We created the Best of Cape May to recognize local businesses who contribute to an unforgettable Cape May vacation experience. Every August, we poll our readers to determine the best Cape May has to offer in accommodations, shopping, dining, and leisure. We are happy to see a few new names on the list this year, and we were excited to have the closest Best B&B vote in the history of the survey! Without further ado, here are those you have deemed the Best of Cape May for 2012:
Best Bed & Breakfast Inn: The Queen Victoria
Runner up: The Mission InnBest Guest House: The Highland House
Runner up: The Columbia HouseBest Hotel or Motel: Congress Hall
Runner up: Victorian MotelBest Campground
TIE: Beachcomber Camping Resort and Seashore CampsitesBest pet-friendly accommodation: The Highland House
Runner up: BillmaeBest place to stay with kids: Victorian Motel
Runner up: Congress HallBest restaurant customer service: Washington Inn
Runner up: Lucky BonesBest accommodation customer service: The Queen Victoria
Runner up: The Mission InnBest store customer service: Whale’s Tale
Runner up: WhiteBest clothing store: Klothes Kove
Runner up: ColorsBest place to get beach wear
TIE Pete Smith’s Surf Shop (pictured) and Dellas 5 & 10Best jewelry store: Henry’s
Runner up: SplashBest place to find a bargain: Dellas 5 & 10
Runner up: Sunset Beach Gift ShopsBest place to buy accessories: Madame’s Port
Runner up: West End GarageBest candy store: The Original Fudge Kitchen
Runner up: Morrow’s Nut HouseBest gift store: Whale’s Tale
Runner up: Sunset Beach Gift ShopsBest coffee: Avalon Coffee
Runner up: Tommy’s FollyBest breakfast: George’s Place
Runner up: Mad BatterBest brunch: Mad Batter
Runner up: George’s PlaceBest place for a quick lunch: Hot Dog Tommy’s
Runner up: The Depot MarketBest pizza: Louie’s
Runner up: Lucky BonesBest hamburger: Lucky Bones
Runner up: Ugly MugBest sandwich or cheesesteak: The Depot Market
Runner up: Zoe’sBest takeout: The Lobster House
Runner up: The Depot MarketBest fine dining: Washington Inn
Runner up: Tisha’sBest restaurant with kids
TIE Lucky Bones and Uncle Bill’s Pancake House (pictured)Best seafood restaurant: The Lobster House
Runner up: Cape May Fish MarketBest crabcakes: The Lobster House
Runner up: Mad BatterBest ice cream, custard, or gelato: Kohr Brothers
Runner up: Ben & Jerry’sBest off-island restaurant: Harbor View
Runner up: Harpoon Henry’sBest overall restaurant in Cape May: Washington Inn
Runner up: Lucky BonesBest place for cocktails: Martini Beach
Runner up: The Brown RoomBest bar for music: The Boiler Room
Runner up: Ugly MugBest bar to meet up with friends: The Rusty Nail
Runner up: Ugly MugBest overall bar in Cape May: Ugly Mug
Runner up: The Brown RoomBest beach for tanning: Steger Beach
Runner up: Poverty BeachBest beach for surfing: The Cove
Best beach with children: Poverty Beach
Runners up: Steger Beach and the CoveBest place to escape the sun: At your favorite watering hole. Carney’s, Cabanas, the Ugly Mug, and the Rusty Nail (pictured) all received multiple write-ins!
Best thing to do on a rainy day: Shop on the Washington Street Mall
Runner up: Wine tastingsBest kid-friendly activity: Miniature Golf
Runner up: Cape May County ZooBest area winery: Cape May Winery
Runner up: Hawk HavenBest spa or massage: Cape May Day Spa
Runner up: Sea Spa at Congress HallBest festival or parade: West Cape May Christmas Parade
Best birding spot: Cape May Point State park
Best tourist attraction: Lighthouse at Cape May Point State park
Runner up: Sunset Beach and the sunken shipBest area golf course: Cape May National Golf Club
Runner up: Avalon Golf ClubBest miniature golf course: Cape May Miniature Golf and Cocomoe’s Premium Ice Cream Parlor
Runner up: Ocean PuttBest watersports activity: Kayaking
Runner up: ParasailingBest bicycle route: Sunset Boulevard toward Sunset Beach
Best free or low-cost activity: Walking around town
Runner up: Cape May County ZooBest history tour: The Physick Estate
Runner up: Trolley toursBest ghost tour: Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour
Best water or boat tour: Cape May Whale Watcher
Runner up: The Silver BulletBest place to meet up with people: Washington Street Mall
Most likely place to meet a local: The C-View Inn (pictured) and WaWa
Favorite Victorian building: The Queen Victoria and the Emlen Physick Estate
The one place you ALWAYS go when you visit Cape May: Sunset Beach (pictured), The Lobster House, and Washington Street Mall
Thank you for voting and celebrating all that Cape May has to offer!