Visitors Directory - Great Vacation Getaways

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Visitors Directory - Great Vacation Getaways
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During your trip to the
Wildwoods, be sure to stop
in at the
Wildwoods Welcome Center
to pick up your free
Welcome Bag!!
The Greater Wildwood
Hotel and Motel Association
609.522.4546 - 800.786.4546
www.wildwoodlodging.com
1 South Rt. 47 Wildwood, NJ 08260
(Exit 4B Garden State Parkway)
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Welcome to the Wildwoods - Your Island Resort of surf,
sun, and fun. Our free 5 mile beach is rated the safest and
cleanest on the East Coast. Sun worshippers throw your
blanket on the sand, frolic in the waves, or just stroll along
the beach.
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Spring Boardwalk Classic
Car Show
May 8th- May 11th
Import Car and Truck Show
June 13th- June 15th
Fall Boardwalk Classic
Car Show
September 18th- September 21st
8th Annual Boardwalk Classic
Car Auction
September 18th- September 20th
Monster Truck Beach Nationals
September 26th- September 28th
*NEW EVENT TBA*
October 3rd- October 5th
*NEW EVENT TBA*
October 10th- October 12th
2nd Annual Brawl on the Beach
Motocross Races
October 17th- October 19th
**EVENT DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
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Check out
www.WILDWOODMOTOREVENTS.com
for registration forms and ticket
information as well as the latest in
event news!!!
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Our 2.5 miles of Historic Boardwalk on the
edge of the ocean is lined with many shops,
games and exciting rides for children of all ages.
Illuminated with neon lights. You can feel the
fun and excitement in the air, while the aroma of
different foods from our boardwalk restaurants
entice your every step of the way. Or just kick
back, relax, and enjoy the spectacular view as
you ride our world famous Tram Car...
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Fulfill your Island experience with our many
sports and recreational activities that make the
Wildwoods daily life the adventurous place to
be. Swimming, Surfing, Parasailing, Boating,
Jet Sking, Fishing, Sailing, Biking, Tennis,
Volleyball, are just a few of the many fun things
to do.
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Here are some of our spectacular events for this
season. For more information on these and
other seasonal events, check out the Calendar
of Events pages in the back section of this book.
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HOTELS & MOTELS
A V.I.P. MOTEL
609-522-2550
6505 Atlantic Ave.,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
Your home away from home with southern
exposure. A -#1 cleanliness, large playgound,
across the street from beach, full size
refrigerators., microwaves in every room,
2 Flatscreen TV’s per unit, Free Wi-Fi. All rooms non smoking. shower
room for early check-ins and late check-outs. Off-season Getaway
Packages available. Come see why our guests keep coming back!
www.vipfamilymotel.com
ADMIRAL MOTEL
609-522-7704
Rambler Road,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
Outdoor pool, Oceanview Deck, Mini-golf,
Restaurant and Playground. Three room
efficiency suites. Laundry Room, Free Wi-Fi
Hot Spots. For more info please call
1-800-759-9532.
Visit our website www.admiralresort.com
Book Online Now!
ALA MOANA MOTEL
609-729-3104
or 609-522-0241
5300 Atlantic & Hildreth Ave.,
Wildwood, NJ 08260.
One block to Beach & Boardwalk. Two
bedroom apartments, 1 or 2 room
efficiency suites, elevator, newly renovated
bathrooms, kitchen, full size refrigerator, microwave, Central Air,
2 TVs, phones, heated pool, kiddie pool, sundeck, game room,
laundromat & free parking. www.alamoanamotel.com. PARLONS
FRANCAIS.
APOLLO MOTEL
609-522-9300
On the Beach at St. Paul Avenue,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
Southern Exposure, Motel Rooms, 1 & 2
Room Efficiencies. Air Conditioned & Heated,
Oceanfront Sundeck, 2 TVs in all Suites,
Cable Color TV, Heated Adult & Kiddie Pool,
Daily Maid Service, Laundromat, BBQ Grills, King Beds Available,
Free Parking, Ice, Free WiFi. Direct Dial Telephones, Microwaves.
Open May - November. [email protected] www.apollomotel.com
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ARMADA BY-THE-SEA
609-729-3000
6503 Ocean Ave.,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
Oceanfront Motel Rooms, 2 & 3 Room
Efficiencies, 2 Room Suites. Southern
Exposure, Room Phones, Air Conditioning,
Heat, Cable Color TV, Full-size & Beverage
Refrigerator, Heated Pool & Kiddie Pool, Game Room, Elevator. Free
Parking, Pool Table, High Speed Wireless Internet, Ice Machines, Coin
Laundry, Microwaves and BBQ grills. www.armadamotel.com
ATTACHE RESORT MOTEL
609-729-3104
5711 Ocean Avenue,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
Directly on the
beach at Heather Rd.,
adjacent to recreational park, Crest Pier,
shops, eateries, playground, basketball
courts, bike rentals. Heated pool with high
diving, low board & slide, kiddie pool, southern exposure, all day
sun. Two color TV’s, Free Wi-Fi, elevator, handicapped ramp, AC/Heat.
Fun and memories guaranteed. All Rooms NON-SMOKING.
www.attache-motel.com email: [email protected]
BEAU RIVAGE BEACHFRONT MOTOR INN
609-729-2121
9103 Atlantic Avenue,
Located at Trenton and the Beach.
