2021 Wildwood Vacation Guide

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(609) 522-4546

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All of our properties are near the best attractions that the Wildwoods have to offer.

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8803 Atlantic Ave,

6401 Ocean Avenue

Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

609-522-2802

609-522-0206

www.commandermotel.com

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offering friendly service by knowledgeable staff members who are eager to help you plan a memorable Wildwoods vacation.

We offer comfortable accommodations in the most desirable locations and at an affordable family prices. Choose your desired property and call early to plan your stay in the beautiful Wildwoods and Cape May County.

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• Our Wildwood properties offer the convenience of being close to all the action.

• Our Wildwood Crest properties offer ocean front locations in a realaxed peacefulsetting. setting. relaxed peaceful

4100 4100 Ocean Ocean Avenue Avenue Wildwood, Wildwood, NJ NJ 08260 08260

3920 3920 Ocean Ocean Avenue Avenue Wildwood, Wildwood, NJ NJ 08260 08260

3900 3900 Ocean Ocean Avenue Avenue Wildwood, Wildwood, NJ NJ 08260 08260

609-522-7423 609-522-7423

609-522-5353 609-522-5353

609-522-1983 609-522-1983

www.nantucketinnandsuites.com www.nantucketinnandsuites.com

www.rivierawildwood.com www.rivierawildwood.com

www.stardustmotel.us www.stardustmotel.us

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Our 2.5 miles of Historic Boardwalk on the edge of the ocean is lined with many shops, games and exciting rides for children of all ages, illuminated with neon lights. You can feel the fun and excitement in the air, while the aroma of different foods from our boardwalk restaurants entice you every step of the way. Or just kick back, relax, and enjoy the spectacular view as you ride our world famous Tram Car...

Fulfill your Island experience with our many sports and recreational activities that make the Wildwoods daily life the adventurous place to be. Swimming, Surfing, Parasailing, Boating, Jet Skiing, Fishing, Sailing, Biking, Tennis, Volleyball are just a few of the many fun things to do.

The Greater Wildwood area has been a fisherman’s paradise for hundreds of years. Indians made an annual sojourn onto our island to enjoy the surf and to feast on the wide variety of seafood that was available. Times haven’t changed much . . . countless vacationers cross the bridge onto our island for the very same reasons as the Indians of long ago. Our island has been and will remain uniquely situated in the Grand Plan of seashore design. As a barrier island, it creates an excellent ocean environment that literally attracts game and sport fish into our area by the thousands. Surf fishing is excellent and several jetties provide easy access to our prime surf fishing spots. Deep sea fishing boats are available for those adventurous vacationers who wish to ply the waters for marlin, tuna, bonito, or albacore. Party boats abound, and you are almost guaranteed a catch of flounders, weakfish, or mackerel. In fact, every game fish can be found immediately off our coast at one point in the summer. Crabbing is very popular and quite easy even

for a novice. The Wildwood’s can easily claim to be New Jersey’s hottest spot for the Blue Crab. This tasty “critter” can be caught in all estuaries and waterways on the inland side of the Wildwoods.

Fishing tournaments are held annually and world-records are occasionally broken by a vacationer trying his luck for the first time. Fishing in the Wildwoods has been a way of life for generations. Join with us and share in our marine abundance. No license is required and equipment rental shops are numerous. Treat yourself to an excellent day’s fishing and return home with the one that “didn’t get away”.

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Enjoy the many attractions that are just minutes away from our island...

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Victorian Cape May filled with quaint shops, eateries, and even horse drawn carriages. Don’t forget to check out the Cape May Bird Observatory.

Take a step back in time at Historic Cold Spring Village or take in the beauty and aroma of Leamings Run Garden.

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Check out the many nearby golf courses and play a game of 18 holes.

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In addition to the bird observatory, visit the famous Cape May Lighthouse, or come see the animals at the Cape May County Zoo.

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The Atlantic City Casinos are a good place for you to try your luck.

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For you plane lovers, Wildwood Naval Air Station is the place to be.

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For history buffs, visit the Wildwood Historical Society, Inc.

