AJ Meerwald, New Jersey’s tall ship, glides back toward her berth at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal after a late-summer sail. AJ Meerwald sails several times weekly from Cape May through September 27th.
AHHH…SEPTEMBER! It’s a little less crowded, and the pace is a little slower…but everything is still open, the ocean is still warm, and the weather is beautiful! Locals and visitors alike often refer to September as “the best month at the shore!”
IT’S LOCAL SUMMER! After a busy, fast paced summer season, September marks the start of “local summer”—a chance for those of us living and working here to steal a few moments of relaxation. Sometimes it’s a visit to the beach after work, a morning ride on the boat, or a visit to a favorite restaurant. Why not join us? Want to book a fall getaway? Browse www.LFVacations.com to find your fall retreat!
DREDGE EQUIPMENT has arrived in Avalon and set-up work has begun. Pipes are being laid both in the water and on the beach, equipment is staged on the beach, and work vessels have been active in Townsend’s Inlet. Some beach paths and sections of beach have been closed temporarily as equipment is moved or connected; closed areas will reopen as soon as it’s safe to do so. Look for actual sand pumping to begin this week.
TOWNSENDS INLET was the subject of a CBS News Philadelphia report, as the growing beach on the Sea Isle side of the bridge has made it difficult for vessels to navigate the drawbridge when they leave or enter the inlet. The drawbridge, which raises to allow passage of larger power vessels and sailboats, used to be near the center of the inlet, but migrating beach sand has crept closer and closer to the navigation channel. Wind and tidal currents add to the challenge, making for a white-knuckle experience for large vessels. CBS report and interview features Captain Irv Hurd of the Miss Avalon who describes the challenge of navigating the channel. Read the report and watch the video here: https://www.cbsnews.com/
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Thursdays at Surfside: BOSTYX. Surfside Park, Thursday, September 3rd, 7pm to 9pm.
- AirFest at US Naval Air Station Wildwood Museum. Vintage aircraft, fly ins, displays, antique military vehicles, live music, food vendors, kids activities. Naval Air Station Wildwood (at Cape May County Airport), Thursday, September 3rd through Sunday, September 6th. Info and tickets here: https://usnasw.org/airfest/
- 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 - Atlantic City In-Water Boat Show. Golden Nugget, Farley State Marina, September 10th-13th, 10am to 6pm.
- Avalon End-of-Summer Shop Hop. End-of-season discounts on clothing, shoes, apparel, accessories, home décor, and more. Avalon business district, Friday, September 11th-Sunday, September 13th.
- September 11th Remembrance Ceremony. Veterans Plaza, Friday, September 11th, 8:30pm.
- Wildwood Air Show. Featuring US Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team, a Cold War MiG-17F, NJ Air National Guard’s 177 Fighter Wing F-16 flyby, and a P-51 Mustang. Saturday & Sunday, September 12th & 13th, 12 noon to 3pm. Show info here: https://thewildwoodsairshow.
com/ - Somm’s Table: Northern Rhone vs. Southern Rhone. The Washington Inn & Wine Bar, Sunday, September 13th, 3pm to 4pm. Reserve a table here: https://www.opentable.com/
booking/experiences- availability?rid=12772& experienceId=781683&modal= true&dateTime=2026-08-13T19% 3A00%3A00& experienceEnhancements=true& partySize=2 - Bulk Trash Pick-Up, Stone Harbor. Monday, September 14th; place items curbside up to 72 hours prior. No construction debris, hazardous waste, paint, or propane will be collected.
- Drop-In Flu Shot Clinic. Acme Pharmacy will provide flu shots free with most insurances (bring ID and insurance card.) Avalon Free Public Library, Saturday, September 19th, 12pm to 3pm.
- Savor September Festival. Food vendors, breweries and wineries, live music, artisans. 96th Street, Saturday, September 26th, 11am to 7pm.
New Listings:
9903 Second Avenue, Unit 1 – Front, Stone Harbor, $1,799,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262422
9903 Second Avenue, Unit 2 – Rear, Stone Harbor, $1,799,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262423
66 E 20th Street, Unit 203, Avalon, $2,200,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262431
606 22nd Street, East, Avalon, $3,395,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262385
9903 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $3,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262421
8527 3rd Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,250,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262383
9724 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $5,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262396
3028 Avalon Avenue, Avalon, $7,900,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262434
89 W 35th Street, Avalon, $8,900,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262435
9700 2nd Avenue, Stone Harbor, $9,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262397
19 Heron Drive, Avalon, $16,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 262393
Under Contract:
29 E 28th Street, 6, Avalon, $789,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 262353
2048 Ocean Drive, 2048, Avalon, $2,395,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 262198
3030 Ocean Drive, N, Avalon, $2,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261401
237 26th Street, 237, Avalon, $3,050,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261930
56 W 13th Street, Avalon, $3,395,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261923
929 Dune Drive, Avalon, $4,195,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261344
9835 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, $8,700,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 261642
Properties Sold:
378 83rd Street, C0008 – Boat Slip, Stone Harbor, $100,000, SOLD MLS#: 261644
54 W 19th Street, Avalon, $3,100,000, SOLD MLS#: 261448
2328 Ocean Drive, 2328, Avalon, $3,850,000, SOLD MLS#: 261992
319 110th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,195,000, SOLD MLS#: 261695
188 33rd Street, Avalon, $5,300,000, SOLD MLS#: 261939
25 E 18th Street, Avalon, $5,600,000, SOLD MLS#: 261322
