Explore the other side of Stone Harbor Point. Â The hike is “challenging”…but not for the typical reasons.
First- only make this trek at low tide. Â Do not wear flip flops. Wait for a breezy day or after the cool weather arrives. Â Why? Â Water, mud, and bugs respectively 😉
Start at the street end off of Third Avenue at 122nd Street. Â There is a path on the right hand side that crosses the marsh and then winds around to the left to the two bird look out platforms. Â Then on to the clam shell driveway that leads to the beach or back to the 123rd Street parking lot.
Nuns’ Beach Surf Contest / Fundraiser
Join the friendly Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Saturday, September 14th for the annual surf contest. Â 111th Street and the beach, 8am.
There will be tents by the beach selling coffee and donuts… and of course the popular “Nuns’ Beach” wear. Â The generous support from the community helps to maintain this beautiful Stone Harbor landmark.
P.S. Found this wonderful article on line: An Entire Beach of Nuns posted in July.  Funny!
The first picture was sent to me by a reader last year: Villa Maria by the Sea, 1955. Â Still looking great in 2013!