The Wildwoods, NJ are bursting with attractions, from the beach and boardwalk to amusement piers, over 160 events and festivals, beach concerts and live entertainment, boating, watersports, bike paths, and much more – making the resort destination one of the most sought-after places to vacation at the New Jersey Shore.
Consistently named among the country’s top beaches, the Wildwoods are known for their five-mile stretch of FREE, soft white sand, known as sugar sand, offering plenty of room for summer beach activities. Beachgoers can choose a relaxing day in the sun, or more action-packed activities like surfing, boogie boarding, boating, jet skiing, paddle boarding, and kayaking. A dog-friendly beach and dog park at Glenwood Avenue Beach ensures visitors can bring along their four-legged friends.
In addition to the award-winning free beaches and over 160 events and festivals held each year, the world-famous Wildwoods Boardwalk is a summer “must” for visitors. This ‘2-1/2 miles of smiles’ features three amusement piers with over 100 rides and attractions, three beachfront waterparks, arcades, carnival games, shops, and eateries. In fact, the Wildwood have more retail shops and restaurants than the Mall of America.
What are the major new events for summer 2025?
Stampede Rodeo & Bulls on the Beach
May 16-17
www.Bullsonbeach.com
Sevens at the Shore Beach Rugby
August 2 – 3
www.moreyspiers.com/event/beach-rugby/
Wildwoods Thunder Over the Waves Air Show
September 5 – 6
www.WildwoodAirShow.com
Barefoot Country Music Fest 2025 Celebrates 5 Years in the Wildwoods!
Barefoot Country Music Fest takes place June 19-22 on the beach in Wildwood. What began as a dream on the sandy shores of Wildwood, NJ, has grown into a country music paradise, drawing fans from every corner of the country for the Barefoot Country Music Fest. As we gear up to celebrate our 5th anniversary, we’re pulling out all the stops with five legendary headliners to mark this milestone in true BCMF style. Get your boots and beach towels ready – this year’s festival is shaping up to be a weekend you won’t forget!
Headliners include Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Rascal Flatts, and Jordan Davis, along with over 40+ artists across five stages, including nationally known artists. https://barefootcountrymusicfest.com/
New Businesses Opening in 2025
The Wildwoods are buzzing with a flurry of exciting new developments and business ventures, including:
New Accommodations
The Wild Resort
A new Wildwood Boardwalk hotel named The Wild Resort will be located at Glenwood Avenue and the Boardwalk. The entire facade of the Boardwalk’s retail stores will undergo renovations to include a hotel lobby and cafe on the Boardwalk, with a second-floor restaurant and pool, and hotel rooms and luxury suites with private balconies overlooking the ocean. The Wild Resort is expected to open in 2025.
Mahalo Resorts
Mahalo Resorts, formerly the Regal Plaza Beach Resort, is under construction. For more information on Mahalo Resorts, visit mahaloresorts.com/mahalo-diamond-beach/.
New Dining Restaurants – Bars – Quick Bites – Takeout Establishments
The Rook Wildwood: 2708 Pacific Ave, Wildwood, NJ – TheRookWildwood.com.
Sandy Boots Saloon: 219 East Lincoln Avenue, Wildwood, NJ
Crest Coffee Company: 6101 New Jersey Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ
Additional New Location!
Antney’s Grub: 120 West Walnut Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ
New Shops, Salons and Services
Ricardi Brothers: 2508 Delaware Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ
Rommadill Pickling Store: 3109 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood, NJ
Additional New Location!
East Coast Surf Shop: 3810 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ
Boardwalk Renovations
This winter, the Wildwoods’ historic and famed Boardwalk has once again undergone a transformation with rehabilitation projects. This marks a significant step towards enhancing the iconic Boardwalk experience for residents and visitors alike.
Pacific Avenue Downtown Development
The commercial corridor along Pacific Avenue in Wildwood is continuing to evolve as well, thanks to a five-year designation from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP). NPP provides funding to assist with economic and community development projects designed to help revitalize the designated area of Downtown Wildwood and ensure future economic success. This designation includes an initial $125,000 grant that, pending future years’ budget approvals, will be awarded at the same level of funding annually through 2026.
The designation is centered around the Pacific Avenue Downtown Business District between Taylor Avenue and Byrne Plaza. The NPP also includes technical assistance from the state’s team of placemaking and community development professionals. Projects are created by the designation’s Stakeholder Team, which solicits feedback from the community – in the form of a survey and several focus groups – to help plan the projects for implementation. These developments will enable Pacific Avenue to establish greater economic security and viability, creating an attraction that is inviting for families, while also being bikeable and walkable. The Downtown District is just two blocks from the Wildwoods’ beach and Boardwalk and is a prime location for developers seeking to build commercial, residential, and hotel properties.