The Wildwoods entertainment the scene earned it the t” Eas “Las Vegas of the It is the birthplace of Bill Haley and the “Rock Around the Clock” and Chubby Checker s “The Twist”.

6505 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 3915 Ocean Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260 300 J.F.K. Beach Dr. North Wildwood, NJ 08260 8301 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 5300 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260 515 E. 8th Ave., Wildwood, NJ 08260

201 Ocean Ave. North Wildwood, NJ 08260 5711 Ocean Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

508 E. Stanton Road Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 9001 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 500 E. Stockton Road Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 5510 Ocean Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

210 JFK Boulevard, North Wildwood, NJ 08260

333 E. 26th Ave. North Wildwood, NJ 08260

510 E. 13th Ave. North Wildwood, NJ 08260

401 E. Toledo Road, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

45 E. Taylor Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260

3601 Atlantic Ave. 2595 Wildwood, NJ 08260

407 E. St. Paul Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 4712 Ocean Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260

503 Ocean Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

3320 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood, NJ 08260

BRIGHT INN................................ (609) 522-3005 119-121 West Roberts Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260 6407 Ocean Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

(609) 522-0257 3710 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood, NJ 08260

2310 Central Ave. North Wildwood, NJ 08260 5600 Ocean Ave., Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 2200 Atlantic Ave., North Wildwood, NJ 08260 4109 Ocean Ave.,Wildwood, NJ 08260 CHAMPAGNE ISLAND

106 W. Spruce Ave., North Wildwood, NJ 08260

CONCA D'OR 507 E. Stanton Rd. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 18 E. Taylor Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260 CRUSADER

6101 Ocean Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 307 E. Hand Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260 4610 Ocean Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260 4010 Atlantic Avenue Wildwood, NJ 08260 7011 Atlantic Ave Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 5201 Atlantic Ave Wildwood, NJ 08260

COLISEUM

416 E. Miami Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 COMMANDER

(609) 522-2802 8803 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 6501 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

8501 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 230 East Taylor Ave Wildwood, NJ 08260

6105 Ocean Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 1901 Surf Ave. North Wildwood, NJ 08260

404 E. Denver Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

6611 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 1702 Ocean Ave. North Wildwood, NJ 08260 5701 Ocean Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 8801 Atlantic Ave Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 305 E 17th Ave. North Wildwood, NJ 08260

511 E. 11th Ave. North Wildwood, NJ 08260 302 E. Juniper Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260 401 E. 21st Ave., North Wildwood, NJ 08260

9700 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 6601 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

ISLAND BREEZE MOTEL.......... (609) 522-2700 411 E. 26th Ave. North Wildwood, NJ 08260 430 E. 21st Ave. North Wildwood, NJ 08260

510 E. 4th Ave. North Wildwood, NJ 08260 6805 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 LAMPLITER 419 E. Atlanta Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 225 E. Schellenger Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260 232 E. Andrews Ave., Wildwood, NJ 08260 2301 Atlantic Ave., North Wildwood, NJ 08260 6900 Ocean Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 MARK I MOTEL.......................... (609) 522-7700 417 E. Atlanta Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 4310 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260 1800 Boardwalk North Wildwood, NJ 08260 410 E. Monterey Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

4100 Ocean Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260

6201 Ocean Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 4900 Ocean Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260

15 E. Oak Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260

OCEAN SANDS RESORT MOTEL ..

3710 Ocean Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260 4600 Ocean Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260

3218 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood, NJ 08260

3811 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260 RAMBLER MOTEL

REGAL PLAZA

OLYMPIC ISLAND

9501 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

6401 Ocean Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

9201 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

205 E. Orchid Rd. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

3920 Ocean Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260

ROMAN HOLIDAY

5901 Ocean Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

1000 J. F. Kennedy Beach Dr. North Wildwood, NJ 08260

2101 Surf Ave. North Wildwood, NJ 08260

PARADISE OCEANFRONT RESORT......................

