• Breakfast Places

o The Mad Batter: 19 Jackson Street

▪ Delicious: Fresh fruit pancakes, crab cakes benedict, creps, Nutella, etc.

o Cape May Coffee: 300 South Washington Street

▪ Quick, freshly brewed coffee, pastries, light breakfast sandwiches. Relaxed

o The Carriage House Café and Tearoom: 1048Washington Street

▪ Quaint tea room, teas, pastries, eggs, sandwiches in a Victorian setting

o The French Bakery: 126 Beach Avenue

▪ Freshly baked goods, crepes!

• Lunch and Dinner

o The Lobster House: 906 SchellengersLanding Rd.

▪ Seafood, lobster, fish, clam chowder. Waterfront.

o Cape May Brewing Co.: 1288 Hornet Road

▪ Casual, pizza, sandwiches, seafood, beer.

o The Washington Inn: 801 Washington Street.

▪ Steak, seafood, creative appetizers. Extensive wine list.

o The Blue Pig Tavern: 653 Washington Street

▪ Congress Hall. Casual, relaxed, American food.

o The Carroll Villa Hotel and The Mad Batter: 19 Jackson Street

▪ Cozy. See above.

o Harry’s Bar & Grill: 400 Washington St. Mall

▪ Full meal and bar. Offers outdoor seating. Live music. Casual. Fish tacos, crab cakes, sandwiches, salads, burgers, seafood.

Get Your Drink On

▪ The Rusty Nail: 205 Beach Avenue

o Beachy bar, laid back, cold drinks, ocean views. Signature cocktails, beers, music.

▪ Cape May Brewing Company: 1288 Hornet Road

o Tap room, live music, food trucks, flight of beers or pints.

▪ The Blue Pig Tavern: 653 Washington Street

o Congress Hall, full bar, cozy atmosphere, cocktails, beer, wine. Casual

▪ The Ferry Terminal Bar: 800 Ocean Drive

o Enjoy drinks on the water, outdoor patio, cocktails, beer, casual.

▪ The Whales Tale: 215 Beach Avenue

o Laid back ocean view bar. Cocktails, beer, beachy drinks, frozen drinks.

▪ Martini Beach: 204 Beach Avenue

o Extensive cocktail menu, upscale bar and lively.

▪ The Grand Hotel’s Rooftop Bar: 1045 Beach Avenue

o Ocean views on rooftop, relaxed, cocktails, beers, sunset over beach.

▪ Harry’s Bar and Grill: 400 Washington St. Mall

o Fun, welcoming, locals and tourists. Outdoor seating. Casual.

If you are shell collector the best places to find shells are Sunset Beach (location of the wedding), Cape May Point State Park, and the Cove (located at the end of Beach Avenue). Keep an eye out for the Cape May Diamonds (Smoothed quartz crystals that Cape May has become known for.)

Washington Street Mall offers a walking street with unique boutiques, antique stores, art galleries, bakeries, souvenirs, and restaurants. Located in the Center of the

Cape May Victorian area, you will ice cream parlors and seafood restaurants, cafes and bakeries, wine and craft beer shops.

The Cape May Whale Watcher (https://capemaywhalewatcher.com/) – a 3 hour long ocean voyage on a 110 ft. cape may whale watcher. Departs from Miss Chris Marina ins Schellenger’s Landing.

The Cape May Cycle Cruises, (https://www.jerseyshorecruises.com/) a pontoon pedal boat.

The Cape May Island Hopper, (https://capemayislandhoppers.com/tours) a 90 minute harbor cruise offering a tour of the Cape May Harbor and opportunities for bird watching and viewing waterfront landmarks.

Wine Tasting and Spas: A variety of wineries offer tasting and tours, including Willow Creek Winery and Cape May Winery. There is a Spa in Congress Hall is a nice location.