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. 🎪🏓 Sandy, Biscuit, and Gerald have all the details — from the… Read more
Category: Wildwood Travel Tips
Travel tips, guides, and vacation planning for Wildwood Crest and the Jersey Shore.
Gerald Said FREE Ducks 🦆🎆 | Morey’s Piers Fourth of July | Wildwood NJ
🎆 Fourth of July at Morey’s Piers — and Gerald the seagull showed up early, sourced 800 rubber ducks, and filled the water park pool before anyone could stop him. Sandy had it on the checklist. Biscuit paid ten dollars for one. This is Wildwood. Looking for a hotel in Wildwood NJ for the Fourth… Read more
National Marbles Tournament 2026 Wildwood — Gerald Has Zero Impulse Control | Sea Chest Motel
🎯 The National Marbles Tournament is coming to Wildwood Boardwalk June 22–25, 2026 — 103 years of marble history, and this year Gerald the seagull has opinions about the prize marbles. Sandy can’t believe it. Biscuit has a juice box and no notes. Looking for a hotel in Wildwood NJ steps from the action? Sea… Read more
Wildwood Crest vs. North Wildwood vs. Wildwood: Which Is Right for Your Trip?
Planning a trip to the Jersey Shore often starts with a single name: Wildwood. However, once you start looking at maps and booking accommodations, you quickly realize that “Wildwood” is actually a collection of distinct communities, each offering a very different vacation experience. Deciding between Wildwood Crest vs. Wildwood or North Wildwood can change the… Read more
Cape May Triple Flex 2026 | Sea Chest Motel
Cape May is sitting on a TRIPLE FLEX this summer — 175 years as a city, 50 years as America’s only city-sized National Historic Landmark, and America turning 250, all in the same year. Cape May looked at 2026 and said, “Run me all the trophies.” Sandy, Biscuit, and the crew have opinions. Looking for… Read more
Outdoor Pools, BBQ Grills, and the Classic Shore Motel Experience
There is a specific kind of magic that exists at the Jersey Shore, one that hasn’t changed much in decades. While giant, multi-story all-inclusive resorts continue to pop up along the coastline, there is a reason why the classic shore motel remains the gold standard for families. When you think of a summer vacation, you… Read more

