Must Haves: Keeping Cool
It’s no secret that summer heat can sometimes be a lot to handle, but staying cool is easier than ever! Whether laying low in your beach house, out-and-about on the town, or sitting with your toes in the sand on the beach, staying cool is important. We have searched the best stores on the island to help you gather everything you need to stay cool all summer long.
1. MICHAEL STARS FLOPPY HAT
Shade yourself with this stylish floppy hat this August! Both practical and fashionable to keep yourself cool and keep your face out of the sun.
Annabelle
2174 Dune Drive, Avalon
2. SWIG Blue Water Bottle
Nothing can help you keep cool better than an ice-cold drink! Take it to go around town or to the beach, and you’ll be sure to stay cool sipping day to night!
Closet Boutique
2509 Dune Drive, Avalon
3. DECORATIVE HEADBANDS
This Lotus and Luna headband is fashionable yet practical to keep that hair out of the way during a hot beach day.
Global Pursuit
262 96th Street, Stone Harbor
260 21st Street, Avalon
4. RIO Cooler Bag
Keep everything cool with this portable cooler bag. Bring your cold dishes and drinks to the beach, to a friend’s house, the park, anywhere you need to go. This cooler bag will keep anything you need chilled.
Hoy’s 5&10
2800 Dune Drive, Avalon
219 96th Street, Stone Harbor
5. REVERSIBLE BABY HAT
Keeping little ones cool is the most important thing to do this season. This adorable reversible baby hat looks so cute and is a must-have for young kids this summer!
It’s All Good
2307 Dune Drive, Avalon
6. KOOZIES
Keep cool with koozies! Your drinks will stay protected from the hot summer heat. An ice-cold beverage on a hot summer day? That can’t be beat!
Moran’s Dockside
1400 Ocean Drive, Avalon
7. WHALE WET SUIT
A wet suit is every baby’s summer necessity. This adorable whale wet suit by Snapper Rock will keep your little one protected yet cool as they swim around in Seven Mile’s ocean this summer.
Nesting
9504 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
8. YETI RAMBLER CUP
Keep your drinks cold with this huge, 30-ounce portable cup by Yeti. Perfect for hot summer beach days!
Seashore Ace
260 96th Street, Stone Harbor
9. JOSEF KOTE “THE WISH” PAINTING
This gorgeous painting would make the coolest addition to your home this summer. Painted by Josef Kote, “The Wish” depicts the perfect summer scene.
Ocean Galleries
9618 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
2199 Ocean Drive, Avalon
10. WHALE ICE BUCKET
Look stylish at every party you host this summer and keep everything cool, from water bottles to wine to your favorite six-pack with this sleek silver whale ice bucket by Zodax. After all, you can’t have summer without a little ice!
The Preppy Palm
2533 Dune Drive, Avalon
11. CRYO MACHINE THERAPY
You can’t get much cooler than this! From a full-body cryo to facials, Orange Cryo Wellness has you covered by keeping your body VERY cool and relaxed this summer.
Orange Cryo Wellness
3101 Dune Drive, Avalon
12. Unique Skirts
Look cool and stay cool in one of these adorable skirts by the Sardine Clothing Company. They are made out of recycled T-shirts, so you know they are going to be comfortable! Each skirt is one-of-a-kind and can be custom-ordered in the color and design of your choice.
Small Crafts Advisory
9506 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
13. BUCKET HAT
This summer staple is a must-have to stay cool for those long, hot beach days! Perfect for men, women and children of all ages!
Fred’s Tavern & Liquor Store
314 96th Street, Stone Harbor
2258 Dune Drive, Avalon
14. PADDLE BOARD
Paddle boards are just one of the water toys that will keep you cool any day of the week. Choose from a variety of paddle boards to rent from SUP Guy to have fun on the bay!
SUP Guy: Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals
235 West 3rd Avenue, North Wildwood
15. REUSABLE PLASTIC CUPS
Sip back, relax, and keep cool with these reusable plastic cups by Haute Papier. Use these during the summer months to keep your water or beverage cold and your ice frozen! Sipping back and keeping cool is all you need to relax during these hot summer months.
Armadillo, LTD.
2761 Dune Drive, Avalon
16. PENDANT NECKLACE
This double-sided silver and gold necklace will keep your summer jewelry collection cool and elegant! This Lafonn necklace has the North Star on one side and a Stone Harbor emblem on the other, making it the perfect present for someone who can always find their way to the shore in the summer!
