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Beach Wedding Venues near Cape May, NJ
Cape May has 15 beach wedding venues nearby — including 8 with ocean views, 5 with a private beach, and 12 with on-site lodging. Each one is verified within a few miles of a real shoreline, and listings are ranked by what couples say (rating weighted by review count), with the distance to the water, ocean-view and private-beach flags, and what's included — so you can shortlist your tours and go see them in person.
Congress Hall
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,729 reviews
Grand 1816 hotel set opposite a beach offering an outdoor pool, beach cabanas, dining & a spa.
Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant
4.7 ★★★★★ 901 reviews
Views abound at this romantic eatery serving American fare in an elegant 1907 beachfront mansion.
Grand Hotel of Cape May
4.1 ★★★★☆ 2,360 reviews
Laid-back property offering ocean views & a poolside bar, plus dining, a hot tub & a kids' camp.
Montreal Beach Resort
4.5 ★★★★★ 944 reviews
Traditional rooms & suites on the beach, plus a seasonal restaurant, outdoor pool & patio bar.
La Mer Beachfront Resort
4.1 ★★★★☆ 1,002 reviews
Traditional oceanfront hotel offering rooms with balconies & ocean views, plus a pool & restaurant.
The Inn of Cape May
4.3 ★★★★☆ 669 reviews
Classic quarters in a Victorian hotel with a pool, dining & free breakfast, plus ocean views.
ICONA Cape May
4.5 ★★★★★ 437 reviews
Understated rooms & suites with balconies in an informal hotel offering ocean views.
Wilbraham Mansion
4.7 ★★★★★ 254 reviews
Elegant B&B in an 1840 home, offering quaint quarters, a heated indoor pool & free afternoon tea.
Rhythm of the Sea
4.9 ★★★★★ 177 reviews
Beachfront B&B offering bright rooms, some with ocean views, plus free parking & refreshments.
The Southern Mansion
4.4 ★★★★☆ 307 reviews
Grand 1860s mansion B&B with antique furnishings & period features, plus continental breakfast.
Cape May Convention Hall
4.4 ★★★★☆ 90 reviews
Oceanfront venue with meeting rooms, a theater, and a roller rink, plus ample eateries nearby.
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Good to know around Cape May
All 4 venues with posted hours are open on Sundays — handy if a weekend tour is the only time you can both get away.
For that water-as-your-backdrop ceremony, the venues here with standout ocean views are Grand Hotel of Cape May, Montreal Beach Resort, La Mer Beachfront Resort, The Inn of Cape May, and 4 more — the horizon does half your decor budget's job.
Want a private stretch of sand — no permit, no onlookers? Grand Hotel of Cape May, La Mer Beachfront Resort, ICONA Cape May, Beach Club of Cape May, and 1 more offer a private beach — evidence from the venue's own site or couples' reviews. Confirm the details when you tour.
Want to stay where you celebrate?
These venues offer on-site lodging — rooms, suites, or a beach house steps from the sand, sometimes the whole property for the weekend. A built-in room block for out-of-town guests, no shuttle at last call, and breakfast on the water the morning after.
- Congress Hall ★★★★★ 4.5 (1,729)
- Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant ★★★★★ 4.7 (901)
- Grand Hotel of Cape May ★★★★☆ 4.1 (2,360)
More planning links
- Best beach wedding venues in New Jersey — the state-wide ranking
- Confirmed wedding venues near Cape May — the 15 venues here proven to host weddings
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