Fortescue, NJ

Set right on the Delaware Bay in South Jersey, Fortescue is a quiet, secluded fishing village bordered by expansive salt marshes and reached by a single road. Daily life here revolves around the water. Long celebrated as the Weakfish Capital of the World, the community still supports active marinas, charter boats, and friendly bait shops. With tidal creeks and protected wetlands wrapping around the village, Fortescue offers calm water views, great birdwatching, and an easygoing pace for anyone looking for authentic coastal living.