June 9th 2022

Cape May is one of the best seaside resorts in the country, and the nation's oldest.  From the beaches to the bay, there is plenty to put you in a good mood.  So, it's no surprise that travelawaits.com included Cape May in its list of the 12 Friendliest Small Towns. 

Here's what they had to say:

To find the friendliest small towns in the U.S., we reached out to our readers. You’ll find the results of our 2022 Best of Travel Awards for Friendliest Small Towns in the U.S. below. All of the towns have a population under 20,000. Population data was gathered from the 2020 Decennial Census. We included points of interest, such as attractions, places to eat, and where to stay in case you decide to visit. Now let’s see if you’re friendly small town made the list!

8. Cape May, New Jersey

Situated on the southernmost tip of New Jersey, right where the land hooks into the sea, Cape May is one of the oldest resort towns in the country. New Jersey’s best-kept secret is home to 2,768 affable inhabitants. However, this historic Jersey Shore town’s golden sand beaches and the shimmering Atlantic Ocean attract millions of visitors a year.

Filled with colorful Victorian homes and cobblestone streets, Cape May’s Historic District has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Many of the town’s incredibly well-preserved “painted ladies” have been transformed into bed and breakfasts and eateries. Check out the perennially popular front porch of The Mad Batter Restaurant & Bar for decadent pancakes.

This friendly New Jersey town can also be quite romantic. Stroll down the scenic 2-mile boardwalk to the Cape May Lighthouse. Ride a horse and carriage past glowing gas lamps at Christmas. Enjoy a seafood dinner overlooking the ocean at the Pier House.