Carousel Motel (Demolished)
Wildwood Crest, NJ Photo courtesy Paul Bauke
Check out this neon shot of the Carousel Motel. The
carousel horse on top of the marquee is very detailed and features multiple
neon colors. Looking at this sign will make you feel like you're in
a circus. Unfortunately, the Carousel is another of the treasures to disappear
from the Wildwoods.
La Vita Motel
Wildwood Crest, NJ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The neon rooftop sign for the La Vita in Wildwood
Crest still shines brightly off the roadside
Royal Hawaiian
Wildwood Crest, NJ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
A name like the Royal Hawaiian always brings a polynesian, and at times
tiki thoughts to mind. The neon alongside the building is a real eye-catcher
at this large resort motel.
Sea Scape Inn
Wildwood Crest, NJ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Here's another of the many neon signs in the Wildwoods. The Sea Scape Inn neon marquee comes complete with a palm tree that looks as artificial as the ones that are found throughout the landscapes of many of the old motels.
Cavalier Motel (Demolished)
Wildwood Crest, NJ Photo courtesy Paul Bauke
The Cavalier features a large neon lit sign atop its roof. This motel
has thus far survived the demolition onslaught and hasn't turned into
a space for bland condominiums as of yet. Well, the Cavalier is another to have been demolished.
Bel Air Motel
Wildwood Crest, NJ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
As seen on the right, the Bel Air neon marquee still lights up the rooftop in Wildwood Crest.
Olympic Island Beach Resort
Wildwood Crest, NJ Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
This elaborate neon sits on the side of the building of Olympic
Island Beach Resort and lights up the busy avenue in Wildwood
Crest with its liquid glow.
Jolly Roger Motel
Wildwood Crest, NJ Photo courtesy Paul Bauke
Welcome to the Jolly Roger Motel and its famous neon
anchor. This motel is located in Wildwood Crest.
Satellite Motel (Demolished)
Wildwood Crest, NJ Photo courtesy Paul Bauke
Check out this marquee for the Satellite Motel in
the Wildwood Crest. The Satellite is a reference to the space age era
and its space themed signage. Unfortunately, the Satellite Motel met
an asteroid called a bulldozer and was decimated in late 2004.