All rooms oceanview. Newly renovated
motel rooms and 2 & 3 bedroom efficiency
suites, full size refrigerators, central
AC/Heat, elevator, heated pool, sundecks,
BBQ grills, coffee shop, gameroom, supervised children’s activities,
laundry facilities. Trolley to boardwalk, senior citizen tours,
and off-season packages available. Cleanliness Guaranteed.
www.beaurivage-motel.com
BEL AIR MOTEL
609-729-4034
5510 Ocean Ave.,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
One block to beach& boardwalk. Ocean
views, family atmosphere with large heated
pool, 1 & 2 room efficiencies, motel rooms,
refrigerators and microwaves in all rooms,
cable TV, AC/heat, phones, laundry, maid service,Free WIFI, picnic
tables & grills. Restaurants adjacent. Short walk to amusement piers,
bike rentals and Convention Hall. 800-528-7991
www.belairmotel.net
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BOLERO RESORT &
CONFERENCE CENTER
609-522-6929
3320 Atlantic Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260.
Oceanview & Bayview available, outdoor
pool & kiddie section, heated indoor rooftop
pool, large sundeck with BBQ grills, in- room
jacuzzis, available sattelite television, elevators
& laundromats.
www.boleroresort.com
BRISTOL PLAZA RESORT
1-800-433-9731
6407 Ocean Ave.
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
Located directly on the beach, AAA and
Mobile Travel Guide rated, Heated adult and
kiddie pool, Elevator, Two televisions in all
suites, Magnificent oceanfront sundeck, Off
street parking - one car per unit, Southern exposure, BBQ grills, Game
room, Refrigerators & microwaves in all rooms, Guest laundry
facilities, Adjacent to tennis courts and trolley to boardwalk.New for
2012 42” Flat Screen T.V.’s, Free Wi-Fi internet. Access in all rooms
www.bristolplazamotel.com
CLIFTON ACCOMMODATIONS
609-522-4119
609-729-7167
320 E. Glenwood Avenue,
Wildwood, NJ 08260.
New Heated Swimming Pool. Large
Apartments and motel rooms style with
private baths for weekly & weekend
rentals. 1/2 block from the b/walk & beach. A.C., Ref., Cable TV,
off-street parking, BBQ. Available May& June for Prom, Senior Weeks
Groups. July - Aug. Families (Special Rates). Sept. - Firemen, Irish, Car
Events, etc. (off-season rates.) Your hosts; Ernest and Laura Salvatico.
Credit Cards Accepted.
COMMANDER BY THE SEA MOTEL
609-522-2802
Reservations Only 800-495-8803
8803 Atlantic Ave.,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
Directly on the beach. Fully equipped 2 room
efficiency units. 2 room suites. Oceanfront
efficiencies with private balconies. Heated
Pool & kiddie pool, Large oceanfront sundeck, southern exposure.
Microwaves, Air Conditioning & Heat, Ceiling Fans, Color TV,
In-room phones, Free Wi-Fi service, morning coffee, BBQ grills, guest
laundry facility, game area, daily treasure hunt, all in a family resort.
Close to restaurants, stores & churches. www.commandermotel.com
Email: [email protected]
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COMPASS FAMILY RESORT
609-522-6948
1-800-624-2530
6501 Atlantic Ave.,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
Beautifully appointed suites, family atmosphere and uncompromising hospitality
await you at one of Wildwood Crest’s finest
vacation facilities. Offering heated adult & kiddie pools, large
sundeck, BBQ grills, Mini Golf Course, Pingg-Pong & Shuffelboard, &
Game room w/ pool table. Apartment size refrigerators in all rooms,
microwave ovens, direct dial phones, guest laundry facilities, and
Daily maid service. All rooms are smoke free. Free wireless high
speed internet. www.compassmotel.com
732-521-1022 Winter Reservations
CONCA D’OR OCEANFRONT RESORT
609-522-1439
Winter 856-428-8597
507 E. Stanton Road,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
Directly on the ocean. Features: motel
rooms, motel efficiencies, 2 room suites, 2
room efficiencies, some with private
balconies. All units air conditioned & heated. Refrigerators, remote
control color TV, phones, free off-street parking, maid service, game
room, heated pool.
www.concadormotel.com
CRUSADER OCEANFRONT RESORT
609-522-6991
800-462-3260
6101 Ocean Avenue,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
The only thing we overlook is the ocean.
Boardwalk and tennis blocks away. AC/
Heated efficiencies and motel suites. Large heated pool with separate
kiddie pool, elevator, 2 color TV’s in suites, wireless internet, phones,
refrigerators, micowaves, gameroom & oceanfront restaurant. Visit
our website at www.crusaderresort.com for virtual tour.
CRYSTAL SANDS MOTEL
Winter
609-522-6374
610-789-9574
307 East Hand Avenue,
Wildwood, NJ 08260.
Motel rooms, efficiency units. A/C & heated,
daily maid service. Pool, kiddie pool. free
parking. Half blk to beach and boardwalk.
Near stores and restaurants. Reasonable rates, VISA & MC accepted.
Near Convention Hall & tennis courts. Cable TV (HBO).
Free Internet Wifi. www.crystalsandsmotel.com.
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DIAMOND CREST MOTEL
609-522-1700
855-899-1700
7011 Atlantic Avenue
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
The Diamond Crest is located directly across the
street from the beach in beautiful Wildwood Crest.
All of our units are 2 room suites. They consist of 1
bedroom with 2 double beds, 2 televisions, and a living room with a full size
sofa bed. Also in the living room is a fully equipped kitchen with a two burner
stove, and microwave. All efficiency suites have full size refrigerators, and in our
motel suites are under the counter refrigerators. All rooms also have direct dial
telephones, and a full tile bathroom separates the two rooms. All our suites
have a Southern Exposure and overlook our free 9 hole putting green (balls &
clubs supplied) and an Olympic size heated swimming pool and fenced kiddie
pool.WiFi Available
DIPLOMAT BEACH CLUB
609-729-5200
1-855-88MOTEL(66835)
225 East Wildwood Avenue,
Wildwood, N.J. 08260.
Studio 1 & 2,Bedroom Efficiency Units, Free
Parking,
BBQ’s,
Elevators,
Air,
Complimentary Morning Coffee,Pool with
Kiddy Pool.Walk to Boardwalk.
www.dlplomatsuites.com
DOLPHIN INN
609-522-0022
5201 Atlantic Ave.
Wildwood by-the-sea, NJ 08260
Motel rooms & One Room Efficiencies, 32”
Flat Screen Television in every room,
Microwave and Refrigerators in every room,
Pool, Guest Laundry, Barbeque Grills,
Affordable Family Specials & Packages, and Complimentary Morning
Coffee. 1 1/2 Blocks to FREE Beach & Boardwalk.
EL CORONADO RESORT
800-227-5302
8501 Atlantic Ave.
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Oceanfront hotel w/ 1,2,3 bedroom units
w/private balconies.
AC, DVD players,
microwaves & coffee makers in every unit.
3 elevators.
24-hour Front Desk.
