Montreal Inn

The 70-room Montreal Inn has been owned and operated by the Hirsch family for more than 40 years, and many of its guests have been returning for nearly as long for a taste of a retro-style Cape May beach vacation. With nothing but Beach Avenue coming between it and the lapping waves of the Atlantic, the inn caters to families who put a premium on proximity to the sand over luxuries.

Insider Tip: A blessing for parents who can't tear their kids away from their sandcastles, the Montreal Inn's restaurant offers a seaside dining service with waiters who will bring your order right to your beach blanket.