Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update July 16, 2026

Evening sunsets have been spectacular in recent weeks! Catch them from nearly any street end, pier, or dock!

CAPE MAY COUNTY earned Best in Show Honors at the Great American State Fair in Washington, DC! Cape May County’s presentation featured a sand sculpture, a three-minute promotional video, and representatives gave away more than 50,000 samples of salt water taffy!

LIFEGUARD COMPETITIONS are underway, as beach patrols from around the county compete with each other. During the Cape May County Lifeguard Championship held last week in Wildwood Crest, Ocean City Beach Patrol took first place, defending champs Wildwood Crest took second, and Avalon placed third. Competition continues this Friday in North Wildwood, where county beach patrols will again match up in the Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races.

SLOW DOWN, YOU’RE AT THE BEACH! We all love the beach for a chance to relax and slow down. Sometimes we need to remember to slow down when driving local roads. They’re filled with bicycles, pedestrians crossing, and even turtles seeking higher ground upon which to lay eggs. Give ’em all a “brake!” Arriving a moment or two later won’t make any real difference—but it makes local roads safer for all of us!

GOTTA DO IT: Miniature Golf and Ice Cream! There may be no more classic combination of shore vacation activities than miniature golf followed by ice cream! Friendly competition for all ages, followed by sweet treats! Try out some local offerings!

Miniature Golf:

Go Fish Mini Golf, 24^th & Dune Drive
Pirate Island Miniature Golf, 27^th & Dune Drive
Miniature Golf Club 18, 95^th & Third Avenue
Hang Ten Golf Club, 239 96^th Street

Ice Cream:

Avalon Freeze, 228 Dune Drive
Buccaneer Ice Cream & Candies, 2659 Dune Drive
Sundae Best, 2900 Dune Drive
Sundae Best Boardwalk Cafe, 2801 Boardwalk
Springer’s Homemade Ice Cream, 9420 Third Avenue
Dairy Queen, 329 96^th Street
Kohr Brothers Frozen Custard, 274 96^th Street
Chillin’ Pineapple, 266 96^th Street
Stone Harbor Freeze, 9712 Third Avenue
Salty Paws Doggie Ice Cream Parlor (a favorite among puppies!), 276, 96^th Street

LAST MINUTE RENTAL OPTIONS are still available for upcoming weeks! Treat yourself, and your family, to the gift of seashore memories! Check out available options in Avalon and Stone Harbor:

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Thursdays at Surfside: Best of the Eagles. Surfside Park, Thursday, July 16th, 7pm.
Reception with the Artist: Josef Kote. Ocean Galleries, 9618 Third Avenue, Friday & Saturday, July 17th & 18th, 7pm to 9pm.
Yoga at the Zoo, with a certified yoga instructor. Bring a mat and water, and meet at the Zoo entrance. Cape May County Zoo, Saturday, July 18th, 8:45am to 10am. $15-20 donation suggested.
Tuesdays at the Tower: Dane Anthony Band. Water Tower Plaza, Tuesday, July 21st, 7pm.
Concert on the Green: Jimmy & The Parrots. Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, Wednesday, July 22nd, 5:30pm.
Santa’s Stone Harbor Vacation. Catch Santa on the beach and in town! July 22nd to July 25th.
Thursdays at Surfside: Don Jovi. Surfside Park, Thursday, July 23rd, 7pm.
Thomas Jefferson: Founding Father. Avalon Free Public Library, Saturday, July 25th, 1pm.
Christmas in July Party. Live music, beer release, Summer Santa & Best Hawaiian shirt costume contests. Ludlam Island Brewery, Saturday, July 25th, 12pm to 9pm.
Christmas in July Concert. Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 9212 Third Avenue, Sunday, July 26th, 4pm to 6pm.
Tuesdays at the Tower: Billy Walton Band. Water Tower Plaza, Tuesday, July 28th, 7pm.
Concert on the Green: Legacy. Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, Wednesday, July 29th, 5:30pm.
Thursdays at Surfside: Damn the Torpedoes: A Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Surfside Park, Thursday, July 30th, 7pm.
Stone Harbor Festival of Lights: US History 250. Saturday, August 1st.
Somm’s Table: Sicily. Explore Sicilian wine! The Washington Inn & Wine Bar. Sunday, August 9th, 3pm to 4pm. Book here: https://www.washingtoninn.com/upcoming-events/somms-table-sicily

Weekly Activities:

Every Sunday: Stone Harbor Farmer’s Market, Water Tower Plaza, Sundays, 8am to 12 noon.
Every Tuesday: Tuesdays at the Tower Concert Series. 7pm to 9pm. Beginning July 7th.
Every Wednesday: Summer Concert Series at the Cape May Ferry Terminal, 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Beginning July 8th.
Every Thursday: Thursdays at Surfside Concert Series. 7pm to 9pm
Every Friday: Friday Nights at Surfside Park. Character shows, DJ, dancing, face painting, balloon art, and more. Fridays, except July 24th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

Daily Activities:

Every Day: Salt Marsh Safari, Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor Boulevard. Info here: https://wetlandsinstitute.org/events/event-calendar/

New Listings:

244 99th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,700,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261868

8314 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, $6,200,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261872

4320 Fourth Avenue, Avalon, $8,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261883

Under Contract:

223 29th Street, East, Avalon, $2,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261854

5726 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $3,499,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261823

319 110th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,195,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261695

199 11th St, Avalon, $4,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261471

7508 Sunset Drive, Avalon, $10,750,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261840

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