Avalon New Jersey is the South Jersey beach town that’s “cooler by a mile”. This is because it is located on the barrier island known as “Seven Mile Island”. Named for the mystical island of King Arthur legend, this town is noted for its maritime forest and wild dunes that line the beach. They are the largest of their kind on the South Jersey coast.
Avalon is the northern most town on the island, sharing its home with Stone Harbor to the south. One of the best assets this town offers is a coastline of natural dunes and walking trails. It also features bike lanes throughout town for safe riding on the streets. Avalon has a small wooden boardwalk. It is not commercialized but instead offers a nice place for people to stroll by the sea.
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While you are looking up information about Avalon, keep in mind that if you can’t find what you’re looking for in this town, there are 7 other towns within a very short drive. Each town has its own unique personality and culture. However, each town offers beautiful public beaches, plentiful parking, shopping venues, many dining options and more. The Jersey Cape has lighthouses, inlets, dunes and nature trails.
Want to learn more about Avalon’s neighboring towns? We have all the information you want about the South Jersey shore. To learn more about each town, click on the links below:
Cape May
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Stone Harbor
Strathmere
Townsends Inlet
Wildwood