Oceanfront sundeck, large heated pool, hot tub & kiddie pool.
Exercise Room, Game Room, Gift Shop, Internet Lounge & Restaurant
w/ patio dinning. Free local calls & WiFi w/ your laptop. Free hot
dog parties & poolside entertainment in season. Call for details.
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EL RAY MOTEL
609-522-2974
866-ELRAY-51
4711 Atlantic Avenue,
Wildwood, NJ 08260.
One block from the beach, boardwalk &
Convention Center! One & Two room
efficiencies, air conditioning and heat, pool
& kiddie pool, in-room phones, refrigerators, microwaves in all units,
2 sundecks. Children under 12 are free. Reasonable rates and group
discounts. Free continental breakfast(July-August). We do our best to
make your stay pleasant. www.elraymotelnj.com
FLEUR DELIS BEACH
609-522-0123
6105 Ocean Avenue,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
An oceanfront family motel, 2 & 3 room
efficiency suites with central A/C & heat. Flat
screen TV’s. refrigerators, microwave, coffee
maker & telephone in all rooms. Elevator,
southern exposure, oceanfront sundeck, heated adult & kiddie pool
w/ slide, coin laundry, daily maid service, ping pong, game room,
& BBQ’s. Email: [email protected] www.fleurdelisbeach.com
FLORENTINE FAMILY MOTEL
609-522-4075 Dept. 35
19th & Surf Avenue,
N. Wildwood, NJ 08260.
Boardwalk & Beach Block, Free WiFi,1 & 3
rm eff. with filtered water, microwaves.
Private combo eff. units for 2 couples, Motel
Units all units have microwave, Refrig,
Color TV phones, A/C + heat. Daily maid service, Large Sundeck.
ELEVATOR, Heated Adult and Kiddie Pool open to 8 pm. Gas BBQs,
Off-street Parking. www.florentinemotel.com
GOLD CREST RESORT MOTEL
609.522.0153
800.641.7674
6611 Atlantic Ave.
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Overlooking the ocean with a southern
exposure, deluxe 2-room suites & spacious,
fully-equipped efficiency units w/full size
refrigerators & microwaves, tile bathroom, & sleep 2 to 6 people. All
rooms have cable TV. Heated Olympic size pool, miniature golf, BBQ
grills, & laundry facilities. Close to fine restaurants, tennis &
basketball courts, bike rentals, playground, boardwalk.
www.goldcrestmotel.com
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GOLDEN RAIL MOTEL
609-522-0616
1702 Ocean Avenue,
North Wildwood, NJ 08260.
Family motel only a few steps to the
boardwalk and beach. Fully equipped
kitchen, 2 & 3 room efficiencies, color TV,
heated adult and kiddie pool, sundeck, BBQ,
laundromat, crib rental, free parking (1 car per unit), daily maid
service, refrigerators, and in room phones. Cleanliness guaranteed!
www.goldenrailmotel.com
IMPERIAL 500 MOTEL
609-522-6063
800-522-1255
6601 Atlantic Avenue,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
Across from beach. All rooms are nonSmoking. Deluxe Motel Rooms, 2 room
suites, fully equipped 2 & 3 room eff. Units,
Sleeps 2 to 8 with adjoining rooms. All units Have, Microwaves, Mr.Coffee
& Keurig coffee makers, Hair dryers, Remote LED Flat Screen TV’s,
Phones, in-room safes, A/C & Heat, BBQ grills, game & meeting
room, laundry facilities, Ocean view sundeck, Heated salt water
pool & kiddie pool, Elevator, near restaurants, stores, & churches.
Senior citizen & package deals. Open Apr. 25 through October 19.
www.imperial500.com “FREE INTERNET ACCESS.”
JADE EAST
609-522-1867
1-800-692-3578
510 E. 4th Ave.,
North Wildwood, NJ 08260.
If you want a quiet family motel located one
half block from the beach with an ocean
view sundeck, come to Jade East. We offer
Motel Rooms, Suites, and Efficiency apts
with full kitchens. All rooms have 32” HD TV’s, air conditioning,&
microwaves, Non smoking rooms, queen sized beds, and door to
door service to Atlantic City are all available. We have daily maid
service, heated pool, and patio BBQ grill. We also have private
parking and laundromat for your convenience. www.jadeeastmotel.com
KINGS INN MOTEL
609-522-7508
800-331-2538
Boardwalk & 23rd Avenue,
North Wildwood, NJ 08260.
Large boardwalk sundeck. Beachfront units,
air conditioned, heat, cable color TV,
refrigerators, microwaves & in-room
phones. One and Two room efficiencies available. Heated pool &
laundromat. Special packages from May to September. Open 24
hours in season. Credit cards accepted. WIFI available. Free parking
at Boardwalk.One car per unit. www.thekingsinnmotel.com
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LAMPLITER OCEANSIDE RESORTS
609-522-2776
800-984-8818
419 E. Atlanta Avenue,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
Oceanfront family motel planned for your
comfort and relaxation. We offer 1 & 2
room efficiencies, motel rooms with
refrigerators, color cable TV, phone & data port, Free wireless internet
access, AC/Heat. Large Heated Pool with baby pool & jacuzzi,
sundeck, ice machine, laundromat. www.lampliterresorts.com
LANDMARK MOTEL
Reservations Only
609-522-2442
800-225-2172
225 East Schellenger Ave.,
Wildwood, NJ 08260.
Centrally located for all your vacation needs.
Located 1 1/2 blocks to beach and
boardwalk, 1 room eff., A/C & heat, kingsize beds, refrigerators, microwaves, cable color TV, phones, daily
maid service, elevator, game room, BBQ grills, free parking(1 space
per unit), heated adult & kiddie pool(seasonal), ice machine. Wireless
internet available. Discount Morey’s Piers tickets.
www.landmarkwildwood.com.
E-mail: [email protected]
LE VOYAGEUR MOTEL
www.levoyageurmotel.com
609-522-6407
Reservations 800-348-0846
232 E.Andrews Avenue,
Wildwood, NJ 08260
Your hosts Tim & Staff, family owned & operated. All rooms non-smoking catering to
families & couples. Senior citizen group tour
packages; approx. 600 ft. to beach &
boardwalk, and 900 ft. to convention center;All units - Hair dryer, Tissues, Shampoo, Conditioner; LG 32” LCD
HD TV & Zenith 27” stereo TV, heated pool & kiddie pool 85° (weather
premitting), meeting room, BBQ grill.
