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Wildwood Writer

My name is Joey Contino. I am a big lover of anything Wildwood. I have lived and worked in Wildwood my whole life. I worked jobs from working on the beach renting umbrellas and chairs to being a supervisor at Morey's Piers. Wildwood is my life and my home!

The History of Morey’s Piers Flitzer

The History of Morey’s Piers Flitzer Hey everyone! This is Joey from The Wildwood Video Archive. I wanted to start a new YouTube series about the amazing rides that we grew up with in the Wildwoods. It would be a series that looked at the very beginnings of some of Wildwood’s famous rides and explain …

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1960s Video of Hunt’s Pier

1960s Video of Hunt’s Pier Viewer, Linda Boris, sent us this never before seen home video of Hunt’s Pier. This video was filmed on Hunt’s Pier in the 1960s. Watch and relive some of the Wildwood famous rides that we loved as kids. See the Skua, Wacky Shack and the himalaya! You can submit your …

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Two NEW Motels Are Coming To Cape May

Two NEW Motels Are Coming To Cape May There is some exciting news coming from our sister town, Cape May. It was just announced that there are two new motels coming to the island for next summer. This past month the Cape Winds Motel, located at 810 Lafayette St, Cape May, NJ, closed it’s doors. …

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The Wildwood’s Indoor Military Invasion

The Wildwood’s Indoor Military Invasion Join us for the first-ever Indoor Military Invasion at the Wildwoods Convention Center to honor all of our nation’s service members. Event will feature military vehicles, equipment and uniforms from World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War and more. Merchandise vendors will be selling car …

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2018 Fall Boardwalk Classic Car Show

2018 Fall Boardwalk Classic Car Show Welcome to the 2018 Wildwood Motor Events Fall Boardwalk Classic Car Show! This is a car show for all vehicles at least 25 years old; participating vehicles must be manufactured in or before 1992. Enjoy showing your vehicle on the world-famous Wildwood’s Boardwalk! Meet new friends, catch-up with old …

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2018 Wildwoods Boardwalk 5K Pumpkin Run

2018Wildwoods Boardwalk 5K Pumpkin Run Come join us for the 2018 Wildwoods Boardwalk 5K Pumpkin Run onSaturday, October 13 from 10 AM to 12 PM. Registration at the Wildwoods Convention Center at 8:30 a.m. (Pre-registration highly suggested.) Race starts at 10 a.m. and includes the following events: 5K Halloween Pumpkin Run; Kids Pumpkin 1 Mile …

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Portuguese Man O’ Wars Are Washing Up In New Jersey

Portuguese Man O’ Wars Are Washing Up In New Jersey Over the past few days, there have been these purple-looking sea creatures washing up on our shores. There have been reports of them washing up from Cape May all the way up to Ocean City. You all have been asking us questions about what this …

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Surfside Pier Is Getting Packed Up For Winter

Surfside Pier Is Getting Packed Up For Winter As you know by now, Surfside Pier is closed for the season. Today the crews started packing things up. Here is a quick video showing you what they did so far! Check out these other videos!!! Morey’s Piers Mentioned On Netflix Show Fishing Trip The Game!!!  

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Gusto Brewing Is Coming To Cape May

Gusto Brewing Company There is a new Brewery coming to North Cape May. Please welcome the Gusto Brewing Company! Gusto Brewing Company will be located at 3860 Bayshore Rd, North Cape May. The owners, Zack and Adriana, have been getting this new brewery in the works for the past half-year. They started pursuing the licensing …

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