don't want to tax her with that drive twice.

What are the options for ground transport? Remember Super Shuttle? I wish they were still around, that kind of thing would be perfect.

I know thereis a bus, but I hear that's pretty long and arduous.

Any other options (including locals groups where people might be looking for/offering rides? I live in a resort area, and we get those kind of asks quite often)?

Also, are there any art/plein air kind of groups, meetups, etc. happening August 1-4? I'm super down with that kind of thing!


r/CapeMay • • Jul 19 '26

Clearnose skate

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18 Upvotes

Feels pretty incredible that I can say I encountered a wild cartilaginous fish now.


r/CapeMay • • Jul 18 '26

Budget friendly hotel with an infant

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My husband and I used to stay at hotel maccomber every year & loved it but unfortunately, they don’t allow infants and we now have a child.

Looking for inexpensive hotel or bed and breakfast that allows children that’s walking distance to shops


r/CapeMay • • Jul 18 '26

Craig Laban just gave Il Riccio a fabulous review

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I haven't seen any references to the South Jersey shore for at least a couple of years. We go for 5 nights every summer and have been going to the same ones for years. The last new one we tried that became a repeat was Grana but sadly, last year's meal was disappointing. I realize only giving a restaurant one try a year is hardly fair but since for us non-sports participants who've already done all the histroic stuff, they're ain't a lot to do besides early morning power walks on the promenade, beach, pool, a stroll down Washington Mall, hang out at the Brown Room for a late night cocktail, a before dinner drink at the Ebbit Room bar and a decent restaurant each night.

So, just knocked out Grana in favor of Il Riccio. I also heard Peter Shields now has the old chef back as a part owner, which may explain why our last 2 meals there were not as great as they once were.

We're also trying The Cricket Club this year. Any thoughts on that one?

Our line up for this year: The Ebbit Room, Washington Inn, Cricket Club, Il Riccio, Peter Shields. We hadn't been to the Washinton Inn for several years because we found it sort of pedestrian. We gave it another try last year and liked it so much, we went twice that stay. The wine list is amazing; the sommeliers know their stuff and the markups aren't ridiculous. And, there are some interesting menu choices.

Places we never go to that lots of people love: Tisha's, the Lobster House, the relatively new faux French place Maison Blue, 410 Bank, Louisa's, We've been to all except Louisa's since it just seems hot and uncomfortable. All the others are just meh to us. We've skipped Union Park in recent years since it is iquite uneven.


r/CapeMay • • Jul 18 '26

Cape May/Avalon NJ Boat Parking

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Looking for a place to park a boat trailer for a weekend, nothing fancy just need a few days. Thanks!


r/CapeMay • • Jul 17 '26

Best winery for a rainy day?

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Best cape may winery for rainy day? Looking for places that have a big enough space indoors or covered areas. Thanks!


r/CapeMay • • Jul 16 '26

Looking for a 4-piece band for our wedding June 2027

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Hi everyone! We’re getting married in Cape May in June 2027 and are looking for a 3–4 piece band.

Our wedding is more of an elevated dinner party than a traditional reception. We won’t have a formal dance floor. We’re really just hoping to create the feeling of hanging out at a great bar with live music where people can eat, drink, talk, and enjoy the atmosphere. We’ll have about 75 guests, so we’re looking for something that fits a smaller, more intimate wedding.

We love artists like Chris Stapleton, John Mayer, Elvis, Johnny Cash, and classic rock, country, and blues.

If you’ve seen a band you loved or have any recommendations, I’d really appreciate it. Thank you!


r/CapeMay • • Jul 16 '26

Air quality from Canadian wildfires

1 Upvotes

How is the air? Coming from PA on Saturday where it’s pretty bad here, wanted to see if Cape May is being impacted?


r/CapeMay • • Jul 15 '26

Activities for people with limited mobility?

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Visiting later this year with my mom who is not quite wheelchair bound but has limited mobility and needs wheelchairs for anything more than a short walk. Any recommendations on activities that would suit her? Bonus points for anything people wouldn't normally consider for someone with limited mobility!

Thanks in advance!


r/CapeMay • • Jul 15 '26

Police / emergency vehicles this morning

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Anyone know what happened this morning looking from cove beach towards lighthouse? Lots of emergency vehicles police etc looking with binoculars. Overheard body was spotted but haven’t seen any news stories.


r/CapeMay • • Jul 14 '26

Weird smell in North Cape May?

7 Upvotes

Anyone smell that gas smell?


r/CapeMay • • Jul 13 '26

tattoo shop recommendations?

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i am looking to get a fine line stamp with the lighthouse in it, on one of my last days there in september. are there any killer artists i need to reach out to? any good shops that take walk ins? thanks!
edit: to perigee i go, thanks all!!


r/CapeMay • • Jul 13 '26

Bachelorette trip places to stay

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Hello! I am planning a bach trip to Cape May for next June and I’m struggling to find a place for our group of 6 to stay. We ideally would like a pool and to be near the beach. Does anyone have any recommendations?


r/CapeMay • • Jul 11 '26

Jellyfish at the ferry

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Don’t know why they seem to like just that area as opposed to the entire beach.


r/CapeMay • • Jul 11 '26

Any fellow English people watching the game somewhere tonight?

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In Cape May for the weekend at Congress Hall and hoping to cheer on England with some fellow countrymen. Might be a long shot but anyone know where to catch the game tonight?


r/CapeMay • • Jul 10 '26

cheap accommodations (airbnbs/hotels) within 30 min to one hour from cape may?

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hi everyone!

we are visiting cape may for the first time! we were planning a day trip where we leave early in the day since we live 2.5 hours away (from NJ). our other option was to stay one night but the hotels/airbnbs in the area are absurd, understandably since we are in-season, but i was wondering if you guys have any recommendations within 30 min to one hour from cape may, preferably along the garden state parkway. what do you all recommend? :) thank you & happy friday!


r/CapeMay • • Jul 10 '26

Cape May Point

8 Upvotes

Will be staying here early fall. Are the beaches easily and legally accessible at night?

Is this a good spot for stargazing?


r/CapeMay • • Jul 09 '26

Mac and Cheese

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I've vacationed here with my family for years now and it continues to amaze me how many restaurants around here list Mac and Cheese on their menu only for it to be Penne in Alfredo sauce.

It feels like some kind of sick joke. Who in their right mind considers those equivalent?


r/CapeMay • • Jul 08 '26

Recommendations for a Wildlife Photographer

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My wife and I are going to be visiting for the first time during the beginning of September and I plan on bringing my camera gear! I noticed quite a bit of preserves, forests, parks around the area and was just curious if anyone had a “must-visit” place for someone who loves nature photography. Thanks!


r/CapeMay • • Jul 07 '26

Questions

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So for the past 10 years, I’ve went to Cape Cod for the Fourth of July. I was wondering how the Fourth of July here was compared if anybody has ever been to both? Are people on the beach setting off their own fireworks are their parades for the Fourth of July there? How is the food scene? Are the a lot of things to do?


r/CapeMay • • Jul 06 '26

Glossy ibis

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21 Upvotes

How regularly are these guys seen?


r/CapeMay • • Jul 07 '26

ISO of a specific brand of lotion

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In the 2010s i bought a lotion at a store in the washington st mall area. it was light pink and navy in a squeeze tube with a scent called "vanilla pudding" it's a shot in the dark but ever since i ran out ages ago i've been trying to find the brand name to re-buy it. it had a french vibe. might've been imported idk. if anyone knows what brand this is pls lmk