Visitor FAQs

Let's get the biggest question out of the way first: YES, Cape May is a year-round destination! We're always open. Here are more of the most common questions we receive from people planning a visit to our area.

• Where can I park in Cape May?

  During the summer, finding parking places in Cape May can be exasperating. The center of town collects much of the traffic and has limited free parking spaces. Most spaces are metered. The good news is that no matter where you park in Cape May, you're probably no more than a 20-minute walk to the center of town.

  Please see Parking & Getting Around for parking information.

• What's the best way to get around town?

  The best way to see Cape May is to walk through town. Cape May is a small island with so much to see that walking is the best way to explore.

  Biking in Cape May is a favorite pastime among visitors and locals, and one of the easiest ways to get around town. Local bike rental companies offer daily or weekly rental periods and can even deliver the bikes to your hotel or B&B.

  Please see Getting Around Cape May for more information.

• How far is the mall from the beach?

  It's about 0.2 miles from the Washington Street Mall to the beach, or about a five-minute walk.

• What are the store hours on the Washington Street Mall?

  The shops along the Washington Street Mall are independently owned and operated, so they open and close at their discretion. From mid-June to Labor Day, most stores are open from 10am–10pm daily. After Labor Day to late October, most are open from 10am–5pm, with longer hours on Friday and Saturday. Some stores are seasonal and close for the winter or are open only on weekends.

  We recommend checking a particular shop's social media for up-to-date hours.

• Where is the nearest grocery store?

  Acme Markets, at Lafayette and Ocean Street, is open year-round. There is a full-size Acme with a liquor store in North Cape May; and Walmart, ShopRite, and Aldi in Rio Grande off GSP Exit 4.

  The nearest Sam's Club is in Pleasantville, outside Atlantic City, roughly 45 minutes away. The nearest Costco is located in Stafford Township, about an hour and a half drive, north of Atlantic City. Trader Joe's has locations in Marlton and Cherry Hill. We'd recommend scheduling these stops into your trip down.

• Where is the nearest hospital or urgent care?

  For medical emergencies, always dial 9-1-1.

  Cape Regional Medical Center
  (Hospital and emergency room - 15-minute drive from Cape May)
  Stone Harbor Blvd and US Hwy No 9
  Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
  Phone: 609-463-2000

  Cape Urgent Care
  (walk-in medical care – 5-minute drive from Cape May)
  900 Route 109, Cape May
  Phone: 609-884-4357

  No appointments necessary at Urgent Care. X-ray and lab testing is available. Urgent Care is for medical conditions that are non-life threatening. If you are experiencing signs or symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, call 911. If you are in labor, go to the hospital

• What are the local utility companies?

  The local power company is Atlantic City Electric. Their general line is 1-800-642-3780

  To report a power outage, call Atlantic City Electric at 1-800-833-7476.

  Internet and cable are provided by Comcast and Verizon.

  Recycling is handled by the Cape May County MUA.

• Do all Cape May businesses accept credit cards?

  While the majority of Cape May businesses accept credit cards, a few are cash only. We recommend double checking websites to confirm accepted payment types.

• Does Cape May have public restrooms? (Yes, scroll down!)

  Yes! We moved our bathroom information further down this page so it has more breathing room.