Wish You Were Here
The Hotel Lafayette
This large and elegant Victorian building stood at Beach and Decatur where the Marquis de Lafayette stands today.
This is Cape May
Sustainable Cape May
Preserving the County’s Coastal Wetlands
Environmental pressures from human activity like development, fishery depletion, diking, and filling in marshes have all contributed to the degradation of the area’s coastal wetlands.
Featured Shop
Louisa’s Chocolate Bar
Christmas simply isn’t Christmas without confections—cookies, caramels, candy canes, and most of all, chocolate.
Nature
Our Night Tree
I had this vision from a children’s book we used to read each winter, The Night Tree by Eve Bunting. In it, a family drives to the woods on Christmas Eve and decorates a tree with ornaments made of food for animals.
Brit's Eye View
Tree Swallow
There is nothing like a brisk fall day with the wind swirling, and there, in the distance, is a massive swarm of something.
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.
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.
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.
Featured Shop
The Zoo Company Toy Store
If you ask owner Allison Stewart what makes The Zoo Company Toy Store one of the happiest places in Cape May, she’ll tell you it’s not the toys. Or at least, not just the toys.
Field Trip
Albert Music Hall
Where in South Jersey can you get a night of music and food for what amounts to pocket change?
Nature
Hot August Night
I’ve written about it before; one of my favorite pastimes: riding my bike through Cape May under the cover of darkness.
Brit's Eye View
The Mallard
Everyone knows the Mallard, at least the male, with its beautiful glossy emerald-green head.
Wish You Were Here
Washington Street Mall through the years
Three staples of Cape May are picturesque beaches, preserved Victoriana, and the very walkable Washington Street Mall.
Field Trip
Edelman Fossil Park & Museum
In 2015, after a 65-acre quarry closed in Gloucester County, developers wanted to turn it into a Costco. Luckily, scientists had first dibs on these digs.
Nature
Come on a Cicada Safari with Me!
And if you haven’t experienced a Magicicada emergence before, let me say this: it’s not just about the noise or the novelty. It’s about witnessing something ancient and almost mythic.
Wish You Were Here
The Corinthian Yacht Club
The Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May was founded only two years prior to the oldest card in this batch being sent out. Located on Cape May’s harbor since 1913, countless members and sailors have enjoyed all the club has to offer. There are many subjects among these cards: requesting […]
Featured Shop
Cape May Trading Post at Dellas
For nearly a century, Dellas has been a staple of Cape May’s Washington Street Mall, a place where generations of families have stopped for everything from beach essentials to nostalgic keepsakes. Now, under the ownership of retail powerhouse Karen Thompson, Dellas has been reimagined as the Cape May Trading Post […]