Wildwood Crest beaches are accessible throughout the summer, but timing your visit can improve the experience. Early mornings and late afternoons tend to be less crowded, even during peak season. The wide beaches help spread visitors out, so even busy midday hours feel more manageable here than at tighter shore locations. Staying close to the… Read more
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Official blog of Sea Chest Motel, a beachside motel in Wildwood Crest, NJ.
Wildwood’s 100-Year Marble Tournament Is Back and Nobody Warned Sandy 🐰
🪩 The National Marbles Tournament has rolled into Wildwood, NJ every single year since 1922. That’s 103 years of chalk circles, velvet marble pouches, and dead-serious competition — on a boardwalk. Sandy and Biscuit just found out. They did not take it well. Looking for a Wildwood hotel? Sea Chest Motel in Wildwood Crest puts… Read more
Why Wildwood Crest Families Keep Coming Back Year After Year
There is a unique phenomenon that occurs every June through September along the southern tip of the Jersey Shore. While many vacation destinations see a revolving door of new faces, Wildwood Crest experiences something different: a homecoming. For decades, families have bypassed newer, flashier resorts in favor of the familiar salt air and neon signs… Read more
The NJ Record Store With a Wu-Tang Secret
Somewhere in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, there is a record store with a message out front. It says: This is NOT a garage sale. And they mean it. Planning a Wildwood getaway? Sea Chest Motel is your perfect hotel in Wildwood NJ — just one block from the widest beaches on the Jersey Shore, we’re… Read more
Why Location Matters More Than Amenities
When booking a beach stay, it is easy to focus on amenities like pools, breakfast, or premium finishes. But for most travelers, location ends up having a greater impact on the actual experience. Looking for a Wildwood hotel? Sea Chest Motel in Wildwood Crest puts you steps from the sand — we’re the top-rated Wildwood… Read more
Harry Potter Drone Show Is Coming to Philly — and Wildwood Is 1 Hour Away 🪄🐰
🪄 1,200 illuminated drones are about to light up the night sky over Chester, PA — and they’re doing it to the Harry Potter film score with a live electric violinist on stage. Welcome to Harry Potter DroneArt Show at Subaru Park, July 17–18, 2026. The Beach Ball Bunnies found out about it. Biscuit called… Read more
