Wildwood Beach – The Wildwoods, New Jersey, USA

Wildwood Beach—part of the greater Five Mile Beach barrier island—offers one of the widest, cleanest, and liveliest stretches of sand on the East Coast. Spanning nearly five miles of coastline across North Wildwood, Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest, it’s a playground of free beaches, family fun, and iconic boardwalk energy.

No beach tags. No fees. Just pure Jersey Shore excitement.

The beach is beloved for its soft white sand, gentle surf, and easy access to the legendary Wildwood Boardwalk, packed with rides, shops, arcades, and the famous Morey’s Piers & Water Parks. Whether you’re here for family vacations, beach sports, or summer concerts, Wildwood Beach defines classic shore culture.

📜 History & Unique Features

• Originally developed in the late 1800s, Wildwood grew from a quiet barrier island to a world-famous summer destination.

• The 38-block Wildwood Boardwalk opened in 1904 and remains one of America’s largest and most vibrant oceanfront promenades.

• Known as the birthplace of “Rock ’ n’ Roll”, Bill Haley first performed Rock Around the Clock here in 1954.

• The beach’s Doo-Wop motels—with neon lights and mid-century flair—earned historic preservation status.

• The sand naturally grows wider each year, creating vast open spaces for events and recreation.