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Satellite Motel
5909 Atlantic Avenue
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260




An architectural expression of the creativity, exuberance and optimism of the nation at the dawn of the Space Age, the Satellite was arguably Will Morey's masterpiece, and one of the Wildwoods' signature "Doo Wop" landmarks. Despite a valiant effort to save it, the motel was closed and demolished after the 2004 season, setting off a wave of redevelopment (particularly in the Crest) that winter.

Historic Register: The Satellite was located in the Crest Historical District.  Motels of the Wildwoods MPDF S.R. 1/16/2004
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Mar. 11, 2010)   By: mig
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Eileen Motel
5703 Pacific Avenue
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

(609) 729-4214


Though it has always resembled more of a traditional bungalow or ranch-style home, the one-story Eileen was the first lodging entity in the Crest to be referred to as a motel. Built in 1952, this seemingly-unremarkable structure served as a forerunner to the many 'Doo Wop' institutions that would soon begin to follow. The Eileen has stood the test of time, and remains in operation to this day.

fuzzyscorpio adds: The "unremarkable" appearance of the Eileen as seen from Pacific Ave here may be a tad misleading, as it literally does look like a single-family home, but stretching out behind it is a larger L-shaped structure that, with the "house," forms a seemingly well protected, cozy court--not quite a motor court, at least not nowadays, but a close cousin to that common 1950s style.

Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Mar. 9, 2010)   By: Al Alven
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Harbor Inn
219 E. Lincoln Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260

(609) 522-0417


Also known as the Robinson Harbor Inn. Nightclub located in the heart of downtown Wildwood.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Mar. 6, 2010)   By: chenrie1119
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Shamrock Cafe
3700 Pacific Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260

(609) 522-7552


The Shamrock Cafe is an Irish pub in the heart of downtown Wildwood. It actually predates the Doo Wop era of the Wildwoods, but has been redone in the Doo Wop era to include large green neon signs and a large green neon shamrock over the entrance.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Mar. 6, 2010)   By: chenrie1119
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Fairview Cafe
3613 Pacific Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260

(609) 522-7300


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Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Mar. 6, 2010)   By: chenrie1119
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Lime Ricky World
3409 Boardwalk
Wildwood, NJ 08260

(609) 231-6039


Newly opened as of 2008 on the main stretch of the boardwalk in Wildwood. A smaller branch up in North Wildwood on the boardwalk has been serving the famous "Lime Ricky" drinks for years before. The new Lime Ricky World is part cafe and part arcade, but the best part are various Doo Wop memorabilia inside Including, an "A" from the Bonanza Motel sign, the old Oasis club neon sign, and many photos available to look at while you eat.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Mar. 6, 2010)   By: chenrie1119
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Silver Sands Motel
803 Ocean Avenue
North Wildwood, NJ 08260



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Flamingo Terrace Motel
229 E. Pine Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260




Historic Register: Motels of the Wildwoods MPDF S.R. 1/16/2004.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Mar. 6, 2010)   By: mig
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Sun Deck Apartments
Andrews & Ocean Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260



Built by Ben Schlenzing in 1940, according to "Doo Wop Motels". According to Kirk Hastings, the author of "Doo Wop Motels" the Sun Deck Apartments, and Its sister property the Sun Dial Apartments, were moved to another location. So it is possible that the Sun Deck and Sun Dial still exist in another location today.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Mar. 6, 2010)   By: Chris
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Club Avalon
Spruce & New Jersey Avenues
North Wildwood, NJ 08260



This Wildwood Institution was originally known as the Eddie Suez Club Avalon. The club was purchased by entertainer Cozy Morley in the 1950s and aptly renamed Cozy Morley's Club Avalon. The club closed during the 1980s and was demolished in May 1989.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Mar. 6, 2010)   By: chenrie1119
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