Sea Isle City vacation rentals

With 130 miles of coastline along the Jersey Shore, Cape May County’s Sea Isle City is one of the more popular destinations, thanks to its wide range of activities. For water sport lovers, there are surfing, kayaking, and parasailing options, while birders can enjoy the wetlands, fishing fans can cast into the waterways, shoppers can browse the many boutiques — and everyone can converge at the outdoor bandshell, which showcases free live entertainment in the summer. And for those looking to explore the entire shore area, to the south, there’s Avalon about four miles away and Stone Harbor nine miles away, while Ocean City is 16 miles to the north.

Temperatures in Sea Isle City can range from the upper 20s to the mid-80s Fahrenheit, so it’s essential to plan accordingly when booking one of the area’s vacation rentals. The summer months settle in a mid-60s to mid-80s range, but come with that muggy feeling, making midday temperatures uncomfortable at times (so maybe it’s the perfect time of day to take a dip in the ocean!). In the spring and fall, the range is from the high 40s to the mid-70s, but it tends to feel cold. The winters really bring the chill, with lows in the upper 20s and highs just barely hitting the 50-degree mark. Rainfall averages tend to be fairly consistent throughout the year, with the peak chance of precipitation in August.

Sea Isle City Beach

The star attraction in town is no doubt the white-sand beaches. Beach tags are required and can be obtained at the Welcome Center’s beach tag office on John F. Kennedy Boulevard daily from April to Labor Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and are required on the beach from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They can also be purchased via the Viply app or at the beach tag vending machine in the City Hall lobby 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but note the machine only accepts cash. Tags can be purchased for the day, week, or season. And if you’re there on a Wednesday, you’re in luck — it’s a free beach day.

Sea Isle City Promenade

Running from 29th to 57th Streets, the 1.5-mile oceanfront boardwalk has shops, arcades, and plenty of places to indulge in beach treats.

Sea Isle City Historical Museum

The Central Avenue museum documents Sea Isle City’s history, including a display of bridal gowns going back to the 1880s and photos from more than 200 family albums.