“Stone Harbor” is a new song created by local singer Holdyn Barder, about his favorite place!
“STONE HARBOR” is Holdyn Barder’s favorite place, and he’s written a song about it titled, of course, “Stone Harbor!” The music video was shot in Stone Harbor and Avalon over several days, and contains countless scenes from across the island. 98th Street, the Fishin’ Pier Grill, Hoy’s 5 & 10–watch the video and listen to the lyrics, and see how many local references you hear and see! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrNkgESZRlY&t=1s
12 MUST DO ITEMS: A SUMMER VACATION CHECKLIST: Whether you’re here for a week, or all summer, you don’t want to miss any essential vacation fun!
1–Hit the beach!
2–Have breakfast at Uncle Bill’s, the Fishin’ Pier Grille, or Brian’s Waffle House!
3–Get ice cream at Avalon Freeze, Springers, or your favorite shop!
4–Visit Kohler’s, Donna’s, Mallon’s, or Duck Donuts for early morning treats!
5–Get coffee at Avalon Coffee, Coffee Talk, or Cafe Noir!
6–Buy a box of fudge or saltwater taffy!
7–Send a postcard to a friend at home!
8–Buy a t-shirt or hoodie with “Avalon” or “Stone Harbor” on it!
9–Visit Hoy’s 5 & 10, Avalon Hardware, or Seashore ACE for a boogie board, bucket & shovel, a bottle of sun block, or any household item you forgot to bring!
10–Take a day trip to Cape May, the Wildwood Boardwalk, the Ocean City Boardwalk, or the Cape May County Zoo!
11–Catch a sunrise on the beach or sunset over the bay!
12–Submit your 2023 rental reservation request to our office, to guarantee summer fun again next year!
SANTA IS IN TOWN THIS WEEK, vacationing in Stone Harbor through Friday, July 29th! Catch the big guy on the beach or at various locations throughout town, where he’ll talk with kids and pose for pictures.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE AND FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL: Saturday evening Stone Harbor’s bayfront comes to life as decorated boats will parade the waterfront, and bayfront homes will be lit up with decorations. At the Municipal Marina at 81st & the bay the borough will host a viewing party complete with food trucks and beverages, from 7pm to 10pm. The boat parade kicks off at 8pm from the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, and the boats will tour the bayfront and finish in front of the Municipal Marina. Lights, music, boats, food, fun–it’s an event you don’t want to miss! For information on the parade, visit www.YCSH.org
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS left over after your vacation can help fight hunger! Turn in your keys, drop off your unopened non-perishable food items! Long & Foster has drop boxes at each of our offices (2743 Dune Drive and 150 96th Street). All food items will be donated to a local food bank to help those who need it.
GET OUT ON THE WATER! KAYAK TOURS! Did you know that the Wetlands Institute offers morning and evening kayak tours on the back bay? Kayaking is a relaxing, enjoyable way to experience local waterways and all area’s wildlife, all while silently gliding through the water. Kayak tours are offered multiple times per week, and cost $60 per person. Call the Wetlands Institute at 609-368-1211 for information and reservations!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Disney’s Aladdin by 7 Mile Island Players, July 28th, 29th, & 30th at 6pm, July 31st at 5pm, Stone Harbor Rec Center Field. Tickets are $10—visit 7mip.org.
- Festival of Lights Boat Parade & Food Truck Festival, Saturday, July 30th, 7pm to 10pm, 81st Street Public Marina.
- Fishing with the Mayor, Avalon Fishing Pier, Monday, August 1st, 10am.
- National Night Out, 29th Street & Avalon Avenue, 6-8pm, Tuesday, August 2nd.
- Victorian Architecture with Mary Stewart, 39th Street tennis building, Thursday, August 4th, 1pm.
- Cape Regional Designer House Tour, Saturday, August 13th, 11am-4pm. $40 per person. For tickets call the Cape Regional Foundation at 609-463-4042. All proceeds benefit the Cape Regional Health System.
- Bay Atlantic Symphony By the Sea, Saturday, August 13th.
- 1st Annual HurriKanens Kids Art Show, The Princeton, Tuesday, August 16th, 5pm.
- Beachside Science: Where Did That Seashell Come From? Surfside Park, Wednesday, August 17th, 6pm
EVERY SUNDAY:
- Stone Harbor Farmers Market, 95th Street Water Tower Lot, Sundays 8am-12:30pm, through September 4th.
EVERY TUESDAY:
- Storytime, Avalon Free Library, Tuesdays at 10am. Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 3 and under.
- Tuesdays at the Tower (95th Street Water Tower Parking Lot): Live Music, beer/wine for sale. Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm. (No show August 2nd.)
- Avalon Beach Movie, 30th Street Beach, Tuesdays at 8pm.
EVERY WEDNESDAY:
- Dune Walks with the Wetlands Institute, 48th Street Beach Path, starts Wednesday, July 6 2022, 9:30am
EVERY THURSDAY:
- LEGO Thursday, Avalon Free Public Library, Thursdays at 10am.
- Thursdays at Surfside: Concert at Surfside Park. Thursdays, 7pm.
- Stone Harbor Fire Department Open House, Thursdays at 7pm.
EVERY FRIDAY:
- Fridays at Surfside: Balloon art, face painting, tattoos, trivia, dancing, character shows, picture lines, games and prizes. Fridays, 6pm.
New Listings:
317 83rd Street, Stone Harbor, $1,075,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 222322
311 83rd Street, Stone Harbor, $2,600,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 222317
2168 Ocean Drive, North, Avalon, $3,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 222328
169 99th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,795,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 222337
253 107th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 222294
274 35th Street, Avalon, $3,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 222290
7488 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $5,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 222357
Properties Under Contract:
16 Linden Lane, Stone Harbor, $759,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 213812
10108 3rd Avenue, #2, Stone Harbor, $1,699,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221541
395 22nd Street, Avalon, $2,095,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 222234
1969 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $2,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221603
1769 First Avenue, Avalon, $2,525,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221824
162 76th Street, Avalon, $7,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 220899
125 77th Street, Avalon, $9,500,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 221412
Properties Sold:
7888 Dune Drive, 211, Avalon, $341,000, SOLD MLS#: 221712
692 22nd Street, West, Avalon, $2,830,000, SOLD MLS#: 212136
