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Wildwood Today
By the People, for the People
Sam's Pizza Palace Reopens for 70th Season on Wildwood Boardwalk
The iconic pizza spot will reopen on the Wildwood Boardwalk just in time for Valentine's Day weekend.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Sam's Pizza Palace, a beloved Jersey Shore institution, is set to reopen on the Wildwood Boardwalk on Friday, February 13th, kicking off its 70th season of serving up delicious pizza pies. The opening weekend hours have been announced, with the pizza palace welcoming customers from 10:30am to 8pm on Friday, 10:30am to 7pm on Saturday, 10:30am to 5pm on Sunday, and 10:30am to 3pm on Monday.
Why it matters
Sam's Pizza Palace has been a fixture on the Wildwood Boardwalk for generations, serving as a beloved family tradition and summer staple. The reopening of this iconic pizza spot marks the start of the 2026 season and the return of one of the most legendary slices at the Jersey Shore.
The details
Sam's Pizza Palace will be reopening on the Wildwood Boardwalk on Friday, February 13th, 2026, kicking off its 70th season of operation. The opening weekend hours will be 10:30am to 8pm on Friday, 10:30am to 7pm on Saturday, 10:30am to 5pm on Sunday, and 10:30am to 3pm on Monday. This early-season reopening means that locals and die-hard fans won't have to wait until Memorial Day or the peak of summer to get their hands on one of Sam's famous pizza pies.
- Sam's Pizza Palace will reopen on the Wildwood Boardwalk on Friday, February 13th, 2026.
- The opening weekend hours will be 10:30am to 8pm on Friday, 10:30am to 7pm on Saturday, 10:30am to 5pm on Sunday, and 10:30am to 3pm on Monday.
The players
Sam's Pizza Palace
A beloved Jersey Shore institution that has been serving up delicious pizza pies on the Wildwood Boardwalk for 70 years.
The takeaway
The reopening of Sam's Pizza Palace on the Wildwood Boardwalk marks the start of the 2026 season and the return of one of the most iconic and beloved pizza spots at the Jersey Shore. Locals and die-hard fans won't have to wait until Memorial Day or the peak of summer to get their hands on a slice of this legendary pizza.
