Bay Head, Coastal borough in Ocean County, New Jersey
Description
Bay Head is a coastal borough situated on the Barnegat Peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay. The town features sandy beaches and Victorian-era houses that define its residential character and waterfront setting.
History
The settlement was founded in 1879 when the Bayhead Land Company began developing the land and building roads. The borough was officially incorporated in 1886 as an independent municipality.
Culture
The local community maintains strong ties through the Bay Head Improvement Association, which supports preservation initiatives for natural and built resources.
Practical
The area is well connected to the region, with train service available to nearby cities. Visitors can easily explore the flat terrain and nearby beaches, with various amenities accessible for day trips or longer stays.
Did you know?
The historic core preserves homes built in the late 1800s in styles such as Shingle Style and Queen Anne architecture. This collection of buildings reveals how vacation communities of that era were designed and what architectural trends influenced their development.
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Jenkinson's South Amusement Park
2.5 km
Glimmer Glass Bridge
4.6 km
L. Ron Hubbard Residence at Bay Head
771 mCapital to Coast Trail
6.4 kmNational Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey
5.8 kmBrielle Draw
4 km
Bay Head Historic District
163 mNejecho Beach
3.8 kmArnold Theater
2.4 kmSpaceship 3,000
2.5 kmAlligators
2.6 kmCarousel
2.6 kmMotorcycles
2.6 kmTilt-A-Whirl
2.5 kmCoastal Living LLC
4.2 kmBoats
2.5 kmBumper Cars
2.5 kmFire Trucks
2.6 kmJenkinson's XD Dark Ride
2.5 kmWindward Beach
5.6 kmPendolo
2.5 kmMoby Dick
2.5 kmSuper Himalaya
2.5 kmTornado
2.6 kmStatue, Work of art
3.8 kmMonument featuring aircraft
5.9 kmMonument featuring aircraft
5.9 kmMonument featuring aircraft
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