405 E. Denver Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 5900 Ocean Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 6801 Ocean Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

REGES

ROYAL CANADIAN

3300 Atlantic Ave.., Wildwood, NJ 08260 ROYAL HAWAIIAN

500 E. Orchid Rd. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 5010 Ocean Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260

5301 Park Blvd. Wildwood, NJ 08260

402 E. 25th Avenue North Wildwood, NJ 08260

2511 Atlantic Ave. North Wildwood, NJ 08260

1800 Ocean Ave North Wildwood, NJ 08260

7401 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 3909 Ocean Ave., Wildwood, NJ 08260

SEA RAY MOTEL........................ (609) 729-0212 5006 Ocean Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260

6201 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 231 E. Davis Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260

6405 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 3917 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260

VIKING MOTEL............................(609) 522-6610 6400 Ocean Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

3900 Ocean Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260

VILLA NOVA RESORT MOTEL ........(609) 522-1419 8601 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

305 E. Rio Grande Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260 1500 New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood, NJ 08260 2110 Atlantic Ave. North Wildwood, NJ 08260 313 E. Glenwood Ave. Wildwood, NJ 08260 1601 Surf Ave. North Wildwood, NJ 08260

WAIKIKI OCEANFRONT INN ..........(609) 522-0115 6211 Ocean Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 WATERS EDGE MOTEL ................(717) 234-1585 5600 Ocean Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

YANKEE CLIPPER RESORT MOTEL..........................(609) 522-0234 6101 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

www.armadamotel.com

RESERVATIONS: 1-800-399-3001 609-729-3000

• Large, Heated Olympic-Style Swimming Pool with Kiddies Pool - (Heated Only During Inclement Weather) • Air Conditioning and Heating • Large Refrigerators in All Units • 2 Flat screen TV’s • Guest Laundromat • Shower Room

• Toddler’s Beach • Playground • Ping Pong

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Makers in All Units Free Wireless Internet Monday Movie Night Wednesday Weenie Roast Rooms Have A Personal Safe – Programable To Your Personal PIN

• Maid Service • Triple Gas Barbecue Grill Plus Additional Grills • Free Parking • Free Ice

A delightful oceanfront retreat awaits you…

…Satisfy your family’s passion for sun and relaxation in the peaceful, quaint atmosphere of our “maison.”

For your pleasure features include: Elevator Central AC/Heat in Suites Suites with Fully Equipped Kitchenettes King Beds Free Internet Non-smoking Property Refrigerator, Microwave & Coffee Pot in All Rooms Flatscreen TVs BBQ Grills In Room Safes Large Heated Pool & Kiddie Pool with Slide Ocean Front Sundeck, Southern Exposure Daily Maid Service Ice Machine Game Room Guest Laundry Ping Pong Parking(1 car per room) Sorry, No Pets

Fleur de Lis

Ask about : “Le Grande Vacations”, BEACH RESORT Escape Weekends, Casino Trips and On The Beach at 6105 Ocean Avenue Spring & Fall Packages website: www.fleurdelisbeach.com e-mail: stay@fleurdelisbeach.com

Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

609 522 0123

For Reservations, call or write: Nassau Inn 6201 Ocean Ave., Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 FOR RESERVATIONS ONLY: 1-800-336-9077 609-729-9077

Our oceanfront motel is located on the Beach in Wildwood Crest. The beautifully appointed two-room motel suites have air conditioning, heat, and cable color TV with DVD. 2 TV s in all Suites. All units are soundproof and fireproof. Fully equipped kitchens have 2 burner stoves, microwaves, & full sized refrigerators. For your health, all rooms are Non-Smoking. The Nassau Inn also features a heated pool and separate kiddie pool. Oceanfront sundecks, barbecues, game room, elevator, and direct dial telephones. FREE Wi-Fi Available.

nassau inn Oceanfront Luxury www.nassauinnmotel.com

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• 2-Room Effiency Suites • 1 & 2 Room Motel Suites • 2 or 3 Bedroom Units Available • Deluxe Oceanfront Suites with Private Balcony • Air Conditioned & Heated • Color TV in each Suite • Free Wi-Fi • Refrigerator, Microwave & Coffee Pot in all rooms • BBQ Grills on the Oceanfront Sundeck • Southernly Exposure • Rooftop Restaurant with the best view of the island!

