Cape May County, Administrative county in southern New Jersey, US
Cape May County extends along the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay with five barrier islands where beaches and coastal communities are located. The area includes various harbors, inlets, and inland sections that form a diverse coastal landscape.
The county was established in 1685 and named after Dutch explorer Cornelius Jacobsen Mey. It began as a whaling settlement and later transformed into a seaside destination.
The communities here maintain a strong connection to the sea, visible in local fishing operations and harbor traditions. Fresh-caught seafood from these waters appears regularly on tables throughout the region and beyond.
Visitors can explore the various coastal towns by car, with good road connections between the islands and mainland areas. It helps to plan time for different zones since attractions spread across a large area.
The region attracts significantly more visitors during summer months than the year-round population, dramatically changing the area during this season. This seasonal variation shapes the rhythm of life and services that concentrate on the warmer months.
Location: New Jersey
Inception: 1685
Capital city: Middle Township
Shares border with: Atlantic County, Cumberland County
Website: http://co.cape-may.nj.us
GPS coordinates: 39.08000,-74.86000
Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:26
Lucy the Elephant
40.3 km
Morey's Piers
11.4 km
Cape May Historic District
16.2 km
Cape May County Park & Zoo
4.6 km
Congress Hall
17.5 km
Cape May Lighthouse
18.5 km
Emlen Physick Estate
16.2 km
Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark
33.5 km
Battery 223
18.5 km
Sunset Beach
17.9 km
The Great White
11.2 km
Sunset Beach
17.8 km
A. J. Meerwald
22.7 km
Harriet Tubman Museum
16.9 km
Sea Serpent
11.4 km
Wildwoods Convention Center
11.2 km
Cape May Point State Park
18.5 km
Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
9.4 km
Harbor of Refuge Light
35.7 km
Delaware Breakwater East End Light
37.7 km
Beesley's Point Bridge
31.1 km
Great Egg Harbor Bridge
31.3 km
Belleplain State Forest
18.9 km
Cape May National Wildlife Refuge
9.2 km
East Point Light
19.4 km
Corson's Inlet State Park
24 km
Poverty Beach
15.2 km
Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area
15.8 kmReviews
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