Higbee Beach is a secluded spot in West Cape May. We love the beaches that are just 2 blocks from our inn, but from time to time, Higbee Beach makes for a nice change. It’s very different from the other beaches of Cape May, and it’s worth the little effort it takes to reach it. Check it out when next you stay at our Cape May Bed and Breakfast.

Relax on the porch of our Cape May Bed and Breakfast after a day at Higbee Beach.

Since it sits on Delaware Bay rather than the Atlantic Ocean, Higbee Beach does not have large waves. The water laps rather than crashes to shore, although the Cape May – Lewes Ferry does create a few good waves as it passes this thin strip of sand. Higbee is a perfect beach for walking and it’s ideal for swimming, especially if you prefer calm waters.

If you like to stretch out on blankets and warm yourself in the sun, it’s best to get to Higbee Beach early in the day. Higbee is a haven for folks who don’t like to listen to other people’s music while at the beach, and who might care to enjoy a sip of wine or beer as evening approaches. Alcohol is allowed at Higbee, as are leashed dogs.

You’ll have to walk a bit to get to Higbee Beach, through woods and over dunes, but it’s worth it. Ask us how to find it once you arrive at our Cape May Bed and Breakfast.

No seacoast town is complete without a lighthouse. The lighthouse stands as proof that people travel past the shore – that the town is on the map. The Cape May Lighthouse is a glorious example of a fine, mid-19th century lighthouse. We hope you will climb to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse when next you stay at our Cape May bed and breakfast: it’s good exercise, and the view is terrific. (more…)