It is a beautiful body of water which lends itself to the usual pleasurable activities like boating, sailing and fishing. Somers Point Harbor Cova Marina is a good starting point for a lot of those activities. There are many nice restaurants in town and places to walk like Kennedy Park. Do not miss the new causeway. The bay is also very photogenic with lots of photo opportunities.
Nice kids beach,fishing pier. Also check out Kennedy Park. Many bars,restaurants and takeout. N.C. style BBQ joint just out of town. Close to Ocean City and Atlantic City.
Have fished, crabbed, clammed and swam in this body of water since I was a kid the new bridge across is state of the art but the body of water in crosses is a great destination.
Great Egg Bay borders Margate, Longport Ocean City Somers Point Egg Harbor TOWNSHIP AND Upper township in Southern NJ. If you want Southern Hospitality in a Yankee state y'all should try a weekend of boating between some of these fine establishments; Lambertis in Margate Baia, Philip Chin, Clancy' Crabby Jacks And more in Somers Point, plus Tuckahoe Inn in Upper Twp. Go further up the river to Mays Landing for fine dining by Water at Inn of Sugar Hill
This is probably the Premier location in Atlantic County for boatin, fishing, cruising and having a blast. Novices should stick to channels that are marked and pay attention to your depth finder. Several nice restaurants and bars offer free dockage to patrons.
The new causeway is THE new attraction in the area. A full pedestrian walkway allows you to take in the view from the Atlantic ocean inlet on up into the river. 2.5 miles each way or park in the middle and go as far as you want. Fresh air and exercise with a view!!
I am out on this bay 12 months a year. It is beautiful! Clamming, crabbing, fishing,sailing and just cruising. A great place with a boat.
Nice park and boat launch just up the road. Great sightseeing on bridge to Ocean City (just 2 miles away/) Safe to walk at night.
As many here state and live nearby as myself I must agree with them! The new causeway took several years to build but will last a long time to help usher in the beach, boat and fun seekers!
Great Egg Harbor Bay is centrally located, providing good accessibility to Absecon Island (home of Atlantic City, etc.), Ocean City (NJ, of course) and Somers Point. Its inlet is wide, with the main channel well marked by navigational aids. Be careful to avoid the shallows and waves there. Plenty of nearby channels, and of course the ocean and artificial reefs, for fishing buffs. Several places offer gas. Some restaurants have pull up docks for boaters. Use your depth finder to stay in deep water.