Stone Harbor
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Known as a wealthy and exclusive enclave, Stone Harbor sports a trendy, upscale central business district centered along 96th Street and 2nd Avenue.
About
Stone Harbor is a borough sharing the barrier island, Seven Mile Island with its northern neighbor Avalon. Development began in the late 19th century as a beach resort along a railroad line which has since been replaced by a traffic island along the length of Second Avenue. Stone Harbor was incorporated in 1914 from portions of Middle Township. It continues as a resort community with a summer population in excess of 20,000 enjoying well-patrolled beaches and a thriving commercial center.
Stone Harbor attractions include the nearby Cape May County Park & Zoo, The Wetlands Institute, a 21-acre bird sanctuary, and the Stone Harbor Museum. The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary maintain the Villa Maria by the Sea convent here. The Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, established in 1929, is a social and activity center for members and their children, offering fine dining, youth activities programs, entertainment, sailing and various other pastimes.
From the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce:
The Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce invites you to enjoy visiting our seashore resort on beautiful Seven Mile Island of the Jersey Cape. Bordered on the East by the Atlantic Ocean and on the West by the Intercoastal Waterway, Stone Harbor offers wonderful opportunities for family vacation fun.
During your stay in Stone Harbor, you will be impressed with our small town charm, with our quaint shopping district, and with our area's exceptional restaurants. It's a town you'll tell your friends about ... It's a town you'll remember and want to return to.
Exit 10 (609) 368-6101.
DID YOU KNOW? - Shares barrier island known as 7-Mile Island with Avalon.
TIP - Rooftop-level Tee Time Miniature Golf holds weekly sanctioned tournaments.
MUST DO - Good soups and a healthy dose of attitude at Pats Lunch, Stone Harbor Boulevard, just outside town.
Local Prudential Fox & Roach Office
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Stone Harbor & Avalon
374 96th Street
Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
Phone: 609-368-9100
Beach Guide
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Recreation Department: 609-368-1210
Beach Fees: Seasonal before June 1st - $15; after June 1st - $20; Weekly $10, Daily $5
Lifeguard Hours: 10am - 5pm
Surfing Beaches: 110th Street and 80th Street
Public Boat Ramps: 81st and Bay
Fishing Piers: 83rd and Bay
Tennis Courts: 82nd Street and 96th Street
Skateboard Parks: 82nd Street
Attractions/Activities
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WETLANDS INSTITUTE AND MUSEUM - Stone Harbor - Bird watching events held on 32 acres of privately owned land as well as 6000 acres of state owned land. Also included are exhibits and an aquarium depicting local marshland life. OPEN ALL YEAR. 609-368-1211.
STONE HARBOR BIRD SANCTUARY - Stone Harbor - Open-air view of hundreds of species of shore birds on 21 acres. 609-368-5102.