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Wildwood Crest, New Jersey

Explore Wildwood Crest beaches, family vacation neighborhoods, oceanfront lodging, parks, local history, fishing, recreation, and the quieter southern side of the Wildwoods.

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Wildwood Crest Highlights

Quiet Beach AtmosphereWildwood Crest is known as a calmer, family-oriented part of the Wildwoods with easy access to beaches and nearby attractions.
Oceanfront LodgingThe borough is well suited for vacationers looking for hotels, motels, condos, and beach-area stays.
Parks & RecreationCentennial Park, Crest Pier Community Center, Scoop Taylor Park, and other local spaces support residents and visitors.
History & HeritageThe borough includes the Wildwood Crest Historical Society and the Phillip B. Baker House.

Top Things To Do in Wildwood Crest

Spend the Day at the BeachEnjoy a quieter shore setting on the southern side of the Wildwoods.
Visit Centennial ParkA key public space along Ocean Avenue and one of the borough's recognizable gathering points.
Explore Local HistoryVisit the Wildwood Crest Historical Society and learn about the borough's early development.
Go FishingUse local fishing resources including Captain Carlson, Lakeview Docks, and Starlight Fleet.
Use Crest Pier Community CenterA community recreation resource listed in both parks and sports sections.
Connect to the WildwoodsEnjoy easy access to Wildwood, North Wildwood, Diamond Beach, Cape May, and the wider Cape May County shore.

Complete Wildwood Crest Guide

Wildwood Crest was incorporated as a borough on April 6, 1910, from portions of Lower Township. The area of the borough was first developed by Philip Baker in the 1910s as a southern extension to the resort of Wildwood.

Government

Wildwood Crest
6101 Pacific Avenue
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
609-522-5176

Departments

Beach Patrol 609-522-3825

Construction Official 609-522-3916 ext. 159

Court Administrator 609-522-5176 ext. 115

Fire - 911
(Non-Emergency) 609-729-3031

First Aid - 911
(Non-Emergency) 609-522-0844

Health Department

Library - 609-522-0564

Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Police - 911
(Non-emergency) 609-522-5176 ext. 117

Public Works 609-522-7446

Recreation 609-523-0202

Senior Citizens

Tax Collector's Office 609-522-5176 ext. 102

Tax Assessor 609-522-5176 Ext. 107

Education

Wildwood Crest School District
9100 Pacific Avenue
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
609-729-9312

PTA

Crest Memorial School - Elementary Grades PreK - 8
9100 Pacific Avenue
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
609-522-1522

Wildwood High School - Grades 9 - 12
4300 Pacific Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260
609-522-7922

Private schools


Arts & Entertainment

Art

Dance

Cooking

Martial Arts

Music

Theaters

Cemeteries

Funeral Homes & Monuments

Clubs and Organizations

Historic Places

Historical Society
Wildwood Crest Historical Society
116 East Heather Road
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
609-729-4515

Phillip B Barker House
Aster Road & Pacific Ave
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

Built around 1912

Parks

Places of Worship

Sports & Leisure

Amusement

Baseball

Basketball

Bowling

Diving Instruction

Equestrian

Fishing

Fitness

Football

Golf

Gymnastics

Hockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Swimming

Tennis

Nearby Wildwoods Communities

Wildwood North Wildwood West Wildwood Diamond Beach / Lower Township Middle Township Cape May

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