With many visitors coming to Somers Point, the guest house industry flourished. Some of the large hotels are still standing like Gregory’s Hotel which had steps leading up to it and a dry goods store beneath the second floor porch. Along Shore Road was also the Waverly House, owned by William and Mary Steelman, reported to be the oldest hotel in Somers Point.
Shore Road connects all the way up to Absecon, and was once a horse and wagon track. The Suburban Line Trolley also ran along Shore Road at one time. Approximately 50 buildings are part of this local district.