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Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, US
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Wildwood Crest is a borough at the southern end of the Wildwood barrier island in Cape May County, in the Southern Shore region of New Jersey. It is the quietest and most residential of the three Wildwoods municipalities — Wildwood, North Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest — and draws primarily families and visitors seeking a lower-key beach experience.
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Rents kayaks, paddleboards, and jet skis on the bay side of Wildwood Crest.
A small motel on Atlantic Avenue in the central Crest area. Seasonal.
A family motel in the mid-Crest area with an outdoor pool. Seasonal operation, typically Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Family-owned since the 1950s and one of the original Doo-Wop era motels on the island, with a large outdoor pool and a one-block walk to the beach. One of the few remaining family-operated motels in Wildwood Crest.
Family-friendly motel with a pool and seasonal rates. One block from the beach.
An oceanfront property at the southern end of Wildwood Crest with direct beach access.
A family motor inn toward the southern end of the Crest. Seasonal.
By plane
By bus
NJ Transit Route 308 (Atlantic City–Cape May) stops at the Wildwood Transit Center on Rio Grande Avenue. The bus connects to Cape May, Wildwood, North Wildwood, and Atlantic City.com.
By bike
Biking is a practical way to get around. A multi-use path runs along parts of the island. Crest Bike Rental (near the southern end of Atlantic Avenue) offers hourly and daily bicycle rentals.
By golf cart
Golf carts are widely used on the island, including in Wildwood Crest.
By taxi and rideshare
Taxis serve the island during summer season. Rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) are available but response times can be slow during peak summer weekends.
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