Cara Mara
6701 Atlantic Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 · Wildwood Crest, NJ
$75
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🤖 AI Summary
Cara Mara is a boutique-style property in Wildwood Crest, set apart from the area's typical motel layout. GPS measurement places it roughly 1,372 ft from the beach, a shorter distance than the 1,799 ft figure cited in an earlier ranking, so treat the newer GPS reading as the more reliable signal. It is not flagged as beachfront, so this is best described as a near-beach location rather than direct beach access. On-site amenities include a pool, free parking, and air conditioning. Average nightly rate is around $209.
✅ Pros
- + Boutique-style property, distinct from standard motel layouts
- + Pool on site
- + Free parking included
- + Air conditioning in rooms
- + Relaxed, low-key atmosphere noted in prior coverage
⚠️ Cons
- − Beach walk is over 1,300 ft, not a beachfront stay
- − No listed dining or bar amenities
- − Rate sits above some nearby near-beach options
🎯 Best For
🚫 Skip If
- • You require true beachfront or ocean-view positioning
- • You need on-site dining or extensive resort amenities
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Cara Mara
$75/night