August 28, 2025

surfer
Only surfers love hurricanes...or at least the day after a hurricane! 
On Saturday, we enjoyed beautiful weather while surfers enjoyed huge waves!

In The News:

WOW!  OUR POST-HURRICANE WEATHER has been superb!  After a string of grey, windy days last week thanks to Erin, we were treated to a beautiful weekend with clear, blue skies and gentle breezes, plus low humidity.  The stretch of beautiful conditions is expected to last several more days, with daytime highs in the 70s through this weekend.   A LOOK BACK AT ERIN:  Even though she was hundreds of miles away, Erin's wind and waves were felt along Seven Mile Island.  Here's a look at a few island scenes:  

Swells rolled into Townsend's Inlet, crashing up against the seawall along Ocean Drive. At the north end of Avalon onlookers watched as wind driven waves rolled into Townsend's Inlet.
Swells rolled into Townsend's Inlet, crashing up against the seawall along Ocean Drive. At the North end of Avalon onlookers watched as wind driven waves rolled into Townsend's Inlet.
   
Along the beaches large ocean swells crested and then broke, as strong winds blew spray off the wave tops. Beach erosion occurred, especially at Avalon's north end. Watching an angry ocean at 101st Street!
Along the beaches large ocean swells crested and then broke, as strong winds blew spray off the wave tops.  Beach erosion occurred, especially at Avalon's north end. Watching an angry ocean at 101st Street!
 
 

 HUGE SPORTFISHING VESSELS gathered in Cape May last week for the annual MidAtlantic Tournament.  Captains carefully chose their fishing days while dodging the huge swells Erin sent our way.  Despite the wind and swells, the fishing teams turned in an admirable performance.  A 75-pound white marling took home an $875,000 prize, an 804-pound blue marlin won a $706,000 prize, and 185-poind tuna was worth $329,000.  Numerous other fish were caught and released, while prize contenders were weighed at marinas in Cape May as well as Ocean City, MD.  
 
GOTTA DO IT: WATERFRONT DINING!  Why not take advantage of our beautiful weather and enjoy a waterfront meal before summer comes to a close?  There's no better way to enjoy fine food!  Here are some ideas:

Avalon
Moran's Dockside
Icona Windrift
Borghi's By The Bay  
 
Stone Harbor
Stone Harbor Pizza Pub
Water Star Grille
Buckets Margarita Bar & Cantina  
 
Sea Isle City
LaFinestra Ristorante
Carmen's Seafood Restaurant
Oar House Pub
Mike's Seafood & Dock Restaurant
Marie's Seafood
Bay Breeze Cafe
Sunset Pier 		The Wildwoods
Lazy Bass Bayside Bar and Grill
The Surfing Pig
The Swine Bar
The Wharf
Urie's Waterfront
Boathouse Restaurant
Beach Creek Oyster Bar & Grill 
Two Mile Crab House  
 
Lower Township
Secondo Panicos
Port Marina and Restaurant
Mad Viking Dock Bar & Grill  
 
Cape May
The Lobster House
Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille
Primal by Mia
Fish House

Know of a waterfront restaurant that I missed?  Pleas reply and tell me about it!
  
LAST CALL: SUMMER BUCKET LIST!  Time to make time for those summer favorites that you haven't done yet!  Catch a sunrise on the beach, have coffee with a friend, try a new golf course, take your grandchild fishing, or splurge on a fancy dinner!

upcoming Events: 

Thursdays at Surfside:: Big Hixn'.  Surfside Park, Thursday, August 28, 7pm. 
 
AirFest 2025, featuring fly ins, static displays, entertainment & music, beer & wine, food trucks, and free parking.  Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum, Thursday August 28th to Sunday, August 31st, 10am to 4pm. For tickets visit here
 
Local Thursdays at the Wine Bar return to The Washington Inn.  Wine specials, 2-for-1 oysters, live music & more.  4pm to 8pm Thursdays beginning September 4th, The Washington Inn, Cape May. 

Thursdays at Surfside: Triple Rail Turn.  Surfside Park, Thursday, September 4, 7pm. 
 
End of Summer Shop Hop.  End-of-season specials throughout Avalon.  Friday to Sunday, September 5th to 7th.  
 
Thunder Over the Waves Airshow.  Military flyovers, MIG-17 jet team, Army Golden Knights, US Coast Guard, and more.  Wildwood beach & boardwalk, between Morey's Mariner's Pier and Adventure Pier, 11:50am to 2:50pm, September 5th & 6th.  
 
Bulk Trash Collection in Avalon begins September 8th.  Place items curbside starting August 29th. 
 
Savor en Blanc.  Enjoy twinkling lights on 96th Street with live music, dancing, food, drink and fun.  Tickets available at the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce.  Friday, September 19th. 
 
Savor September Wine, Beer, & Food Festival.  Stone Harbor, Saturday, September 20th. 
 
Schooner AJ Meerwald, sailing daily Wednesdays through Sundays, through September 21st.  For info and tickets
 
Avalon Arts & Seafood Festival.  Fresh, local seafood, live music, artisan craft and décor vendors.  Saturday, October 11th. 

Weekly Events:

Every Sunday: Stone Harbor Farmers Market, 8am to 12pm at the Water Tower Parking Lot. 
 
Every Tuesday: Totally Turtle Tuesday at The Wetlands Institute.  Tuesdays, 11am to 4pm.

recent LISTINGS:

MLS 252481
 260 21st Street, Avalon, $36,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252481

MLS 252483
 440 21st Street, South (B), Avalon, $1,395,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252483

MLS 252472
 1100 Ocean Drive, Unit 305, Avalon, $2,395,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252472

MLS 252485
 338 99th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252485

MLS 252448
 179 27th Street, Avalon, $5,349,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252448

MLS 252456
 10801 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $5,849,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252456

PROPERTIES UNDER CONTRACT:

MLS 252405
 290 79th Street, #2, Avalon, $995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 252405

MLS 250292
 304 78th Street, East, Avalon, $1,975,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250292

MLS 250767
 2313 Ocean Drive, 2313, Avalon, $2,825,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250767

MLS 250487
 285 78th Street, Avalon, $3,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250487

MLS 252177
 274 106th Street, Stone Harbor, $5,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 252177

MLS 250046
 151 37th Street, Avalon, $5,745,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250046

PROPERTIES sold:

MLS 251106
 700 First Avenue, 305, Avalon, $875,000, SOLD MLS#: 251106

MLS 251883
 630 21st Street, 2nd Floor, Avalon, $1,200,000, SOLD MLS#: 251883

MLS 250823
 274 21st Street, 274, Avalon, $1,195,000, SOLD MLS#: 250823

MLS 250124
 10509 2nd Avenue, West, Stone Harbor, $1,550,000, SOLD MLS#: 250124

MLS 250745
 338 99th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,580,000, SOLD MLS#: 250745

MLS 251414
 7423 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $3,150,000, SOLD MLS#: 251414

MLS 242238
 283 85th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,550,000, SOLD MLS#: 242238

MLS 251969
 242 83rd Street, Stone Harbor, $5,650,000, SOLD MLS#: 251969