The Mall serves as Cape Mays town square. The picturesque Washington Street Mall, includes a variety of unique boutiques, shops, fine dining restaurants, bars, quick eats, activities, and services are located along a three block stretch of Washington Street, which is closed to vehicular traffic. In the center of Cape May, stroll around an expansive outdoor mall filled with charming independent shops and stylish restaurants.
Washington Street Mall is 0.9 miles (3-minute drive) from The Grand Hotel.
Tap room tastings, plus tapas & brunch dining in a winery with tours of the vineyards & cellars.
Outdoor tables and indoor tables are first come, first serve. Groups over 6 guests require a reservation. Please note, they have a limited number of large group tables available to be reserved.
Cape May Winery is 0.4 miles (1-minute drive) from Saint John of God; 4.2 miles (10-minute drive) from The Grand Hotel.
They are open daily, year-round for wines by the glass, bottle, and flight. They offer an excellent charcuterie selection and full grill menu.
Willow Creek Winery usually books out on weekends and daily in high season May through October. They do accept walk-ins whenever possible. They also have limited first-come-first-served seating in our outdoor bar area, but if you want to be guaranteed a table, they strongly encourage you to make a reservation on their website.
Willow Creek Winery is 4.4 miles (11-minute drive) from Saint John of God; 3 miles (11-minute drive) from The Grand Hotel.
Beach Plum Farm is a working farm open to the public and welcomes visitors from near and far. Beach Plum Farm has grown to produce over 100 kinds of fruits and vegetables as well as chickens, eggs and Berkshire Hogs. Nestled in the main Amish barn, the Farm Kitchen features an ever-changing menu based on what’s fresh in the fields that morning. Enjoy homespun breakfast and lunch selections at a picnic table surrounded by greenery and sun. Beach Plum Farm is 4.1 miles (9-minute drive) from Saint John of God; 2.7 miles (9-minute drive) from The Grand Hotel.
Cape May Point State Park is 244 acres of freshwater meadows, ponds, forests, dunes and beach. Just a short bike ride from historic Cape May, the park is best known for the famous Cape May Lighthouse, a World War II gun battery and fire control tower, world renowned fall bird migration, monarch butterflies and Cape May diamonds.
Cape May Point State Park is 3.8 miles (11-minute drive) from The Grand Hotel.
Located inside a real World War II hangar, the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum has activities designed for the whole family to explore aviation and military history through hands-on exhibits and fun.
The Naval Air Station Aviation Museum is 7 miles (15-minute drive) from The Grand Hotel.
See the town, travel to the beach, lighthouse, winery or check out the victorian homes in a totally different experience.
Other rental company:
Cape may carts
Cape may beach buggy
Orange moose carts cape may
Bicycling the streets of Cape May is a favorite pastime among visitors and locals, and one of the easiest ways to get around town. Local bike rental companies offer daily or weekly rental.
The grand hotel offers 2 hours complimentary bicycle rentals for guest from 8am- 5pm.
Other company:
Village bicycle shop
Cape island bikes
Shields bike rental
Family Fun Arcade and The Beach Arcade are both Cape May’s premier family entertainment centers.
Arcades are 0.9 miles (4-minute drive/16min walk) from The Grand Hotel.
THE GRAND HOTEL also offers an arcade / game room.
Many businesses on the island offer these water activities:
Kayaking, Surfing & Paddleboarding
Jet Ski & Watercraft Rentals
Boat Rentals & Charters
Parasailing
Cruises