The Story Behind the Wildwood Beach Balls
Inspired by one of Wildwood, New Jersey’s most cheerful landmarks, our Beach Ball Earrings celebrate the colorful beach balls that have become a familiar symbol of summer days at the shore. From the famous WILDWOODS sign to Beach Ball Boulevard, these bright, playful designs bring back memories of boardwalk strolls, sandy feet, ocean air, and classic Wildwood vacations.
For anyone who has vacationed in Wildwood, New Jersey, the sight of a colorful beach ball instantly brings back memories of summer. It reminds you of warm sand, long beach days, the sound of the tram car on the boardwalk, amusement rides lighting up the night, and family photos taken before heading home with sun-kissed faces and shore memories.
Over time, beach balls have become more than just a fun toy tossed around on the sand. In Wildwood, they have become part of the town’s personality.
One of the biggest reasons is the famous WILDWOODS sign near the beach and boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. The large sign, with its bright colors and oversized beach ball sculptures, has become one of the most photographed spots in town. Families, couples, kids, and longtime Wildwood visitors often stop there for a picture as a way of saying, “We made it to the shore.”
The beach ball theme fits Wildwood perfectly. Wildwood has always been known for being bold, colorful, playful, and a little nostalgic. Its Doo Wop-style motels, neon signs, boardwalk attractions, amusement piers, wide beaches, and retro vacation feel all share that same sense of fun. The beach balls capture that feeling in one simple image: bright, happy, carefree, and full of summer energy.
You can see the beach ball theme in several places around town. The most famous spot is the WILDWOODS sign at the end of Rio Grande Avenue near the boardwalk, where the giant cement beach balls surround the sign and create a favorite photo backdrop. As you come into town, Rio Grande Avenue itself has been renamed Beach Ball Boulevard, giving visitors a colorful welcome as they make their way toward the beach. Along that entranceway, you can also spot beach ball bollards and decorative beach ball features that help carry the theme from the gateway into the heart of Wildwood.
The beach balls have become so loved that smaller versions have even inspired local yard decorations and handmade shore-themed pieces. For many people, they are a symbol of arriving in Wildwood, relaxing with family, and enjoying the kind of beach vacation that feels timeless.
That is what inspired these Beach Ball Earrings from Designs by Jojo.
They are a small, wearable reminder of Wildwood’s bright summer spirit. Whether you grew up visiting the Wildwoods, spent your summers walking the boardwalk, or simply love the fun and nostalgic feel of the Jersey Shore, these earrings are designed to bring a little piece of that happiness with you.
Like the beach balls around town, they are colorful, playful, and full of shore-town charm — a perfect accessory for anyone who loves Wildwood, beach days, and memories made down the shore.