Wildwood NJ’s New Wine Tour on Wheels: The Coastal Cruiser Shuttle
If you’re staying in Wildwood NJ or Wildwood Crest this summer and love a good Cape May County wine tasting day trip, there’s a brand-new reason to skip the rental car. The Coastal Cruiser is a hop-on hop-off shuttle now running directly between the Wildwood boardwalk and the top wineries and breweries in Cape May County, NJ — no designated driver required, no parking stress, just a relaxed Jersey Shore wine tour from your Wildwood Crest hotel straight to the vineyard.
Our Beach Ball Bunnies crew — Sandy, Biscuit, and Harry the (very unimpressed) seagull — took the Coastal Cruiser for a spin in today’s episode. Sandy and Biscuit are already planning their wine-tasting flight; Harry thinks a bus “to grapes” is a bit much. Watch the full video above, then read on for the real route, real winery links, and everything you need to plan your own Cape May County wine and brewery tour from Wildwood.
Coastal Cruiser Route: Wildwood to Cape May County Wineries
The Coastal Cruiser runs as a hop-on hop-off shuttle — pick it up on the Wildwood boardwalk, hop off at any winery or brewery stop along the route, then hop back on whenever you’re ready for the next tasting room. Saturday service currently runs 10 AM to 10 PM. Real, official links for every Cape May County winery on the circuit:
- 🍇 Cape May Winery & Vineyard — North Cape May, NJ. Award-winning coastal vineyard, tasting room + wine slushies.
- 🍇 Willow Creek Winery — Cape May, NJ. 50-acre working vineyard estate with farm-to-table dining.
- 🍇 Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery — Rio Grande, NJ. Family-run Cape May County vineyard known for its dry reds.
- 🍇 Turdo Vineyards & Winery — Cape May, NJ. Small-batch Cape May County wines, laid-back tasting room.
- 🍇 Jessie Creek Winery — Cape May Court House, NJ. Hidden-gem winery + inn just outside Wildwood.
- 🍇 Natali Vineyards — Cape May Court House, NJ. Estate-grown, award-winning New Jersey wines.
- 🍺 G&W Winery — Rio Grande, NJ. The closest tasting room to Wildwood proper on the Coastal Cruiser route.
Route stops, exact schedule, and fares change season to season — always confirm current Coastal Cruiser stop times before you go.
Why Stay in Wildwood NJ for Your Cape May County Wine Tour
Basing yourself in Wildwood Crest puts you at the start of the Coastal Cruiser line, minutes from the boardwalk, and a short shuttle ride from every Cape May County winery on this list. Sea Chest Motel is one block from the beach in Wildwood Crest — an easy walk to the shuttle stop in the morning, and a quiet, comfortable place to sleep off the wine tasting flights at night.
- 🏊 Pool on-site
- 📶 Fast free WiFi
- 🔥 BBQ grills for cookouts after a day of wine tasting
- 📍 1 block from the beach, Wildwood Crest NJ
Wineries + boardwalk + beach, all from one home base. Book direct for the best rate on your Wildwood NJ stay — no booking fees, no third-party markup.
Getting Here
Sea Chest Motel is located at 7401 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 — steps from the boardwalk and the Coastal Cruiser’s Wildwood pickup point. Free on-site parking is available if you’d rather drive to a winery directly; the shuttle is there for the days you want to leave the car at the motel.
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Cheers from the boardwalk — Sea Chest Motel 🌊🍷
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