May is the month when things really start bustling in Sea Isle City as vacationers begin flocking to the shore. May is certainly not the busiest month of the summer, but it marks the start of a rental season that reaches maximum capacity in July and August.

The great thing about May is that the temperatures aren’t yet hot, but they are often warm enough (mid 70s) to lay out on the beach. Sea Isle City doesn’t get too crowded in May, especially on the weekdays. Weekends still haven’t peaked, but you will notice that businesses and restaurants start opening up for the summer season.

May is one of our favorite times at the Jersey Shore because it marks the official beginning of the summer season. But we also like May because the beaches aren’t crowded at all even though the weather is perfect. The main reason for the smaller crowds is that most kids are still in school. This changes in June when the pace really picks up.

In May it is not uncommon for us to see college professors from Rowan, Temple or St. Joe’s University, who have just gotten done grading their last exams and want to unwind. College students also like to come to the shore after a long semester’s worth of work.

And don’t forget that Memorial Day, the semi-official first day of Summer is at the end of May. But let us assure you that there will be no vacancies on Memorial Day so if you want to celebrate your Memorial Day in Sea Isle City,NJ , hurry up and book your room as soon as possible.

Sea Isle City, New Jersey is a great place to get away in the month of May. And the next time you are here, we’d love to have you stay at the Colonnade Inn - (psssssss….we have jacuzzis!)