OUR LOCAL MUSEUMS do a fantastic job of preserving and highlighting the early days of Avalon and Stone Harbor. From the railroad lines and early automobiles, to stories about old-time establishments and Taylor Swift’s vacation home, you’ll find it, and more! A visit to one or both of our local museums is a real treat. Visit the Avalon History Center at 215 39th Street, Monday through Saturday, from 10am. Visit the Stone Harbor Museum at 9410 Second Avenue, Monday through Saturday, 9am to noon.
GOTTA DO IT: UNIQUE EATS! We all have our favorite restaurants that we visit regularly. How about some “unique eats” for a change? A variety of unique (and delicious!) options are available on and off the island! Who knows, maybe one of these options will become your “new old favorite!”
- Barefoot Bowls, 3500 Boardwalk, Sea Isle City. Enjoy Poke bowls, frozen bowls and other delicious fare, while enjoying the view and a relaxing beach vibe! Try a Butterfly Tea while you’re there!
- Fishin’ Pier Grille, 32nd Street & the boardwalk, Avalon. Breakfast on the boardwalk, next to the ocean!
- Chanterelle, 330 96th Street, Stone Harbor. One of Stone Harbor’s newest BYOB establishments, serving Modern American in an intimate setting.
- Toastique, 280 96th Street, Stone Harbor. Gourmet toast & juice bar, featuring bowls, smoothies, cold pressed juices, wellness shots, and more.
- Frog Hollow Bakery, 140 Route 50, Greenfield. Old fashioned donuts baked by the same family that started the business in 1971. The recipes haven’t changed in 50 years! Visit Jimmy the donkey while you’re there!
- Port, 954 Ocean Drive, Cape May. Waterfront restaurant & bar serving everything from burgers to sushi to craft beer. Indoor & outdoor seating overlooking Cape May Harbor.
- Harpoons on the Bay, 91 Beach Drive, North Cape May. Inside and outside dining, featuring seafood, American fare, and craft beers, across from the Delaware Bay (catch a sunset!)
- The Cove Restaurant & Seaside Deck, 405 South Beach Avenue, Cape May. Enjoy breakfast or lunch while overlooking Cove Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. While you’re there be sure to take a selfie with Cape May Lighthouse in the background!
THE SCHOONER AJ MEERWALD is back at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, offering two-hour public sails several times a week through September 12th. The 115′ AJ Meerwald is a 1928 oyster schooner that spent her working career plying the waters of the Delaware Bay. Now fully restored, she offers public and educational sails in and around New Jersey waters. She’s also the official tall ship of New Jersey. Treat yourself to a sunset sail with friends or loved ones—it’s a ride you won’t forget! For tickets and info visit: https://www.bayshorecenter.org/
B.O.L.O.: SEA TURTLES IN DISTRESS! The Marine Mammal Stranding Center posted a reminder last week asking everyone to be on the lookout for sea turtles that may be in distress. The center described how upwelling due to offshore winds can rapidly lower surf temperatures, causing sea turtles to experience “cold stunning”. Those suffering from cold stunning can be immobilized, even appearing deceased. If you observe a turtle in distress, entangled in netting, or even one appearing deceased, please notify the Marine Mammal Stranding Center at 609-266-0538 or the Sea Turtle Recovery hotline at 609-667-4076 so these two agencies can coordinate emergency help for the sea turtle. If you are on a boat and do not have cellular service, contact the United States Coast Guard on VHF channel 16 to relay your report. Do not attempt to warm, move, or disentangle a sea turtle on your own. The MMSC thanks you for keeping an eye out for sea turtles in need of help!
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: Mortgage rates have drifted down to their lowest levels of 2024, with thirty-year, fixed rate loans averaging 6.59% as of August 13th, according to Bankrate. When opportunity knocks…answer the door! If you’re considering a shore purchase, let’s talk!
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Avalon Flood Insurance Meeting. Learn all about flood insurance and the flood insurance rating system. Bring your flood insurance elevation certificate, flood insurance declaration page, and two photos of the exterior of your home. Avalon Borough Hall, Thursday, August 15th, 5pm.