LOLLIPOP MOTEL
609-729-2800
23rd & Atlantic Avenue,
North Wildwood, NJ 08260.
Located near the beach & boardwalk,
offering a selection of 2 room efficiencies
and studio efficiencies with AC. Each unit has
free HBO, microwaves, refrigerators,
kitchenettes, heated pool/baby pool, sundeck, BBQ grills, free
parking(1 car per unit), laundromat, 2 TVs in 2 room efficiencies, WiFi internet access. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Visit our website at
www.lollipopmotel.com
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LOTUS INN
609-522-6300
800-522-6306
6900 Ocean Avenue,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
Located across from the beach in the heart
of Wildwood Crest. Clean, quiet, family
motel. Efficiencies & motel rooms poolside
with oceanviews. Oceanfront efficiencies &
townhouses with private balconies. 100% Smoke-free property.
Refrig., microwave, dataport phones, free wireless internet,
voicemail, & 2 TV’s in all efficiencies. Heated pool & kiddie pool,
oceanfront sundeck. Elevator, laundry, game room, free ice, BBQ
grills. Complimentary Continental Breakfast, & weekly BBQ in season.
Senior Citizen Group Tours. No pets. Cleanliness guaranteed.
www.lotusinn.com
MONTEGO BAY RESORT
609-523-1000
1-800-962-1349
1800 Boardwalk,
North Wildwood, NJ 08260.
North Wildwood’s only AAA, 3 Diamond
rated oceanfront resort, located on the
boardwalk overlooking the ocean. 1, 2, & 3
bedroom & 2 bathroom suites, full kitchens,
cable color TV with DVD players available, phones with voice mail,
AC/Heat, ice machines, laundromat, game room, daily maid service,
parking 1 car/unit. Heated Pool & kiddie pool, Indoor pool and
waterpark, gas BBQ on oceanfront sundeck. Oceanview restaurant
and
lounge,
Conference
center
and
banquet
facility.
www.montegobayresortnj.com
MONTEREY RESORT
609-522-6282
410 East Monterey Avenue,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Located directly on the Crest's famous, free,
white sandy beach... only the sand
separates you from the ocean... plus, just
minutes away you'll find Wildwood's worldfamous boardwalk along with an array of shopping, dining, nightlife
and entertainment. Amenities include; Color Cable TV, Wi-Fi Internet
Access, Air Conditioning & Heat, Refrigerators in all Rooms, Large
Heated Adult & Kiddie Pools, BBQ Grill, Guest Laundromat,
Complimentary Morning Coffee, Indoor Game Room, Shuffleboard,
Pool Table & Ping Pong, Beach Volleyball, Free Parking (1 CAR PER
UNIT). www.montereyresort.com
NASSAU INN
609-729-9077
800-336-9077
Oceanfront at 6201 Ocean Ave.,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
Our oceanfront resort motel is located on the
beach in Wildwood Crest. Two room
efficiencies have heat, AC, and 2 TV’s with
DVD. For your health, all rooms are non-smoking. Fully equipped
kitchens have 2 burner stoves, microwaves, and full sized
refrigerators. The Nassau Inn also features a heated pool & kiddie
pool, oceanfront sundeck, game room and BBQ. Free Wi-Fi available.
www.nassauinnmotel.com
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OCEAN HOLIDAY MOTOR INN
609-729-2900
800-321-6232
6501 Ocean Ave.,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
All rooms are non-smoking. Directly on the
beach. Family friendly. Deluxe motel rooms,
2 and 3 room efficiency suites. Microwave,
cable TV, phones, voice mail, hair dryers,
irons & ironing boards. AC and heat in all rooms. Heated pool, kiddie
pool, BBQ, elevator, laundry, free ice, free incoming fax, Games;
gift shop. Handicapped accessible rooms available. Ocean front
sundeck with cabanas. Internet access available. Senior Citizen and
group packages available Spring and Fall. Internet access available.
www.oceanholiday.com
OLYMPIC ISLAND BEACH RESORT
609-522-0206
6401 Ocean Avenue,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
Catering to families and couples. Beach
front, 1 & 2 room efficiencies, guest rooms
w/ Refrigerators & Microwaves in all
Oceanfront Units, olympic size pool, A/C &
heat, all rooms non-smoking, free wireless internet, elevator, direct
dial phones, oceanfront sundeck & restaurant. Spring & Fall specials.
www.olympicislandbeachresort.com
ORCHID APARTMENTS
609-729-1233
201-400-9833
205 East Orchid Road.,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
Beautifully maintained 3 bedroom units with
large living room, spacious bedrooms, fully
equipped kitchen, modern tiled bath, and
sleeps 6 to 8 people. Only a short walk to the Beach and a short drive
to the boardwalk. Other features include air conditioning, 19 cu ft. refrigerator, outdoor showers, 1 car off-street parking, satellite TV, microwave, laundry rooms, all bedrooms with ceiling fans and
windows, porch on each apartment, and outdoor BBQ area. Sorry,
NO Pets. Visit our website for virtual tour.
www.orchidapartmentswildwood.com
PIER 6600 HOTEL
609-729-6600
9701 Atlantic Avenue,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
The Pier 6600 Hotel located on the white
sands of Diamond Beach is "The islands
only full-service family hotel offering Surf
Camp on our private beach. For Dining in
the AM, our Cafe' opens daily at 7am serving a hearty breakfast and
coffee to go. In the afternoon the Barefoot Bar and Grill is serving
frozen themed drinks and grilled food selections beginning at Noon
till sunset For Room Accommodations you can select from our One
Bedroom Efficiency Suites with private balconies, or our "best value"
Motel rooms offering Queen or Double beds featuring "shared balconies". Regardless of selection all units overlook the beautiful Atlantic Ocean.
