Cape May Point
in Cape May County of New Jersey, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.937 and -74.969 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 56' 14" and W -74° 58' 9"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:55 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:04 am and 7:49 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Explore Cape May Point

Cape May Point in Cape May County (New Jersey) with it's 281 inhabitants is located in United States about 111 mi (or 179 km) east of Washington DC, the country's capital.

Local time in Cape May Point is now 04:55 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 11 airports in the wider vicinity of Cape May Point, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Atlantic City International Airport in a distance of 42 mi (or 67 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Independence Hall in a distance of 70 mi (or 113 km), North. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Cape May Court House, Georgetown, Bridgeton, Mays Landing and Dover. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1034 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

13°C (56 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

17°C (62 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

15°C (59 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Southern Mansion

Address
2,7 mi
720 Washington Street
08204 Cape May
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Sandpiper Beach Club

Address
2,3 mi
11 BEACH AVENUE
08204 Cape May
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Congress Hall

Address
2,5 mi
251 BEACH AVENUE
08204 Cape May
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Virginia Hotel

Address
2,6 mi
25 Jackson Street
08204 Cape May
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Harrison

Address
2,7 mi
613 Columbia Avenue
08204 Cape May
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Wilbraham Mansion

Address
2,2 mi
133 Myrtle Avenue
08204 Cape May
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Beach Shack

Address
2,2 mi
205 W BEACH DRIVE
08204 Cape May
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Beach Shack

Address
2,2 mi
205 W Beach Ave
08204 Cape May
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Star Inn

Address
2,5 mi
29 PERRY STREET
08204 Cape May
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


La Mer Beachfront Inn

Address
3,6 mi
1317 Beach Avenue
08204 Cape May
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Dragonfly Cottage, Cape May, NJ. June 2012

Published: June 24, 2012
Length: 32:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Wildrossendale

We stayed here during our visit to America in June 2012. Cape May was the area we stopped and Dragonfly Cottage was just great for our week long stay here before moving on.


Halloween Weekends At Beachcomber Camping Resort in Cape May, NJ

Published: September 14, 2012
Length: 36:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Beachcomber Campground

Join the fun at Beachcomber Camping Resort during our Fun Fall Halloween Weekends! We have tons of activities for everyone. Visit our website for more information at www.beachcombercamp.com...


Blue Grosbeak - Cape May, New Jersey

Published: May 16, 2011
Length: 58:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Greg Gard

Passerina caerulea Cape May Point State Park Cape May, New Jersey Video captured with Canon EOS 7D + 500mm lens + 1.4 extender at 1920x1080 resolution.


Driving to cape may point nj state park via the Garden State Parkway

Published: April 26, 2013
Length: 33:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: rocker1821

I traveled 173 miles one way and took two hours to get there from piscataway nj. It wasnt a bad drive and i used the waze gps app to get there.


The concrete ship, U.S.S. Atlantus viewed from Sunset Beach, Cape May Point, New Jersey.

Published: August 14, 2010
Length: 29:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: enginenut

Hello and thanks for checking out my video, on the concrete ship...yes, concrete! Due to a shortage of steel, during World War I, the federal goverment turned to experimental design...


307 Brainard Avenue, Cape May Point, NJ 08204

Published: January 22, 2011
Length: 22:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: eProperty Sites

http://307brainardavenue.epropertysites.com?rs=youtube Enjoy the birds, the beach and the bay in this well maintained, turnkey home only six houses to the beach. Hear the waves while you sleep,...


Concrete Sunken Ship SS Atlantus Cape May Sunset Point NJ

Published: July 06, 2013
Length: 10:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cape May Resort

http://www.capemayresort.com/ Take a boat ride by the famous Sunken Concrete ship in Cape May Point NJ. You can see this ship from Sunset Beach in Cape May across from the Sunset Beach Gift...


Waves at Cape May Point

Published: September 25, 2008
Length: 24:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: William G McArthur

Big surf at Cape May Point caused by several days of northeast winds.


Sand Crabs at Cape May Point Beach, New Jersey

Published: May 27, 2013
Length: 00:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Chris Sanfino


Dolphins at Cape May Point, New Jersey

Published: August 10, 2014
Length: 33:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Chris Sanfino


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Cape May Point, New Jersey

Cape May Point is a borough located at the tip of the Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County. It is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 United States Census, the resident population was 291, reflecting an increase of 50 (+20.7%) from the 241 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 7 (-2.8%) from the 248 counted in the 1990 Census.

