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Avalon beach during the July Fourth weekend this dry town a favorite destination for families. Ocean City’s bubbly personality really shines during its sometimessilly events such as the Miss Crustacean Hermit Crab Beauty Contest and the annual Night in Venice boat festival. www.ocnj.us
Strathmere You might miss this small town if you’re not looking for it, which is why some people are drawn to it. The shore spot is only 1.5 miles long and two blocks wide with peaceful views of the ocean. No beach tags required. www.strathmere.net
Sea Isle City This town, dubbed the “Sea and Sand Family Vacationland,” welcomes families by day and partyseekers by night. Casual
eateries, free movies and concerts are for all ages. Plenty of bars and entertainment keep the town busy into the wee hours. Known for fishing and bicycling, Sea Isle has a promenade for walking or jogging. www.sea-isle-city-nj.us
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Avalon High dunes give Avalon its distinct look with picturesque beaches and a peaceful atmosphere. The wide streets are ideal for biking, jogging and roller skating. Visitors can take part in a number of outdoor activities, including boating, jet-skiing, snorkeling, power sailing and fishing from a 1,000-foot seawall. Avalon is a favorite place for birdwatchers. www.avalonbeach.com
Stone Harbor Nature enthusiasts will be at
Splashing around in Stone Harbor home here with the Wetlands Institute and The Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary, as well as the Cape May County Zoo just a short distance away. This charming shore town is also a shopper’s paradise with lots of upscale store and restaurants.
www.stone-harbor.nj.us
The Wildwoods Vacationers flock to The Wildwoods, made up of North Wildwood, Wildwood and Wildwood Crest. The beaches are wide open and free with some sections more
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than 1,000 feet wide. North Wildwood, home to countless corner bars and eateries, and Wildwood are known for their never-ending entertainment and nightlife. The famous boardwalk is crammed with arcades, eateries, souvenir shops and, of course, Morey’s Piers. Wildwood Crest is the quieter section, focusing on family-friendly events and activities. www.wildwoodsnj.com
Cape May Victorian architecture is synonymous with Cape May, but its quiet beaches, fine restaurants and bedand-breakfast inns also draw crowds. The Cape May Lighthouse and whalewatching cruises are popular and the Mid-Atlantic Arts Center provides walking, trolley and ghost tours throughout the year. www.capemaychamber.com; www.capemaymac.org