Shopping in Cape May

Birding Accessories

Cape May Bird Observatory

Optics, accessories, book, clothing, gifts and more… in stores & online!

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Check out antique furniture and accessories, vintage memorabilia, artwork from local and regional artisans, estate jewelry, and more. This is a gift-shopping paradise; you can find unique gifts for the most discriminating person.

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Whale’s Tale

For 30 years, we have sold hand-crafted jewelry, soaps and fragrances, kids’ toys and books, specimen sea shells, and a large assortment of cards and paper goods.

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Store Hours

All of the shops in Cape May are independently owned and operated, so they open and close at their discretion.

From mid-June to Labor Day, most stores are open 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.

Locations

The majority of Cape May's shops can be found in these locations:

Washington Street Mall
Washington Commons
Carpenters Square Mall
West End Garage (West Cape May)
Beachfront near Convention Hall and near Jackson Street
Sunset Beach

Parking

There is metered parking available along Carpenters Lane and Mansion Street/Lyle Lane during the summer, which puts you within walking distance to the Washington Street Mall, Washington Commons, and Carpenters Lane.

Meters in the mall area are active April 1 - December 31.

Parking in West Cape May is always free.

Shopping in Cape May

Cape May Bird Observatory

West End Garage

Whale’s Tale

Store Hours

Locations

Parking

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