Welcome to Bay Head
Bay Head is a small, primarily residential borough on the Barnegat Peninsula, a narrow barrier island between Barnegat Bay and the Atlantic Ocean in northern Ocean County. The town is known locally for its calm, curated Shore atmosphere—quiet streets, manicured homes, and a pace that feels intentionally unhurried. While summer is lively, Bay Head retains a strong year-round identity, with a modest village-style business district and a “walk or bike to everything” feel near the center of town.
From a lifestyle standpoint, you get the classic Shore rhythm—beach mornings and bay-side sunsets—without a heavy commercial footprint. That balance is a major reason Bay Head remains a favorite for buyers who want a polished coastal setting that still feels like a neighborhood, not a resort.
Homes here range from charming original cottages to larger coastal residences, with architecture and outdoor living spaces that reflect the town’s long-standing seaside tradition. If your ideal Jersey Shore experience is refined, relaxed, and truly community-oriented, Bay Head fits beautifully.
Bay Head is small, quiet, and quaint, and is located on a narrow barrier island along the central coast of New Jersey, at the heart of the so-called “Jersey Shore.” Bay Head has a significant year-round population, but of course that population swells greatly in the summer! You can browse and subscribe to our monthly Bay Head market updates
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Pristine Beaches
Bay Head is famous for its pristine beaches, and offers all the benefits of Barnegat Bay – sailing, fishing, boating, and more. There is a
private yacht club, and Bay Head has a quaint business district with a variety of shops and businesses. In addition, Bay Head has churches of several denominations.
A Relaxed Atmoshphere
There is a very friendly, comfortable “bare feet” feeling, and while quite elegant, a more relaxed atmosphere than places such as Spring Lake, NJ, the Hamptons, and Newport, RI. Bay Head was incorporated in 1886, has been loved by many since then, and still is!
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The Links Below Will Provide a Variety of Factual Information About Bay Head, but if You Have Specific Questions, Please Ask!
Bay Head, New Jersey
Bay Head is small, quiet, and quaint, and is located on a narrow barrier island along the central coast of New Jersey, at the heart of the so-called “Jersey Shore.” Bay Head has a significant year-round population, but of course that population swells greatly in the summer!
Bay Head is famous for its pristine beaches, and offers all the benefits of Barnegat Bay – sailing, fishing, boating, and more. There is a
private yacht club, and Bay Head has a
quaint business district with a variety of shops and businesses. In addition, Bay Head has churches of several denominations.
There is a very friendly, comfortable “bare feet” feeling, and while quite elegant, a more relaxed atmosphere than places such as Spring Lake, NJ, the Hamptons, and Newport, RI. Bay Head was incorporated in 1886, has been loved by many since then, and still is!
The links below will provide a variety of factual information about Bay Head, but if you have specific questions,
please ask!
