Wildwood Boardwalk

"A trip to Wildwood has to consist of visiting the boardwalk! As someone who's lived in Jersey all her life, to say I've never seen the boardwalk is crazy so my bf and I planned a trip to visit Wildwood and Cape May in one visit. It was a somewhat chilly, rainy, gloomy day to visit (May 2023) but we made the best out of it. We visited one week before Memorial Day weekend which I felt was perfect since there weren't any crowds. I've always seen memes on how far the ocean is from the board walk so seeing it in person made my jaw drop, haha. As we strolled along the boardwalk, we visited a couple of shops, played games, enjoyed some funnel cake. Normal boardwalk etiquette. On the walk back to the car, we took the trolley which was fun. I felt like I was getting the full Jersey Shore experience!"

"I was fortunate to be able to visit on a weekday at the very end of the holiday so it wasn't too busy which made the visit very pleasant. Obviously it's a "tourist trap" but it's fun and there are plenty of souvenirs at a reasonable price. The rides are fun but very expensive if purchased individually."

"Holiday weekend thought it would be crowded so we arrived early. Plenty of close parking ($60 for 12 hrs). Close parking is important because the walk from the pier to the water is about half a mile or more. Very deep beach! Water was chilly but pleasurable. Great sand, not many shells, sandy bottom in ocean. Didn't step on anything but there was evidence of fairly large, dead, horseshoe crabs. Beautiful day last Sunday on Labor Day weekend. Even when the beach got crowded, it was peaceful and pleasant. Pig & Dog restaurant was delightful and could walk to it without walking up to the boardwalk. It has a beach entrance. Try it!"

"We were visiting Wildwoods for a birthday. It was a Friday and took us 3 hours to get there with traffic. Plenty of parking, most are meter parking. The boardwalk is very nice and in great condition. I think big portions of the planks are replaced in the recent years. There were many people visiting that day but didn’t feel crowded. Beach access is always free. There are trolleys running both directions all day long for your convenience, $5 per person. They have fireworks on Fridays at 10pm during the summer, weather permitting. They have several carnivals along the way and plenty of shops, restaurants etc. Great place, a lot to do, will definitely return!"

"Very exciting place with lots to see and do! Beware that as with all tourist attractions, everything will cost more than sanity would surmise. For instance, entrance to the Boardwalk itself is free, but if you want to ride rides on Morey's Piers, you'll have to purchase tickets from the kiosks. Rides will generally cost between 3-10 tickets each, and a ticket card loaded with 150 tickets will run you about $170. So budget accordingly! Endless shops, arcades, carnival games, mini-golf, food stalls, and other attractions easily make this an all-day adventure. Well maintained public restrooms with changing tables provide relief. Go early to find decent parking, but expect to pay at least $20 for the day to park. Also try going at the very start or very end of the summer season, as there is little shelter or shade from the punishing sun on the Boardwalk unless you're hopping from shop to shop. There is also a tram car you can ride for a few bucks each way. A must-do experience if you're visiting the South Jersey Shore from which you will take away many happy memories (and a lightened wallet!)."