Wildwood Live

About

The Boardwalk runs 38 blocks along the beach, from Cresse Avenue at the Wildwood Crest line to 15th Avenue in North Wildwood. Shops, fudge stores, arcades, carnival games, restaurants and Morey's three amusement piers line the way.

Most people just walk it, stopping for the rides, games and people-watching. The yellow Sightseer tram cars cover the length if you would rather ride. Bicycles are allowed until 1 p.m., and pets are not allowed on the Boardwalk at any time.

History

The Boardwalk began in the 1890s as a stretch of boards about 150 yards long. It grew over the decades, and it was moved closer to the ocean twice as the shoreline changed.

When to go

The Boardwalk is open year-round, but the Wildwood section is closed from 1 to 5 a.m. Shops, restaurants and attractions set their own hours, and many are seasonal: some stores open in mid-April and all are open by Memorial Day weekend, while the rides and water parks close for the winter.

There are fireworks every Friday at 10 p.m. from late June through Labor Day, launched from Pine Avenue Beach and visible from most of the island.

Good to know

Bags more than eight inches deep are not allowed from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. The tourism site says you can park free on the west side of New Jersey Avenue; metered spaces, private lots and the Convention Center lots at 4601 Ocean Avenue are also close by.

Wildwood has been rebuilding its stretch of the Boardwalk in phases, so you may find a block fenced off while crews work.

Price

The Boardwalk is free to walk, and there's no admission to the piers. Rides, games, the tram and shops cost extra.

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