Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Stone Harbor Beach & Miscellaneous Information
Stone Harbor Beach Cam, Weather Station, & Tide Chart: https://www.stoneharborpoa.org/gallery/stone-harbor-beach-cam-weather-station-tide-chart/
Please Do Your Part and Discard Trash and Recyclables Appropriately!
The Stone Harbor Mayor and Council has adopted a comprehensive Ordinance eliminating single use plastics within our business community in order to protect the marine life and wildlife of our surrounding waterways.
STONE HARBOR CARES………..Start Today and Change Tomorrow!
BEACH TAG INFORMATION
All persons 12 and over must display tags the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend to Monday of Labor Day weekend, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Seasonal, weekly, and daily tags may be purchased at our Beach Tag Office, 95th Street & the Beach. 609.368.6805. And from inspectors on the beach or during the summer season.
Beach Tag prices are as follows:
Seasonal tags through May 31 - $37.00
Seasonal tags beginning June 1 - $42.00
Weekly tags (Sat. through Sat.) - $18.00
Daily tags - $10.00
Veterans tags are free. ID required.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Our lifeguards are on duty from 10am to 5pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Protected bathing beaches are 81st, 83rd, 86th, 87th, 90th, 93rd, 94th, 95th, 96th, 100th, 102nd, 103rd, 105th, 108th, 110th, 112th, 113th, 116th, 117th, 120th and 122nd.
Swimming and rafting beaches are all designated beaches except 81st, 86th, 105th, 110th, 112th, and 122nd Streets. Surfing and surfboards (with leases attached) are permitted at the beaches at 81st and 110th Streets only. Kayaks are permitted at 122nd Street through 126th Street only, and life jackets must be worn at all times while in the water.
Sailcraft must be licensed and beached at designated areas only. Vehicles are permitted on the beach by permit only from October 1 through March 31st. For information regarding permits, call 609.368.5102. Permits are issued the day after Labor Day until March the following year.
TRASH SCHEDULE (SUMMER) : May 17th, 2025 – September 12th, 2026
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- 80th to 93rd – Ocean to Bay
(Pennsylvania, Linden, Sunset) …. Monday and Thursday
- 94th to 104th (300 and 400 blocks) – Ocean to Bay
Seng, Sunrise, Sunset, Berkley, Charles, Corinthian, Golden Gate) …. Tuesday and Friday
- 104th (100 and 200 blocks) to 122nd – Ocean to Bay
(Sunset, Chelsea Place, Paradise, Stone, Weber, Bower) ….. Wednesday and Saturday
- Beach and Street receptacles….Daily
- Commercial – 6 days (Sunday by Request)
- Trash in plastic bags must be placed in rigid receptacles with tight-fitting covers.
- Do not place any trash or recyclables curbside! The Borough provides “rear yard” pickup. We ask that you put your address/house number on your trash cans and lids. It helps returning your cans/lids to your property shall they become airborne during any storm events in Stone Harbor.
Do not place any trash or recyclables curbside! The Borough provides “rear yard” pickup. We ask that you put your address/house number on your trash cans and lids. It helps returning your cans/lids to your property should they become airborne during any storm events in Stone Harbor.
The Solid Waste Convenience Center, located on 81st Street near Third Avenue, is also available for your use seven days a week.
BACK TO WINTER SCHEDULE : September 13, 2026 – December 31, 2026
DOGS ON THE BEACH
Dogs are permitted on the beach from 7pm to sunset, Friday of Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Monday. "Off season" leashed dogs are permitted on the beach at any time.
DOWNTOWN PARKING
Throughout our business district, designated parking spaces and lots require payment from May 1st through September 30th, 10am to 9pm. Stone Harbor uses ParkMobile. Directions for using the app or scanning the QR code are available throughout the parking zones. Free parking is available at the 94th Street & Second Avenue Parking Lot. Residential parking is free.
Avalon Beach & Miscellaneous Information
Avalon Beach Cams & Surf Report: https://thesurfersview.com/live-cams/new-jersey/avalon-beach-cam-and-surf-report/
BEACH TAGS
Beach tags cost $10 for a daily pass and $18 for a weekly pass. Seasonal tags are $42. Avalon tag is RECIPROCATED in neighboring Stone Harbor.
SWIMMING
Swim only at lifeguard beaches. Lifeguards on duty 10am - 5pm. Beaches closed 11pm - 4am daily.
LIFEGUARDED BEACHES
9,10,12,14-16,18-21,24-30,32-33,35,38,40,43,50,57,61,65,69,73,76,79
Rafting is allowed at all bathing beaches.
SURF FISHING
Allowed in season between 40th and 60th Streets.
SURFING
Designated surfing beaches at 10th and 11th Streets and other designated areas.
BEACH VEHICLE PERMITS
Avalon offers beach vehicle permits that permit driving on the beaches between the dates of September 15-March 15 of each year. The cost of the annual permit is $50 and requires the vehicle to put a descriptive decal which shall be affixed to any corner of the rear window of the vehicle. All vehicles must obey a speed limit of 15mph. The permitted locations for entry to and exit from the beach by vehicles with valid permits are 9th, 20th, 32nd, 38th, 60th, and 79th streets when conditions permit. Vehicles are not allowed on the beach between midnight and 6am. Vehicles are available by visiting the Avalon Construction Office at Avalon Borough Hall, 3100 Dune Drive weekdays between 8:15am-4:15pm.
DOGS AND CATS
Dogs are prohibited from being on the beach between March 1 - Sept. 30. Dogs must be kept on a leash (when not confined) and their droppings must be retrieved immediately by the person in charge of the dogs.
What To Do On A Rainy or Non-Beach Day Around Stone Habor & Avalon, NJ
Local Area Attractions in Cape May County & Beyond
Victorian Cape May - http://www.capemay.com/capemayhistorichotels.html
Wildwood Boardwalk - https://wildwoodsnj.com/so-much-to-do/boardwalk/
Golf Courses in Cape May County - https://www.golfpass.com/travel-advisor/course-directory/4595-ca
Kids Day Camps & Surf Lessons at EcoVentures - https://ecoventuresus.com/
Wetlands Institute - http://wetlandsinstitute.org
Cape May County Zoo & Botanical Gardens - http://www.cmczoo.com
Harbor Square Movie Theatre - https://www.squaretheatres.com/locations/harbor-square-theatre
Stone Harbor Museum - www.stoneharbormuseum.org
Stone Harbor Library - https://cmclibrary.org/
Avalon Museum - http://www.avalonhistorycenter.org
Avalon Library - http://www.avalonfreelibrary.org
Looking for a fun day off the beach?
Avalon and Stone Harbor offer some of the Jersey Shore's best shopping, with charming boutiques, unique gift shops, stylish clothing stores, and local treasures around every corner.
Just minutes from the islands, you'll also find popular favorites like TJ Maxx and Marshalls near the Stone Harbor exit. Venture along Route 9 and discover antique shops, the Cape May County Zoo, the famous Christmas shop, Historic Cold Spring Village, and countless hidden gems waiting to be explored.
Other possibilities North on the Garden State Parkway:
Ocean City Boardwalk - https://oceancityfun.com
Atlantic City - http://www.steelpier.com
Atlantic City Casinos: - https://www.visitatlanticcity.com/things-to-do/casinos/
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