The Windrift Hotel & New Jersey Shore Photography

We found the perfect location on the beach at the Windrift Hotel in Avalon, New Jersey. This is just a short ride to the East Point Lighthouse, a top ten Milky Way photography hot spot on the east coast. You can also do milky way photography on the beach in Avalon and Stone Harbor, New Jersey. This is one of the very few places where you can see the Milky Way in the dark skies of New Jersey.

Windrift Hotel.

When you stay at The Windrift Hotel, it is a central photography base location; it is a comfortable journey to the East Point Lighthouse and many other Photography Locations. It is just a short ride to The Cape May Zoo. This area is one of the very few places in New Jersey where you can do Milky Way photography. It’s very low on the light pollution scale. There is plenty to see and do during the day, and just steps outside your hotel room, to shoot the Milky Way.

Fantastic photo by Milky Way Mike Ver Sprill.

This is what you can do on the beach near The Windrift Hotel.

When you stay at The Windrift Hotel, You can go to this beach at night and do Milky Way Photography!

Check out this image by Milky Way Mike Versprill, one of the best Milky Way photographers in the universe. You can purchase his work at Fine Art America.

You can also book a room at the Windrift and do your own Milky Way photography. Read our Milky Way Photography How To Pages if you are new to Milky Way Photography. You must be sure to come when the conditions are ideal, between April and October during the new moon or the week before.

Impeccable Service and Serene Upscale Zen-like Atmosphere at the Windrift Hotel

When you enter the front entrance to the hotel, you are immediately met with a zen-like atmosphere. You will feel right at home with its earth tones and a mix of nature and modern. The service is extremely swift, polite, friendly, and professional. We recommend the ocean-view rooms if you can get one. You should book in advance because in this type of hotel, right with great prices, located right on the beach with immaculate rooms, surely go fast.

Dining at the Windrift

Families appreciate the casual setting while couples enjoy intimacy. Whether you want a romantic dinner, a casual evening with friends, or a chance to kick up your heels, you’ll find just the right place at Windrift in Avalon.

Breakfast served 7:30-11:30 AM Saturday and Sunday; Dinner served 5:30 PM Friday and Saturday.

Proper dinner attire is appreciated in Restaurant 105. While jackets are not required, they request that guests refrain from wearing baseball hats, tank tops, and any clothes with rips, holes, or tears.