Under $100: Cape May, N.J.

Start your morning sunny side up in Cape May at the Mad Batter Bar & Restaurant, serving award-winning breakfasts on its front porch and garden terrace during the spring and summer and in its skylit dining room during the colder months on Cape May’s historic Jackson Street. Options such as blueberry pancakes, almond French toast, eggs and omelets start from about $8.

Mornings in this quaint Jersey shore town are best spent at the beach. The city offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, from Higbee Beach to Poverty Beach. During the summer, beach tags are available at the City Hall Tax Office; rates are $6 for a daily pass, $12 for a three-day pass, $15 for a weekly pass and $28 for a seasonal pass.

Enjoy lunch at the Rusty Nail, Cape May’s famed iconic surfer bar and restaurant. Menu items such as fried shrimp, oysters, clams, soups, salads and sandwiches start from about $8.

Spend your afternoon checking out Cape May’s unique craft beer scene at Cape May Brewing Company, offering unique tours and brews daily. Tasting and tour packages are $10 and include four beer samples of your choice, a tour and a souvenir pint glass.

Finish your day at the Jersey shore at the Lobster House, overlooking the picturesque Cape May Harbor. The waterfront restaurant provides family-friendly dining in a nautical atmosphere, offering seafood specialties as well as other delicious entrees from about $14.