Things to do in Stone Harbor, NJ

by Bay on July 26, 2010

Stone Harbor is the town next to Avalon and comprises the other half of our 7 mile island.  There is so much to do in Stone Harbor that is within walking distance of the Golden Inn!  Don’t forget that Avalon and Stone Harbor have a reciprocal beach tag policy, so you can enjoy a day at a Stone Harbor beach using Avalon beach badges.  Click here to read more about beach tags at the Golden Inn.

Shopping – Stretching out from 96th Street is Stone Harbor’s famous selection of quaint shops.  Purchase everything from unique gifts, to beach necessities, to fine jewelry or delicious fudge.  There’s everything from a pet shop to surf shops!

Movies – The Stone Harbor 5 theater is a great way to beat the heat and catch a new release.  Click here for current showtimes.

Farmer’s Market – Every Sunday at the Water Tower (95th St & 2nd Ave) is a Farmer’s Market offering the best in Jersey fresh produce from local farms.  8 AM – 12 noon.

Wetlands Institute – The Wetlands Institute is located just off the bridge into Stone Harbor.  For a small donation/fee you can enjoy several educational activities such as a guided salt marsh tour, a small aquarium and other nature-themed exhibits.  For more information on the Wetlands Institute, click here to visit their website.

There’s also some free seasonal family activities:

Family Nights – Every Monday in the summer (through August 30th) at 7 PM are free family nights in Stone Harbor.  Meet at the firehouse parking lot at 96th St. and 2nd Ave. at for puppet or magic shows, parades and more.

Movies Under the Stars – Every other Wednesday (through August 25th) from 8-10 PM enjoy a free family movie!  Call the Stone Harbor Recreation Department at (609) 368-1287 for selections, dates and locations.

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Rentals are the easy way to enjoy a bike ride

by Bay on July 14, 2010

On a recent visit to the shore, my husband was on the hunt for a bike rack for the car.  You see, we already have the bike, just needed a way to get it down to the shore when our truck was otherwise full of luggage and beach toys.  If you’re heading to the Golden Inn & want to go for a leisurely bike ride, but would rather not worry about transporting your bicycle, there is an easier way.  There are plenty of bike rental options available in the area.

Hollywood Bike Shop (2522 Dune Dr. Avalon) offers hourly, daily and weekly bike rentals, and also umbrella, chair & stroller rentals.

Harbor Bike & Beach Shop (9828 3rd Ave. Stone Harbor) also offers hourly, daily and weekly rentals and has tricycles available for the littlest rider.

Both shops have surreys available for rental, too.  If you have a family of at least 3, you can all ride in the same vehicle and cruise around town together!  I can remember clearly the time my family rented a surrey for a couple of hours during our summer vacation.  My advice?  Surreys are best for the younger family, bring your teenagers along and you may get a lot of rolled eyes and embarrassed looks from them! ;)

However many people in your family, or if you would like to get away for a solo ride, it’s probably worth a rental fee to avoid wrangling with a bike rack and giving you a bit more time to enjoy your vacation!

If you’re interested in cruising around outside of the 7 mile island, you can try these rental shops at some other popular shore towns:

Sea Isle City:  Surf Buggy Rentals (JFK & Pleasure Ave) Open 7 days.

Cape May:  Village Bicycle Shop (605 Lafayette St) Call 609-884-8500

Ocean City:  Surf Buggy Rentals also has two Ocean City locations (8th & Boardwalk and 12th & Boardwalk)

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Things to do in Sea Isle City, NJ

by Bay July 4, 2010

Sea Isle City is the next island north of Avalon, and just a short drive (and $1.50 bridge toll) away.  Just like the other towns we’ve been featuring, it is conveniently located to the Golden Inn and offers it’s own unique things to do.
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Am I going to need beach tags?

by Bay June 27, 2010

First-time visitors to the Jersey shore are often amazed that the beaches require either payment to enter, or beach tags to be carried as proof of payment.  Beach tags, also known as beach badges, are needed for almost every local beach, whether you are staying for a day, a week or a season.
Avalon, NJ requires [...]

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