Off-Island - Cape May's neighboring towns
North Cape May & Villas
5-10 minutes north
What you'll find: Full-sized Acme grocery store, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, Rite-Aid, a variety of restaurants, and cheaper gas.
How to get there: Take Route 9 north, following signs for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Alternatively, take the West Cape May bridge and turn left at the first major traffic light at Sandman Boulevard. Acme is accessible from Sandman Boulevard, or you can drive until you reach Bayshore Road. Make a right, and you'll head straight through the heart of North Cape May and up into Villas.
Rio Grande
12 minutes north
What you'll find: Shop Rite grocery store, Starbucks Coffee, 24-hour Wawa gas station, Joe Canal's discount liquor, Walgreens, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Lowe's, clothing stores, and a year-round movie theater. Also home to the original Winterwood store and Menz Restaurant.
How to get there: Take the Garden State Parkway to exit 4 and make a left. Alternatively, take the West Cape May bridge and stay on Seashore Road until you come to Rte 47. Turn right.
Cape May Court House
20 minutes north
What you'll find: Cape Regional Medical Center, full-sized Acme grocery store, fast-food restaurants, Pier 1, Marshall's, TJ Maxx Home, and the Cape May County Park & Zoo (exit 11).
How to get there: Take the Garden State Parkway north to exits 9, 10, and 11. Exit left at any of the three.
The Wildwoods & 7-Mile Island
10-20 minutes north
What you'll find: These neighboring islands are worth a visit during your stay. The Wildwoods are home to amusement parks and shops and restaurants along their wooden boardwalk. 7-Mile Island is home to Avalon and Stone Harbor, charming seaside villages worth a day trip.
How to get there: Take the Garden State Parkway to exit 4 (Wildwoods), 10 (Stone Harbor), or 13 (Avalon).