Local Boating Guide
Exploring the waters of the area offers endless opportunities for adventure, sightseeing, and dining. Check out our local guide for inspiration on where to go, what to see, and the best spots to eat and drink on your next boating trip.
Things to Do
Fishing
South Jersey has some of the best fishing in the country! Take the Carolina Skiff with the trolling motor to your favorite back bay flounder spot or take the twin engine center console offshore hunting for mahi mahi, tuna, or marlin! New to fishing? Our team can help show you the ropes or you can hire us to come to with you!
Whale & Dolphin Watching
Whale & Dolphin Watching – Head into the ocean past Townsends Inlet for a shot at seeing dolphins or even whales, especially in the summer.
Jet Skis
Switch it up and tear it up on the skis out for the afternoon!
Paddle Boards
Members also get free access to reserve paddle boards to use!
Sand Bar Party!
Meet other members or friends with their own boats for a sandbar party! Pro tip: Book the sliding board boat!
Attend a fishing seminar at the club!
Hands on fishing seminars with our captains going over local knowledge and tips and tricks to catch!
Slide!
Taking the double decker pontoon put for a great of swimming and sliding!
Crabbing
Catch your self some blue claw crabs and have a seafood fest when you get back. Don't catch enough for a full feast, don't worry because our members get a 20% discount at Topsail Steamers and can get a ready to make seafood boil delivered to the marina to take home when they get back to the dock!
Watersports
Go tubing, skiing, wakeboarding, or do all 3 on a nifty ZUP! Board
Dog Beach!
Bring the dog to a boat beach and let them run and swim while they are not allowed to on the public beaches!
Champagne & Charcuterie Cruise
Take a relaxing evening cruise with your spouse or friends with some of your favorite bubbles and a charcuterie board.
Rent a Mate!
Hire on of our captains for the day to take you bar hopping, fishing, or just cruise while you sit back and enjoy being the passenger once in a while!
Date Night
Take your significant other out for a romantic cruise to your favorite restaurant!
Bachelorette Party
Are you getting married or in charge of planning the bachelor or bachelorette party for a friend! Use your membership to take the whole group out for a fun celebration!
Places to Eat
Cape May and Atlantic County offer some of the best dock-and-dine experiences on the Jersey Shore, combining fresh seafood, stunning waterfront views, and the convenience of arriving by boat. You will wide variety of restaurants with docks ready to welcome boaters. From laid-back tiki bars and family-friendly seafood shacks to upscale marina restaurants with stunning views, there's something for every taste and vibe. Dock, dine, and soak in the salty breeze at some of the Shore’s most iconic waterfront spots.
Sunset Pier Restaurant & Juice Bar (Sea Isle City)
Bayside dining for breakfast lunch and dinner with BYOB and great views. The Juice bar has great smoothies ands refreshing drinks as well!
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Phone: 609‑263‑5200
Lazy Bass Bayside Bar and Grill (North Wildwood)
One of the most popular spots for our members! This awesome little tiki bar has a great vibe, rotating food trucks, awesome live music, and a great dock staff on site to help you tie up!
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Phone: (609) 827-5299
The Wharf (Wildwood)
This iconic Wildwood bar has over 75 transient boat slips, 2 beach bars, 2 deck bars, and a beautiful dining room with a great menu!
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Phone: (609) 522-6336
Carmen’s Seafood Restaurant (Sea Isle City)
Great BYOB seafood restaurant that also serves a fantastic breakfast menu!
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Phone: (609) 263-3471
Buckets Margarita Bar & Cantina (Stone Harbor)
A lively, fun taqueria-style spot with graffiti-style décor, indoor/outdoor bars, and deck seating over the bay—perfect for enjoying punchy Mexican-inspired bites and drinks
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Phone: (609) 961-3015
Stone Harbor Pizza Pub (Stone Harbor)
A casual, bayside pizzeria serving up slices, fries, and pub-style fare. Features 12 draft beers on tap, a full bar, and a second-level “Crew Room” for events and sunset
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Phone: (609) 368-5454
The Reeds at Shelter Haven (Stone Harbor)
Water Star Grille – An upscale yet casual dining experience right on the bay. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or cocktails—complete with stunning sunset views and a lively, relaxing atmosphere
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Phone: (609) 368-0100
The Deauville Inn (Strathmere)
Longtime waterfront restaurant & sports bar with a large of number of boat slips offering traditional American seafood & meat dishes.
