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 …
Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival Returns This Week Every summer, the beaches of Wildwood Crest transform into an outdoor art gallery, and this Friday, July 10, one of the area’s most popular traditions returns. The 14th Annual Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the beach at …
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 …
Inside the 127 Year Old Wildwood Crest Mansion Listed for 2.7 Million This month a remarkable piece of Wildwood Crest history quietly returned to the real estate market. Listed for 2.7 million dollars, this ten bedroom shore home is not just another property hitting the MLS. When it was first built, it was considered a …
The Wildwoods $54 Million Dune Project Has Been Canceled After more than a decade of planning, engineering, and negotiation, a long-awaited dune and beach replenishment project for the Wildwoods has officially been terminated. The decision, announced Friday, November 7, by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, ends what was once envisioned …
Wildwoods Construction Update – November 2025 We are back with the monthly Wildwoods Construction Update! For those who are new to these videos and articles, each month we take you behind the construction fences and down the Boardwalk to show you every major project underway across Wildwood, North Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest. Now that the …
What’s New on the Wildwood Boardwalk in 2025 If you’re heading down to the Wildwood boardwalk, you’re in for more than just the usual thrills and beach views. This summer brings a fresh wave of food spots, attractions, and even a tramcar upgrade that’s turning heads. Whether you’re a boardwalk regular or a first-time visitor, …
Tara Kitchen in Wildwood Says Goodbye After nearly four flavorful summers in the Wildwoods, Tara Kitchen has officially closed its doors. The Moroccan-inspired restaurant, located at 5209 Pacific Avenue–just across from Duffer’s Ice Cream Parlor–shared the news on Facebook in a heartfelt message to the community: “Dear Wildwoods Community, Thank you for welcoming us and …
Effie’s Buttercup Café to Debut in Wildwood Crest A new culinary destination is coming to the Jersey Shore in 2025. Located at 5501 Ocean Avenue in Wildwood Crest, aka Aqua Beach Resort, Effie’s Buttercup Café is set to offer guests a refined yet relaxed oceanside breakfast experience, just steps from the beach. Designed with both …