Caribbean motel, historic hotels of america in wildwood crest, new. Expedia can help you arrange a flight to cape may, nj wwdcape may county airport or millville, nj mivmillville municipal airport, and then you can select from various places to stay that will deliver the luxury youd like to find. The vibe from the whole is laid back with old tunes playing. Located directly across the street from the breathtaking atlantic ocean, the gold crest resort motel offers the perfect combination of location and affordability. The wildwoods also won in the following categories. Architectural treasures of the wildwoods by kirk hastings who grew up in wildwood crest in the 1960s. Collectively, wildwood and wildwood crest contain the nations largest collection of midcentury doo wop resort architecture. The different categories of doo wop architecture include. Gateway 26 is a casino situated right on the wildwood boardwalk, offering poker, blackjack, slot machines, and even an arcade for kids. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading doo wop motels.
It is a quieter, familyfriendly part of town, filled with motels that are set backtoback on each block to allow for wideopen views of the ocean. May 17, 2019 the lost midcentury modern motels of wildwood. The wildwoods shore resort historic district, or doo wop motel district, is an area in the wildwoods, new jersey, that was. Doo wop diner 4010 boardwalk wildwood nj 08260 609 5227880. Wildwood crest is dry, but, as the entire town is only 2 miles long, bars and liquor stores are within just a. The motels of wildwood crest are characterized by a distinctive doo wop or googie style of architecture. The suites at the gold crest motel have inroom amenities like a cable tv, microwave and refrigerator. A classic example of doo wop architecture as chronicled in the new book doo wop motels. Mark havens spent 10 years capturing these destinations for his book. If you enjoy gambling, book a hotel near gateway 26, like the howard johnson by wyndham wildwood boardwalk, which is a twominute walk away. Doo wop motel in wildwood doo wop hotel reservations in wildwood nj best hotel rates in wildwood.
Ocean avenue location across from free wildwood crest beach and just 2 blocks to the worldfamous wildwood boardwalk. Stunning images of the doowop era motels making a resurgence in new. Wildwood boardwalk, tram car tickets deals and coupons. Jan 11, 2007 if you were a kid in the 50s and 60s and spent your summer vacations in wildwood crest, nj, you will love this book.
Many of the doo wop motels including the ebb tide were built by will and lou morey, who specialized in such designs. Tram car service begins at 11am and generally goes until the amusement piers close. Doo wop motels and their owners of wildwood crest wednesday oct. The wildwoods shore resort historic district, or doo wop motel district, is an area in the wildwoods, new jersey, that was home to over 300 motels built during the doo wop era of the 1950s and 1960s.
He grew up in wildwood crest, near the large doo wop motel district, and is the. For motels in the wildwoods, doowop is the sound of success. Historic district of new jerseyknown as the doo wop motel district to. Doowop coffee shop home wildwood crest, new jersey. Officially recognized as a historic district by the state of new jersey, it lies primarily in the municipality of wildwood crest, along a twomile. Guests at the property can enjoy the sun terrace and heated outdoor swimming pool. During the 1950s and 60s, the wildwoods experienced a period of growth in response to booming tourism, which led to the.
George miller, who owns it along with partner carolyn emigh, says the motel comes with its. Wildwoods shore resort historic district wikipedia. Doowop era motels make a resurgence in new jersey daily. Kirk hastings lives in somers point, new jersey, where he. The first motel to reflect this style in wildwood crest was the ebb tide motel at 5711 atlantic avenue, built in 1957. This is an awesome book about the wonderful doo wop motels of wildwood. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. Located in wildwood crest, royal hawaiian motel is on the beach. Searching for the perfect hotel for your luxury holiday in wildwood crest. For information about educational programs and materials, contact the doo wop preservation league. The motel was completely renovated a few years ago and the rooms are spotless art deco and real cool. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This fun, colorful book recounts the stories of the motels, describes their special featuresfrom glorious neon.
It is chock full of pictures and stories of all the motels that lit up the summer nights with their creative and thematic neon signs. Maybe its the invigorating feel of the salt air on your face or the inviting aroma of freshly made funnel cake. Doo wop architecture in wildwood, nj wildwood, new jersey is known throughout the world as a classic allamerican entertainment epicenter with its pristine 5 miles of atlantic coastal beaches and the 2. Colorful motels line both sides of the street as you walk or drive down wildwood crest s lively ocean avenue. Over 50 vintage motels still stand today within this unique district. Shared barbecue facilities are available at the wildwood crest mark i motel. Some people might protest any link between the words architectural treasures and wildwood, new jersey, but this sassy pictorial has won us over. The caribbean motel in wildwood crest, and the chateau bleu motel in north wildwood are both listed. In wildwood crest, this new jersey motel is a 3minute walk from the beach and boardwalk. The caribbean motel on ocean ave in wildwood crest is one of the doowop style motels one the island. On a sevenmilelong barrier island at the southern tip of new jersey lie the four towns of wildwood crest, wildwood, north wildwood and west wildwood. Jan 26, 2016 wildwoods doo wop beach hotels are desperate for your love.
