home Plan Your Cape May Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Victorian beach town with underrated golf and a wine trail scene
Cape May is a charming Victorian beach town at the southern tip of New Jersey with solid golf, a growing wine trail, and a walkable downtown packed with restaurants and bars. Play courses through pine barrens and coastal terrain, tour wineries on the Cape May Wine Trail, and hit the Washington Street Mall for seafood and cocktails. More refined than the rest of the Jersey Shore.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Cape May — curated for groups.
3 coursesSummer, Fall ACY (55 min drive)<10k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 10-16
$700-$2500/night
Cape May Beach / West Cape May
ocean views pool deck outdoor grill beach access
house Sleeps 8-14
$500-$1800/night
Downtown Cape May / Victorian District
walkable to Washington Street parking deck historic charm
Dining
The Lobster House $$$ seafood Cape May institution on the fishing wharf — massive seafood menu, raw bar, and the Schooner Bar on a docked ship
The Ebbitt Room $$$$ upscale Virginia Hotel fine dining with seasonal farm-to-table menus — the big-night dinner spot
Lucky Bones Backwater Grille $$ casual Casual seafood and pub fare near the harbor — group-friendly with house-brewed beer
George's Place $$ casual Greek-influenced breakfast and lunch spot — best pancakes and omelets in Cape May
Hemingway's Prime Steaks & Seafood $$$$ steakhouse Award-winning steakhouse in the Grand Hotel with locally sourced seafood and premium steaks
4.5 stars Nightlife
Cape May Brewing Company brewpub Craft brewery at the airport with a huge tasting room, food trucks, and outdoor games
The Rusty Nail Late Night patio Beach Ave bar with live music, outdoor seating, and sunset views — the summer nightlife hotspot
Carriage House Cafe & Grill Late Night cocktail Washington Street cocktail bar with a speakeasy vibe and creative drinks
Activities Cape May Wine Trail winery half day $20-$50/pp
6+ wineries within 15 minutes — Willow Creek, Natali, and Cape May Winery are the highlights
Cape May Whale Watching boat rental 2-3 hours $35-$55/pp
Dolphin and whale watching cruises from the Cape May harbor — high hit rate for dolphin pods
Cape May Brewing Tour brewery 2-3 hours $15-$30/pp
Tour and tastings at one of NJ's best craft breweries — their King Porter Stomp is legendary
Deep Sea Fishing Charter fishing half day $80-$150/pp
Charter out of the Cape May harbor for flounder, sea bass, and bluefish
Cape May Point Lighthouse & Bunker hiking 1-2 hours $8-$15/pp
Climb the lighthouse for panoramic views, then explore the WWII bunker on the beach
