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.
Boat rentals – Sea Isle City has several marinas which offer boat rentals for easy fishing and crabbing. Pier 88 (88th & the Bay) is right over the bridge from Avalon and has boats to rent, as well as a waterfront restaurant to get a quick bite in between catches. Larsen’s Marina is a SIC landmark and a great place to fish or crab. Larsen’s is located at 7 Old Sea Isle Blvd.
Boardwalk – There’s a small boardwalk on SIC that is mostly non-commercial, but does have a couple shops and restaurants. The few offerings include books, beach necessities and pizza & ice cream. The main beach entrance at JFK & Beach is home to some other local landmark offerings, such as the historic Braca Cafe & James’ confectioneries.
Outdoor recreation – At 56th & Central, Sea Isle has a great outdoor recreation area for the whole family. There are tennis courts, sports fields, a skate park for the teens & tweens and a large, fenced playground (Aurora’s Play by the Bay) for the kiddies. There’s also public restroom facilities available there for your convenience.
Gillian’s Funland – If you have small children, Gillian’s Funland in Sea Isle City is a great way to squeeze in a few beach rides without a long boardwalk trek. There’s a carousel, a small ferris wheel, a “buccaneer” style ride and some more rides for the littles.
During your stay at the Golden Inn, you can definitely enjoy a day exploring historic Sea Isle City. If you are a history buff, be sure to also stop by the Sea Isle City Historical Museum to learn more about this storied shore town.
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