Pool & Beach Service

VOTED #1 BEST BEACH IN USA BY FAMILY VACATION CRITIC

Since you've come for relaxation, our friendly staff will help you to set up complimentary use of loungers, umbrellas, and towels. For the ultimate experience in relaxation, rent one of our beach tents and learn first hand just how good a perfect day at the beach can feel. Whether a day with a good book or playing in the sand with the kids is your plan, we have everything you need to enjoy your day in the sun ( or shade if you prefer).

When you get thirsty, we'll bring you a bottle of ice-cold water. Order a tall iced lemonade or a refreshing fruit smoothie for the perfect summertime treat. Building sandcastles can always work up an appetite, so order from our delicious lunch menu, made fresh and delivered right to your beach chair. Since our beach tents have a reputation in relaxation, they are very popular and are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

Private Beach Tent Rentals Include: Two lounge chairs, Plush beach towels, A cooler filled with water, soda, and iced tea (Congress Hall and Virginia Beach Tents Only), A table, Food service

Private beach tents are now available! Please reserve beach tents at the front desk or you can inquire about one online. Online requests does not guarantee a reservation unless you receive an email with the reservation information. At the beach entrance, all guests are required to purchase a beach tag.

Pool & Beach

Cape May Beaches

Open

Guests are permitted to swim, walk, jog, fish, sit and sunbathe on Cape May's beaches.

Social distancing guidelines must be adhered to. Beach tags are required for beach access.

Updated June 2, 2020

Beach Service

Available

Complimentary chairs, towels and umbrellas are provided by request for Cape Resorts guests, and food service to the beach is available.

Social distancing guidelines must be adhered to. Beach Tags are required for beach access.

Updated June 2, 2020

Swimming Pools

Closed

The pools at Congress Hall, the Sandpiper and the Beach Shack are currently closed per state and local guidelines.

Updated June 2, 2020

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Pool & Beach

Cape May Beaches

Open

Guests are permitted to swim, walk, jog, fish, sit and sunbathe on Cape May's beaches.

Social distancing guidelines must be adhered to. Beach tags are required for beach access.

Updated June 2, 2020

Beach Service

Available

Complimentary chairs, towels and umbrellas are provided by request for Cape Resorts guests, and food service to the beach is available.

Social distancing guidelines must be adhered to. Beach Tags are required for beach access.

Updated June 2, 2020

Swimming Pools

Closed

The pools at Congress Hall, the Sandpiper and the Beach Shack are currently closed per state and local guidelines.

Updated June 2, 2020

Pool & Beach Sample Menus

Congress Hall Virginia Hotel Sandpiper Beach Shack

Chilled Apps

Cold Watermelon$6

Classic Shrimp Cocktail$16

Four Jumbo Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce and Lemon

Guacamole$12

Crisp Tortilla Chips

Hummus$12

with Pita Chips

Salads

Add to any salad:
Grilled Salmon $7
Grilled Shrimp $8
Lobster Salad $14

Field Greens Salad$8

Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Carrots, Radishes, Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad$9

Romaine Heart, Caesar Dressing, Parmesan, Croutons

Watermelon Feta Salad$21

Mint & Balsamic Reduction

Sandwiches

served with chips

Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich$14

Toasted Multigrain Bread, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion

Congress Hall Club Sandwich$17

Beach Plum Farm Ham, Turkey Breast, White Cheddar, Swiss, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Dijon Mayonnaise, Toasted Sourdough Bread

New England Lobster Roll$19

Chilled Lobster Mayonnaise, Toasted Split Top Brioche Bun

From The Grill

Grilled Marinated Shrimp$16

Mango, Cucumber, Asian Slaw

Grilled Salmon$17

Grilled Pineapple & Mango Salsa, Farm Greens and Pear Tomatoes

Grilled 1/4lb. Hot Dog$11

Deli Mustard, Sweet Relish, Onions

Backyard Burgers

served with chips

Single Cheeseburger$13

Fresh 1/4lb. Hamburger, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles

Double Cheeseburger$17

1/2lb. Fresh Hamburger with Double American Cheese

Veggie Burger$14

House Recipe, Brioche Bun, Soy Glaze, Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion

