Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Month: April 2016

  • Stone Harbor Beach Update

    I posted earlier in the week about the Avalon beaches.

    In Stone Harbor, the beaches from 80th Street to the down town area are in great shape (picture of the 88th Street pavilion below).  Use caution when walking along the 84th Street area while the Borough completes the drain pipe removal.

    South of 96th Street, the public works department is actively making repairs to the dune paths for better access.  There are still a few in need of more sand to even out the slope (picture of the 108th Street path).

    The beach widens again south of Nuns’ Beach (111th Street) and all those paths are in good shape.

    Due to beach erosion near the Point, the Borough will not be able to accommodate the Hobie Cats this summer (typically 121st and south to the jetty).

    And until all beach access points are repaired, many paths remain closed for safety reasons.

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  • Colorful Downtown Avalon

    Green grass and flowering trees around Veterans Plaza, 21st Street, Avalon NJ

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  • Avalon Beach Update

    I walked on my lunch break today (the advantage of an office near the beach…and leaving sneakers in my car!)  Plus, I wanted to provide an update on the condition of the beach, and access paths.

    27th Street north to the jetty (8th Street):

    The beaches adjacent to the boardwalk are in good shape (see top photo taken from 27th Street looking toward the fishing pier).  There are a few paths that need moderate repairs to smooth out the drop off at the end of the path (on the beach side).

    From 20th Street and north, all beach paths are functional except those on 14th through 11th Streets (lower picture is of the 17th Street path). The Borough of Avalon plans to add sand to make the more substantial repairs to those paths.

    And my observation from recent walks: the beaches from 30th Street and south to 80th Street are all in great shape, too.

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  • Spring at the Shore

    The roller coaster weather of spring at the shore!

    Much better conditions today, with the added bonus of the flowering pear trees blooming along Dune Drive 🙂

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  • Monday Views

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  • Windy—er

    Yes, it’s often windy along the coast…but last night and today are REALLY windy!

    Gusts that make your house shake.  Howling winds that sound like a freight train. Loose objects flying down the street. Outside shower doors banging.

    On my drive to work, I avoided several runaway trash cans, and one toppled porta-potty!

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