{"id":67780,"date":"2020-08-01T03:36:06","date_gmt":"2020-08-01T07:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=67780"},"modified":"2025-09-02T00:38:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T04:38:53","slug":"on-season-and-off-wildwood-new-jersey-is-an-instagrammers-paradise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/67780\/on-season-and-off-wildwood-new-jersey-is-an-instagrammers-paradise\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do in Wildwood, New Jersey: An Instagrammer\u2019s Paradise"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><em>What to do in Wildwood? The very well-preserved Doo Wop style of this shore town makes for endless photo-ops<\/em>. <em>Words By Carly Pifer. Photos by Morgan Light.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019ve never heard of the Doo Wop architectural movement, it\u2019s easy to conjure: think mid-century modern Palm Springs married with the tacky but lovable neon of retro Vegas. Conveniently just down the coast, Wildwood, New Jersey, has the largest concentration of Doo Wop in the country.<\/p>\r\n<p>The town was a massively popular resort destination in the 1950s-60s. While it remains a summer vacation spot, it has lost much of its original splendor, but carefully preserved its charm.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\r\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/motel-sign_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-803x1024.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67775 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/motel-sign_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-803x1024.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67775\" data-link=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/motel-sign_wildwood_nj_morgan_light\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"803\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-67775 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/motel-sign_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-803x1024.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67775\" data-link=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/motel-sign_wildwood_nj_morgan_light\/\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/motel-sign_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-803x1024.png 803w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/motel-sign_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-235x300.png 235w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/motel-sign_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-768x979.png 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/motel-sign_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-696x888.png 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/motel-sign_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-329x420.png 329w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/motel-sign_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-659x840.png 659w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/motel-sign_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-735x937.png 735w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/motel-sign_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light.png 872w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\r\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/instagram2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67792 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/instagram2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67792\" data-link=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/instagram2_wildwood_nj_morgan_light\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67792 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/instagram2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67792\" data-link=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/instagram2_wildwood_nj_morgan_light\/\"><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The Wildwoods is arguably better for its wear\u2014the Doo Wop style remains wild, wonderful, and pretty much begging to be photographed. Go there, and bring some fun film with you.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to do in Wildwood<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>EXPLORE <\/strong>on two wheels\u2014a bike is the best way to navigate the Wildwoods. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippysbikes.com\/about\/bike-escooter-rentals-pg157.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zippy\u2019s Bikes<\/a> rents them for $25 a day. Cruise up and down the boardwalk, and zip around the beachside motels. You\u2019ll find a wealth of wacky storefronts and cool signs, some still attached to motels, and some stand alone, thankfully left behind.<\/p>\r\n<p>You can kill hours just riding around and taking pictures. And the hop on\/hop off feature of a bicycle is great for impromptu photoshoots.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\r\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/instagram3_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1024x718.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67773 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/instagram3_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1024x718.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67773\" data-link=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/instagram3_wildwood_nj_morgan_light\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"718\" class=\"wp-image-67773 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/instagram3_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1024x718.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67773\" data-link=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/instagram3_wildwood_nj_morgan_light\/\"><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\r\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/instagram_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-e1565982529635-1024x576.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67771 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/instagram_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-e1565982529635-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Wildwood Nj\" data-id=\"67771\" data-link=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/instagram_wildwood_nj_morgan_light\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-image-67771 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/instagram_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-e1565982529635-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Wildwood Nj\" data-id=\"67771\" data-link=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/instagram_wildwood_nj_morgan_light\/\"><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Make sure to cruise to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doowopusa.org\/the-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Doo Wop Preservation Society<\/a>\u2014you can\u2019t miss it, as it\u2019s on the main drag with a ton of neon signs out front. Inside, you\u2019ll find a wealth of original furniture rescued from Wildwood motels in their heyday. Unfortunately, nothing is for sale, so you\u2019ll leave empty-handed, but full of inspiration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\r\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-679x1024.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67770 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-679x1024.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67770\" data-link=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/doo-wop-preservation-society_wildwood_nj_morgan_light\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-67770 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-679x1024.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67770\" data-link=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/doo-wop-preservation-society_wildwood_nj_morgan_light\/\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-679x1024.png 679w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-199x300.png 199w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-768x1158.png 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-696x1050.png 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-279x420.png 279w, 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data-link=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/doo-wop-preservation-society-3_wildwood_nj_morgan_light\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-67769 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society-3_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-679x1024.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67769\" data-link=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/doo-wop-preservation-society-3_wildwood_nj_morgan_light\/\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society-3_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-679x1024.png 679w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society-3_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-199x300.png 199w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society-3_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-768x1159.png 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society-3_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-696x1050.png 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society-3_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-278x420.png 278w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society-3_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-557x840.png 557w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society-3_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-735x1109.png 735w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society-3_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light.png 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\r\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society-2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-769x1024.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67768 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society-2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-769x1024.