• Discounted Morey’s Water Park and Pier tickets, for Waikiki guests ONLY.

Bel Air Motel 5510 Ocean Avenue Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

Front Desk: 609.729.4034 or 609.522.4235

Reservations Only 1-800-528-7991

www.belairmotel.net

Only 1 short block from beach & Boardwalk Southern exposure - Some rooms are ocean view Refrigerator & microwave in all rooms Efficiencies, suites, guest rooms Air conditioning & heat in all rooms Familt friendly Daily maid service Laundry facilities 1 Parking Spot per unit (additional car must park on the street).

Large heated pool & kiddie pool Ping Pong table, poolside picnic tables & grills Flat screen cable TV Free Wifi

Adjacent to Restaurants A Short walk to grocery stores, ice cream parlors, Bicycle rentals, playgrounds, tram car, amusement piers and Convention Hall.

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CLOTHING

CAPE MAY STAGE 405 LAFAYETTE STREET CAPE MAY, NJ 08204 (609) 884-1341

BEAU BOUTIQUE 3312 BOARDWALK WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 827-5287

BEDDING AND FURNITURE

COUPON BOOKS

LEISTER'S CONTRACT FURNITURE 433 RIDGE AVENUE HANOVER, PA 17331 (717) 632-8177

BOARDWALK BUCKS 23RD & BOARDWALK WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 849-8228

SHOVLIN MATTRESS FACTORY 35 SOUTH AVE FANWOOD, NJ 07023 (908) 322-4178 WOLF COMFORT PRODUCTS 3161 A STATE ROAD BENSALEM, PA 19020 (215) 604-0574 BIKE RENTALS HASSLES, INC 430 E. 20TH AVE NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-6191 CAMPGROUNDS BIG TIMBER LAKE CAMPING RESORT 116 SWAINTON-GOSHEN RD. CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ 08210 (609) 465-4456 SEASHORE CAMPSITES INC. 720 SEASHORE RD. CAPE MAY, NJ 08204 (609) 884-4010

DISTRIBUTORS CTM MEDIA GROUP 115 D TWINBRIDGE DR. PENNSAUKEN, NJ 08110 (856) 324-8061 DELI, GRILLS, PIZZA & SEAFOOD MARKETS ALUMNI GRILL 3316 PACIFIC AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 523-1111 BILL’S CORNER DELI 2912 PARK BLVD. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 729-4599 DOMINOS PIZZA 4800 NEW JERSEY AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 846-1000 FISH HOUSE SEAFOOD MARKET 6200 PARK BLVD. WILDWOOD CREST, NJ 08260 (609) 522-8329 FRANCONI'S PIZZERIA & RISTORANTE 318 E. OAK AVENUE WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-2800 MR. D'S PIZZERIA STEAKS & SUBS 4611 NEW JERSEY AVENUE WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-2026

GWHMA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS POPPI’S PIZZA NAPOLETANA 4709 NEW JERSEY AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 600-3964 PRIMOS HOAGIES 6105 NEW JERSEY AVE. WILDWOOD CREST, NJ 08260 (609) 523-6590

LODGING (OFF ISLAND) COLONIAL LODGE MOTEL 181 93RD ST. STONE HARBOR, NJ 08247 (609) 368-2202 LARK MOTEL 9800 SECOND AVE. STONE HARBOR, NJ 08247 (609) 368-2500

SAL’S PIZZA 8500 NEW JERSEY AVE. WILDWOOD CREST, NJ 08260 (609) 729-7606

PRIME INN 1031 ROUTE 47 SOUTH RIO GRANDE, NJ 08242 (609) 889-1104

FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES

MARINAS

COASTLINE INSURANCE AGENCY 1201 NEW JERSEY AVE. NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-4515 CREST SAVINGS BANK 3301 PACIFIC AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-5115 J. BYRNE AGENCY INC. 5200 NEW JERSEY AVE. WILDWOOD CREST, NJ 08260 (609) 522-3406 PIERCE, GUYON & SHOCZOLEK PA 9700 PACIFIC AVE., SUITE 102 WILDWOOD CREST, NJ 08260 (609) 729-0215 STURDY SAVINGS BANK 3195 RT. 9 S RIO GRANDE, NJ 08242 (609) 465-1656 TD BANK 340 W. RIO GRANDE AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-4072

