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 Menus

Congress Hall Virginia Hotel Beach Shack

Chilled Plates

Classic Shrimp Cocktail$16

Horseradish and lemon

Grilled Marinated Shrimp$16

Mango, avocado, tomato, fresh lime, basil oil, arugula

Fresh Basil Hummus$12

Crisp pitas, carrots, cucumbers, olives, peppadews

Guacamole Dip$11

Corn tortilla chips with fresh lime

Grilled Shishito Peppers$6

Sea salt, lemon aioli

Salads

Kale and Grain$8

Fresh lettuce and vegetables from Beach Plum Farm, quinoa, golden raisins, almonds, lemon-basil vinaigrette
Add grilled chicken $7 or grilled shrimp $9

Classic Caesar$8

Heart of romaine, parmesan and croutons
Add grilled chicken $7 or grilled shrimp $9

Tuna Niçoise$21

Grilled yellowfin tuna, yukon potatoes, French beans, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, boiled egg, sherry vinaigrette, saffron aioli

Crab Louie$17

Jumbo lump crabmeat, iceberg wedge, tomatoes, louie sauce, chopped egg, chives

Burgers & Sandwiches

served with kettle chips

Veggie Burger$14

Veggie burger, sweet-soy glaze, Monterey jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onion

Classic Dog$11

Quarter pound beef dog, mustard, onions on brioche bun

Cape Fish Roll$16

Crispy fried haddock, tartar sauce, shredded cabbage, toasted split-top brioche bun

Chicken BLT$14

Grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, tomatoes, herb mayo, rustic whole grain bread

Caprese Sandwich$13

Fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, tomato, extra virgin olive oil, rustic whole grain bread

The Blue Pig Tavern Burger$17

Grilled 8 ounce fresh chuck burger, lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles on a sesame seed bun served with kettle chips

Crab Salad Sandwich$17

Chilled jumbo lump crab salad, crisp lettuce and tomato on a brioche bun

On the Side

Chicken Tenders Basket$10

Cone of Fresh Cut French Fries$7

Fresh Watermelon$6

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie$4

Kettle Chips, Pringles, Goldfish$3

Specialty Sips

Dr. Brown’s Cream Soda$4

San Pellegrino Blood Orange Soda$4

Spindrift Grapefruit Soda$4

Spindrift Cucumber Soda$4

La Colombe Draft Latte can$5

La Colombe Pure Black can$5

Housemade Iced Tea and Lemonade$4

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 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

Regular Drinks

Coke$3

Diet Coke$3

Sprite$3

Root Beer$3

Fiji Water$5

Snacks

French Fries$6

Chips & Salsa$7

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

add your choice of cheese (cheddar, American, provolone, Cooper sharp, blue cheese or spicy pepper jack), bacon, mushrooms, fried onions

Beach Plum Farm Pulled Pork Sandwich$14

fresh-smoked roast pork, house made bbq sauce and a side of cole slaw

Jersey Style Lobster Roll$22

fresh lobster salad on a fresh-baked roll, with green leaf lettuce and tomato, with 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 apple wood smoked turkey and bacon, romaine lettuce, tomato & mayo, served with a pickle and chips

Grilled Vegetable Wrap$11

grilled seasonal vegetables, provolone cheese

Salads

Add to any salad: grilled chicken $5, salmon $8 or shrimp $9

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$11

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

Caesar Salad$8

romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, creamy Caesar dressing

Others

Yogurt, Granola & Seasonal Fresh Fruit$7.50

BBQ Ribs

roasted corn, cole slaw and corn bread, ½ rack ($18) add bbq shrimp ($10)

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, 7-Up

Iced Tea$3.50

Lemonade$3.50

Arnold Palmer$3.50

Bottled Water$3

Cape May Beach Tags

Beach tags are required for all persons 12 years of age and over on all city beaches from 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

2019 Beach Tag Rates*

Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day Weekend

Seasonal $28.00
Weekly (Saturday - Saturday) $18.00
Three Day $12.00
Daily $ 6.00

Tags are available for purchase at all beach entrances.

*Rates are subject to change.

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, 2019: $100 full day (8am-6pm)
June 14th – September 1st, 2019: $125 full day (8am-6pm)
September 2nd – October 13th, 2019: $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, 2019: $65 full day (8am-6pm); no half days
June 14th – September 1st, 2019: $90 full day (8am-6pm); no half days
September 2nd – October 13th, 2019: $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. See more details.

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.