Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Avalon, New Jersey- News

  • What’s Open?

    Dining options in Avalon and Stone Harbor during the holidays:

    Wawa- Avalon closed for renovations after Sandy; Stone Harbor open.  Alternatives for your coffee fix- Avalon Coffee is open every day; Coffee Talk on weekends.

    Uncle Bill’s- Stone Harbor closed for the season; Avalon is open 7am- 2pm year round.  Also for breakfast/lunch- Pudgie Pelican and Brian’s Waffle House.  Maggie’s sold at the end of the summer- new owners are renovating.

    Seven Mile Island Deli at 31st and Dune Drive, Tonio’s on 25th and Ocean Drive, Circle Pizza, and Nemo’s on 97th and Third Avenue for a quick lunch (or pizza).  Also, Fred’s Tavern and Circle Tavern for typical bar fare, plus dinner specials.

    Dinner:  Concord Cafe is open Thursday-Sunday.  Rocking n’ Chair has a similar schedule. Grand Moon for take-out (every day except Monday). The dining room at the Golden Inn and The Sea Grill are open year round (as well as the places mentioned above).

    For off island options- The Bellevue Tavern (lunch and dinner) and Main Street Cafe (BYOB for dinner) on Route 9 in Cape May Court House are both great options.

    P.S.  Additions: Stone Harbor Pizza, Jack’s Shack, Harbor Pub, and Cafe Noir – sorry! Also, the Windrift is advertising a New Year’s Eve event.  And, this is “last call” weekend at the Concord Cafe.

  • Festive Friday

    A long list of family friendly activities and events in Avalon today (11am to 4pm).  Stop by the Power Play Realty office – we are giving away our logo drawstring backpacks.

    At 5pm, join your shore neighbors for the annual Christmas tree lighting at the circle (Veteran’s Plaza)- with live music starting at 4pm.

    Later in Stone Harbor, it’s hospitality night along 96th Street.

    Perfect weather for a day/night of shopping local, too. Your business is appreciated!

     

  • Bridge to Sea Isle City

    I was able to get a first hand view of the damaged roadway connecting Avalon to the Townsends Inlet Bridge.  Even today, the waves were breaking over the rock wall.  This has been an on going issue- well before the storm.  It was not that unusual to be splashed on your way to the bridge!

    According to an article in today’s Atlantic City Press, the road will likely be closed until spring.

     

     

     

     

  • An Island Thanksgiving

    There will be live music and family activities throughout the shopping districts in Avalon and Stone Harbor– including the “grand” parade at 6:30pm Saturday!

    Be sure to pick up a copy of the Seven Mile Times for a complete schedule of holiday events.

    Power Play Realty will once again participate in the Festival of Trees. Creatively decorated trees and wreaths will be on display at the Whitebrier Motor Boat Club on 21st Street, Avalon . Bidding begins on Wednesday at 5pm; with winning bids announced after the town tree lighting Friday night.

    If you are in downtown Avalon during the day, please stop by our office and say hello.  We will be giving away Power Play Realty draw string back packs on Festive Friday.

  • Back to Business

    If I can help you, or a friend with real estate (sales/rentals) in Avalon, Stone Harbor, NJ please let me know.

    Search the Power Play Realty web site  and contact me with questions:   ann@anndelaney.com

    Thank you!

    I appreciate the business…and the opportunity to help.

  • Water Views!

    The 8th Street jetty in Avalon (looking north toward the inlet).

  • Shore Views

    I took a break from work this afternoon to walk along Dune Drive, and then back on the boardwalk.

    Construction vehicles line the business district. Renovations to stores and offices damaged by flooding are well underway.  I continue to be amazed by the progress.

    It was noticeably quieter on the boardwalk (just me…and the cats!)

    The pictures posted were taken from the 21st Street beach path (looking south).

    The wide dune, and the boardwalk are intact.

    Beach entrances are blocked off until the debris is cleared and paths leveled for safety reasons. I was able to work around this minor inconvenience 😉

     

  • Festive Friday- Avalon NJ

    The merchants in the Borough of Avalon are back on track for the family events scheduled for the day after Thanksgiving.

    For more information, check the Visit Avalon NJ web site

     

  • Property Taxes

    The Governor of New Jersey has extended the grace period to pay 4th quarter property taxes until November 16th.  This extension applies to property owners in Avalon and Stone Harbor.

     

  • Saturday Sights

    Warm sunshine and mild temperatures- a well deserved break for all of the coastal communities.

    The business owners in Avalon and Stone Harbor are returning to their normal routine as quickly as possible.  The progress so far is amazing.

    So visit, shop, eat, and enjoy the weekend!  We appreciate the support…Â