PIER 47 MARINA 3001 WILDWOOD BLVD. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 729-4774 TWO MILE LANDING RESTAURANTS & MARINA 1 FISH DOCK ROAD WILDWOOD CREST, NJ 08260 (609) 522-1341 MUSEUMS DOO WOP EXPERIENCE 4500 OCEAN AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 523-1975 HISTORIC COLD SPRING VILLAGE 720 ROUTE 9 CAPE MAY, NJ 08204 (609) 898-2300

FURNITURE

NASW AVIATION MUSEUM 500 FORRESTAL ROAD CAPE MAY AIRPORT RIO GRANDE, NJ 08242 (609) 886-8787

GSM FURNITURE LLC 111 SHELLEY LANE BAYVILLE, NJ 08721 (848) 992-1460

WILDWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY 3907 PACIFIC AVE WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 425-5308

GWHMA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ORGANIZATIONS GREATER WILDWOOD TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 4501 BOARDWALK WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 729-9000 GREATER WILDWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 3306 PACIFIC AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 729-4000 WILDWOODS CONVENTION CENTER 4500 BOARDWALK WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 729-9000 POOL SERVICES & SUPPLIES KLENSWITE POOLS & SPAS 2410 ROUTE 9 SOUTH RIO GRANDE, NJ 08242 (609) 465-4311 POOL OPERATION MANAGEMENT 68 EDWARDS RD. BRICK, NJ 08723 (732) 451-1040 PRINTERS CTM MEDIA GROUP 115 D TWINBRIDGE DR. PENNSAUKEN, NJ 08110 (856) 324-8061 FERRY ASSOCIATES, INC. 49 FOSTERTOWN ROAD MEDFORD, NJ 08055 (609) 953-1233 LEADER PRINTERS 5914 NEW JERSEY AVE WILDWOOD CREST, NJ 08260 (609) 729-0161

TAC PRINTING & MARKETING SERVICES 69 A ROUTE 50 OCEAN VIEW, NJ 08230 (609) 390-2411 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OCEAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 3314 PACIFIC AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 523-1958 REALTORS CHRIS HENDERSON REALTY INC. 5201 OCEAN AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 729-4888 RESTAURANTS ALFE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3401 NEW JERSEY AVENUE WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 729-5755 CARINI PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT 9854 PACIFIC AVE WILDWOOD CREST, NJ 08260 (609) 522-7304 THE CRAB & SEAFOOD SHACK 4520 PARK BLVD. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 770-8509 DRAGON HOUSE RESTAURANT 3616 PACIFIC AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-2320 EL MARIACHI LOCO 4500 PACIFIC AVE WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 849-9540 FISH FACTORY 8606 NEW JERSEY AVE. WILDWOOD CREST, NJ 08260 (609 )522-9582

GWHMA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS LITTLE ITALY RESTAURANT 5401 ATLANTIC AVE. WILDWOOD CREST, NJ 08260 (609) 523-0999

BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT 506 W. RIO GRANDE AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 729-5301

MARVIS DINER 4900 PACIFIC AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-0550

DOG TOOTH BAR & GRILL 100 E. TAYLOR AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-8383

NINOS FAMILY RESTAURANT 423 E. MAGNOLIA AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-5474

FITZPATRICK'S CREST TAVERN 9600 PACIFIC AVE WILDWOOD CREST, NJ 08260 (609) 522-1200

PASTA PESTO ITALIAN GRILL 3810 ATLANTIC AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-6272

KELLY’S CAFÉ RESTAURANT 4400 ATLANTIC AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-6817

PINK CADILLAC DINER 3801 ATLANTIC AVE WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-8288A

LOBSTER HOUSE 906 SCHELLENGER LANDING RD. CAPE MAY, NJ 08204 (609) 884-8296

RED OAK RESTAURANT 230 E. OAK AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-9560

