18. Cape May Beach
Situated at the southernmost tip of New Jersey, Cape May masterfully combines broad, flawlessly clean Atlantic beaches with the historic charm of a 19th-century Victorian seaside town. Instead of towering modern condominiums, the shoreline is backed by pastel-colored bed and breakfasts and classic paved promenades. It offers a highly refined, walkable seaside escape complete with rolling waves, excellent offshore dolphin watching, and the chance to hunt for shiny “Cape May Diamonds.” It represents the very best and most elegant side of the Jersey Shore.
