Once summer is over and our beach chairs are stored away, the pace at New Jersey Southern Shore, at the southern tip of the state, becomes unhurried and coastal life is about seemingly endless time and wide-open space that lets you slip away from the everyday and relax. Not too long ago, October, November and even December were a bit of a secret, but then we decided to share a little piece of paradise. Read on for some ideas to help you build an itinerary for a perfect fall or winter getaway in Cape May and Cumberland Counties. www.njsouthernshore.com

First visit a National Historic Landmark City, Cape May, the nation’s oldest seaside resort, filled with outstanding examples of Victorian architecture, and be sure to shop for a few things like antiques, clothing, candy and more at [...]

Warm days and cool evenings provide an endless array of things to do in the fall and even the winter months. Bathing suits are tucked away, and it’s sweater weather and the perfect time to escape the everyday and get away to the Jersey Cape.

If you’re worried about finding something to do when you get here — forget about it. Stick your toes in the sand, enjoy a fresh seafood dinner at your favorite summer hotspot, melt your stress away with a spa day, spend an afternoon with friends at a local winery, or simply relax. No matter what you want to do here, the fall and winter months may just become your favorite time of year in this beach destination.

Romance is always the perfect reason to plan a Jersey Cape escape. Often named one [...]