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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
26th and 30th. Sand pumping will begin at 9th Street, potentially
before Labor Day weekend, and replenishment work will proceed southward
to 25th 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
122nd Street moving northward to 120th Street, then resume at 113th
Street northward to 100th 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 16th 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
GET YOUR FLOOD INSURANCE QUESTIONS ANSWERED at Avalon's flood
insurance meeting on August 20th 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 43rd 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
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
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 4t-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:
Recent 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
PROPERTIES 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
243 87th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,699,000, UNDER CONTRACT
MLS#: 260352
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
PROPROPERTIES 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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