South Jersey, NJ

Travel Guide

Camden which includes a city, landscape views and a high rise building
Wiggins Park and Marina featuring landscape views, a city and a skyscraper
Adventure Aquarium which includes marine life and interior views
Camden showing a park and heritage architecture
Walt Whitman House showing a house

Experience a region of New Jersey where quirky resorts, pretty towns, lonely lighthouses and plenty of parks await intrepid explorers. 

Head to South Jersey, where the Delaware River runs down the west and the Atlantic Ocean borders the east. It is a landscape of contrasts. Cities and towns offer culture and urban appeal and the long coastline is scattered with glitzy resorts. In the far corners nature prevails in sweeping wild landscapes.

Carneys Point, on the Delaware River, provides a pleasant place for exploration. Walk along the riverfront, from which you can snap photos of the impressive Delaware Memorial Bridge. Cross into Wilmington, Delaware, to visit Bellevue State Park.

The city of Vineland makes a good access point to Cape May and the beautiful beaches of the Atlantic Coast. Visit the restored 19th-century Cape May Lighthouse in Cape May Point State Park. Make sure you bring your binoculars to the Cape May Bird Observatory, one of the country’s most famous birdwatching destinations.

On the coast, Atlantic City offers very different activities. Appreciate the quirky seaside atmosphere or walk along the Steel Pier and enjoy the amusement rides and games. Climb the 228 steps of the Abseco Lighthouse, the tallest in New Jersey, to get a fantastic aerial view of Atlantic City. Gambling and entertainment draw many to casinos along the ocean.

Within pretty Camden County, the towns of Cherry Hill and Cedar Brook offer a taste of suburban life. Beautiful pink blossom fills the cherry trees in April throughout quaint parks. Delight the children with a visit to the Garden State Discovery Museum or Coco Key Water Resort in Mount Laurel.

While New Jersey’s international airport at Newark is the main gateway to the South Jersey region, you may prefer the international airport at Philadelphia. Travel just 30 minutes by car or taxi to reach Mount Laurel or just under an hour to reach Vineland. Traveling from the north, Route 9 stretches along the coast and gives easy access to the resorts and coastal treasures.

Where to stay in South Jersey

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Ramblewood

If you're spending some time in Ramblewood, Coco Key Water Resort and Moorestown Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Ramblewood
The mussel appetizer here is PLENTY for one person's entree, and sooo tasty. It has some kick with spicy chorizo and jalapenos. They serve a big helping of hearty bread to soak up all the browth. Great beer list here too.

Greentree

When in Greentree, you can plan a visit to Coco Key Water Resort and Moorestown Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Greentree
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Barclay-Kingston

While visiting Barclay-Kingston, you might make a stop by sights like Cherry Hill Mall and Barclay Farmstead Museum.

Barclay-Kingston
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Gateway

While there might not be top attractions in Gateway, you can explore the larger area and discover places like St. Joseph Polish Catholic Church and Pomona Hall.

Gateway
Camden

Waterfront South

When in Waterfront South, you can plan a visit to Battleship New Jersey and Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Waterfront South
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Moorestown-Lenola

If you're spending some time in Moorestown-Lenola, Moorestown Mall and Perkins Center for the Arts are top sights worth seeing.

Moorestown-Lenola
Tropicana Atlantic City
Tropicana Atlantic City
3.5 out of 5
2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
The price is ¥13,600 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
¥13,600
¥21,352 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Atlantic City. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, and 13 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
7/10 Good! (14,578 reviews)
"We didn’t have hot water, Well call front desk and wait 45 minutes to get someone on the phone, I asked for a chair and they answered was I don’t think we don’t have more chair available. First time I was really upset with the service, they don’t clean the room every day"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Tropicana Atlantic City
Ocean Casino Resort
Ocean Casino Resort
4 out of 5
500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
The price is ¥31,144 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
¥31,144
¥41,529 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Atlantic City. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, and 18 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (9,647 reviews)
"Great views. Check-in was nice and easy. Cleaning staff and room service servers, efficient and thoughtful. Beach is nice, but expect crowds...it is summer. Chairs and umbrellas are available, but costly. Life guards are excellent! Restaurants are overpriced for the quality. After a $400 bill for ..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Ocean Casino Resort
Harrah's Resort Atlantic City
Harrah's Resort Atlantic City
4 out of 5
777 Harrah's Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ
The price is ¥13,601 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
¥13,601
¥21,353 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Atlantic City. Enjoy a full-service spa, 9 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (9,225 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Boardwalk Resorts - Flagship
Boardwalk Resorts - Flagship
3.5 out of 5
60 N Maine Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly condo in Atlantic City. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,815 reviews)
"My family and I love the peace and quiet that the property provides the convenience of shopping. The boardwalk, casinos, and different areas of the beach were awesome. Parking was extremely convenient and priced very well."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Boardwalk Resorts - Flagship
Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay
Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay
3.5 out of 5
4630 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,179 reviews)
"Nice pool and overall property was nice and clean."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Philadelphia Suites-Extended Stay
4211 Suites
4211 Suites
4.5 out of 5
4211 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Philadelphia. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Rittenhouse Square ...
9/10 Wonderful! (353 reviews)
"Great location to Penn Presbyterian. Very clean. Friendly & helpful staff."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

4211 Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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