Visit our website at www.pier6600motel.com
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PYRAMID RESORT MOTEL
609-522-9527
877-8PYRAMID
8105 Atlantic Avenue,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
Quiet family atmosphere just steps to FREE
white sandy beach. Tastefully decorated
motel rooms and 1 or 2 room efficiency
suites with A/C, refrigerators and microwaves. Large heated pool
with southern exposure and sundeck. Poolside patio with gas BBQ
grills, FREE WI-FI, FREE ice and parking, daily maid service. 2 children
under 12 sleep FREE! CLEANLINESS GUARANTEED!
Visit us at www.pyramidmotel.com.
QUEBEC/CALYPSO RESORT
609-522-4664
800-432-6774
Spicer & Atlantic Avenues,
Wildwood, NJ 08260.
Deluxe eff., suites & motel rooms. A/C, heat,
Flat LED TV, Free WiFi, refrig, phones, balcony,
roof-top sundeck, pool, kiddie pool, BBQ
grills, daily maid service, ice, free parking, microwaves, laundry
room, crib & cot rentals. Seconds to beach, boardwalk, restaurants,
mall, entertainment, Convention Center. Family specials. CLEANLINESS
GUARANTEED. OPEN ALL YEAR. Credit cards accepted.
www.quebecnjshore.com
REGAL PLAZA BEACH RESORT
RESERVATIONS:
1-888-522-5670
9501 Atlantic Ave.
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
Your Family Resort at the Jersey Shore. Two
room efficiencies & Oceanfront motel rooms
Sleep up to 5 people. Large heated pool with
baby pool, Central air/heat.restaurant.Non-smoking motel.
On the beach at Jefferson Ave. Home of Jamaica Me Hungry Restaurant
www.regalplaza.com
REGES OCEANFRONT RESORT
609-729-9300
On the Ocean at Trenton Avenue,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
All rooms oceanfront with private balconies.
Choose from
5 different beautifully
appointed room styles, equipped with all
your needs in mind. Large Heated Pool,
Kiddie Pool, Whirlpool Spa, Poolside Cafe’, Guest Laundromat,
Elevators, Hospitality and Game Room, Gift Shop. Wireless high speed
internet and ATM on site. Major Credit Cards accepted.
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ROMAN HOLIDAY MOTEL
609-522-3111
1000 Kennedy Beach Drive.
North Wildwood, NJ 08260.
WIFI available, Newly renovated pool,
Kiddie pool, Color cable TV, Kitchenettes in
every room w/microwave, Daily courteous
maid service, Full size refrigerators in all
rooms, Elevator, Fully air-conditioned ,New Laundry facilities, Free ice
& gas barbecue, Spacious oceanfront sundeck, Pool cabanas, Lounge
chairs & patio tables, Crib rental, Free parking (one car per unit)
Bicycle rental nearby, Tennis and golf nearby.
Visit our website at www.romanholidaymotel.com
ROYAL HAWAIIAN BEACHFRONT RESORT 609-522-3414
On the BEACH at Orchid Rd,.
Dept. A, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
A Beachfront Resort with a private entrance
to the beach. Pool with island in the center.
It’s a true island experience with numerous
amenities.
Visit our website at www.royalhawaiianresort.com
SARATOGA INN
609-522-7712
7501 Ocaen Ave.
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Offering spacious 1 or 2 room fully
equipped efficiencies. All units sleeps 4, with
connecting rooms available. Refrigerators &
phones & microwaves in all rooms, air
conditioned, daily maid service, Large heated pools with diving
board, large kiddie pool & southern exposure. BBQ’s are available to
guests. Free parking(1 car per unit), guest laundry, cable TV with Free
Disney. Coffee shop on premises. Non-Smoking Motel. Sorry no pets.
Free Wifi.
Visit our website at www.thesaratogainn.com
SEA SCAPE INN
609-729-2200
400 E. Crocus Road.
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
Well-maintained rooms and tropical theme
brings real comfort to our guest and
provides a great atmosphere for families
and couples. Suites and guestrooms include:
private bath, HBO and disney, heat and air, free wifi and daily maid
service. Pool and view ocean rooms are available upon request.
Enjoy the view from our tropically shaded deck, pool, BBQ and each
guest has free off-street parking, free Morning Beverage, Free Ice for
Beverages, Free WiFi, Guest Laundry.
Visit our website at www.theseascapeinn.com
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TANGIERS MOTEL
609-522-1414
6201 Atlantic Ave.,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260.
Only steps away from one of America’s
truly fine beaches. Ocean view units,
Efficiencies, Motel rooms, Air conditioned
and heated. Refrigerator in every room,
Large heated adult and kiddie pool, Daily maid service, Ping pong
and shuffleboard, Gas Barbecues, Parking 1 car per unit, 1/2 block to
the beach, Excellent Doo Wop Coffee Shop on premises, Tropical island
surroundings, Group Packages, Theme Holidays and Escape
Weekends. www.tangiersmotel.com
VILLA NOVA RESORT MOTEL
609-522-1419
8601Atlantic Ave.
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Heated pool, kiddie pool & outside Shuffleboard.
Air conditioned & Heated units, coffee shop,
barbeque, private parking, ice available, daily
maid service, cable tv, laundromat, in room phone & private entrance to beach.
www.villanova-motel.com
WAIKIKI OCEANFRONT INN
609-522-0115
800-622-5642
6211 Ocean Avenue
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Located in the heart of the oceanfront area.
Southerly exposure. Adjacent to Tennis courts,
shuffleboard, playground, and bike path.