Crispy Fried

Chicken Tender Basket$12

French Fries, Barbecue and Honey Mustard Sauce

Cone of French Fries$14

Sea Salt, Malt Vinegar and Ketchup

The Kiddie Pool

served with potato chips and a juice box

Cheeseburger$13

Kids Hot Dog$11

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich$7

Specialty Sips

Housemade Iced Tea$4

Housemade Lemonade$4

Regular Drinks

Coke$3

Diet Coke$3

Sprite$3

Ginger Ale$3

Evian Water - small$3

Evian Water - large$3

Badoit Sparkling - small$3

Mocktails & Smoothies

Strawberry-Coconut Lemonade$8

Beach Plum Farm strawberries muddled with coconut water lemonade

Moroccan Palmer$5

Beach Plum Farm mint muddled with lemonade and refreshing iced tea

Berry Berry Smoothie$8

Beach Plum Farm strawberries and blueberries, rich Greek yogurt, blended and frothy

Chocolate-Banana Smoothie$8

Bananas and chocolate, rich Greek yogurt, blended and frothy

Spa Smoothie$8

Tropical fruits, pineapple, mango, banana, blended with hydrating coconut water

Chilled Apps

Cold Watermelon$6

Classic Shrimp Cocktail$16

Four Jumbo Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce and Lemon

Guacamole$12

Crisp Tortilla Chips

Hummus$12

with Pita Chips

Salads

Add to any salad:
Grilled Salmon $7
Grilled Shrimp $8
Lobster Salad $14

Field Greens Salad$8

Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Carrots, Radishes, Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad$9

Romaine Heart, Caesar Dressing, Parmesan, Croutons

Watermelon Feta Salad$21

Mint & Balsamic Reduction

Sandwiches

served with chips

Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich$14

Toasted Multigrain Bread, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion

Congress Hall Club Sandwich$17

Beach Plum Farm Ham, Turkey Breast, White Cheddar, Swiss, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Dijon Mayonnaise, Toasted Sourdough Bread

New England Lobster Roll$19

Chilled Lobster Mayonnaise, Toasted Split Top Brioche Bun

From The Grill

Grilled Marinated Shrimp$16

Mango, Cucumber, Asian Slaw

Grilled Salmon$17

Grilled Pineapple & Mango Salsa, Farm Greens and Pear Tomatoes

Grilled 1/4lb. Hot Dog$11

Deli Mustard, Sweet Relish, Onions

Backyard Burgers

served with chips

Single Cheeseburger$13

Fresh 1/4lb. Hamburger, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles

Double Cheeseburger$17

1/2lb. Fresh Hamburger with Double American Cheese

Veggie Burger$14

House Recipe, Brioche Bun, Soy Glaze, Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion

Crispy Fried

Chicken Tender Basket$12

French Fries, Barbecue and Honey Mustard Sauce

Cone of French Fries$14

Sea Salt, Malt Vinegar and Ketchup

The Kiddie Pool

served with potato chips and a juice box

Cheeseburger$13

Kids Hot Dog$11

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich$7

Specialty Sips

Housemade Iced Tea$4

Housemade Lemonade$4

Regular Drinks

Coke$3

Diet Coke$3

Sprite$3

Ginger Ale$3

Evian Water - small$3

Evian Water - large$3

Badoit Sparkling - small$3

Mocktails & Smoothies

Strawberry-Coconut Lemonade$8

Beach Plum Farm strawberries muddled with coconut water lemonade

Moroccan Palmer$5

Beach Plum Farm mint muddled with lemonade and refreshing iced tea

Berry Berry Smoothie$8

Beach Plum Farm strawberries and blueberries, rich Greek yogurt, blended and frothy

Chocolate-Banana Smoothie$8

Bananas and chocolate, rich Greek yogurt, blended and frothy

Spa Smoothie$8

Tropical fruits, pineapple, mango, banana, blended with hydrating coconut water

Sandwiches

All sandwiches come with chips and pickles

Baja Grilled Fish Tacos (2)$19

grilled mahi, fresh corn, pico de gallo, lettuce, cheddar cheese, black beans, guacamole

The Nail Wrap$18

fried local fluke, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, lettuce, chipotle mayo, served with a side of quacamole and sour cream

The Nail Burger$13

fries or side salad
add your choice of cheese (cheddar, American, provolone, Cooper sharp, blue cheese or spicy pepper jack), bacon, mushrooms, fried onions: add $1 each

Beach Plum Farm Pulled Pork Sandwich$14

fresh-smoked roast pork, house-made bbq sauce, cole slaw

Jersey Style Lobster Roll$23

fresh lobster salad, fresh-baked roll, green leaf lettuce, tomato, fries or side salad

