How South Jersey’s Beach Towns Got Their Names Every summer, millions of people visit South Jersey’s beaches, but few stop to wonder how these iconic shore towns got their names. Except for our follower James, who wanted to know the history of these town names. While some are exactly what you’d expect, others trace their …
FIRST LOOK at Jack’s Bar at Morey’s Piers When I did my “What’s New on the Wildwood Boardwalk” video a few weeks ago, I told everyone there was one place I really wanted to come back to once everything was finished. That place was Jack’s Bar. If you’ve spent any amount of time around Morey’s …
Wildwood’s Rubber Ducky Regatta Is Making a Comeback If you grew up visiting The Wildwoods, there’s a good chance you remember the annual Rubber Ducky Race. This was when you purchased a fun rubber ducky, and then on race day, another one with your number would ‘race’ in the lazy river at Morey’s Piers. It …
Here is Why There Are So Many Whelk Shells on New Jersey Beaches A fellow follower recently asked, “Why are there so many whelk shells on Wildwood’s beaches?” It made me realize that a lot of people don’t even know the knobbed whelk is New Jersey’s official state shell. And once you learn why, seeing …
FIRST LOOK Children’s Fresh Air Home In North Wildwood For more than a century, the Children’s Fresh Air Home has stood as a symbol of hope in North Wildwood. Now, after years of planning, fundraising, and construction, the historic building has officially reopened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the beginning of a new chapter for …
Behind the Scenes of Wildwood’s New Tram Cars and the People Saving the Legacy For generations, one phrase has echoed across the Wildwood Boardwalk “Watch the tram car, please.” It’s a sound that instantly brings back beautiful memories of summer vacations, late-night rides, and one of the most recognizable traditions at the Jersey Shore. This …
14 Year Old Swimmer Missing Off Wildwood Beach PRESS RELEASE BY: City of Wildwood Fire Department On Monday June 1, 2026, at approximately 1:26 pm, a Wildwood Police Officer was flagged down regarding swimmers in distress in the area of Schellenger Ave. and the Beach in the City of Wildwood. The Wildwood City Fire Department …
Massive Blue and Green Ocean Bloom Off South Jersey Coast If you’ve been down the Shore lately, prior to Memorial Day Weekend, and noticed the ocean looking a little different, you’re not alone. The water has been looking a bit bluer, like something you are able to see when your in the Caribbean. A stunning …
Vote for PigDog Beach Bar as the Best Beach Bar! At the Jersey Shore, there’s probably only one beach bar everyone knows, and that is Morey’s Piers PigDog Beach Bar. While there are definitely others that dot our shoreline, this is the one that not only serves up some of the best drinks on the …
Wildwoods Boardwalk Ranked #1 in the Nation Again by USA Today For the second year in a row, the Wildwoods Boardwalk has officially been named the best in the country. USA Today just released its 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and once again, the Wildwoods took the top spot, beating out some of the most …