By Madison Russ
If you’re looking for one of the best mini-golf courses in the area, take a trip down to Wildwood.
Starlux Mini Golf was recently nominated in the category of “Best Mini Golf/Putt Putt” in Newsweek’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.
The nomination puts this Wildwood attraction in the running against top courses from across the country, spanning from Hawaii and California to Tennessee and Florida. It’s the only course from New Jersey to make the list.
Located next to the retro-themed Starlux Boutique Hotel — a doo-wop-inspired Morey’s resort — Starlux Mini Golf features three themed courses spanning two levels, with a total of 27 holes.
The mini-golf spot’s beach course boasts the largest artificial sand dune and castle in the world, while the ocean course features sea creatures and the boardwalk course is decorated with plastic palms and Wildwood memorabilia.
All three courses are dog friendly, offer plenty of shade and provide opportunities for a quick snack or sweet treat after the game.
Among the on-site perks are Cup of Bliss, an Airstream coffee bar, and Kohr Bros. Frozen Custard. There’s even a firepit area where guests can relax and roast s’mores after a round.
The Newsweek nomination is just the latest in a string of recent accolades for the Wildwoods. Among them, the Wildwoods received the number one spot in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 for “Best Boardwalk” in the country — beating out well-known destinations like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in California — and it also nabbed the top spot for “Best Beach in New Jersey.”
Its dog park and beach were also highlighted on HGTV’s list of “Best Dog-Friendly Beaches” in the U.S. and featured in GOBankingRates’ list of the “5 Most Affordable Beach Trips on the East Coast in 2025.”
“Fans of the Wildwoods have long known that our destination is spectacular,” said Louis M. Belasco, executive director of the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority, in a June press release. “We’re grateful that the Wildwoods continue to be recognized for all the reasons families have loved vacationing here for decades.”
Starlux Mini Golf was selected for Newsweek’s contest by the publication’s editorial team with contributions from travel experts. Newsweek editors determine the final list.
Voting is open to the public until July 17 at noon ET, and only 10 winners will be announced on July 24. Fans can vote online for their favorite mini-golf course once per day.
For those looking to brush up on their putting skills, Starlux Mini Golf charges $16 for nine holes for adults and $12 for children 12 and under. Children 2 years old and younger are free.
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