Best 146 things to do in Cape May, NJ

Rent a kayak or paddleboard on-site at Bay Resort Motel for one or two hours

Rent a pontoon for 4 hours plus 2 jet skis for 1 hour, with shade and Bluetooth onboard

Try four water sports on a private captain-led boat trip

Private back-bay cruising with a licensed captain, waterfront views, and your own soundtrack

Target seabass, porgies, and blues on a full-day wreck fishing adventure

Shark and bottom fishing with bait and equipment included

Target seasonal species on a bay and ocean charter

Choose a stable kayak or paddleboard with safety instruction and gear included

Choose a stable kayak or paddleboard with gear and a safety lesson included

Choose a stable kayak or paddleboard with gear and safety instruction included

Tour 2 Southern Delaware craft beverage venues with included transport and reservations

Search for pelagic birds and marine mammals 3–20 miles offshore with expert naturalists

Cruise Cape May’s coast and watch July 3–4 fireworks from the water

Head 40–60 miles offshore with expert naturalists to spot whales, dolphins, and pelagic birds in comfort

Journey 80–100 miles offshore with expert naturalists to find whales and pelagic birds

Cruise Cape May’s coast with brunch, Santa photos, and dolphin watching

Learn surf basics and ocean safety with professional instructors

Sample six Cape May wines with guided insights in a relaxed, semi-private tasting

Gather over tastings at a semi-private vineyard-view table

Explore historic village buildings after hours with an expert interpreter

Sail a historic schooner while enjoying a dozen freshly shucked local oysters

Learn sailing skills and marine science aboard a historic 1928 oyster schooner

Paddle Sunset Lake for a workout or a relaxing trip toward the Bay

Dockside paddling with single or tandem kayak options