Searching for a hotel in Wildwood, NJ and feeling overwhelmed by the options? The first decision that matters most isn’t which hotel — it’s which part of Wildwood. Because “Wildwood” is actually three distinct townships: Wildwood, North Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest. Each one has a different character, and the right choice depends on what kind… Read more
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Official blog of Sea Chest Motel, a beachside motel in Wildwood Crest, NJ.
Coastal Cruiser Shuttle: Wildwood NJ to Cape May County Wineries & Breweries — Full 2026 Guide
Wildwood NJ’s New Wine Tour on Wheels: The Coastal Cruiser Shuttle If you’re staying in Wildwood NJ or Wildwood Crest next 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… Read more
Sandy’s “Diamond” Find Gets Roasted — Beach Ball Bunnies, Wildwood Crest NJ
Sandy hit the sand jackpot this week — or so she thought. A handful of shiny quartz got called “diamonds” before Biscuit could even get a word in, and Harry the seagull wasn’t having any of it. Staying at a hotel Wildwood NJ visitors keep coming back to means front-row seats to chaos like this… Read more
Best Hotels in Wildwood NJ — Why Wildwood Crest Is the Smarter Choice
When most people search for a hotel in Wildwood, NJ, they picture the main Wildwood strip: busy, loud, packed in the summer. But the best-kept secret on the Jersey Shore is that the smartest Wildwood hotel stays happen one mile south — in Wildwood Crest. What Makes a Great Hotel in Wildwood NJ? Everyone has… Read more
Why Location Beats Luxury Every Time in Wildwood Crest
Luxury accommodations offer real value, but in a beach destination, location almost always matters more. A premium property five blocks from the beach provides a worse beach experience than a simple motel one block away. This is especially true when comparing hotels in Wildwood Crest. This is not a preference, it is practical. How often… Read more
The Great Wildwood Crabbing Race: Beach Ball Bunnies
Sandy and Biscuit turned a quiet dock near their hotel Wildwood NJ stay into a full-blown crabbing race this week — traps down, ropes soaked, and Harry the seagull refusing to look away from a single second of it. Crabbing Off the Dock Is a Wildwood Classic Dock crabbing is one of the easiest, cheapest… Read more