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MARCH 2014
CALENDAR 2014
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8-9
Cheer Tech National Rec & School Championships
G Mid Atlantic National Cheerleading & Dance
Championships
15 G St. Patrickʼs Day Celebration and Parade
Passport Around the World
23 G Spring Bridal Fair
29-30 G Ocean Drive Marathon & Health & Fitness Expo
Special Olympics NJ Basketball Finals
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APRIL 2014
Jersey Shore Beach N Boat Fishing Tournament
County Healthcare Resource Day Feis at the Beach
Wildwood Wholesale Gift Show
Waves of Grace Womenʼs Retreat
ECC Cheer Shore Show Down
Beast of the East Cheerleading Competition
War at the Shore Youth Wrestling
Elks Annual Easter Egg Hunt
G Greater Wildwood Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt
20 G Edʼs Funcade Easter Sunday Egg Hunt in the Hay
G Moreyʼs Piers Easter Opening Day Celebration
25-26 G Sensational Spring Concert Weekend
30 G Business at the Beach Expo
G Tournament of Bands Indoor Championships
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MAY 2014
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Loyalty Day Services
Jersey Shore Beach N Boat Fishing Tournament
Tournament of Bands Indoor Championships
Seashore Food Trade Show
Tall Cedars Convention
Spring Boardwalk Classic Car Show
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State Gymnastics Championships
Moreyʼs Piers Motherʼs Day Celebration
Wildwoods Restaurant Showcase
16-17 G Knights of Columbus Convention
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Captain Kidd Pirate Day G JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes
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Unlocking of the Ocean Media Day Event
17-18 G Wild Child Half Marathon
23-26 G Wildwoods International Kite Festival
23-25 G Regional Gymnastics Championships
24
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Candle Light Vigil to Honor our Veterans
25
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Wildwood Crest Summer Kickoff Concert
24-25 G Boardwalk Craft Shows
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Wildwood Memorial Day Ceremony
North Wildwood Memorial Day Ceremony
28-30 G Moreyʼs Piers Annual Education Extravaganza
29-31 G The Greater New Jersey Untitled Methodist
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Annual Conference
Music in the Parks
30-6/1G Spring Motorcycle Rally
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South Jersey Walk-A-Thon
Moreyʼs Piers Beach Bop
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16-18 G Moreys Piers Beach Jam Spring Beach Bash
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JUNE 2014
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10-14 13-14 13-15 Jersey Shore Beach N Boat Fishing Tournament
North Wildwood Beach Writersʼ Conference
NJ State Elks Convention
NJ State Elks Parade
American Legion Convention
Mummers Brigade Weekend
International Supreme Council of DeMolay NJ
State Convention Import Car & Truck Show
14 American Flag Day Ceremony
ALS Express Bike Ride
American Legion Parade
Cabs at the Beach Drum & Bugle Corps
Competition
Post Card Show & Open House
15 Curly Fry Festival
Moreyʼs Piers Fatherʼs Day Celebration
15-20 Restaurant Week in the Wildwoods
16-19 National Marbles Tournament
16-21 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary
Convention
21 VFW Parade
23 Irish Pipe Brigade Parade
23-28 Wildwood Talent Showcase
24 Boardwalk Parades
25 Duffy String Band Performances
26 Philadelphia Mummers Parade Performances
27 Fireworks on the Beach
27-29 Cape Express Beach Blast Soccer
27-29 North Wildwood Original Italian-American
Festival
27-30 Wildwood Talent Showcase
28 Eastern Surfing Association SJ District Contest #4
Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Contest
29 Fox Park Amphitheatre Concert Series
30 Irish Pipe Brigade
30-7/3 Youth for Christ Heatwave
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JUNE 2014
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JULY 2014
1
Boardwalk Parades
Jersey Shore Beach N Boat Fishing Tournament
1-6 G Wildwood Talent Showcase
G Duffy String Band Performances
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G Philadelphia Mummers Parade Performances
3
G Fourth of July Beach ʻn Boardwalk Patriotic
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Run/Walk
G Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular
G Independence Day Parade
G Fourth of July Boardwalk Craft Show
G Fourth of July Patriotic Show
G Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band FREE Summer
Concert
G Patriotic Pooch Parade
G Fireworks on the Beach
4-6 G Sports Card, Toys, Comics & Collectibles Show
4-12 G Wildwood Talent Showcase
5-6 G Boardwalk Craft Shows
G North Wildwood Concerts under the Stars Series
5
Sidewalk Chalk Competition
5-7 G Sports Cards, Toys, Comics and Collectibles Show
G Fox Park Amphitheater Concert Series
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7-12 G Dance Xplosion National Dance Finals
8-12 G Wildwood Talent Showcase Monday through Friday
G Irish Pipe Brigade Parade
7
G Boardwalk Parades
8
G Duffy String Band Performances
9
10 G North Wildwood Concerts under the Stars Series
G Philadelphia Mummers Parade Performances
11 G Beschen – Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races
G Fireworks on the Beach
11-13 G New Jersey State BBQ Championship
G Anglesea Blues Festival
12 G Annual Duke of Fluke Fishing Tournament
G Boogie Board Races
G Moreyʼs Piers Salute to Scouting
G North Wildwood Concerts under the Stars Series
12-13 G Cape Express “More” Beach Blast Soccer
G Wildwoods Corn Hole Tournament
13 G Fox Park Amphitheatre Concert Series
13-19 G Wildwood Talent Showcase
14 G Irish Pipe Brigade Parade
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Boardwalk Parades
Duffy String Band Performances
G Miss North Wildwood Pageant
17 G Philadelphia Mummers Parade Performances
G North Wildwood Concerts under the Stars Series
18 G 21 Down Beach Day with NWBP
G Fireworks on the Beach
18-20 G Beach Sports Festival Featuring LAX, Hockey
and Rugby
19 G Antique Car Show
G NJ State Crab Festival
G North Wildwood Concerts under the Stars Series
20 G Fox Park Amphitheater Concert Series
20-26 G Wildwood Talent Showcase
21 G Irish Pipe Brigade Parade
21-22 G Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Maritime Festival
22 G Boardwalk Parades
23 G Duffy String Band Performances
24 G Philadelphia Mummers Parade Performances
G North Wildwood Concerts under the Stars Series