- Thursdays at Surfside: Yacht Rock Gold Experience. Surfside Park, Thursday, August 15th, 7pm.
- Friday Nights at Surfside: Minion Mayhem. Surfside Park, Friday, August 16th, 6:30pm.
- Beach Movie: Kung Fu Panda 4. 30th Street & the beach, Friday, August 16th, 8:30pm.
- Speakers at Surfside: Colleen McKeegan, author, talks about her new novel, Rip Tide, set on the South Jersey Shore. Surfside Park, Saturday, August 17th, 7pm.
- Stone Harbor Paddle to a Cure, benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 81st Street Marina, Saturday, August 18th, 8am. Registration and info here: https://fightcf.cff.org/site/TR/TeamCF/141_Delaware_Valley_Philadelphia?fr_id=10143&pg=entry
- Slacker Sunday. Music & food trucks at Slack Tide Brewery. Sunday, August 18th, 2pm.
- Tuesdays at the Tower: Marie’s Musicians. 60s-80s classic rock & roll. Tuesday, August 20th, 7pm.
- Stone Harbor Museum Tour Through Time Gala at The Reeds. Cocktail reception, open bar, passed & stationed hors d’oeuvres, dessert, entertainment, curated auction. Tickets $150 per person. Call 609-368-0100 option 4. The Reeds at Shelter Haven, Wednesday, August 21st, 5pm to 8pm.
- Taking Action for our Marshes presentation. The Wetlands Institute, Thursday, August 22nd, 5:30pm.
- Thursdays at Surfside: Yellow Brick Road (A Tribute to Elton John), Surfside Park, Thursday, August 22nd, 7pm.
- Beach Movie: Mama Mia. 30th Street beach, Friday, August 23rd, 8:30pm.
- Stone Harbor Merchant’s Day Sidewalk Sale. Saturday, August 24th, 9am to 7pm.
- Wildwoods Restaurant Week. August 25th to 29th, the Wildwoods.
- Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. CMCMUA Sanitary Landfill, 2050 Route 610, Woodbine, NJ. Saturday, September 14th, 8am to 11am. For more info visit: https://avalonboro.net/cape-may-county-municipal-utilities-authority-household-hazardous-waste-collection-day-sept-14th/
- Every Sunday: Stone Harbor Farmer’s Market, 8am to 12:30pm, Water Tower Lot.
- Every Monday-Saturday: Scavenger Hunt for children 2-12 at the Stone Harbor Museum. Every day that the Museum is open, Monday-Saturday, 9am-12pm. Sponsored by Mack’s Pizza of Stone Harbor.
- Every Tuesday: Tuesdays at the Tower. Summer concert series.
- Every Thursday: Lego Thursdays. Avalon Free Public Library, 10am.
- Every Thursday: Thursdays at Surfside concert at 7pm.
- Every Friday: Friday Nights at Surfside Park. Balloon art, face painting, tattoos, trivia, dancing, character shows, picture lines, games, and prizes. 6:30pm.
1708 Ocean Drive, Unit 6, Avalon, $1,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 242334
8610 3rd Avenue, Stone Harbor, $2,150,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 242356
215 60th Street, Avalon, $3,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 242323
225 7th Street, Avalon, $4,799,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 242332
10521 Golden Gate Drive, Stone Harbor, $9,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 242333
Under Contract:
2109 Dune Drive, C, Avalon, $849,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 242319
8923 2nd Avenue, 8923, Stone Harbor, $1,425,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 241316
3908 W Ocean Drive, West, Avalon, $1,500,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 242321
2899 Dune Drive, Avalon, $1,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 242265
238 68th Street, Avalon, $3,199,999, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 242249
65 W 17th Street, Avalon, $3,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 242104
111 120 Street, Stone Harbor, $5,250,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 240102
238 66th Street, Avalon, $5,950,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 242233
211 121st Street, Stone Harbor, $6,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 242121
501 42nd Street, Avalon, $7,950,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230366
Properties Sold:
560 24th Street, East, Avalon, $2,995,000, SOLD MLS#: 241492
4318 Fifth Avenue, Avalon, $10,900,000, SOLD MLS#: 232777
