Cape May County is rich with activities for a Jersey Shore vacation and will provide all of our guests with fun, relaxation, and education. While you are a guest of the Candlelight Inn, we hope the variety of things to do in the area will make it enjoyable. The Wildwood boardwalk, beach, fine restaurants, tennis courts, and shopping are all within a few minutes walk. Whatever your pleasure, it's within a short distance of the Candlelight Inn. The best biking, fishing, boating, historical sightseeing, zoo, casinos, golf courses, the recently restored Hereford Inlet Lighthouse; it's for you to decide and for you to enjoy.
Antiquing
Looking for that special piece from the past? Cape May County is filled with antique stores. Spend a day meandering along back roads or strolling through the Washington Street Mall to look for that special item. List of Cape May County antique shops.
Beaches
There are beaches galore on the island of the Wildwoods, and they are all free to the public. From the wide expanses in the center of the island to the more narrow beaches with sand dunes on the north, there is a patch of sand for everyone. The beaches are wide, and the sand is soft to the touch. For sunning, tanning, surfing, or swimming; the Wildwood beaches have no equal. No beach tags are required.
Boardwalk
Golf
There are many opportunities to play golf in the Cape May/Atlantic County area of New Jersey. Since the range in skill level and golf fees vary widely, we recommend that you check out each golf course Web site for additional details. In many cases, you may book tee times on-line. Of course, we are always happy to make arrangements for you.
Cape May CountyAvalon Golf Club, 18 holes, par 72
Swainton, NJ, 609/465-4653
Cape May National Golf Club, 18 holes, par 71
609/884-1563
Sand Barrens Golf Club, 27 holes
Swainton, NJ, 609/465-3555
Shore Gate Golf Club, 18 holes, par 72
Ocean View, NJ, 609/624-8337
Pines at Clermont, 9 holes
Clermont, NJ, 609/624-0100
Ponderlodge, 19 holes
Villas, NJ, 609/886-8065
Atlantic County Blue Heron Pines Golf Club, 4-Star rating, 36 holes, par 72 (west) 71 (east)
Cologne, NJ, 609/965-1800
Harbor Pines Golf Club, 4-Star rating, 18 holes, par 72
Egg Harbor Township, NJ, 609/927-0006
Mays Landing Golf & Country Club, 18 holes, par 72
Mays Landing, NJ, 609/644-4411
History & Nature
History abounds in South Jersey. For those interested in a look into the past, consider these locations:
For information about these and other fun activities in Cape May County, we recommend the following Web sites:
