New ‘The Pelican’ Event Venue Coming to North Wildwood A new event venue is officially coming to the Wildwood Boardwalk. On July 15th, The North Wildwood Planning Board has approved plans for The Pelican at Montego Bay, a new 200-seat private event venue that will be built on the grounds of the Montego Bay Resort …
Meet the Wildwood Crest Sand Sculptor Creating Incredible Beach Art For most beachgoers, building a sandcastle is a childhood memory. But for Wildwood Crest sand sculptor Mike Forino, it’s a passion that has evolved into an incredible art form spanning more than three decades. If you’ve spent time on the beaches of Wildwood Crest during …
Why Jersey Shore Beaches Keep Closing After Rain Three New Jersey beaches were temporarily closed this week after water testing found elevated levels of fecal bacteria, a situation that often raises concern among beachgoers. The beaches affected by this were located in Highlands, Belmar, and Sea Girt, where the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection …
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 …
Wildwood Days Featured on Netflix There’s a TV show on Netflix called The Four Seasons, and it’s packed with star power. The comedy-drama features an ensemble cast that includes Tina Fey, Will Forte, Colman Domingo, Steve Carell, and Kerri Kenney-Silver. The television series is an adaptation of the 1981 classic The Four Seasons, which was …
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 …
Wildwood Moves To Shut Down Boardwalk Overnight With New 1AM Curfew [UPDATE] – This has passed last night after much testimony from the public. As the article states, safety is the number one priority of the city of Wildwood as such the 1AM closure will move forward. The City of Wildwood is taking a …
Demolition Starts for 18 Unit Apartment Complex in Wildwood Now that spring has officially arrived, construction season in the Wildwoods is beginning to ramp up in a big way. After a busy off-season filled with early groundwork and planning, crews across the island are now moving projects forward at full speed. One area that continues …
The Government Just Cut New Jersey Beach Replenishment Funding — Our Beaches Are In Danger Cape May County’s beaches, known for their beauty, tourism appeal, and environmental value, are now facing a serious threat. For the first time in nearly three decades, the federal government has allocated zero dollars toward beach replenishment in 2025. The …
Wildwood Boardwalk Named the Best In America The famed Wildwood Boardwalk, the almost two-mile stretch of wooden planks along the Jersey Shore that has welcomed generations of beachgoers with its cacophony of amusement rides, neon lights, arcade games and the steady hum of tramcars, has been named the best boardwalk in America by USA Today’s …