25 G Dutch Hoffman Lifeguard Championships
G Fireworks on the Beach
G Sophisticated Productions National Dance
Competition
26 G Christmas in July with Santa Claus
G Eastern Surfing Association SJ District Contest #5
G King of the Court Soccer Tournament
G North Wildwood Concerts under the Stars Series
26-27 G Boardwalk Craft Shows
G 22nd Annual Ultimate Beach Frisbee Tournament
27 G Fox Park Amphitheater Concert Series
27-8/2G Wildwood Talent Showcase
28 G Irish Pipe Brigade Parade
28-8/7G Deliaʼs Clothing Sale
29 G Boardwalk Parades
29 G The Wildwoods Baby Waddle
30 G Duffy String Band Performances
G Wildwood Baby Parade
31 G North Wildwood Concerts under the Stars Series
G Philadelphia Mummers Parade Performances
31-8/1G Moreyʼs Piers A Closer Walk Christian Youth Weekend
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AUGust 2014
1
Fireworks on the Beach
Jersey Shore Beach N Boat Fishing Tournament
1-2 G Moreyʼs Piers A Closer Walk Christian Youth Weekend
1-3 G Battle at the Beach Grappling Tournament
G North Wildwood Concerts under the Stars Series
2
G Wildwood Crest 5k Beach Race
G Wildwood Crest Antique, Classic and Hot Rod Car Show
2-3 G Boardwalk Craft Show
G Fox Park Amphitheater Concert Series
3
3-9 G Wildwood Talent Showcase
G Irish Pipe Brigade Parade
4
G Boardwalk Parades
5
G National Night Out Wildwood
G National Night Out North Wildwood
G Duffy String Band Performances
6
G National Lighthouse Day
7
G North Wildwood Concerts under the Stars Series
G Philadelphia Mummers Parade Performances
G Fireworks on the Beach
8
G Annual SOCS Survivors of Cancer Fundraiser
9
G North Wildwood Concerts under the Stars Series
G Philomena Monastero Boardwalk for the Cure
10 G Fox Park Amphitheatre Concert Series
10-16 G Wildwood Talent Showcase
11 G Irish Pipe Brigade Parade
G Around the Island Row
12 G Boardwalk Parades
13 G Duffy String Band Performances
14 G Philadelphia Mummers Parade Performances
G North Wildwood Concerts under the Stars Series
15 G Fireworks on the Beach
16 G Tri the Wildwoods Triathlon,
G SK & Kids Splash & Dash Race
G North Wildwood Concerts under the Stars Series
16-17 G Boardwalk Craft Shows
G Wildwood Tattoo Convention & Show
17 G Fox Park Amphitheatre Concert Series
G Five Mile Fat Tire Bike Hike on the Beach
G United Way of Cape May County Rubber Ducky
Regatta
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17-23 Wildwood Talent Showcase
18 G Irish Pipe Brigade
19 G Boardwalk Parades
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Duffy String Band Performances
Fireworks on the Beach
G North Wildwood Concerts under the Stars Series
G Philadelphia Mummers Parade Performances
22 G Fireworks on the Beach
22-24 G Sports Card, toys, Comics & Collectibles Show
23 G Colossal Coastal Roller Derby Expo
G North Wildwood Concerts under the Stars Series
23-24 G Boardwalk Craft Show
24 G Fox Park Amphitheater Concert Series
G Wildwood Talent Showcase
24-29 G Restaurant Week in the Wildwoods
25 G Irish Pipe Brigade Parade
26 G Boardwalk Parades
27 G Duffy String Band Performances
28 G Philadelphia Mummers Parade Performances
G North Wildwood Concerts under the Stars Series
29 G Fireworks on the Beach
G Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Spectacular
30 G Edʼs Funcade World Championship Skeeball
Tournament
G North Wildwood Concerts under the Stars Series
31 G Fox Park Amphitheater Concert Series
G Wildwood Block Party & Music Festival
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Jersey Shore Beach N Boat Fishing Tournament
Roar to the Shore Motorcycle Rally
Fireworks on the Beach
Mummers String Band Saturday
Run Now for Autism Speaks 5k
Wildwood Crest Patriotʼs Day Memorial Service
North Wildwood September 11th Commemoration
New Jersey State Firemenʼs Convention
Fireworks on the Beach
Firefighterʼs Weekend Craft Show
Moreyʼs Piers Annual Beach Jam Fall Fest
Firemanʼs Parade
The Wildwoods Hydrofest
Wildwood NJ Boardwalk Classic Car Show & Auction
Irish Fall Festival
Irish Fall Festival Thursday
Irish Fall Festival Friday
Wildwood Crest Seafarersʼ Celebration
Olde Time Italian Festival
Wild Thang 14 Chrysler Car Show
Mid Atlantic Police & Fire Survivorʼs Weekend
Monster Truck Beach Nationals
Edʼs Funcade Boardwalk Treasure Hunt
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SEPTEMBER 2014
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OCTOBER 2014
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Jersey Shore Beach N Boat Fishing Tournament
Pennsauken Surf Fishing Club Tournament
Seafood & Music Festival
Halloween House Decorating Contest
Charismatic Conference
Halloween House Decorating Contest
Fabulous 50ʼs & Beyond Celebration
The Brawl on the Beach Motocross Races
Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey
Halloween House Decorating Contest
Halloween Parade and Fun Fair
Barber Shoppers Convention
Wildwoods Boardwalk Pumpkin Run
Trunk or Treat for Halloween
Greater Wildwood Elks Halloween Haunted House
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NOVEMBER 2014
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Jersey Shore Beach N Boat Fishing Tournament
Cheer Tech Island Championship
Veterans Day Observance
Veterans Day Services
Cheer Tech American Rec & School Championships
DECEMBER 2014
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Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Christmas Tree Lighting
Cheer Tech Spirit National Championships
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Family Holiday Celebration
Greater Wildwood Jaycees Christmas Parade
Boardwalk Basketball Classic Tournament
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WIBG – WIBBAGE - DOWN THE SHORE IN SOUTH JERSEY
HOW DID THAT HAPPEN?
WIBG, now on 94.3 FM and on the internet at WIBG.com, originally the AM radio
station in Philadelphia where the youth of the day, the baby boomer generation,
first heard the pop and rock & roll songs that helped define the late 50’s , the 60’s
and 70’s.
WIBG 99am, The Big 99, was the first radio station in the nation to play Rock &
Roll as a format on radio. Today, many of the memories of WIBG are not only
about the music, but also the personalities who presented the music. Famous
Philadelphia on air personalities like Dean Tyler, Joe “The Rockin Bird” Niagara,
and Hyski O'Rooney McVoutie O'Zoot, AKA Hy Lit. And we loved them all. And we
remembered them all along with the music we all grew up with. FM radio eventually took over Rock & Roll music on radio and by the late 70’s, like most AM Rock
& Roll Radio stations, WIBG left the airwaves.
