Matthew & Shannon
Matthew & Shannon
Travel
Getting there
Cape May is near three airports:
Atlantic City (ACY): 45 minutes by car
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): 1 hour 30 minutes by car
Newark International Airport (EWR): 2 hours 15 minutes by car
There is no public transportation to Cape May. If traveling from New York or Philly, you can either rent a car or take a bus to Atlantic City and Uber/Lyft to Cape May. If you are flying in and don't plan on renting a car, please let us know your arrival/departure times and we'll try to link you up with other guests heading in the same direction.
Please note: there will likely be a lot of summer shore traffic, so please give yourself lots of extra time to get to Cape May, especially if you are taking the Garden State Parkway.
Accommodations
We're staying in an Airbnb, as are our families, but there are a large number of hotels and Bed & Breakfasts in Cape May. See below for our room block or other hotel recommendations.
You can also rent a house or condo through Airbnb, VRBO, or a local real estate company, like Coastline Realty. If you are renting a house, linens might not be provided. To rent sheets and towels, try Linen Ladies or other local providers.
June is in-season and places to stay book up very quickly. We recommend finding accommodations ASAP. If you're unsure if you can make it, look for a place with a free cancellation policy.
There are also more economical hotel options in Wildwood Crest (~25 minute drive) or the surrounding towns.
Room block:
Montreal Beach Resort
Queen suites/Ocean View: $319 a night plus taxes and fees
Two Queen suites/Ocean View: $349 a night plus taxes and fees
There are also other room sizes available not in the room block.
To book in the block, call reception at +1 609-884-7011, give the name of the block (O'Hara & Gomes 2025) and the dates.
Other Recommended Hotels and B&B's:
Sandpiper Beach Club
One- and two-bedroom condo suites with a pool across the street from the beach. Complimentary towels, beach chairs, umbrellas, and fitness center.
The Harrison
Historic Bed & Breakfast a few blocks from the Washington Street Mall and up the street from the beach. Also check out its sister property, Pharos at the Harrison, next door.
Mainstay Inn Bed and Breakfast Cape May
They have a 30 day cancellation policy.
Historic hotel close to the beach and the Washington Street Mall.
The Queen Victoria
Historic Bed & Breakfast right by the Washington Street Mall and up the street from the beach.
Getting around town
Cape May is a very walkable town. There are Ubers and Lyfts available if you don't want to walk. Some hotels that are further out offer golf carts or shuttle buses up to the Washington Street Mall.
There is also a free shuttle that runs on weekend evenings.
We will provide buses from select points in downtown Cape May to and from the wedding at Willow Creek Winery. More information will be shared closer to the wedding.
Cape May Free Shuttle
A free ride around town from 4pm to 10pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. See the website for route and pickup information.
Parking
Many hotels, B&Bs, or rental houses do not come with parking or only have parking for one car.
There is metered parking along the beach and the blocks surrounding the Washington Street Mall.
If you want to park for free, you can usually find spaces a few blocks back from the beach.