These are trying times, to say the least. For many of us shore lovers, the perfect antidote for the novel Coronavirus would be to jump in our cars and head to the shore for a day (a night, a week) by the sea.

But the Governors in the tri-state area have warned people to stay in their homes and stay healthy. They’ve asked us (and in some cases ordered us) to shelter in place. That is because the more we travel, interact, touch surfaces and breathe around each other, the more Covid-19 spreads. And the more it spreads, the longer we’re all in quarantine. And the longer we’re in quarantine, the longer it will take us to get to the shore.

So if you’re paying attention to the advice of medical experts and the pleas of our leaders, going down the shore is not an option right now. However, there are ways to connect with our beloved shore without leaving your house.

This is the first in a series of articles dedicated to helping you get your beach fix while you’re sheltering in place. For the next 14 days, we will be posting an article each day to inspire you to get – and stay – connected to your favorite shore town.

We’ll get through this as long as we stay hopeful, healthy and 6 feet from each other. Until then, let us bring the beach to you.

Nearly every shore town in Cape May County has web cams. Click on the links below to access the web cams for your favorite beach. And catch a wave – without even leaving your house.

To watch these beach cams, click on the name of the town or the image.

Ocean City

To view this beach cam, click on the image or the word “Ocean City”. Once the page opens, you will be able to see two beach cams (at first they will appear black but give them a couple seconds to load). Ocean City Beach Cam link credit goes to 7th Street Surf Shop.

Strathmere

To view this beach cam, click on the image or the word “Strathmere”. The ad in the video screen will disappear in 10 seconds. To watch full screen, click on the full screen icon in the bottom right screen of the video. Strathmere Beach Cam link credit goes to Attheshore.com.

Sea Isle City

To view this beach cam, click on the image or the word “Sea Isle City”. Once the page opens, the ad in the video screen will disappear in 10 seconds. To watch full screen, click on the full screen icon in the bottom right screen of the video. Sea Isle City Beach Cam link credit goes to SICNJ.com.

Avalon

To view this beach cam, click on the image above or the word “Avalon”. Once the page opens, the ad in the video screen will disappear in 10 seconds. To watch full screen, click on the full screen icon on the bottom right of the video. Avalon Beach Cam link credit goes to Attheshore.com.

Wildwood

To view this beach cam, click on the image above or the word “Wildwood”. Once the page opens, click on the arrow on the screen. To watch the video full screen, click on the full screen icon on the bottom right of the video. Wildwood Beach Cam link credit goes to the City of North Wildwood.

Cape May

To view this beach cam, click on the image above or the word “Cape May”. To watch full screen, click on the full screen icon on the bottom right of the video. Cape May Beach Cam link credit goes to jerseycaperealty.com.

Want sound effects? Click on our “Wave” video on the right side of your screen and turn up the volume!

Don’t forget to check in tomorrow’s article on “14 Ways to Get Your Beach Fix (the Quarantine Way) – #2 Plan Your Next Visit