Avalon and Stone Harbor Weekly Update August 13, 2026

Too stormy for the beach, boat, or golf course? A covered porch is a great place to safely enjoy the view! (Photo by Grace Leiser)

AVALON & STONE HARBOR BEACHFILL UPDATE: According to a progress update issued earlier this week, the first equipment will arrive in Avalon about August 24th, and the dredge will appear in Townsend’s Inlet between the 26^th and 30th. Sand pumping will begin at 9^th Street, potentially before Labor Day weekend, and replenishment work will proceed southward to 25^th Street. The operation will continue 24/7, but is always subject to weather, sea conditions, and mechanical breakdowns. Work in Avalon is expected to conclude in early November, at which time operations will shift to Stone Harbor. Work there will begin at 122^nd Street moving northward to 120^th Street, then resume at 113th Street northward to 100^th Street.

FISHING IS GOOD, by all accounts! Inshore catches of summer flounder, weakfish, sheepshead and triggerfish have all been reported. Offshore reports include catches of tuna, white marlin, and mahi mahi.
The annual MidAtlantic tournament takes place August 16^th through 21st, with 180 boats already registered.

ONE FISH not seen as often as usual this year is the Atlantic Menhaden, more commonly known as “bunker”. Although not a gamefish, bunker are an important food source for everything from porpoises to bluefish, as well as ospreys, who hunt them from the air. Schools of bunker are usually seen on the ocean, churning its surface as they’re chased by predators below, but have been notably absent this year. Officials say the species has not been overfished, though local captains report noticeably fewer sightings this year. The Cape May County Herald recently ran a story about it, featuring Avalon captain and fisherman Jim Lutz. Subscribers can read it here: https://www.capemaycountyherald.com/news/a-small-fish-with-a-big-impact-00e8a5cf

GET YOUR FLOOD INSURANCE QUESTIONS ANSWERED at Avalon’s flood insurance meeting on August 20^th at 5pm at Borough Hall. A panel of experts will present the latest on flood insurance requirements, ways to protect your property, and discounts available thanks to borough-wide efforts. No registration is required.

SELLING THIS FALL? In many segments of the market there are very few properties on the market. Want to capitalize on that? Let’s talk now! Call or email me anytime!

GOTTA DO IT: GREAT EATS! One of the fun parts of a shore vacation is a enjoying a great meal out with family or friends. Here are just a few ideas, including some old favorites, and perhaps a few you haven’t tried yet!

Gully’s: 2688 Dune Drive, Avalon. One of Avalon’s newest additions, with everything from apps to sandwiches to entrees!
Rock’n Chair: 2409 Dune Drive, Avalon. Drinks & dinner, inside or outside!
Cafe Loren: 2288 Dune Drive, Avalon. An upscale favorite!
Son of a Sailor Seafood: 2150 Dune Drive. Dine in or take out!
Ristorante Luciano: 9820 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor. Fine Italian dining!
The Watering Hull: Restaurant, bar, & music with a Caribbean menu!
Barefoot Bowls: 3500 Boardwalk, Sea Isle City. Frozen bowls, Poke bowls, grab & go & more!
Carmen’s Seafood Restaurant: 343 43^rd Place, Sea Isle City. Seafood on the dock with a view of the water!
Sotto La Luna: 108 Route 50, Seaville. From hoagies and grinders to apps and entrees, it’s all good!
Lucky Bones Backwater Grille: 1200 Rt. 109, Cape May. Cocktails, seafood & casual comfort food!

Have a favorite restaurant that I ought to try? Reply and let me know about it!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Thursdays at Surfside: Chi-Town Transit Authority. Surfside Park, Thursday, August 13th, 7pm.
Throwback Wing Night. Icona Windrift Dune Bar Ocean Oasis, Tuesday, August 18th, 4pm
Concert on the Green: E Street Shuffle. Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, Wednesday, August 19th, 5:30pm.
Tuesdays at the Tower Concert: Maddie Hogan: Red, White & Blue Country Night. Water Tower Plaza, Tuesday, August 18th, 7pm.
Avalon Flood Insurance Information Meeting. Get the latest information from experts; no registration required. Avalon Borough Hall, Thursday, August 20th, 5pm.
Thursdays at Surfside: AM Gold. Surfside Park, Thursday, August 20th, 7pm.
Stone Harbor Merchants Day Sidewalk Sale. Shop, dine, enjoy. Downtown Stone Harbor, Saturday, Augus 22nd, 9am to 7pm.
Cape Shore Jazz Orchestra: Outdoor Concert. Cape May County Park & Zoo, Bandstand Stage. Saturday, August 22nd, 2pm to 3pm.
Tuesdays at the Tower: The Seabillys. Water Tower Plaza, Tuesday, August 25th, 7pm.
Annual Stone Harbor Museum Fundraiser. The Reeds at Shelter Haven, Wednesday, August 26th, 5pm to 8pm. Tickets: https://stoneharbormuseum.org/events-calendar/sunset-at-the-harbor-an-evening-to-celebrate-and-support-the-stone-harbor-museum-hosted-by-the-reeds-at-shelter-haven/
Concert on the Green: Don’t Call Me Francis. Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, Wednesday, August 26th, 5:30pm.
Thursdays at Surfside: Johnny Folsom 4. Surfside Park, Thursday, August 27th, 7pm.
Cape May String Band. Cape May County Park & Zoo—Bandstand Stage. Saturday, August 29th, 2pm to 3:30pm.
Jersey Cape Festival of Fine Craft. Stone Harbor Recreation Field (81st Street), Saturday & Sunday, August 29th & 30th.
Sunset Cruise aboard American Star. Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center, South Jersey Marina, Cape May. Raffles, 50/50, Cash Bar. Benefits Family Promise of Cape May County. Thursday, September 10th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Tickets: www.familypromisecmc.org/events

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:

700 Ocean Drive, Unit G4, Avalon, $1,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262205

2048 Ocean Drive, 2048, Avalon, $2,395,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262198

174 23rd Street, Avalon, $4,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262200

9715 3rd Avenue, Stone Harbor, $5,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262173

40 W 15th Street, Avalon, $6,250,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262183

Under Contract:

2090 Fifth Avenue, 2090, Avalon, $2,900,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 262073

289 65th Street, West, Avalon, $3,375,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261760

105 40th Street, Avalon, $5,500,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261729

25 E 18th Street, Avalon, $5,750,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261322

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

Properties Sold:

647 Barry Road, Avalon, $1,355,000, SOLD MLS#: 252353

298 50th Street, Avalon, $2,800,000, SOLD MLS#: 261162

132 38th Street, Avalon, $8,950,000, SOLD MLS#: 261306

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