MENZ RESTAURANT & BAR 985 ROUTE 47 SOUTH RIO GRANDE, NJ 08242 (609) 886-9500

RUSTER RUDDER 3400 ATLANTIC AVE WILDWOOD, NJ 0860 (609) 522-8100

MUD HEN BREWING COMPANY 100 EAST TAYLOR AVENUE WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 846-7918

UNCLE BILL’S PANCAKE HOUSE 4601 PACIFIC AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 729-7557

MULLIGANS SPORTS BAR 310 W. HILDRETH AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-4883

VEGAS DINER 1307 NEW JERSEY AVE. NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 729-5511

SALTY MERMAID 2507 DELAWARE AVENUE NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 600-2165

RESTAURANT WITH BAR

SCHELLENGER'S RESTAURANT 3516 ATLANTIC AVE WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-0433

BEACH CREEK OYSTER BAR & GRILLE 500 W. HAND AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-1062

GWHMA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS THE SURFING PIG 231 WEST 10TH AVE NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-0900

KB COMMUNICATIONS 32 SUMMERTREE RUN SPARTA, NJ 07871 (973) 726-0722

TWO MILE LANDING RESTAURANTS & MARINA 1 FISH DOCK ROAD WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-1341

MUTLI-HOUSING DEPOT BY ARI 511 ELBOW LANE BURLINGTON, NJ 08016 (800) 253-3855

URIE’S WATERFRONT RESTAURANT 588 W. RIO GRANDE AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-4189 WHARF RESTAURANT 708 W. BURKE AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-6336 SERVICES & SUPPLIES AABA FAMILY MEDICAL SUPPLY 1638 BAYSHORE RD. VILLAS, NJ 08251 (609) 886-1699 AVALON FLOORING 1111 ROUTE 47 SOUTH RIO GRANDE, NJ 08242 (609) 465-3051 CAPE MAY COUNTY SIGNARAMA 315 S. MAIN ST. CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ 08210 (609) 465-9400

NATIONAL SATELLITE INC. 56 FREEDOM RD. SEWELL, NJ 08080 (856) 589-9266 PARAMOUNT CHEMICAL AND DAVE’S APPLIANCE & TV’S 3600 PARK BLVD. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-2629 PICK-A-CARD INC P.O. BOX 885 WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 729-9311 PROTECT AND PRESERVE 144 OLD NEW YORK RD. PORT REPUBLIC, NJ 08241 (609) 407-7667 REEL FIRE PROTECTION 214 NORTH MAIN ST. CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ 08210 (609) 465-8019

CONSTELLATION SERVICES LLC 58 WINDY KNOLL DRIVE RICHBORO, PA 18954 (215) 287-2577

ROSS ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC. 3561 COLES MILL ROAD FRANKINVILLE, NJ 08322 (856) 875-7677

CAPE MAY CREATIVE LLC 2700 PACIFIC AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 849-8299

SEVEN OCEAN'S HOSPITALITY INC. 2 LAKEVIEW DRIVE WOODBINE, NJ 08270 (609) 408-5858

ERCO CEILINGS OF SOMERS POINT INC. 5 CHESTNUT AVE. SOMERS POINT, NJ 08244 (609) 927-3700

SOUTH JERSEY ADJUSTMENT BUREAU INC. 142 W. RIO GRANDE AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 729-3192

GWHMA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS SOUTH JERSEY ELEVATOR 1001 LOWER LANDING ROAD #502 BLACKWOOD, NJ 08012 (609) 545-8512

HASSLES, INC 430 E. 20TH AVE NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 (609) 522-6191

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A Thumbnail History of the Wildwoods

By Samuel H. Caufman Jr.

"A very good land to fall in with — and a pleasant land to see."

These words, written more than 350 years ago, are the first recorded description of the Island of Five Mile Beach, upon which Wildwood and her sister communities now stand.

They were set down by Robert Juet, who sailed with the English navigator, Henry Hudson, on a voyage of exploration for the Dutch East India Company in 1609. Seeking a new route to China, Hudson entered what is now Delaware Bay on August 28th, but confronted by shoals and convinced the stream really wasn't the sought-after northwest passage, he swung his ship, the "Half Moon", about, rounded the point at Cape May, and headed northward in the Atlantic.

