Sea Isle City Attractions ⋆ The Shore Blog

Sea Isle City Attractions

If you are looking for things to do in Sea Isle, you’ve come to the right place. Sea Isle City attractions are plentiful and there is much to do here.

Boardwalk

Sea Isle refers to its boardwalk as a “promenade” and it is paved, not wooden (the original wooden boardwalk was destroyed in the 1962 Nor’Easter). The Sea Isle City promenade runs from 29th Street to 56th Street, for a total of 1.5 miles. It is a perfect place to ride bikes, walk or run during the day, and at night the promenade at JFK Boulevard and Excursion Park is the hub of entertainment. Here, you will find concerts, movies and family entertainment every night of the week in summer. The promenade has a handful of shops and dining establishments which can be found at the Spinakker Condominiums between 34th – 38th Streets. There are also a few shops and eateries between JFK Boulevard and 44th Street. Otherwise, the promenade is largely residential.

Fishing / Boating

Fishing Areas

Public Fishing Pier – 59th street and the Bay (next to the Dealy Field)

Fishing Charters

Starfish Boats – 319 42nd Place
Offering fishing and dolphin and whale watching tours as well as party cruises.

Family Fishing Charters – 14 Old Sea Isle Boulevard (Minmar Marine)
Offering 3-4 hour tours on the ocean, bay or surf fishing.

Bait and Tackle

Larsen’s Marina – 7 Old Sea Isle Boulevard
Sea Isle Bait and Tackle – 42nd Street and Park Road

Red Dog Bait and Tackle – 5006 Landis Avenue
Sunset Pier Bait and Tackle – 86th and the Bay

Pier 88 Marina – 88th Street and the Bay
Two Chums Bait Tackle and Boat Rentals – 375 43rd Place

Boat Rentals

Larsen’s Marina – 7 Old Sea Isle Boulevard
Minmar Marine – 14 Old Sea Isle Boulevard
Pier 88 Marina – 88^th Street and the Bay
Two Chums Bait Tackle and Boat Rentals – 375 43rd Place

Boat Tours

Starfish Boats – 319 42nd Place
Offering fishing and dolphin and whale watching tours as well as party cruises.

Golf Courses

Avalon Golf Club – 1510 Route 9, Cape May Courthouse
Laguna Oaks Golf Course – 600 Bayberry Drive, Cape May Courthouse
Pines at Clermont Golf Club – 358 Kings Highway, Clermont
Cape May National Golf Club – Route 9 & Florence Avenue, Erma
Ocean City Municipal Golf Course – 26th and Bay Avenue, Ocean City
Heritage Links Golf Course – 1375 Shore Road, Ocean View
Shore Gate Golf Club – 35 School House Lane, Ocean View
Cape May Par 3 and Driving Range – 29 Fulling Mill Road, Rio Grande
Sand Barrens Golf Club – 1765 Route 9 North, Swainton

History / Museums

Sea Isle City Historical Society and Museum
The Sea Isle City Historical Society and Museum was created in 1982 to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the founding of Sea Isle City. The museum is located in the Sea Isle City Library at 4800 Central Avenue. It features articles, books and photographs that capture the history of Sea Isle. It also features a unique bridal gown display, more than 200 family albums generated by Sea Isle City families and artifacts. Many events are held during summer. The museum is handicap accessible and child friendly, open year-round and is free.

Libraries

Cape May County Library – 4800 Central Avenue
The Cape May County Library system operates 8 branch libraries and a book mobile service with stops throughout the county every Thursday and Friday. The library offers DVD and video game rentals, internet access, desktop computers, printing services and programming for children, teens and adults.

Mini-Golf

Pirate Island Golf – 33^rd and Landis Avenue
With 3 locations down the shore (Avalon, Ocean City and Sea Isle), each Pirate Island offers 18 holes that take you on a journey through theme-park like attractions of animated pirates, caves, waterfalls, suspension bridges, and pirate ships – a unique adventure for all ages.

Shopping

Sea Isle City offers visitors the opportunity to browse through unique shops throughout its beautiful barrier island. Many are clustered around the center of town, near Excursion Park where JFK Boulevard meets with the Promenade. Here you will find Dalrymple’s, a one-stop shopping destination for anything you may need during your vacation, including first aid products, games, greeting cards, gifts and more. The Spinnaker Condominiums offer shops on the promenade between 34th and 38th Streets. Further south on the Promenade are a few shops featuring beachwear and beach items. On JFK Boulevard, and to the north and south on both Landis and Pleasure Avenues, are several clothing and accessory boutiques. Further south on Landis are scattered many shops featuring clothing, accessories, home décor and beach accessories. There is a shopping center at 65th Street with an Acme and several other shops, including Sands Department Store, another Sea Isle mainstay. Sands also offers a one-stop shop experience including clothing, shoes, gifts, household items, souvenirs, toys, hardware items and more. With so many shopping opportunities in Sea Isle, you never have to leave the island to find what you want or need.

Spas

Elements Salon and Spa – 4315 Landis Avenue
This salon offers hair, nails, massage, skin care and waxing.

Sea Isle Spa and Massage – 8305 Landis Avenue
Sea Isle Spa and Massage offers therapeutic massages including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone and foot reflexology.

Shore Bliss – 111 63rd Street
At Shore Bliss, you will find services for massage, eyelashes and facials.

Queen’s Nails – 3710 Landis Avenue
This salon offers manicures, pedicures and waxing.

Sports / Recreation / Playgrounds

Recreation

Dealy Field – Central Avenue, between 59th and 63rd Streets ere, you will find basketball, bocce, pickleball and tennis courts as well as a street hockey rink. There are also little league, soccer and softball fields, a skate park restrooms and a service building here. There is also a basketball court at JFK Boulevard Park (Between Landis and Central Avenues)

Playgrounds

Dealy Field (59th-63rd Streets and Central Avenue)
JFK Boulevard Park (JFK Boulevard between Landis & Central Avenues)
85th Street and the Beach

Tennis

Tennis Courts are located at 63rd Street & Central Avenue

Yoga

NJ Beach Yoga
NJ Beach Yoga is celebrating its 13^th year offering yoga on the island, including a year-round indoor class at the SIC Community Lodge and Summer Yoga on the JFK Beach for $10 a class. There is no need to sign up for the beach class – just show up with a towel or mat. Classes are open to all levels. They also offer Full Moon Yoga on the Beach whenever there is a full moon.