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Sunset Beach


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 30 attractions in Cape May
Traveller Description: There is a flag-lowering ceremony every evening at this beach, which is famous for its quartz pebbles that are known as Cape May diamonds.
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Attraction type: Beach
Address: Cape May, NJ 08212
Tel: 800 757 6468
Fax: 609 884 6468

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3 of 5 stars
philadelphia area
10 May 2009
0/2 found this review helpful

If you read the other reviews, you'll see what this beach is for...a nice sunset, an interesting view of the concrete ship, etc. It is NOT for swimming or playing in the sand. There's a sharp drop off on the beach but the water is not rough. And the sand is not the soft powder that we were used to...it... more

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5 of 5 stars
Pittsburgh, PA
2 Oct 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

The Cape May Diamonds are fun to find and I loved the little shops and eateries. For a little bit of history, the S.S. Atlantus is shipwrecked off the shore. The parking lot is small and you may have to park off the road. more

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4 of 5 stars
Kitchener, Canada
19 Aug 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Sunset Beach is a nice little place to get away from the crowds and relax. We enjoyed lunch on the beach, and checked out the few shops there. The one shop had an amazing variety of interesting stuff for sale. The whole area includes a beach, one restaurant, a couple of shops, miniature golf, and a small parking lot. It's... more

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5 of 5 stars
Morris County, NJ
13 Jun 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

My wife and I went here and had one of the best meals that we ever had. We stopped by the Wawa (Convienience store) thats on the way and got some sandwiches. We drove west about 2 miles and brought our chairs out to the beach and watched the dolphins play and the sun set over Delaware Bay. We followed... more

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5 of 5 stars
Trenton, NJ
30 May 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

After 3 years and one day my husband and I saw our first sunset together here in cape may. And it was amazing!!!! Lovely spot for romance. And remberence for those who have protected our freedom. Excellent little grill to munch on a pretzel plus a cute shop to buy some cape may diamonds.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Long Island, NY
6 May 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Absolutely beautiful sunset! We were just there last night and after viewing 10 years of gorgeous sunsets at a little beach near Gosman's in Montauk over the Block Island Sound, have found some fierce competition!! A must see when visiting Cape May! more

12 Jan 2008
4/5 found this review helpful

My boyfriend and I went to Sunset Beach first thing in the morning on our second day in Cape May. We parked in the lot and walked out onto the beach where we took in the view, snapped some pictures of the Alantus and combed the beach for Cape May Diamonds. We then headed into the Sunset Beach Gift Shop... more

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5 of 5 stars
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
26 Sep 2007
6/6 found this review helpful

My wife and I went to Sunset Beach on a suggestion from a friend. It is a terrific location for viewing the sunset over the Delaware River. There is a small grill to get something to eat and a couple of gift shops where you can pick up some very unique gifts. Just prior to sunset they hold a flag... more

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5 of 5 stars
King of Prussia, PA
11 Aug 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

Sunset beach is wonderful anytime of the day, whether it be sunrise, miday or sunset. There is a great outdoor grill with seating right on the beach where you can relax and watch the beach goers and quite often dolphins. The concrete ship rests in the water not too far off shore. There are great shops and ample parking along... more

25 Jul 2003
21/28 found this review helpful

Sunset beach is absolutely beautiful. The flag lowering ceremony is a little bit long and hard to sit through but it is definitely worth the trip to check out. The view is amazing and the shops are great little places to check out and have lots of amazing things. If you have an open night before dinner in Cape May,... more

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Cape May, NJ 08212
Tel: 800 757 6468 Fax: 609 884 6468