Cape May is a city and seaside resort located at the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Located on the Atlantic Ocean near the mouth of the Delaware Bay, it is one of the country's oldest vacation resort destinations. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's resident population was 2,768.

Cape May County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. It lies in the southernmost part of the state. According to the 2020 census, it is the second least populated county in the state, with 95,263 people. The county seat of Cape May County is the city of Cape May, which is also a popular tourist destination known for its Victorian buildings and historical charm.

Built in 1859, the Cape May Lighthouse is still an aid to navigation. Visitors who climb the 199 steps to the top of the lighthouse are rewarded with a spectacular panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay. Climbing the lighthouse has become an annual tradition for thousands of visitors.