Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Stone Harbor, New Jersey- News

  • New Stone Harbor Restaurant

    Noticed last night that “Quahog’s” is open on 97th Street (just off Second Avenue in the old Tri-Jo’s building).  The owners, who also own Sea Salt on 83rd and Third Avenue, renovated the space over the winter.  I heard it will be a casual seafood/clam shack with take- out available.  Anxious to give it a try.

  • Watch Your Step!

    beachpath.jpg   buoy.jpg  The storm last weekend caused some beach erosion in the south end of Stone Harbor (getting on the beach is much easier than climbing back up :)  Miscellaneous items washed up along the shore- including this huge buoy! 

  • Ocean Drive Marathon

    http://www.odmarathon.org/

    Today is race day- the weather for this event is typically cold and rainy, so this morning’s sun is an added bonus for the participants.  But they are running in to a steady wind (ENE 16 to 25mph per the the Weather Channel).  That’s why I’m not an athlete- too much of a wimp! 

  • Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary- update

     birdsanctuary.jpg  Work is underway to create walking paths through the Bird Santuary located between 111th and 117th Streets in Stone Harbor.  The entry point will be 114th and Third Avenue.  This project will be funded primarily through private donations.

    http://www.stone-harbor.nj.us/Bird-Sanctuary/Site/Introduction.html

  • Early Easter = Early Season

    The bulb flowers in our little yard are doing their best to be out for Easter.  The local shops and restaurants have the same plan.

    There will be OPEN signs at the Windrift Restaurant, Claude’s in North Wildwood (originally Stone Harbor based- and locals are happy to travel across the bridge for a wonderful meal), Via Mare, and many of 96th Street retail shops.

    Enjoy an early spring visit to the shore!

  • Air Show

    Did anyone else see the Red Baron style bi-plane practicing stunts over the ocean this weekend? We watched the spins, flips, and free falls as the sun set- a free air show in Stone Harbor!

  • The Lights are On…

    You know you are ready for spring when it’s exciting to see lights on in houses as you drive through town!

    Tortilla Flats and Avalon Coffee are now open on weekends.  The Concord Cafe will open next week (we live for the restaurants to return).

    Washed off my deck furniture yesterday and actually sat in the sun for a bit (out of the wind of course).

  • Plans for Summer?

    Although we are experiencing a strong rental season, there are plenty of homes/condos still available for rent this summer.  I am happy to e-mail you (or a friend) a detailed list of suitable properties: ann@anndelaney.com   

    Thanks for the opportunity to help!

  • Stone Harbor- Public Library

    Cape May County will be building a new public library on the north side of the 95th Street parking area along the beach (the library currently uses space in the municipal building on Second Avenue). 

    Not certain of a start/completion date.  

         parkinglot95th.jpg   Structure will be built adjacent to the beach between 94th and 95th Streets (over a portion of the existing parking lot).  The beach patrol building and Woman’s Civic Club buildings are located beach side between 95th and 96th Streets.

  • Gray to Blue!

    Last week, as I drove over the 96th Street bridge, I noticed the back bay was a deep shade of blue. 

    This morning, the ocean was a beautiful blue color, too. 

    Winters at the shore are typically monochromatic: gray skies, gray waterways, and gray sand along the beach.  The arrival of color is a true sign of spring!

    marchbeach.jpg