Beach Tags--What's That About?
by starship
The beaches of New Jersey are lovely in spring, summer and fall. But if you plan to go swimming, it is important to determine whether the particular beach town you are in requires a "beach tag" in order to be on the beach or swim. It's a special tag/pin which you must display on your bathing suit, beach bag, etc. It is an unfortunate fact and one disliked by New Jerseyan's and others, but a "beach tag" is a sort of user's fee imposed by the town and most likely used to pay for life guards, and beach maintenance. The price per day I believe is less than $10 in most places.
As for Cape May, the last time I was there I believe the "beach tag" law is still a must. It can be purchased in several places, and your hotel or B & B probably has them. There is also a kiosk at the northern end of the street mall which I believe sells them.
Send Greetings To Those Back Home....
by VeronicaG
What's a trip to a vacation spot without sending a postcard to those back home! This is just a glimpse of what awaits you in this Victorian town. It's an easy walk for those who want to tour on foot. A trolley, horse and carriage, bicycle or surrey stand ready to take you around to see the colorful, historic homes.
I love finding a post card in my mailbox--don't you?
Cold Spring Presbyterian Church
by toonsarah
Near Cold Spring Historic Village is this old brick church, so we took a quick walk along the road to check it out. Unfortunately it was closed (as seemed to be the case everywhere we went that day!) but we took a few photos and wandered around the graveyard a little.
The church is one of the most historic in the United States, as its cemetery testifies. More Mayflower descendants are buried in it than anywhere outside of Massachusetts, while the oldest marked grave is that of Sarah Eldridge Spicer who died in 1742. A marker there commemorates the final resting place of many local residents who died during the worldwide cholera epidemic in 1832 and were buried secretly at night in unmarked graves. If you like old graveyards and the stories they tell, this one is certainly worth a quick stop.
Directions:On Route 9 just south of Cold Spring Village
The Lobster House
by asturnut
The Lobster House located at Fisherman's Wharf is probably Cape May's most famous restaurant. Growing up as a child, our family stayed 1/2 block from Fisherman's Wharf and the Lobster House. Thankfully (I hate seafood), I never had to eat there, but I am very familiar with the restaurant and the seafood is top quality. We went there on our honeymoon and I can tell you the king crab legs were longer than my arm! I had a steak, which was okay, but seafood is their 'thing'. If you want great seafood, the Lobster House is where you want to go. It's not a cheap restaurant, but you get what you pay for.
There is also a fishmonger and you can purchase fresh fish to take out.
Dining at a National Landmark
by VeronicaG about The Mad Batter
The Mad Batter is located in the Caroll Villa B&B in Cape May on a beautiful tree lined street. It is a Registered Historic Landmark built in 1882 and larger than it seems from the street. You'll find dinner options such as the Maryland Crab cakes or Orange Lavender Roast Chicken. The Mad Batter serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. We enjoyed our meal here!
When the weather is pleasant, a rear dining area opens to a courtyard that makes for a very romantic meal! The Mad Batter is consistently rated as one of the best restaurants in Cape May.
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Sunset at the Beach
Hitching post
Blackened chicken
Waves crash against Garden Pier
