Whether exploring the Boardwalk, beaches, architecture, downtown or natural surroundings, experience the best of the Wildwoods on a bike
The Wildwoods, NJ– June 11, 2026 – Discover the Wildwoods via bike to enjoy its distinctive blend of Mid-Century architecture, beaches, and coastal scenery. Ride the boardwalk or explore scenic routes along the island’s bike path. The Wildwoods’ signature ‘Bikeability’ offers one more memorable way to enhance the island’s iconic likeability.
Bike Rentals
While many visitors love to enjoy the scenic views of the Wildwoods from their own bicycles, the island is also home to numerous affordable bike rental options. Bikes of all kinds and associated equipment can be rented at reasonable rates from many bike rental shops throughout the Wildwoods – and most open at 6 a.m. for those interested in a morning Boardwalk biking excursion. If it’s on two or more wheels – you can likely rent it in the Wildwoods!
Bike rentals in the Wildwoods also include electric bikes, or e-bikes. With minimal pedal power, you can travel for miles on a single charge and hardly break a sweat. For the more traditional cyclist, there are a variety of two-wheeled bicycles, including single-speed or multi-speed cruisers for adults in 24” and 26” heights; and the fun-to-ride fat-tire bikes, along with traditional models. Adult trikes are also available – for a fun ride that’s a bit less risky than two wheels.
Biking with the kids? The rental shops have you covered with kids’ bikes, with and without training wheels, in 16” and 20” heights, along with Tag-Alongs, child seats, and trailers that attach to any adult bike, for those too young to pedal on their own. The entire family can ride in the Wildwoods using a wide array of available bikes, and there is no shortage of scenic routes throughout the island to discover your own personal paradise or thrilling favorite spots.
Another great family option are surreys. Whether your group is small or large, surreys in single, double, and triple sizes will accommodate a party of 3, 6, or 9 adults, plus 2 small children, respectively.
Couples are also in for some fun – with the option to rent a 2-seater tandem bike. And adventurers will want to try zipping around, low to the ground, on the sporty Lowriders.
Most rentals include helmets and locks; and offer affordable hourly, daily, overnight, and weekly rates. Some rental shops also offer delivery to your hotel or vacation rental front door. No matter what you’re looking for, the many convenient bike rental shops throughout the Wildwoods will be sure to give you exactly what you need!
Bike Routes
Once you’ve selected your ride, it’s time to choose a route. From a lengthy and scenic beach bike path to bike lanes along popular roads, to biking on the famous Wildwoods’ Boardwalk, there are many ways to enjoy the Wildwoods on two, three or four wheels.
A FREE bike route runs nearly the entire length of the five-mile island, beginning at Rambler Road in Wildwood Crest. The bike path stretches from the Wildwood Crest Dunes Bike Path, up onto the Wildwoods’ Boardwalk to North Wildwood’s Mulberry Bike Path, to the North Wildwood Sea Wall. This route allows Wildwoods’ vacationers the option of a leisurely, or athletic, bike ride throughout the island.
A special ‘bikes only’ lane is dedicated to cyclists in North Wildwood along some of its major thoroughfares, from 1st to 26th avenues along Surf Avenue and on the North Wildwood Sea Wall. This lane allows cyclists to safely share the road with traffic and pedestrians.
An early morning bike ride along the 2.5-mile Boardwalk is a must for many. Bicycles, e-bikes, and surreys are permitted until 1 p.m. daily along the scenic stretch. It’s the perfect way to watch the sun rise over the ocean and take in the morning’s fresh sea breeze. Take a break and stop by one of the donut shops and specialty coffee shops for a pick-me-up before continuing on your ride.
While visitors to the Wildwoods often enjoy finding their own perfect route to see the beauty and excitement of the island, new visitors are encouraged to explore, from the Boardwalk to Diamond Beach and beyond, to find their own favorite path. The opportunities for adventure in the Wildwoods are endless, and thanks to the Wildwoods’ ‘Bikeability’, visitors can adventure to their favorite parts of the island in a unique, safe and enjoyable way.
My City Bikes: The Wildwoods App
Local bike shop Zippy’s Bikes has formed a partnership with My City Bikes, a mobile and web public health campaign for beginner cyclists – to improve individual and environmental health by inspiring locals and visitors to the Wildwoods to take one simple action: bike more. The My City Bikes: The Wildwoods app is a basic utility that can be used to learn about bicycling, bike maintenance, and critical health and safety information while finding local beginner-level riding opportunities for road, commuter, recreation and family biking. This app will help local beginners pedal off on the right foot by providing necessary information in a user-friendly format. My City Bikes: The Wildwoods app provides information for short, medium, and long bike rides that connect users with the most popular attractions of the area. The app is a great asset for the Wildwoods’ biking-enthusiasts and a wonderful attraction for the entire community – making it easier than ever for locals and visitors at every level of fitness to ride in the Wildwoods.
Below is a list of some of the bike rental shops located throughout the Wildwoods:
340 East Oak Avenue
Wildwood, NJ
(609) 522-0070
500 E Heather Road
Wildwood, NJ
(609) 522-5763
500 East Rambler Road
Wildwood Crest, NJ
(609) 780-6371
5402 Ocean Avenue
Wildwood, NJ
(609) 522-7786
2805 Ocean Avenue
Wildwood, NJ
(609) 522-5485
3200 Park Boulevard
Wildwood, NJ
(609) 849-8645
Smitty’s Parking & Bike Rentals
405 E Youngs Avenue
Wildwood, NJ
(609) 523-9113
1900 Boardwalk
North Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 729-7329
Sportland Bike Rentals #2
435 E 24th Avenue
North Wildwood, NJ
(609) 522-4408
5011 Ocean Avenue
Wildwood, NJ
(609) 729-5147
3900 Pacific Avenue
Wildwood, NJ
(609) 408-8956
Improved Safety for all Visitors
The Wildwoods are proud to be a vacation destination where families can enjoy their trips peacefully and is committed to ensuring family-friendliness and safety. As part of that commitment, the Wildwoods offer numerous safe and unique options for visitors of all ages to explore the island, including by bicycle.
Additionally, the Wildwoods continue to implement proactive new safety features across the island to ensure security and to provide an enjoyable experience for everyone on the island and allowing families to explore the island with excitement and peace of mind.
New safety features in 2026 include updated Boardwalk hours to further enhance safety measures previously implemented. The Wildwoods Boardwalk is closed from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. daily. Additionally, the Wildwoods police department is committed to enhanced patrols. Throughout the Wildwoods, municipal officials and police departments are proactively enhancing patrol efforts to prevent and identify potential concerns.
So, hop on your bicycle of choice, and enjoy the freedom that only bicycling offers while taking in the wonderful sites, smells, sea breezes, and scenes that are uniquely the Wildwoods.
For more information on bike rentals and bike routes in and around the Wildwoods, click here.
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.
