Category: Stone Harbor, New Jersey- News

Wind, waves, and water…oh, my!

If you follow me on Twitter, you know I like to walk the beach.

In the off season, I vary my route so that I cover all 7 miles of our beach front…one hour at a time.  This allows me to stay current on the beach conditions in Avalon and Stone Harbor; especially important after a storm.

Update: beach access is temporarily restricted for a few blocks in the north end of Avalon due to erosion after recent storms.  In Stone Harbor, there are sections with moderate beach erosion (especially noticeable at high tide).  And yet other areas are wider than ever- recipients of that lost sand.

Both communities are committed to maintaining our beautiful beaches.  Any winter storm damage will be addressed by spring- with safe beach access a priority.

Always interesting to spend time in another beach community- especially in the off season.

We arrived to Rehoboth Beach Wednesday evening for a 2 night stay, and noticed many restaurants open AND filled with customers. On a bitter cold, mid-week night in November?

This was our third November/December visit in recent years; and I’ve been impressed each time to see restaurants and retail shops open (and thriving) year round.

I compared year round populations:  Rehoboth Beach 1556; Avalon 1334, and Stone Harbor 886.  Could it be that more of our year round residents “fly south” than those living in Rehoboth?  Or is it the chicken/egg dilemma: if more Avalon, Stone Harbor hotels and businesses stayed open, would we see more visitors?  Or, are the nearby shopping outlets (10 minutes outside of Rehoboth) the big draw?  And if so, do we really want excessive commercial development in our area?

There is no easy answer.  I feel for the new business owners who pledge to stay open year round…only to discover the lack of help, and customers come November.

As full time residents, we make an effort support the local businesses…it helps that I don’t like to cook!

So, ride down soon. Walk the beach, shop, and enjoy a meal.  We all benefit from your business.

Reminder:

Thanksgiving weekend is HUGE in Avalon and Stone Harbor.  Family activities, a Christmas tree auction, music, and of course, the big parade!

Schedule of events for Avalon– click HERE

Schedule of events for Stone Harbor– click HERE

Pick up a copy of the Seven Mile Times for more details: http://www.sevenmiletimes.com

And, be sure to stop by our office in Avalon on Friday, November 28th for a Power Play Realty logo gift.

According to an article on newsworks.org, the snowy owls have returned to the Jersey shore.

Last year, there were at least 2 owls “wintering” on our island.  I verified my sightings with blurry photographs on several posts:

https://anndelaney.com/2014/01/25/update-on-island-owls/

https://anndelaney.com/2014/01/10/more-owls/

https://anndelaney.com/2014/01/02/beach-views-4/

Yesterday after work, I walked around Stone Harbor Point.  A bird watcher in the area posted an owl sighting on Twitter.  But no luck.

Will keep looking 🙂

Thanksgiving weekend is HUGE in Avalon and Stone Harbor.  Family activities, a Christmas tree auction, music, and of course, the big parade!

Schedule of events for Avalon– click HERE

Schedule of events for Stone Harbor– click HERE

Stop by our office in Avalon on Friday, November 28th for a Power Play Realty logo gift.