Cape May County Shore GuideAvalon, New Jersey
Avalon is a South Jersey seashore resort on Seven Mile Island known for wide beaches, upscale residential neighborhoods, Dune Drive shopping and dining, boating, recreation, and its well-known “Cooler by a Mile” identity.
The borough extends farther into the Atlantic than many nearby barrier-island communities and offers a polished blend of year-round services, seasonal activity, beach access, luxury real estate, community organizations, arts, fitness, and coastal recreation.
AvalonCooler by a MileSeven Mile Island · Cape May County
CountyCape May County
Community TypeBarrier-island borough
Primary CorridorDune Drive
Shore SettingSeven Mile Island
Town Guide Categories
GovernmentBorough offices, public safety, public works, recreation, taxes, and emergency management.
EducationElementary, middle, high-school, and educational resources.
Arts & EntertainmentPhotography, galleries, local arts, and cultural resources.
Business & ShoppingDune Drive shopping, services, professional offices, and local businesses.
Food & DrinkRestaurants, cafés, markets, bakeries, nightlife, and shore dining.
Historic PlacesAvalon Museum and local historical resources.
ParksGrace O’Brien Park, recreation, and community facilities.
Sports & LeisureFitness, miniature golf, baseball, amusement, and shore recreation.
Visiting & LodgingHotels, vacation planning, beaches, parking, and visitor resources.
Real EstateLuxury shore homes, rentals, agencies, and property resources.
ClassifiedsLocal marketplace categories and community notices.
JobsSeasonal, hospitality, retail, municipal, service, and professional employment.
Places of WorshipChurches and faith communities within Avalon.
Clubs & OrganizationsBusiness, fishing, boating, and charitable organizations.
Avalon Highlights
Dune DriveAvalon’s primary shopping, dining, service, fitness, and commercial corridor.
Beaches & Ocean AccessWide Atlantic beaches and a shore setting that define Avalon’s seasonal identity.
Boating & FishingFishing, yacht-club activity, bay access, and maritime recreation are central to local life.
Luxury Shore Real EstateAvalon is known for high-value homes, seasonal residences, vacation rentals, and investment properties.
Arts & CommunityGalleries, photography, a local museum, civic organizations, charitable groups, and community events.
Seven Mile IslandAvalon shares the island with Stone Harbor and offers convenient access to nearby Cape May County towns.
Nearby Towns
Middle TownshipCape May Court House, healthcare, shopping, government services, schools, and mainland access.
Sea Isle CityBeaches, promenade, restaurants, nightlife, fishing, and seasonal shore recreation.
Stone HarborSeven Mile Island beaches, shopping, dining, nature, real estate, and visitor attractions.
Town Overview
About Avalon
Avalon is widely recognized as a South Jersey seashore resort and is associated with the motto “Cooler by a Mile,” reflecting its position extending into the Atlantic Ocean farther than many nearby barrier-island resorts.
The borough combines a highly seasonal visitor economy with year-round municipal services, established residential neighborhoods, beaches, boating, local shopping, recreation, community organizations, arts, and some of the region’s most valuable shore real estate.
Town Government
Borough of Avalon Government
Borough of Avalon, New Jersey
3100 Dune Drive
Avalon, NJ 08202
609-967-8200
Official Borough Website
Construction Official609-967-4220
Court Administrator609-967-4457
Emergency Services911
First Aid, Non-Emergency609-967-5914
Emergency Management609-967-8229
Police, Non-Emergency609-967-3411
Public Works609-967-7697
Recreation609-967-3066
Tax Collector609-967-4045
Tax Assessor609-967-5754
Schools & Learning
Education
La Salle University46 32nd Street West
Avalon, NJ 08202
609-368-0080
Arts & Culture
Arts & Entertainment
Avalon Art Photography356 39th Street
Avalon, NJ 08202
800-506-4812
Ocean GalleriesOcean Drive
Avalon, NJ 08202
609-967-4462
Community Connections
Clubs & Organizations
Avalon Chamber of Commerce2989 Ocean Drive
Avalon, NJ 08202
609-967-3936
Avalon Fishing Club32nd Street and Boardwalk
Avalon, NJ 08202
609-967-3228
Avalon Yacht Club704 7th Street
Avalon, NJ 08202
609-967-4444
Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund2170 Dune Drive
Avalon, NJ 08202
609-967-0100
Local Heritage
Historic Places
Avalon Museum & Historical Society215 39th Street
Avalon, NJ 08202
609-967-0090
Parks & Recreation
Parks
Grace O'Brien Park8th–12th Streets and Dune Drive
Avalon, NJ 08202
609-967-3066
Grace O’Brien Park appears in the original guide as both a park and a baseball resource, reflecting its role in Avalon’s community recreation network.
Faith Communities
Places of Worship
St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church5012 Dune Drive
Avalon, NJ 08202
609-967-3746
Wells Memorial Presbyterian Church126 9th Street
Avalon, NJ 08202
609-967-7221
Active Avalon
Sports & Leisure
Amusement
Greyhound Poker Palace2805 Boardwalk
Avalon, NJ 08202
609-368-7888
Pirate Island Miniature Golf2738 Dune Drive
Avalon, NJ 08202
609-368-8344
Baseball
Grace O'Brien Park8th–12th Streets and Dune Drive
Avalon, NJ 08202
609-967-3066
Fitness
3206 Fitness3206 Dune Drive
Avalon, NJ 08202
609-368-4242
Island Aerobics3206 Dune Drive, Suite 2
Avalon, NJ 08202
609-368-0880
Mindbody Pilates2101 Ocean Drive
Avalon, NJ 08202
609-368-8700
Surfside Fitness2021 Dune Drive
Avalon, NJ 08202
609-967-9023
Golf
Pirate Island Miniature Golf2738 Dune Drive
Avalon, NJ 08202
609-368-8344
Directory note: Business names, operating status, phone numbers, and services may have changed, so visitors should verify current details.
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