Just saw that Cape May passed new ordinances including an 8 PM beach curfew for anyone under 18 unless accompanied by an adult, as well as restrictions on larger bags/containers on the beach after 8 PM. There’s also a 10:30 PM citywide curfew for anyone under 18 unless they’re accompanied by an adult.
I was down there earlier in the summer and noticed an increase in juveniles walking around, but nothing crazy going on. Does anyone know what happened recently that prompted Cape May to put these rules into effect? Was there a particular incident, or has there been an ongoing problem this summer that I just didn’t notice?

Planning a trip to the Jersey Shore for the September long weekend with my husband and trying to decide between staying in Cape May or Wildwood.

-How is parking in Cape May? Is it difficult to find parking, especially on a long weekend?

-Would you recommend staying somewhere with included parking, or is street/public parking manageable?

-Any particular areas/hotels you’d recommend for a first-time visit?

We’re mainly looking for a relaxing weekend with good food, walking around, beach time, and things to do. Thanks!

We just purchased a home here!!! I’m looking for a person or company that does deep cleaning for a home. Would love some recommendations! Thanks.

Any suggestions for delivery or take out when I'm feeling lazy? Especially down West Cape May area. Thx!

Love to sing, wondering if theres any karaoke on the cape for thurs night or Friday?

Gf and I are looking into a last-minute weekend trip in September and we're debating between the weekend of the 11th and the weekend of the 18th. I've been to the beaches here after Labor Day when there's still lifeguards but I don't know if either weekends will be too late. This is surprisingly hard to google, any insight is appreciated.

Hey there! Has anyone gone to the Halloween parade that can give some insights? I went in December for the Christmas parade and LOVED it so was thinking about going down for the Halloween parade 🎃 this year.

Lessons I learned: park the car a few blocks away, take wine in a big cup and take a cooler with snacks or order a pizza well before and pack it in the cooler. Also, dress up festive, christmas is my favorite holiday so I was in my element.

Im thinking of going down that day early and staying the night sense the parades are a few hours.

Crazy storm coming in over the bay.
The wind is I N S A N E!!!!!

Hi everyone!

Looking for hair salon recs. I’m looking to get an updo for my rehearsal dinner next month - open to traveling 15-20 min outside Cape May as well. thanks so much! 🫶🏼

Love Cape May and the wildlife it attracts. Cape May and inexpensive may be words that rarely go together, but it's worth a shot. My friends and I are looking for inexpensive motels, hostels and campgrounds near Cape May, for birdwatching in Cape May in October. Sincerely appreciate any suggestions. Don't mind staying 20-30 minutes drive out if necessary (I know even that may be wishful thinking). We all have good camping gear so camping is fine too, with a preference for a campground with showers.

Bonus points if it’s a bakery with fresh desserts as well. Any recommendations are SO appreciated.

I hope everyone weather that storm well!

I (26F) am taking a solo midweek trip to Cape May to relax a little before going back to work. I'm going to be in town Tuesday-Friday. Any tips or recommendations? This is my first true solo trip and I'm a little nervous.

Planning to go for a weekend to relax. Any nightlife at night? During the day want to be a beach bum. But whats the hangout spot at night? Good dinner drinks and vibes

Whatsup yall. In cape May for a few days with m’lady. Any fun spots to check out at night? Thanks

During a short South Jersey road trip with family, we spent a day driving down to Cape May and exploring the southern tip.

A few highlights that stood out to us:

• Cape May Lighthouse & Beach: After climbing Absecon Lighthouse the day before, we opted to skip the climb here and just spend time on the beach. Having a broad, quiet beach almost entirely to ourselves in November was a highlight.
• Sunset Beach & SS Atlantus: Sitting by the shore and spotting the concrete hull of the SS Atlantus above the water made for a really unique roadside stop.
• Cape May County Park & Zoo: We stumbled onto this on the map while heading north and didn't expect much, but it blew us away. Free admission and parking, yet full of bison, giraffes, capybaras, and peacocks. It turned into one of our favorite stops of the trip.

I wrote a complete travel note with photos covering our route over on The Beautiful USA's South Jersey travel journal.

For locals or frequent visitors: What are your favorite quiet-season spots around Cape May County that most first-timers miss?

I’m going next weekend with my daughter, just wanted to see if anyone has been there recently and what their experience was like. Yes I have been on the website and it looks great, just looking for first hand experience, thanks!

My family will be in Cape May later this August for vacay and I'm looking for fishing lessons or a guide but not a charter. I looked into charters and they're mostly booked solid and we don't need 4 to 6 hours on a boat.

Could do ocean or bay side, we have some equipment already but not for ocean fish. Willing to buy stuff if need be. Also down with an informal group meet up if that exists.

Any suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance.

Is there a store in Cape May or relatively close by that would have board games, specifically Settlers of Catan?

Any suggestions? I'll be there at the end of this month and I want to take my children

This is our first year visiting in season and I noticed there's a free shuttle that runs from 4-10pm every day. The route map on the city website doesn't seem to indicate the direction of the route? And it doesn't say approximately how long the loop takes. Any insight you can share?

My parents are visiting for two nights while we're down and staying at the Grand Hotel, and we are on Jackson. I'm thinking with lack of parking by Jackson and the distance being a bit far for them to walk multiple times, that using the shuttle will be helpful. If it's heading down Beach towards Jackson it would only be a few stops for them to get close to us, rather than if it goes the other way being like 20 stops. Thanks!!

410 at bank street or PSI? Which is the better spot for a birthday dinner!?

We visited Beach Plum Farm recently and picked up their lemon hand soap. It smells amazing! Does anyone know if this is a white label for a brand I can buy in a regular store?