We call this the pupu platter style of architecture, says joan husband, pointing to the waikiki motel on ocean avenue in wildwood crest, new jersey. Wildwood crest, nj doo wop capital of the world caribbean motel. If you were a kid in the 50s and 60s and spent your summer vacations in wildwood crest, nj, you will love this book. Lakeview docks, wildwood boardwalk, and doo wop experience are interesting attractions you and your family will enjoy exploring while you are staying in wildwood crest. The only thing separating you from the beach is centennial park, a beautifully landscaped familyoriented park that plays host to live music, group workouts, festivals, and more. These towns are collectively known as the wildwoods. Mark i motel offers accommodation in wildwood crest. South jerseys midcentury modern motels, in all their neon glory. The caribbean motel on ocean ave in wildwood crest is one of the doo wop style motels one the island. The time of year we were at wildwood crest it was not at lot of people, which was just fine for us. Onsite features include outdoor pool and mini golf. Wildwood crest, nj doo wop capital of the world caribbean. Like the fact that you can rent bikes and the bountiful supply of them. Doo wop preservation league the wildwoods, nj facebook.
A midcentury modern landmark built in 1957, fully restored, and now listed on the national register of historic places. Wildwoods doo wop beach hotels are desperate for your love. The historic caribbean motel is an icon of doo wop architecture in the new jersey beach resort community of the. The rooms also include air conditioning and a private bathroom. A 20block stretch of ocean avenue in wildwood crest has a large concentration of doo wop style motels. Architectural treasures of the wildwoods by kirk hastings. Doowop architecture commander motel in wildwood crest. The cara mara is one of the wildwoods original midcentury doo wop motels. Sep 17, 2017 stunning images of the doo wop era motels making a resurgence in new jersey beach town wildwood as tourists opt for simple vacations from a bygone age. Doo wop is a futuristic, gaudy architectural style marrying 1950s spaceage dreams with a. Adamo pipitone, his wife jeanette and son, adamo jr. The bel air motel, located on ocean avenue in wildwood crest. The three new jersey beach resorts known collectively as the wildwoods have recently been the subject of widespread notice for their unique concentration of midcentury commercial architecture.
Known in the wildwoods as doo wop, the style is mostly represented in the resorts surviving motels, built between 1955 and 1970, and comes in a variety of forms. Sep 06, 2010 we just came back from a stay at the caribbean motel in wild wood crest nj. Architectural treasures of the wildwoods kindle edition by hastings, kirk. Caribbean motel doo wop motel historic 1950s motel in. The lost midcentury modern motels of wildwood curbed philly. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like adventure pier and george f. Parking was excellent, and the beach is walking distance. Designer motel rooms and efficiencies featuring contemporary. He grew up in wildwood crest, near the large doo wop motel district, and is the president of the wildwood crest. Wildwood crest was convenience and ease to get around in. The property is just a 1minute walk from the beach.
Featuring an outdoor pool, this hotel is in wildwood crest, new jersey, just 325 ft from the beach. Photo book documents hallmark doo wop style disappearing. Top 10 wildwood hotels near doo wop experience new jersey. Welcome to wildwood, nj and to our wildwood motels. Doowop era motels make a resurgence in new jersey daily mail. The tram car operates daily on the wildwoods boardwalk from 16th street in north wildwood to cresse avenue at the beginning of wildwood crest. Wildwoods shore resort historic district project gutenberg.
During the 50s and 60s, the sweeping angles, bright colors, jetglass walls, and, of course, plastic palm trees of the doo wop style of architecture blossomed in wildwood and wildwood crest. Wifi access is provided to all guests free of charge. Havenss book is a quiet but striking reminder of wildwood s glory days as not only the epicenter. The 10 best wildwood hotel deals apr 2020 tripadvisor. Wildwood crest is the southernmost section of the wildwoods besides diamond beach. The wildwoods shore resort historic district, or doo wop motel district, is an area in. The caribbean and bel air motels, one after another, are icons of doo wop as you head south on ocean avenue. Theres a special feeling you get when you visit the wildwoods wildwood, wildwood crest, north wildwood and cape may county. Read more about the wildwoods quintessential icon of doo wop architecture book now. Let me start by saying what a great time we had we traveled with a group of friends with children ranging from 714 at the caribbean was a blast from the past. The most popular attraction in town is the wildwoods tram car.
Photo book documents hallmark doo wop style disappearing from wildwood. Doo wop preservation league the wildwoods, nj home. Doo wop preservation league the wildwoods, nj rated 4. Fresh and innovative dishes using the finest ingredients and taking no short cuts.
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