Wish You Were Here
From the Barracks of Camp Wissahickon
This naval training station allowed for Cape May to do its part in defending the country during both World Wars.
Sustainable Cape May
Buying Local, Supporting Sustainability
Supporting local businesses is a key to sustainable living. In Cape May, it’s easy to do.
Featured Shop
Summer Sun Surf Shop
When Dylan Gorman took over Summer Sun Surf Shop on January 1, 2025, he wasn’t just stepping into a retail space—he was stepping into a legacy.
Sound Waves
Gordon Vincent
Cape May’s resident songwriting sage opens up about his process, his projects, and the quiet art of keeping things real.
The Islander
Karen Thompson
With over 20 retail shops spanning three states, Karen Thompson is an entrepreneurial powerhouse.
Brit's Eye View
Brown Pelican
If you are on the beach, you have a good chance of seeing a flock of these birds go by.
Artisans Corner
Anthony Hillman
“Carvings start with a pencil profile drawing to make a pattern. Sometimes I draw directly on the wood itself. Once I started carving, some of my friends wanted decoys and I added this craft to my repertoire.”
Artist in Residence
Karen Calastri
“This painting was inspired by one of my favorite places to watch a beautiful sunset.”
Design in Bloom
Veggies by Design
If Aphrodite visited your vegetable garden, what do you think her reaction would be?
It's a Cape May Thing
Smile!
At the east End of the 500 block of the Washington Street Mall is the CAPE MAY sign that has served as a focal point for visitors to capture a souvenir photo for about 40 years.
Antiquing Around Town
Bakelite
In 1907, while experimenting to create an alternative for shellac, a Belgian chemist discovered a new product. He named it Bakelite
Architectural Observations
The Jeremiah Schellenger House: Cape May’s Octagon House
As you head into the center of Cape May, you may notice an unusually shaped house on Lafayette Street—the 1860 Jeremiah Schellenger House, more commonly known as the Octagon House.
Interior Motives
Why Laundry Rooms Deserve a Design Glow-Up
It wasn’t long ago that laundry rooms were treated like an afterthought—if they existed at all.
Feature
Lessons of History: Benjamin Franklin’s Revolutions
Benjamin Franklin’s accomplishments and talents were broad, deep, varied, and crucially important to the fight for independence from Britain and the founding of a fledgling nation.
Grape & Grain
Anglesea Aleworks
Today, we trip into Wildwood to taste the wares of a microbrewery that, despite being one of the newest entrants on the stage, has already won significant quality
Prime Selections
Go Fish!
So many people say they don’t like it. What I have discovered is that many people haven’t had the opportunity to eat fresh fish that was properly prepared.
Dining Out
Washington Inn
Talk to people you know, locals or visitors, and ask them where they go for a special occasion and the answer is often The Washington Inn. The reasons are clear: atmosphere, location, impeccable service, and exquisite fare from table bread to dessert.
Victorian Vignette
The Cakewalk: A dancefull of curves and resistance
The irony of the phrase is that the dance itself was no cakewalk.
Wish You Were Here
Long Stands the Cape May Lighthouse
Standing over 157 feet tall, straight into the salty air on the grounds of Cape May Point State Park facing the Atlantic Ocean, our lighthouse is a remarkable spectacle of history and resilience.