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Phone: (609) 263-2080
Beach Creek Oyster Bar & Grille (Wildwood)
Casual surf 'n' turf restaurant & bar with an intimate dining room, marina-side deck & live bands.
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Phone: (609) 522-1062
Boathouse Restaurant & Marina Deck (Wildwood)
Restaurant with seafood & classic steakhouse fare, harbor views & a menu of tropical cocktails.
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Phone: (609) 729-5301
Urie’s Waterfront Restaurant (Wildwood)
Roomy, longtime (since 1956) casual choice for seafood, steaks & drinks on Wildwood Yacht Basin.
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Phone: (609) 522-4189
The Point Tiki Bar (Somers Point)
Outdoor bar and restaurant featuring live music, sand areas, and bay views with a Caribbean themed menu.
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Phone: (609) 626-4692
Two Mile Crab House (Wildwood Crest)
Waterfront site with boat docking & 2 restaurants with views (upscale dining or casual crab house). The Crab House features 3 bars, 1 indoor dining room and three large outdoor dining areas. The vibe is casual and fun and very family friendly!
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Phone: (609) 522-1341
The Lobster House (Cape May)
Fresh seafood, multiple dining rooms, indoor Raw Bar, and dockside fish market.
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Phone: (609) 884-8296
Crabby Jack's (Somers Point)
Outdoor waterfront destination with a full bar serving seafood, sandwiches & salads.
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Phone: (609) 927-7377
Tavern on the Bay Hotel, Marina & Restaurant (Somers Point)
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Phone: (609) 926-3500
The Tuckahoe Inn (Marmora)
Longtime, family-owned bar/fixture with a homey feel & bay views offering seafood & steak dishes.
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Phone: (609) 390-3322
Tideline (Margate)
Prepare to be swept away by the most spectacular sunset on the island, our unassumingly casual menu, and a bar list to please any enthusiast. Come for the food, stay for the view, and create lasting memories.
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Phone: (609) 350-6717
Betty's Seafood Shack (Margate)
Casual BYOB seafood shack serving lobster rolls and other New England fare with bay views.
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Phone: (609) 246-7411
Lamberti's Sunset Marina & Restaurant (Margate)
Luciano Lamberti's Restaurant & Sunset Marina is an ode to a ship sailing in the seas, along the bay in Margate, NJ.
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Phone: (609) 541-6069
Back Bay Ale House (Atlantic City)
Homey bar & restaurant offering patio seating with views, mason jar drinks & a full pub menu.
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Phone: (609) 449-0006
The Deck Bayfront Bar & Restaurant at Golden Nugget (Atlantic City)
Casual spot for American eats, drinks, and marina views, plus live music. Located at the Golden Nugget casino.
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Phone: (609) 441-2000
Wonder Bar (Atlantic City)
American pub fare & drinks served in a lively space with an outdoor deck overlooking the water.
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Phone: (609) 344-8888
The Surfing Pig (North Wildwood)
BBQ plates, burgers, seafood & cocktails in a casual, nautical-themed setup with water views.
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Phone: (609) 522-0977
The Dock (West Wildwood)
Generous tacos, locally sourced seafood & other casual eats in a chill seasonal venue by the marina.
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Phone: (609) 770-8303
Port Marina and Restaurant (Cape May)
Informal waterside restaurant serving seafood, drinks & more in a beachy space with a deck & views.
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Phone: (609) 884-5444
Mad Viking (Cape May)
Owned by local fisherman and farmers, Mad Viking is a new Dock Bar and Grill located at Snug Harbor Marina on the Cape May Harbor.
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Phone: (609) 899-0990
Ship 'N Shore Bar (Wildwood)
Dive bar with live music offering burgers, fries, and other bar bites, plus sports on TV.
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Phone: (609) 522-0377
Twisties Tavern on the Bay (Strathmere)
Stalwart bayside standby featuring seafood & flatbread pizzas in a wood-paneled space with a patio.
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Phone: (609) 263-2200
Oar House Pub (Sea Isle City)
Waterfront spot offering seafood specialties & full bar in chill digs with live music some nights.
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Phone: (609) 263-3000
