Set on 670 acres near Atlantic City, Seaview has reigned as the Jersey Shore’s most iconic resort for more than a century. Countless luminaries have visited our grand hotel, as Seaview has played host to innumerable events. Grace Kelly celebrated her Sweet 16 here in 1945, and Mick Jagger took up residence here during the Rolling Stones’ Steel Wheels Tour in 1989. On your next visit, we invite you to explore the Seaview Celebrity Wall just off the main lobby, you never know who you might see.
Seaview for over 100 years, has remained an iconic part of the Jersey Shore, with a rich history of welcoming presidents, rock stars, golf’s greatest champions, and the otherwise rich and famous through our doors—names like Snead and Ross, Jagger and Jordan, Hope and Crosby, Kelly and O’Connor. With new ownership and a sincere commitment to preserving the hotel’s past while also investing substantially in its future, Seaview has emerged as the Jersey Shore’s finest destination hotel. To fully appreciate this remarkable place, we suggest you take some time to wander our 670 wooded acres and discover the many facets, features, and faces of Seaview Hotel.
Historical RecordsSeaview began in 1914 as a private golf club because the initial owner, Clarence Geist, decided to build his own club after a lengthy wait to get on the first tee at a local golf club. After 100 years of history and numerous embellishments, Seaview is back and prepared to take its place as one of America’s preeminent hotel and golf clubs.
You catch your first glimpse of Seaview while driving through the main gates, receiving a view of our elegant, grand hotel framed in flowers and greenery. Across the road you’ll find a neatly trimmed hedge row, behind which lies one of the hotel’s storied golf courses, The Bay. As you enter the main lobby, take a moment to enjoy the detail and craftsmanship of the original hotel architecture. Realize, too, that you have now joined both the famous and infamous who, upon arrival, have stood in this same space and marveled at the grandeur of this classic hotel.
Seaview’s Main Dining Room has been the place to be—and be seen. Joan Rivers was a frequent guest at the dining room’s sumptuous Sunday Brunch, which remains one of “New Jersey’s Best.” During dinner, impromptu performances would break out by the likes of Tim Conway and Harvey Corman. It’s also rumored Keith Richard’s and Eric Clapton shared breakfast here during the Stone’s Steel Wheels tour. With panoramic views of the famed Bay Golf Course, the back-bay marshes, and Atlantic City, and an impressive 700-pound chandelier, our magical Main Dining Room sets the stage for a wonderful, historic meal.
Location: South Main Lobby
Named for its rounded architecture, the Oval Room currently serves as a unique banquet and meeting space. But it also once served as a birthday ballroom for a princess. In 1945, Grace Kelly danced with her father in celebration of her sweet 16th birthday. Of course, this remarkable young lady would soon become a Hollywood star and then Princess Grace of Monaco. But, for that night, her kingdom was Seaview Hotel and the Oval Room.
Location: North Main Lobby adjacent to the Lobby Bar.
Built upon the original site of a farmhouse turned clubhouse, The Coastal Grill’s original 1914 brickwork and hand-crafted terra cotta floor tiles remain undisturbed. Over the years, some of Atlantic City’s most colorful characters frequented The Grill; it’s even rumored that Al Capone tested the proof of moonshine on the restaurant’s original bar top. You can still see black singe marks on the brick! When you enjoy our creatively classic menu of “farm & ocean to table” cuisine, take a moment to toast a bygone era that to this day lives on at the Seaview Grill.
Location: Next to Guest Registration Lobby
Built as part of the original clubhouse, the indoor pool was filled with saltwater piped in directly from the bay, making it a unique feature among country clubs at the time. Then, in 1962, the pool was shortened and converted to fresh water.
Location: South of Coastal Grill
Reflect on Seaview’s storied past while wandering through a gallery of historical photography. See the original 1914 Clubhouse, Sam Snead holding the Wannamaker trophy after winning the PGA Championship, and Donald Ross’s original golf course plan. You may also be surprised to discover that King Tut was once a guest of Seaview.
Location: Next to the Indoor Pool and Golf Shop
From Ben Hogan to Annika Sorenstam, Seaview has hosted golf’s greatest players and some of its greatest moments. In 1942, during the PGA Championship played on The Pines course, Sam Snead won his first of seven Majors with a remarkable 60-foot chip-in, also known as The Shot. A tee monument now commemorates this remarkable achievement, so you can visit to marvel at the hole made famous by Slammin’ Sammy.
Location: Behind Hotel - Pines Course #16 tee
Beginning with President Warren Harding, one of the original members of Seaview Country Club, Seaview has hosted presidents, heads of state, Supreme Court Judges, governors, and other important political figures. Visit the Presidential Ballroom to view a gallery of some of the more notable notables.
Location: Presidential Ballroom Pre-function Area
The exclusive Seaview Country Club is founded by Clarence H. Geist, a Philadelphia businessman, who reportedly spent $1.5 million to build it.
President (and avid golfer) Warren G. Harding plays a round on the Bay Course, where it was said he placed a bet on every swing.
Seaview Country Club hosts the PGA Championship and Sam Snead captures his first major.
Grace Kelly celebrates her 16th birthday in the Oval Room at Seaview.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower, an avid golfer, visits Seaview, the first of two visits.
Seaview is the proud sponsor of the Atlantic City LPGA Classic, which would later become the ShopRite LPGA Classic.
The Rolling Stones are guests at Seaview for ten days during their Steel Wheels tour.
Seaview is purchased by the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
Seaview, A Dolce Resort, is under new ownership and completes a multi-million dollar renovation of the property’s golf, dining, and meeting venues.
Make your own history at Seaview!
