Bask in wide, sandy beaches stretching five miles across the shoreline of North Wildwood, Wildwood and Wildwood Crest. Best yet, these sparkling, clean beaches are completely FREE!
They are the perfect spot for swimming, soaking up the sun and relaxing on a hot summer day. For those looking for some adventure, the Wildwoods’ beaches also serve as an ideal location for body surfing, boogie boarding, power boating, jet skiing, sailing, kayaking and parasailing.
Overlooking the pristine beaches is a 38-block-long boardwalk renowned for being one of the liveliest stretches of fun and excitement on the East Coast. The experience is a pure sensory overload of sights, sounds and smells, with over 100-rides and attractions, including world-class roller coasters at Morey's Piers & Beachfront Waterparks, Ocean Oasis Waterpark & Beach Club, Splash Zone Water Park, carnival-style midway games, flashing arcades and a myriad of retail shops and casual eateries. There’s also the famous Wildwoods Boardwalk Sightseer Tramcars – known for the phrase “Watch the Tramcar, Please!”
In addition to its beautiful beaches and one-of-a-kind boardwalk, The Wildwoods also host more than 160 events and festivals throughout the year, offering a little something for everyone – and most of them are FREE! These events include regional, national and international events, including heritage festivals, the International Kite Festival and The Wildwoods’ Baby Parade – a tradition since 1909.
The Wildwoods also host a wide array of other events throughout the year, including themed weekends and holiday parades. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy Beach Soccer and the Ultimate Frisbee Championships. There are also block parties, music festivals, seafood festivals, craft shows, motorcycle rallies, and classic car shows. Music lovers will find free concerts weekly throughout the summer season, which also has free movies on Tuesdays and free fireworks every Friday night.
The Wildwoods brings the fun for everyone! With free events, free beaches, free fireworks and free live music throughout the summer.
The Wildwoods are the best value at the Jersey Shore. Visit the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement & Development Authority website for more information.