Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update July 30, 2026

Carving up the waves! Surfers enjoyed beautiful weather and good waves last week at Avalon’s 8^th Street jetty. (Photo by Grace Leiser.)

UPCOMING BEACH PROJECT: The US Army Corps of Engineers met with Avalon officials to share pre-construction details on the much-anticipated hydraulic beach fill. Dredge equipment is expected to mobilize in Avalon in mid-September, with work expected to begin in late September. An estimated 941,000 cubic yards of sand are expected to be added to beaches between 9^th Street and 25^th Street, with sand being pumped from Townsend’s Inlet. After dredging work concludes in Avalon it will begin in Stone Harbor, where sand will be pumped from Hereford Inlet.

Why the fall? Some ask “why wait until the fall?” to replenish the beaches. The short answer: hydraulic beach fills occur when the funding becomes available. After being cut in previous years, federal funding recently became available, hence the start of the project. Plus, although we tend to enjoy them most in the summer season, beaches help protect our dunes, and the rest of the island, year round.

WOW, THE WEATHER HAS BEEN BEAUTIFUL! We had five straight days of “80 & sunny” with low humidity and gentle breezes! It’s still not-too-hot, but our daytime highs are expected to slowly rise as we head into next week.

GOTTA DO IT: RAINY DAY FUN! There’s always a chance of scattered showers or thunderstorms during your visit to the shore, and sometimes the beach just isn’t the right choice because it’s too windy. Need something to do on a less-than-perfect beach day? Here are some rainy-day fun ideas:

Cape May County Zoo: it offers wonderful animal exhibits both indoors and out. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.
Cape May Lighthouse: Climb the 199 steps to the top of the lighthouse for an amazing view of the Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay, and the barrier islands. Admission is $12 ($8 for kids and veterans).
Ocean City Boardwalk: Amusements, rides, pizza and ice cream, plus a fun family oriented stroll along the boards!
Wildwood Boardwalk: Amusements, water parks, pizza, and the Sightseer tram car. (“Watch the tram car, please!”)
Golf courses & driving ranges: Cape May County is home to numerous golf courses and driving ranges. Grab your clubs and bucket of balls!
Avalon History Center (215 39^th Street): photos, artifacts, and displays documenting the history and growth of Avalon.
Stone Harbor Museum (9410 Second Avenue): Treasures and memorabilia documenting Stone Harbor’s past.
Cape May County Museum (504 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House): House in a building that dates to 1704, exhibits of all kinds from Cape May County’s colonial, Victorian, and modern eras.
The Wetlands Institute (Stone Harbor Boulevard): Learn about the marshes, bodies of water, marine life, and shore birds that surround us.
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse (111 North Central Avenue, North Wildwood): The lighthouse dates to 1874 and is still in active use today. Tour the building and stroll the gardens.

HELP ME HELP YOU! Are you thinking about buying a shore property this fall? Contemplating selling? Let’s talk now and plan ahead! We can take simple steps NOW to help you achieve your goals more easily this fall! Call or email me and we’ll talk at your convenience!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

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. Boat parade begins at 8pm and will travel along the Stone Harbor basins.
National Night Out (Stone Harbor): Police vehicles on display, food, games, giveaways. WaterTower Lot, 95th Street & Second Avenue, Tuesday, August 4th, 5pm to 7pm.
National Night Out (Avalon): Police & fire departments, glitter tattoos, facepainting, ballon art. 29th Street & Avalon Avenue, Tuesday, August 4th, 6pm to 8pm.
Concert on the Green: Fat Mezz. Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, Wednesday, August 5th, 5:30pm.
Thursdays at Surfside: 80s Revolution. Surfside Park, Thursday, August 6th, 7pm.
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
Reeds & Seeds: Annual Watermelon Festival. The Reeds at Shelter Haven, Monday, August 10th, 10am to 1pm. RSVP: https://reedsatshelterhaven.com/reeds-events/reeds-seeds/
Tuesdays at the Tower: Pure Jerry. Water Tower Plaza, Tuesday, August 11th, 7pm.
Concert on the Green: The Amish Outlaws. Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, Wednesday, August 12th, 5:30pm.
Thursdays at Surfside: Chi-Town Transit Authority. Surfside Park, Thursday, August 13th, 7pm.
Avalon Flood Insurance Information Meeting. Get the latest information from experts; no registration required. Avalon Borough Hall, Thursday, August 20th, 5pm.

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. (No concert August 4th—It’s National Night Out with the Stone Harbor Police Department.)
Every Wednesday: Dune Walks with The Wetlands Institute. Learn about Avalon’s high dunes and how they protect the island. 48th Street Beach Path, Wednesdays through September 2nd, 9:30am. Suggested cost of $3 per person.
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:

2488 Avalon Avenue, Avalon, $955,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262006

220 85th Street, Front, Stone Harbor, $2,200,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262016

2318 Ocean Drive, 2318, Avalon, $3,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261991

2328 Ocean Drive, 2328, Avalon, $3,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261992

231 122nd Street, Stone Harbor, $5,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261965

215 60th Street, Avalon, $6,795,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 261997

Under Contract:

7800 Dune Drive, 123, Avalon, $420,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 260984

281 68th Street, #B (East), Avalon, $2,395,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261609

8222 3rd Avenue, North Unit, Stone Harbor, $2,399,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261056

271 44th Street, Avalon, $2,699,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 262013

328 83rd Street, Stone Harbor, $2,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 260116

141 30th Street, Avalon, $4,349,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261817

36 W 24th Street, Avalon, $6,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261118

Properties Sold:

182 65th Street, Avalon, $6,750,000, SOLD MLS#: 252917

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