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july 30, 2026
Carving
up the waves! Surfers enjoyed beautiful weather and good waves
last week at Avalon's 8th Street jetty. (Photo by Grace
Leiser; surfing by Dan 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 9th Street and
25th 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 39th 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.
Reeds & Seeds: Annual
Watermelon Festival. The Reeds at Shelter Haven, Monday, August
10th, 10am to 1pm.
RSVP
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 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:
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
PROPERTIES UNDER CONTRACT:
7800 Dune Drive, 123, Avalon, $420,000, UNDER
CONTRACT
MLS#: 260984
571 Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $699,000,
UNDER CONTRACT
MLS#: 261598
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
PROPROPERTIES sold:
1719 Ocean Drive, Unit 2, Avalon, $1,000,000, SOLD
MLS#: 260777
182 65th Street, Avalon, $6,750,000, SOLD
MLS#: 252917
250 104 Street, Stone Harbor, $8,550,000, SOLD
MLS#: 261251
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