A visit to Historic Cape May, New Jersey isn’t complete without a visit to Sunset Beach. Named for its location at the southern tip of New Jersey, at the foot of Sunset Boulevard, Sunset Beach offers a wonderful unobstructed view of the sunset, and due to the unique atmospheric conditions caused by sea breezes across the bay, the sunsets are some of the most brilliantly colorful to be seen anywhere.
When you’re at Sunset Beach, you’re in walking distance of the State Park, the Lighthouse, and you can enjoy the evening flag ceremony, a 40 year tradition May through September. Note: all the flags flown on the mast are veterans’ memorial flags contributed by their families. We’re honored to fly them.
There are few things as special as when the sun sets over the Delaware Bay, “Taps” are played, and Old Glory is lowered for the night. It’s an emotionally moving tradition, and you, your family and friends are invited to share the celebration of what it means to be an American.
While at Sunset Beach don’t miss the good food at the Sunset Beach Grille. They serve breakfast, hot & cold sandwiches, platters, delicious homemade crab cakes, and top them off with soft ice cream and water ice.
Sunset Beach is also home to the famous concrete ship, the “Atlantus.”
But wait! Don’t miss the Sunset Beach Gift Shops. Discover Cape May fashions, area collectibles, jewelry, souvenirs Indian arrowheads, unique gifts and much more. They ship anywhere, so you don’t have to take it with you. They’re as close as your telephone, and as near as your mailbox, and you can use your VISA, MasterCard or American Express. You’ll also find those famous Cape May “Diamonds.”
Sunset Beach has been featured on CNN, in WEIRD USA, the History Channel, and in several documentaries from around the world – as far away as Australia and Japan!
In addition to the fabulous sunsets, you’ll enjoy dolphin watching, Pelagic bird watching, and people watching, too. Free parking and restrooms are available. For more information or directions call 609-884-7079, and for orders only call toll-free to 800-757-6468. You’ll also find them on the Web at SunsetBeachNJ.com Sunset Beach – open all year.
