The Wildwoods Homes for Rent

Occupying the island of Five Mile Beach along the southern Jersey Shore, the Wildwoods are known for their boardwalks, amusement parks and their claim to be “the Birthplace of Rock and Roll”; rock’s first chart-topper, “Rock Around the Clock,” was first performed here. Over 13,000 people live in the Wildwoods, which include Wildwood, North Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and the tiny communities of West Wildwood and Diamond Beach. The tourism industry forms the backbone of the economy, especially in the form of the Wildwoods’ many hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues. “Wildwood has a lot of entertainment, including a very popular water park with slides,” says Dick Saari, the former President of the Board of Directors of Friends of Lake Lily and a longtime Cape May County resident. “Most of Wildwood’s restaurants have wonderful, fresh fish and oysters; they’re right out of the water.” During the summer months, the Wildwoods’ population multiplies by nearly 1,823% to 250,000 people. Though the Wildwoods can get quiet once beach season is over, a stable community of local employees and retirees keep the Wildwoods inhabited year-round. Once a barrier island used for fishing and