From
the space-age "Satellite", to the exotic "Tahiti" to the swanky
"Starlux", there's no shortage of vintage 1950s and 1960s motels in
the Wildwoods, preserved in all their kitschy splendor...
Diamond
Crest Motel This 1960s motel features a classic rooftop
neon sign and diamond-shaped details on the exterior facade of it's office...
Sans
Souci Motel The Sans Souci was built in 1956 and features
elaborate balcony rails and a classic retro-style rooftop sign...
Attache
Motel 1960s motel with interesting geometric lines
including a zig-zag pattern built into an otherwise flat roofline
Blue
Marlin Motel 1950s motel in Wildwood Crest with vintage
neon sign and original gold curtains
Tempo
Motel (demolished 2002) Wildwood Crest motel with curving
balconies and musical notes built into the railings
Sand
Castle Motel This vintage motel sports remnants of its
original '50s-era rooftop sign
Crusader
Motel This mid-1960s motel on the Wildwood Crest beach
features an elaborate medieval theme with large neon signage, a castle-like facade
and other detailing
Gold
Crest Motel Clean lines, flaring balcony rails, a large
neon sign and original 1960s colors of red, aqua-blue and yellow mark this Wildwood
Crest motel
Yankee
Clipper Motel Built in the early '60s, the Yankee Clipper
features a large rooftop sign and a dramatic lobby/office with a long, sloping
roof
Gondolier
Motel Dating to the mid-1960s, the Gondolier brings
a taste of Venice to Wildwood Crest, featuring a colorful mural and traditional
neon signage
