Shopping in Cape May

Shopping Areas

These shopping spots have specific names you might hear while you’re visiting Cape May.

Carpenters Square Mall

Carpenters Square Mall is located at Carpenters and Perry Streets

Full info Open year-round. Individual shop hours vary.

Washington Commons

A shopping area located across the street from the Washington Street Mall’s 500 block

Full info Open year-round. Individual shop hours vary.

Washington Street Mall

Cape May’s Washington Street Mall is a three-block outdoor walking mall located in the heart of town.

Full info Open year-round. Individual shop hours vary.

Store Hours

All of the shops in Cape May are independently owned and operated, so they open and close at their discretion. In-season, most stores are open daily with extended hours. After Labor day through late October, they may have reduced hours during the week. Seasonal stores may close for the winter or open only on weekends.

Locations

The majority of Cape May's shops can be found in these locations:

Washington Street Mall
Washington Commons
Carpenters Square Mall
Beachfront near Convention Hall and near Jackson Street
Sunset Beach

Parking

There is metered parking available along Carpenters Lane and Mansion Street/Lyle Lane during the summer, which puts you within walking distance to the Washington Street Mall, Washington Commons, and Carpenters Lane.

Meters in the mall area are active in-season. Parking in West Cape May is always free.

More about parking in Cape May

Shopping in Cape May

Carpenters Square Mall

Washington Commons

Washington Street Mall

Store Hours

Locations

Parking

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