Crab Cake Sandwich$18

broiled or fried, cole slaw, tartar sauce

Fried Local Flounder Sandwich$16

cole slaw and tartar sauce

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$13

tomato and lettuce, brioche roll
choice of cheese (cheddar, American, provolone, Cooper sharp, blue cheese or spicy pepper jack): add $1 each

Beach Shack Club$12

all-natural applewood smoked turkey and bacon, romaine lettuce, tomato & mayo, pickle, chips

Grilled Vegetable Wrap$11

grilled onion, red pepper, yellow squash, zucchini, portobello mushroom, eggplant, provolone cheese

Snacks

French Fries$7

Chips & Salsa$7

Salads

Add to any salad:
grilled chicken $5
salmon $8
shrimp $11
crabcake (broiled or fried) $12

Spinach Salad$8

crumbled bacon, radishes, egg and bacon dressing

Farm House Salad$7

seasonal leafy greens and vegetables from the farm, strawberry vinaigrette

Cobb Salad$13

crumbled bacon, tomatoes, avocado, egg, crumbled blue cheese, blue cheese dressing

Caesar Salad$8

romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, creamy Caesar dressing

Others

PARFAIT$6.50

yogurt, granola, fresh fruit

BBQ Ribs

fries, cole slaw and corn bread, ½ rack ($18)
add bbq shrimp ($11)

For the Kids

All kids menu meals include a soft drink and a cookie$11

Served with our Beach Shack frisbee
Hot Dog & Fries
Mini Pizza
Crispy Chicken Fingers & Fries

Beverages

Sodas$3.25

Cola, Diet, Root Beer, Ginger Ale, lemon-lime

Iced Tea$3.50

Lemonade$3.50

Arnold Palmer$3.50

Evian Water - small$3

Evian Water - large$5

Coffee or Tea$2.75

regular coffee, decaf coffee, regular tea, decaf tea

ICED COFFEE$2.75

Reserve A Beach Tent

Cape Resorts guests are encouraged to contact our Concierge Desk before arrival to reserve a beach tent.
Non-guests may inquire about any remaining availability in the morning of the desired reservation date.

Email Us Call us: (609) 884-6542

Beach Tent reservations are not guaranteed until you receive a confirmation email from our Concierge team.

CONGRESS HALL / VIRGINIA HOTEL

May 1st – June 13th, 2020: $100 full day (8am-6pm)
June 14th – September 1st, 2020: $125 full day (8am-6pm)
September 2nd – October 13th, 2020: $100 full day (8am-6pm)

Half day rentals based upon availability on the day of request only. See the front desk or beach staff.

BEACH SHACK

May 1st – June 13th, 2020: $65 full day (8am-6pm); no half days
June 14th – September 1st, 2020: $90 full day (8am-6pm); no half days
September 2nd – October 13th, 2020: $65 full day (8am-6pm); no half days

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made by 5:00 pm the day before reservation
No shows are charged for reservation
Cancellations for inclement weather (rain) must be made by 10:00 am on the day of the reservation

Beach rules

The beaches in front of our properties are public and are shared with our neighbors and friends. As a result, please take note of the following rules so that everyone may enjoy a wonderful day by the ocean.

Beach Tags

Beach tags are required for all persons 12 years of age and over on all city beaches from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

A Place in the Sun

Our attendants will set up your chairs, umbrellas and towels once most members of your party arrive on the beach and are ready to occupy their chairs. Attendants are not permitted to preset beach set-ups—so please don’t ask them to (however nicely you do it.) Beach attendants will arrange set-ups on a first-come, first-served basis, once guests are present. This applies to families, multiple families and groups. Please do not put the staff in an awkward situation. We hope that you trust us to try to accommodate your needs while respecting the public aspect of our beautiful beach.

Empty Nesters

Please notify our attendants if you intend to be away from your chairs for more than 15 minutes. They will happily collect your chairs and umbrellas and will reset them upon your return.

Refreshment

Alcohol is not permitted on the beaches of Cape May. We do, however, have a selection of sodas, fruity beverages and water. Alcohol is available at The Rusty Nail and Congress Hall’s pool bar. Alcohol may not be taken off the premises.

Tipping

There is no longer an automatic 18% service charge added to the pool and beach checks, so please don’t forget to recognize the hard work of our servers and attendants.