West Cape May
West Cape May is a small borough on Cape Island, just inland of Cape May City.
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141 Miles verified June 8, 2026. Some details may be out of date.
West Cape May is a small borough on Cape Island, just inland of Cape May City.
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141 Miles verified June 8, 2026. Some details may be out of date.
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West Cape May is a small borough on Cape Island, just inland of Cape May City. It is quieter and more residential than its famous neighbor, with farms, fields, and tree-lined streets rather than a beachfront. The borough is known for its farming roots, small shops, and seasonal festivals, the lima bean celebration most of all. It has no beach, so the draw is its rural feel and easy access to Cape May next door.
History West Cape May incorporated as a borough in the 1880s. While Cape May City grew into a Victorian seaside resort, West Cape May stayed agricultural. Dairy farms gave way to crops in the early 1900s, and the land became known for produce, especially lima beans grown here for decades. Large-scale lima farming faded by the late 1900s as canners moved south, but the crop still defines the town's identity.
What makes it unique West Cape May is the rural counterpart to a famous resort. It sits a short walk from Cape May's beaches but keeps working farms, farm stands, and fields, which is rare this close to the ocean. It leans into that identity with a run of harvest festivals, including one built around the lima bean, a crop it once claimed. The surrounding peninsula is also a stopover for migrating birds and butterflies.
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Summary West Cape May suits people who want quiet, farm stands, and small-town festivals within reach of Cape May's beaches, not beachfront lodging or nightlife. Stay in Cape May for the ocean; come here for the slower side of the cape.
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