Avalon: Beach, Bay, and Vacation Rental

Avalon on the New Jersey coast lies at the northern end of 7 Mile Island. Location matters when choosing a vacation rental: the Atlantic beach, the bay with kayak access, and local history offer different attractions.

Coast and pathways

• Avalon lies at the northern end of 7 Mile Island.
• Avalon’s high dunes have been carefully preserved over the years and help protect the beaches from storm erosion.
• Avalon has a boardwalk about half a mile long for walking.
• Bicycles are allowed on Avalon’s boardwalk only from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Avalon designates the area at 57th Street and the bay as a kayak beach.
• Avalon designates the beaches at 41st Street, 42nd Street, and from 44th to 49th Street as surfing-only beaches.

Bay and history

• Bay Park Marina is at Avalon’s southern end, at 54th Street and the bay, and has a municipal boat ramp and moorings.
• The Avalon History Center explores Avalon’s heritage, from before its development through its growth into a seaside resort.
• The Avalon History Center features exhibits of photographs, artifacts, and stories from the late 19th century through the decades of the 20th century.
• The Avalon History Center offers a self-guided tour of Avalon’s churches.
• The self-guided tour of Avalon’s churches is about three miles long, starting at 9th Street and ending at 50th Street.

Choose accommodation to suit your needs

Bicycles are allowed on the boardwalk only from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. Some beaches are designated for surfing only, while the kayak beach is on the bay. Check current beach rules, weather, access, and the exact location of a vacation rental; a listing does not automatically guarantee an ocean view or boat use.

For regional context: Cape May.