Wildwood Crest sits at the southern end of the five mile island that is home to Wildwood and North Wildwood. With Wildwood Crest, you not only get to enjoy the broad beaches and Atlantic Ocean, you get the fun of water sports, free summer concerts, and other events at lovely Sunset Lake! Wildwood Crest is a great family destination, much less crowded than Wildwood with its legendary boardwalk.

 

Like the Wildwood and North Wildwood beaches, a day on the beach in Wildwood Crest won’t cost you a thing. No beach badges are required! Lucky for you, the rides and arcades are within walking distance! The entire island that houses the Wildwoods is only about five miles long. If you aren’t up to making the trek on foot, you can catch a breezy trolley ride to the Wildwood boards and back again. Wildwood Crest does have a bike path that runs along the beach. Bring your bike or rent one and take a ride!

On the west side of the island you’ll find Wildwood Crest’s other center of activity: Sunset Lake. The Gazebo at Sunset Lake is home to the free weekly Summer Concert Series. All you have to bring is a blanket or chair and a smile… then sit back and enjoy. You might hear anything from jazz to zydeco, Doo Wop to country, and reggae to rock. Throughout the summer, Sunset Lake is host to craft fairs and much more. You’ll also find the Turtle Gut Park Memorial at Sunset Lake on the site of the American Revolution battle.

It is said that the sunsets at Sunset Lake are beautiful enough to rival those in the Florida Keys. You’ll just have to see them for yourself! While you’re waiting for that romantic sunset, you can watch all the activity on the lake -- jet skis, fishing, sailboats, and more.