The Mooring Bed & Breakfast

Modern elegance, breakfast on the porch, right near the beach… A Cape May hidden gem

WHERE IS IT? In Cape May’s Historic District, just one building from the beach.

WHY SHOULD I GO? Situated just steps from the beach in downtown Historic Cape May, The Mooring Bed and Breakfast is Cape May Island’s original guest house and has hosted seaside retreats since 1882.

Begin your day with breakfast on the veranda. Hop over to the beach, breeze around the island on a guest bicycle, or enjoy the ease of shopping and dining on the Washington Street Mall — just a short stroll around the corner. For taking in all that Cape May has to offer, the location doesn’t get better than this.

Soaring ceilings, original hardwood floors, and stunning wood details showcase the Victorian history, with modern updates woven throughout the eight rooms and two suites, each unique in style and with an impressive mix of period and contemporary furnishings. It’s modern elegance — classic and comfortable.

Breakfast is seasonally inspired and alternates between a sweet dish one day and a savory the next — balancing simplicity and indulgence. Paired with fresh fruits and juices and served at tables for two, dine inside or outdoors on the expansive porch, where sea breeze and sunlight mingle with refreshing shaded spaces. A baked treat awaits your return in the afternoons, best enjoyed from one of the classic rockers.

The Mooring is the sister property of Rhythm of the Sea, and both inns offer thoughtful amenities such as on-site parking, outdoor showers, beach chairs, beach towels, bicycles, guest pantry and an ice machine.

Notable rooms include the two on the ground floor, one with private entrance and efficiency kitchen, and two that share the highly coveted balcony with ocean views.