Located at 38.9369, -74.9654 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1878 establishments in New Jersey, Boroughs in Cape May County, New Jersey, New Jersey District Factor Group none, Populated places established in 1878, Walsh Act

West Cape May, New Jersey

West Cape May is a Walsh Act borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 1,024, reflecting an decline of 71 (-6.5%) from the 1,095 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 69 (+6.7%) from the 1,026 counted in the 1990 Census.

Located at 38.9422, -74.939 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1884 establishments in New Jersey, Boroughs in Cape May County, New Jersey, Populated places established in 1884, Underground Railroad locations, Walsh Act

SS Atlantus

SS Atlantus is the most famous of the twelve concrete ships built by the Liberty Ship Building Company in Brunswick, Georgia during and after World War I. The steamer was launched on 5 December 1918, and was the second concrete ship constructed in the World War I Emergency Fleet. The war had ended a month earlier, but the Atlantus was used to transport American troops back home from Europe and also to transport coal in New England.

Located at 38.9444, -74.9719 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shipwrecks of the New Jersey coast, World War I merchant ships of the United States, Concrete ships, Ships built in North Carolina, 1918 ships, Maritime incidents in 1926, Visitor attractions in Cape May County, New Jersey

Sunset Beach (New Jersey)

Sunset Beach is a beach located near Cape May Point, along the Delaware Bay, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is a local tourist attraction, in part due to its proximity to the SS Atlantus (locally known as the "Concrete Ship") and the Cape May Light. It is also famous for its beautiful sunsets, and a flag raising-lowering ceremony happening during that period. The Flag ceremony takes places every morning and evening from May through September.

Located at 38.9444, -74.9705 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Cape May County, New Jersey, Beaches of New Jersey, Visitor attractions in Cape May County, New Jersey

Cape May Point State Park

Cape May Point State Park is a 235 acre (95 hectare) state park located in Cape May Point, New Jersey. It has walking, hiking and nature trails as well as beaches, an exhibit gallery, a ranger office and is the site of the Cape May Light. The park is operated and maintained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry.

Located at 38.9348, -74.9592 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks in Cape May County, New Jersey, State parks of New Jersey

West Cape May Elementary School

West Cape May Elementary School is a community public school district and elementary school located in West Cape May, New Jersey, United States that serves students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade. For grades 7 - 12, public school students attend the schools of the Lower Cape May Regional School District, which serves students from Cape May, Lower Township and West Cape May, along with students from Cape May Point, who attend as part of a sending/receiving relationship.

Located at 38.9403, -74.9336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public elementary schools in New Jersey, New Jersey District Factor Group DE, School districts in Cape May County, New Jersey, Schools in Cape May County, New Jersey

South Cape May, New Jersey

South Cape May was a borough that existed in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States, from 1894 to 1945. First settled in 1840, it contained a Lucy-type elephant named Light of Asia. The borough was formed on August 27, 1894, from portions of Lower Township, based on the results of a referendum held six days earlier. The borough was badly wrecked by the 1944 Great Atlantic Hurricane, which hit in September of that year.

Located at 38.933, -74.942 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Cape May County, New Jersey, Former boroughs in New Jersey, Ghost towns in New Jersey

Cape May Bird Observatory

The Cape May Bird Observatory was founded in 1975 in Cape May, New Jersey, United States. The purpose of the Cape May Bird Observatory is to conduct research, encourage conservation, and organize educational and recreational birding activities. It consists of two separate centers: the Center for Research and Education in Cape May Court House in the central part of Cape May County, and the Northwood Center in Cape May Point. The current director is Pete Dunne, a well-known birding author.

Located at 38.9407, -74.9619 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Cape May County, New Jersey, Biological research institutes, Research institutes in the United States, Bird observatories in the United States, Raptor migration sites, Visitor attractions in Cape May County, New Jersey, Nature centers in New Jersey


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Sea Grove, Stites Beach, Seagrove, Cape May Point, کیپ می پوینت، نیوجرسی, Кэйп Мэй Пойнт, Кејп Меј Појнт