Things To Do
Cape May
Take a trip down to Cape May (~20 mins south). It's a charming coastal town in New Jersey renowned for its Victorian architecture, pristine beaches, and rich history. There is great shopping on Washington Street and a lot of good restaurants and bars. A few of our favorites stops are Congress Hall, The Ebbitt Room, Peter Shields Inn, & The Mad Batter.
The Lobster House
Grab a bite at the Lobster House in Cape May (Tara & Jason's favorite restaurant!) They have a great waterfront access, amazing seafood, and old school sailor vibes. The Lynch's & Kraner's will be eating here on Thursday night to kick off the weekend (~5:30pm). There are no reservations required if you'd like to get a table & join us!
Avalon Recommendations
Here are some restaurants & shops that are open in Avalon year-round. - Windrift Bar (located on the 2nd floor of the ICONA Windrift) - Avalon Brew Pub (located in the ICONA Avalon) - The Princeton (20th Street & Dune Drive) - Uncle Bills Pancake House (32nd & Dune Drive) - Il Posto Ristorante (24th & Dune Drive) - Polpo Ristorante (33rd & Dune Drive) - Bobby Dee's Rock n' Chair (24th & Dune Drive) - La Vecchia Fontana (1st Ave & 7th Street) - Son of a Sailor Seafood (Call to check if they are open!) - The Preppy Palm (Tara's favorite store, open year round) - Breezin Up - where you can buy the iconic Avalon Sweatshirts (Saturday & Sunday) - Avalon Boardwalk - short boardwalk overlooking the beach between 21st & 32nd street - Freds Liquor Store (22nd & Dune Ave) - Hoys (28th & Dune Ave)
Stone Harbor Recommendations
Here are our suggestions to explore & eat in Stone Harbor! - The Reeds - Hotel overlooking the bay with a Spa, Hotel & Restaurant - Fred's Tavern - Good food & bar. Connected to a liquor store! - Coffee Talk - Open weekends! 97th & 3rd Ave - Uncle Bills Pancake Shop - Restaurant Luciano - Italian! 98th & 3rd Ave - The Watering Hull - Great for Lunch - 96th Street Bar & Grill - Great for Lunch & Sports - Hoys - General store for on-island needs (drug store, gifts, toys, etc) - ACME - Grocery Store. Located off-island! 5 minute drive from Stone Harbor.
Local Breweries & Wineries
Check out the local local breweries & wineries in the area within a 20 minute drive. Some of our favorites include: Cape May Brewing Company Slack Tide Brewing Whale Tale Brewing Company Nauti Spirits Distillery Willow Creek Winery Cape May Winery & Vineyard
Uncle Bill's Pancake House
The best spot on 7-Mile Island for some pancakes! They have locations in Avalon & Stone Harbor and are open year-round.
Dash of Hope - 5K
There is a local 5k happening on the day of our wedding at 9am honoring a local, Avalon school teacher - Mrs. Smallwood. The proceeds will be donated to "Friend in Need" a charity that provided meaningful support her family during her treatment.