Bayside attractions, dining and shopping. Local lore has it that the town was a pipeline for smuggled liquor during Prohibition. Some of the region's finest seafood is served in local restaurants, and the lights don't go out until the wee hours in Somers Point as the town provides a bustling nightlife scene. Kennedy Park near the Somers Point Circle features public boat ramps, a fishing pier, picnicking and a playground. Boat and personal watercraft rentals and fishing charters are available on Bay Avenue.
Local shops offer a mix of upscale and bargain jewelry, clothing and other merchandise.
Because of its mainland location, accommodations in Somers Point often provide some of the best bargains at the height of the summer season. From dawn on a fishing charter to pre-dawn rockin' to the blues at Bubba Mac's Shack, Bay Avenue provides almost 24 hours of excitement. The area is a great diversion from summer on the islands and a year-round destination when the shore communities shut down in the winter.