world’s longest porch, a unique architectural feature that stretches for nearly 2 miles along the city’s iconic beachfront promenade. Recognized as a world record, the continuous covered porch connects a series of historic Victorian hotels, creating a single, uninterrupted walkway overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

The porch was originally developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when Cape May emerged as one of America’s most fashionable seaside resorts. Designed to provide guests with shade, fresh ocean air, and scenic views, the porch quickly became a defining feature of the town’s coastal architecture. Over time, as hotels expanded and neighboring properties linked their verandas, the porch evolved into the longest of its kind in the world.

Supported by classic wooden columns and railings, the porch offers a panoramic view of the beach while preserving the town’s historic charm. Visitors can stroll, sit, and relax along the shaded structure, enjoying sea breezes and sunsets while experiencing a living piece of architectural history.

Local historians describe the porch as more than a record-breaking structure. “It represents an era when architecture was designed for leisure, conversation, and connection with nature,” said a Cape May heritage expert. “The porch is part of the town’s identity.”