Wildwood just went fully unhinged — in the best way. Morey’s Surfside Pier is transforming the iconic boardwalk tram car into a brand-new roller coaster called The Runaway Tram, opening July 2, 2026. And if you’re planning a trip and booking a hotel Wildwood NJ style for the occasion, just know Gerald is NOT handling… Read more
Author: Sea Chest Motel
Official blog of Sea Chest Motel, a beachside motel in Wildwood Crest, NJ.
The Difference Between Busy and Quiet Beaches
The experience of a busy beach versus a quiet one is fundamentally different. Busy beaches offer activity and energy, while quiet beaches provide space, relaxation, and a slower pace. For travelers focused on unwinding, quiet beaches tend to produce more satisfying trips. The ability to spread out and find your own space has a real… Read more
Sea Chest Motel: This Guest Gets It | Wildwood Crest NJ Summer 2026
You know the guest. The one who shows up on the first day of vacation already fully in it — electric scooter, zero stress, completely locked in. They found a Wildwood Crest hotel that works, and they’re not overthinking it. Sea Chest Motel at 7401 Atlantic Ave. One block from the beach. Built 1955. The… Read more
First Day of Summer! Wildwood is FULLY Activated 🌊☀️ | Beach Ball Bunnies
Summer is officially here — and Wildwood is FULLY activated. Morey’s Piers is slammed, the waves are perfect, and even the grumpy boardwalk seagull is judging everyone who walked out of the ocean dry. Sandy, Liam, and their new friend (the world’s most skeptical seagull) have thoughts. Looking for a hotel Wildwood NJ vibe for… Read more
Sea Chest Motel: Where the Pool Is Always Calling | Wildwood Crest NJ
The pool is calling — and if you know, you know. Sea Chest Motel at 7401 Atlantic Ave in Wildwood Crest, NJ is one block from the beach, and the pool has been running summers since 1955. Whether you’re looking for a Wildwood Crest hotel with a pool or a hotel near the beach in… Read more
Jake’s Place All-Ages Playground Opens in Stone Harbor — Free & Open Today
Stone Harbor’s newest outdoor gem just had its ribbon cutting — and it’s free for everyone. Jake’s Place is an all-inclusive, all-ages playground and pickleball complex at 82nd Street, built with an $800K NJDEP Green Acres grant and designed for the whole family. 🎪🏓 Looking for a Wildwood hotel? Sea Chest Motel in Wildwood Crest… Read more