Fast Forward to July 2009. Radio veteran Rick Brancadora had previously
acquired the call letters WIBG and owned and operated WIBG 1020am in Ocean
City NJ with an all-News and Christian format. Today WIBG1020am is The Talk Of
South Jersey. At the same time, he knew the value of the call letters and upon
acquiring the License for 94.3 FM, began building WIBG FM- South Jersey’s
Oldies Station.Program Director and 10am to 3pm Mid - Day show host Rick Rock
and afternoon drive time “Philly” Bill Culp were already in place on 94.3 FM.
Today, 25 year South Jersey Radio veteran and General Manager, Jerry Beebe,
starts the day at 6am and Ken Schaffer, owner of Philadelphia’s largest mobile
DJ companies, rounds out the day 7 to Midnight.,
Today’s WIBBAGE Good Guys on WIBG – WIBBAGE FM 94.3, follow the
“Personality Radio “traditions created by the original WIBBAGE Good Guys.
There is a personal connection between the on air personalities’ and listening
audience, an art that has been lost by most other stations. Because of the passion for the station, the music and the personalities the listeners have helped to
create the fastest growing Station in South Jersey. WIBG enjoys a huge multigenerational listening audience locally on 94.3 as well as a worldwide at
WIBG.com
From the late 50’s thought the 70’s WIBG 99 Am in Philadelphia was a hugely
successful contemporary music station. Today, they are
WIBG - South Jersey’s Oldies Station - WIBBAGE FM 94.3
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A Thumbnail History of the Wildwoods
By Samuel H. Caufman Jr.
"A very good land to fall in with — and a pleasant land to see."
These words, written more than 350 years ago, are the first recorded
description of the Island of Five Mile Beach, upon which Wildwood
and her sister communities now stand.
They were set down by Robert Juet, who sailed with the English
navigator, Henry Hudson, on a voyage of exploration for the Dutch
East India Company in 1609. Seeking a new route to China, Hudson
entered what is now Delaware Bay on August 28th, but confronted by
shoals and convinced the stream really wasn't the sought-after northwest passage, he swung his ship, the "Half Moon", about, rounded the
point at Cape May, and headed northward in the Atlantic.
Gazing shoreward, Juet
watched the green waves crest
and break on a broad, gradually
sloping beach of fine, white sand
that had as its back- drop a vast,
vine-tangled forest of great
beauty. It was Five Mile Beach,
the "very good land" described
by Juet in his journal.
No further written record of it appeared until the land grant from
Charles II to James, Duke of York, in 1664; then through various deeds
un- til August 21, 1717, when the West Jersey Society conveyed "all
its title and interest in Five Mile
Beach" to Aaron Learning,
Humphrey Hughes, David Wells
and Jonathan Swain.
But, long before Juet cast eyes
upon it, Indians — a bunch of the
Algonquins called the Lenni
Lenapes or Delawares — frequented Five Mile Beach. They cut two trails through the dense forest.
One, a continuation of the mainland King Nummy Trail, entered the
north end of the island and
stretched southward just west of
the present New Jersey Avenue.
In the middle of the island, it met
another trail that entered where
the Rio Grande Bridge later was
built.
With the eventual departure
of the Indians, and long before the white settlers came to the island,
off-shore farmers used the land to graze their horses and cattle, ferrying the animals from the mainland on flatboats. As the herds grew
in size, many of the animals strayed away into the forest and became
wild, roaming the island at will and posing a problem that continued
to vex property owners as late as 1905.
About 1870 a few fishermen became the first white settlers, erecting shacks at the north end of the island and naming their settlement
Angle-sea. In 1874 the government built a lighthouse at Hereford
Inlet.
The first settlers followed Indian trails across the meadows
and then reached the island by
boat. Then, in 1884, the West
Jersey Railroad ran a line from
near Cape May Court House
to Anglesea. About the same
time, a crude log bridge was
built
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at what is now Rio Grande Avenue. It was destroyed by fire. In 1885
another was built, being replaced in 1902 by a bridge to carry autos.
The story of modern Wildwood and her sister communities began
in 1880, the result of a man's
concern for his wife's health.
Sara Andrews became ill in
Vineland and the doctor advised
her husband, Aaron, to take her
to Townsend's Inlet to recuperate.
There they became the friends of
the Joseph Taylor family of Philadelphia. Both families returned the
following year, determined to acquire seashore homes. John Burke, a
real estate salesman from Vineland, brought them to look at a tract of
land in the center of Five Mile Beach.
Impressed, the trio joined with Nelson Robert, Latimer Baker, and
Robert Young to form the Holly Beach City Improvement Co., and in
1885 Holly Beach Borough was incorporated.
Philip Pontius Baker had accompanied his brother, Latimer, to Five
Mile Beach in 1881 and he, too, was impressed. As Holly Beach developed, Philip and Latimer, together with a third brother, J. Thompson Baker, organized the Wildwood Beach Improvement Co., to
develop the Wales-Physick Tract, just north of Holly Beach. Their
dream led to incorporation of the Borough of Wild-wood in 1895.
Holly Beach and Wild-wood consolidated as the City of Wildwood.
In 1885, the same year in which Holly Beach was incorporated,
An-glesea also became a borough. Later, in 1910, Anglesea
joined with all of the section
north of Wildwood to become
the City of North Wildwood.
In 1905, after Wildwood
began to grow, Philip Baker purchased the land south of Holly Beach and named it Wildwood Crest.
The community was incorporated as a borough in 1910. West Wildwood, the "baby" of the four sister communities, was incorporated as
a borough in 1920.
Today, hundreds of thousands of visitors each year echo Juet's
words, "A good land to fall in
with."
(Based on George F. Boyer's
Book, "Wildwood, Middle of
the Island")
In 1899, Mayor Latimer
Baker of Wildwood decided
that his borough needed a
boardwalk. In the spring of
1900, Mayor Baker's wishes
were considered and construction of Wildwood's Boardwalk began. Laid
directly on the sand, on what is now Atlantic Avenue, our famous Boardwalk had a very modest beginning indeed! Extending Northward from
Cedar Avenue to 26th
Avenue, the original
boardwalk cost $1.16
per foot for a total cost
of construction of
$2,400.66. The wage
for union carpenters
that year was $.25 an
hour.
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