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North Wildwood: Parade Capital of the East Coast

Known for its natural beaches and intercoastal waterway

Though less popular with tourists than its southern neighbor with its huge beach and amusement piers, North Wildwood is nevertheless a great destination for shore visitors. 

As self-appointed Parade Capital of the east coast, North Wildwood regularly provides high levels of entertainment beginning with its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade followed by several others throughout the season, including Mummers and Patriotic Pooches parades.

Throughout the summer season North Wildwood offers entertaining activities for families, including sporting events, concerts and fireworks displays, among others.

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Beach Fees: free

Lifeguard hours: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; weekends only until June 6th.

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Handicap Access: All beaches are accessible. Beach Patrol has sand wheelchair for people with handicaps. Beach Patrol also has a vehicle that will take visitors on the beach in their own wheelchair. No charge for services. Beach Patrol Headquarters at 15th and Beach.

Surfing beaches: Between 8th and 10th Avenue. Surf fishing beaches: 2nd Ave. on Hereford Inlet.

Public boat ramps: 5th Ave. and the Bay.

Fishing piers: Moore's Inlet on Hereford Inlet.

Public bath house: 24th & Surf

Bicycle paths: n/a

Boardwalk hours for bicycles: Until 11 a.m.

Boardwalk hours for roller blades: Until 11 a.m.

Tennis Courts: 22nd and Delaware Avenues.

Skateboard parks: 23rd

StreetRoller hockey rink: 23rd Street (source: Cape May Chamber of Commerce)


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