Bay Head, New Jersey
Bay Head is a borough of 1,205 people in Ocean County, New Jersey, founded in June 15, 1886.
Why visit Bay Head
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Brielle Draw, Jenkinson's Boardwalk, Bay Head Historic District and Glimmer Glass Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Bay Head
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bay Head
Bay Head is a borough situated on the Jersey Shore in northern Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 930, a decrease of 38 (−3.9%) from the 2010 census count of 968, which in turn reflected a decline of 270 (−21.8%) from the 1,238 counted in the 2000 census. Bay Head is situated on the Barnegat Peninsula, also known as Barnegat Bay Island, a long, narrow barrier island that separates Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean. Together with Mantoloking, Bay Head is considered part of the Jersey Shore's "Gold Coast".
From the Wikipedia article Bay Head, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Jenkinson's Boardwalk
Monument and historic site · 1.7 mi
American amusement park
Museums and landmarks10
Bay Head Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Bay Head, New Jersey
Glimmer Glass Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
L. Ron Hubbard Residence at Bay Head
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Bay Head, New Jersey
Old Coast Guard Station Manasquan Inlet
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic building in Ocean County, New Jersey
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Squan Beach Life-Saving Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Stu Wagner Memorial
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
A memorial plaque on a tree dedicated to Stuart Wagner Jr., a beloved NJT railroad conductor known locally as 'the father of Bay Head'.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes15
Last Wave Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 1.4 mi
601 Bay Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach
We-Fr 16:00-21:00, Sa 13:00-21:00, Su 12:00-19:00
Mueller's Bakery
Bakery
80 Bridge Avenue, Bay Head
Tu-Th 06:30-17:00; Fr,Sa 06:30-18:00; Su 06:30-16:00
Rosie’s Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
620 Bay Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach
Mo-Sa 11:30-20:00,Su 11:30-19:00
Hoffman's Ice Cream
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.3 mi
800 Richmond Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach
Frankie's Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · 1.5 mi
414 Richmond Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach
3 more on the map.
History
The Bayhead Land Company was incorporated on September 6, 1879, capitalized at $12,000. The founding partners were David H. Mount of Rocky Hill, and three Princeton men: Edward Howe, his brother Leavitt Howe and William Harris. Within several years, the resort had grown in population, with a seawall installed, roads built and graded. In 1882, Bay Head had 20 new cottages and a population of 75.
The first post office was established in Bay Head in the summer of 1882. Julius Foster was first postmaster.
The Bay Head Historic District, listed in the New Jersey and the National Registers of Historic places in 2005, includes over 550 contributing structures (over half of the town's buildings) making it one of the largest historic districts in New Jersey. Bay Head's historic district is architecturally significant for its large collection of well-preserved Shingle style, Stick Style, and Queen Anne style structures.
The 1,260 metres (4,130 ft) stone rubble seawall built in 1882, which had been buried by dunes and largely forgotten, played a role in reducing damage to the town by Hurricane Sandy.
From the History section of Bay Head, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries32
G. Harold Antrim Elementary School
School · 1.8 mi
401 Niblick Street, Point Pleasant Beach
Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center
School · 4.4 mi
2282 Lanes Mill Rd, Brick
Map of Bay Head
80 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 22°F | 4.4 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 22°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 28°F | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 5.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 42°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 32°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 27°F | 5.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Toms River Hcn (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ocean County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2025-04-24: Jones Road Fire (Fire)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-04-28: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Monmouth Executive Airport (BLM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Point Pleasant 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Lakewood 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Toms River 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Asbury Park 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Beachwood 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Tinton Falls 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Holiday City-Berkeley 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Eatontown 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Long Branch 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- West Freehold 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- LOVELAND HOMESTEAD MUSEUM, BAY HEAD, OCEAN COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bay Head, NJ Borough Hall, Dec. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bay Head Historic District (8), Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bay Head Historic District (4), Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bay Head Historic District (1), Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bay Head Historic District (6), Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bay Head Historic District (10), Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bay Head Historic District (3), Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bay Head Historic District (2), Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bay Head Historic District (9), Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bay Head, NJ fire company, Dec. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocean CR 632 wb at Lake Avenue, Bay Head, NJ, Dec. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Twilight Lake from east, Bay Head, NJ, April 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-09-24 08 37 34 View south along New Jersey State Route 35 (Main Avenue) just south of Ocean County Route 632 (Bridge Avenue) in Bay Head, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bay Head Chapel, Bay Head, NJ, Dec. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-09-24 08 38 16 View north along New Jersey State Route 35 (Main Avenue) just south of Ocean County Route 632 (Bridge Avenue) in Bay Head, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bay Head Station Aerial, Szeremeta, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bay Head Yacht Club Aerial, Szeremeta, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-09-23 17 43 02 View east along New Jersey State Route 13 and Ocean County Route 632 (Bridge Avenue) at Ocean County Route 604 (Bay Avenue) on the border of Bay Head and Point Pleasant in Ocean..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-09-19 16 09 24 View west along New Jersey State Route 13 and Ocean County Route 632 (Bridge Avenue) at Ocean County Route 604 (Bay Avenue) on the border of Bay Head and Point Pleasant in Ocean..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Osborne Avenue wb, Bay Head, NJ (1), April 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- NJT Bay Head Rail Yard entrance, April 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- NJT Bay Head station shelter, April 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Osborne Avenue wb, Bay Head, NJ (2), April 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Twilight Aerial View of Bay Head, Szeremeta, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 22.05.25 Bay Head, NJ 4506 (54570526881), Phil Richards from London, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Osborne Ave. Beach, Bay Head New Jersey (51178353505), James Loesch from Trenton, New Jersey, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Osborne Ave, Beach, Bay Head NJ, James Loesch, CC BY 2.0
- Bay Head and Mantoloking above Osborne Ave, James Loesch, CC BY 2.0
- Sacred Heart Church, Bay Head, NJ, Dec. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Above Bay Head New Jersey (50818811007), James Loesch from Trenton, New Jersey, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 6.12.10GlimmerGlassBridgeByLuigiNovi, Nightscream, CC BY 3.0
- L. RON HUBBARD RESIDENCE AT BAY HEAD, OCEAN COUNTY, NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- OLD COAST GUARD STATION MANASQUAN INLET POINT PLEASANT BEACH OCEAN COUNTY NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Squan Beach Life-saving Station 9 (1), Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Peters Church, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, Dec. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Point Pleasant, NJ post office, Dec. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocean County Library, Point Pleasant, NJ branch, Dec. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- NJ Route 35 nb approaching Ocean CR 632, Dec. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jetty and Two Fishermen, James Loesch, CC BY 2.0
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