Gazing shoreward, Juet watched the green waves crest and break on a broad, gradually sloping beach of fine, white sand that had as its backdrop a vast, vine-tangled forest of great beauty. It was Five Mile Beach, the "very good land" described by Juet in his journal.

No further written record of it appeared until the land grant from Charles II to James, Duke of York, in 1664; then through various deeds until August 21, 1717, when the West Jersey Society conveyed "all its title and interest in Five Mile Beach" to Aaron Learning, Humphrey Hughes, David Wells and Jonathan Swain.

But, long before Juet cast eyes upon it, Indians — a bunch of the Algonquins called the Lenni Lenapes or Delawares — frequented Five Mile Beach. They cut two trails through the dense forest. One, a continuation of the mainland King Mummy Trail, entered the north end of the island and stretched southward just west of the present New Jersey Avenue. In the middle of the island, it met and other trail that entered where the Rio Grande Bridge later was built.

With the eventual departure of the Indians, and long before the white settlers came to the island, off-shore farmers used the land to graze their horses and cattle, ferrying the animals from the mainland on flatboats. As the herds grew in size, many of the animals strayed away into the forest and became wild, roaming the island at will and posing a problem that continued to vex property owners as late as 1905.

About 1870 a few fishermen became the first white settlers, erecting shacks at the north end of the island and naming their settlement Angle-sea. In 1874 the government built a lighthouse at Hereford Inlet. The first settlers followed Indian trails across the meadows and then reached the island by boat. Then, in 1884, the West Jersey Railroad ran a line from near Cape May Court House to Anglesea.

About the same time, a crude log bridge was built at

what is now Rio Grande Avenue. It was destroyed by fire. In 1885 another was built, being replaced in 1902 by a bridge to carry autos.

The story of modern Wildwood and her sister communities began in 1880, the result of a man's concern for his wife's health. Sara Andrews became ill in Vineland and the doctor advised her husband, Aaron, to take her to Townsend's Inlet to recuperate. There they became the friends of the Joseph Taylor family of Philadelphia. Both families returned the following year, determined to acquire seashore homes. John Burke, a real estate salesman from Vineland, brought them to look at a tract of land in the center of Five Mile Beach.

Impressed, the trio joined with Nelson Robert, Latimer Baker, and Robert Young to form the Holly Beach City Improvement Co., and in 1885 Holly Beach Borough was incorporated.

Philip Pontius Baker had accompanied his brother, Latimer, to Five Mile Beach in 1881 and he, too, was impressed. As Holly Beach developed, Philip and Latimer, together with a third brother, J. Thompson Baker, organized the Wildwood Beach Improvement Co., to develop the Wales-Physick Tract, just north of Holly Beach. Their dream led to incorporation of the Borough of Wild-wood in 1895. Holly Beach and Wild-wood consolidated as the City of Wildwood.

In 1885, the same year in which Holly Beach was incorporated, An-glesea also became a borough. Later, in 1910, Anglesea joined with all of the section north of Wildwood to become the City of North Wildwood.

In 1905, after Wildwood began to grow, Philip Baker purchased the land south of Holly Beach and named it Wildwood Crest. The community was incorporated as a borough in 1910. West Wildwood, the "baby" of the four sister communities, was incorporated as a borough in 1920.

Today, hundreds of thousands of visitors each year echo Juet's words, "A good land to fall in with."

(Based on George F. Boyer's Book, "Wildwood, Middle of the Island") In 1899, Mayor Latimar Baker of Wildwood decided that his borough needed a boardwalk. In the spring of 1900, Mayor Baker's wishes were considered and construction of Wildwood's Boardwalk began. Laid directly on the sand, on what is now Atlantic Avenue, our famous Boardwalk had a very modest beginning indeed! Extending Northward from Cedar Avenue to 26th Avenue, the original boardwalk cost $1.16 per foot for a total cost of construction of $2,400.66. The wage for union carpenters that year was 25 cents an hour.

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