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67768\" data-link=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/doo-wop-preservation-society-2_wildwood_nj_morgan_light\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-67768 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society-2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-769x1024.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67768\" data-link=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/doo-wop-preservation-society-2_wildwood_nj_morgan_light\/\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society-2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-769x1024.png 769w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society-2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society-2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-768x1022.png 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society-2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-696x927.png 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society-2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-315x420.png 315w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society-2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-631x840.png 631w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society-2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-735x979.png 735w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/doo-wop-preservation-society-2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light.png 1002w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Wildwoods is probably best known for its roller coasters and water parks dotting the beach area and boardwalk, but you can also keep things more chill and hit up Starlux Mini Golf, featuring three fun courses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\r\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/the-starlux_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1024x649.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67785 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/the-starlux_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1024x649.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67785\" data-link=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?attachment_id=67785\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"649\" class=\"wp-image-67785 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/the-starlux_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1024x649.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67785\" data-link=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?attachment_id=67785\"><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Eat in Wildwood<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><em>REFUEL <\/em><\/strong><em>at a number of spots that could have appeared on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, but are peacefully devoid of Guy Fieri.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Key West Cafe serves a long list of classic American breakfasts in a tiki-themed environment that skews more local than touristy. The Vegas Diner delivers everything you want from a Jersey staple with a retro-classic vibe\u2014the waitresses are no nonsense, and the prices are right.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67846 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cool-scoops_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1-949x1024.png\" alt=\"Cool Scoops Ice Cream Wildwood NJ\" width=\"475\" height=\"512\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67846 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cool-scoops_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1-949x1024.png\" alt=\"Cool Scoops Ice Cream Wildwood NJ\" width=\"475\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cool-scoops_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1-949x1024.png 949w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cool-scoops_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1-278x300.png 278w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cool-scoops_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1-768x828.png 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cool-scoops_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1-696x751.png 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cool-scoops_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1-389x420.png 389w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cool-scoops_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1-779x840.png 779w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cool-scoops_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1-735x793.png 735w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cool-scoops_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1.png 992w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Like a lot of things in this town, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coolscoops.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cool Scoops<\/a> is 50s themed, and super fun. They have a jukebox, themed snacks, and booths made of classic cars. Order the Dusty Road Sundae (the dusty ingredient is malt powder) and schedule a nap on the beach immediately following.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay in Wildwood<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><em>OVERNIGHT <\/em><\/strong><em>at a sturdy standby or a new take on the Wildwood style.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\r\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/the-caribbean2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1024x652.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67784 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/the-caribbean2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1024x652.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67784\" data-link=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?attachment_id=67784\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" class=\"wp-image-67784 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/the-caribbean2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1024x652.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67784\" data-link=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?attachment_id=67784\"><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You\u2019ll know you\u2019re in a special place the moment you set your eyes on <a href=\"http:\/\/caribbeanmotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Caribbean<\/a>, an architectural marvel inspired by the futuristic space-age buzz of the late 50s and a tropical yearning for destinations further afield than the Jersey Shore. It\u2019s been lovingly restored, earning its name as both a state and national historic landmark, and the first motel ever listed with Historic Hotels of America.<\/p>\r\n<p>The rooms are simple yet funky, but the real draw is the pool and party area. The hotel regularly hosts events and people often rent out the whole place with a group of friends. Their Retro Tiki Weekend is coming up in September.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\r\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/the-caribbean5_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1024x747.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67781 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/the-caribbean5_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1024x747.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67781\" data-link=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?attachment_id=67781\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"747\" class=\"wp-image-67781 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/the-caribbean5_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-1024x747.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"67781\" 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Rooms are outfitted with lava lamps and tiki decor, and all overlook a swimming pool and lounge area. The staff is kind and accommodating, and you can borrow their bikes and skip the rentals, just reserve in advance.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-67776 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/motel-sign2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light.png\" alt=\"What To Do in Wildwood\" width=\"986\" height=\"978\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-67776 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/motel-sign2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light.png\" alt=\"What To Do in Wildwood\" width=\"986\" height=\"978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/motel-sign2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light.png 986w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/motel-sign2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/motel-sign2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-302x300.png 302w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/motel-sign2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-768x762.png 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/motel-sign2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-696x690.png 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/motel-sign2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-423x420.png 423w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/motel-sign2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-847x840.png 847w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/motel-sign2_Wildwood_NJ_Morgan_Light-735x729.png 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>INSIDER TIP<\/strong> We recommend going a bit later in the season to dodge the crowds. September is still warm, but sleepier.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get to Wildwood from NYC:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Travel to Wildwood, New Jersey via NJ Transit bus from Port Authority. The ride is about 5 hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You don\u2019t need a car to get around town, walking or bikes will suffice.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to do in Wildwood? The very well-preserved Doo Wop style of this shore town makes for endless photo-ops. Words By Carly Pifer. Photos by Morgan Light. 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