Stephanie’s of Stone Harbor
9720 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
17. FISH ACCENTS
You can’t be chill without a few home accents to keep your house cool and modern this summer! This wrought-iron fish will look great on any surface as a centerpiece or accent to go along with your shore home’s seaside décor. There are plenty of fish in the sea, but make this wrought-iron fish a “cool” addition to your home away from home.
Coastal Designer Outlet
556 Sea Isle Boulevard, Ocean View
18. LINEN NIGHTGOWN
Vacation means grabbing some extra zzzzzz’s, so make sure you stay comfortable during your peaceful slumber. Stay cool all night long in this linen nightgown by See. This light, airy linen fabric makes a perfect gift for a mother, sister, aunt or grandmother with a summer birthday!
Trendz Home
215 96th Street, Stone Harbor
19. LINEN TUNIC TOP
Keeping cool can’t be fulfilled without cool clothing. This tunic top by FLAX is both classic and comfortable with a clean and flattering silhouette. This lightweight linen fabric and color choice provide the opportunity for women to personalize their look while staying cool and collected.
Olive Tree
211 96th Street, Stone Harbor
20. FISH PRINTED FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Extinguish the summer heat this season and keep your home cool (and safe!) with this designer fire extinguisher by Safe-T. These extinguishers make for the perfect summer housewarming or host gift, because everyone needs a fire extinguisher, so why not one that looks as beautiful as the rest of your home down the shore?
Blufish Designs
2418 Dune Drive, Avalon
237 96th Street, Stone Harbor
21. SUN SHELF TABLE
Combine function with ease all summer long to keep you cool and shaded with this Sun Shelf Table! Insert any 1½-inch umbrella pole easily into the center of this pool-friendly table. It’s complete with cup holders and an umbrella adapter to keep you and your drinks in the shade and safe from melting in the hot summer sun!
USA Pools
3101 Dune Drive, Avalon
22. REVERSIBLE BIKINI
Did you hear two-for-one? This reversible bikini by Maaji allows for two stylish bathing suits for the price of one that is sure to keep you looking fashionable and summery every time you cool off with a swim this summer.
She Be Surfin’
2516 Dune Drive, Avalon
221 96th Street, Stone Harbor
23. BREATHABLE GRAPHIC T-SHIRT
Spread how cool you are this summer in this graphic T-shirt from Social Decay and remind people that being kind is a great way to keep yourself and everyone around you cool all summer long. This light, breathable fabric will keep you cool no matter how hard the sun is beating down.
Tiger Lily
268 21st Street, Avalon
24. SPORTFISHING PACKAGE
Sometimes a little adventure is all you need to keep cool during the summertime. Head offshore on a Tiburon Sportfishing excursion to the Northeast Canyons in search of tuna, marlin and mahi-mahi where cool breezes provide a refreshing escape from the heat and humidity back on the island.
Tiburon Sportfishing
1400 Ocean Drive, Avalon
25. YOUR OWN BOAT
There isn’t a better way to keep cool than to hang out on a boat, especially if it is a premium boat from Waterfront Marine! Gather up your friends and family and head to Waterfront Marine and find the best boat for you that’ll be the start to many new “cooling” memories during the summer of 2018 and beyond.
Waterfront Marine
1 Goll Avenue, Somers Point
26. COMMERCIAL AWNINGS
Calling all Seven Mile business owners looking to keep their business cool this summer. Commercial awnings will take complete care of your business with a fire-resistant fabric canopy that will protect your customers from rain or shine! Patio canopies and enclosures will draw attention to your business and keep customers at your establishment under awnings that will last for summers to come!
Awnings by Bill
1944 Route 9, Cape May Court House
27. BEACH BAG
Throw all of your summer necessities in this cool Spartina bag to beat the heat and head to the beach!
Serendipity
2286 Dune Drive, Avalon
28. GEM-WATER THERMOS
Nothing is more essential to keeping cool than some good old-fashioned H2O. These Gem-Water thermoses each have a beautifully designed gem wand, with each gem having its own meaning. These bottles won’t only keep you cool but also enliven your water through the power of gemstones, restoring its crystal structure levels comparable to actual spring water.
Trendz
209 96th Street, Stone Harbor
29. SMART THERMOSTAT
Meet the Nest Learning Thermostat. It learns what temperatures works, turns itself down when you’re away and connects to your phone. It has a big, sharp display. And it is proven to help save energy. In independent studies, the Nest Thermostat saved an average of 10 to 12 percent on heating bills and 15 percent on cooling bills, an estimated average savings of $131 to $145 a year.
Sound Advice & Video
336 96th Street, Stone Harbor
30. WAVERUNNER RIDES
How’s a ride through the back bays of Stone Harbor on a WaveRunner sound for keeping cool? Island Water Sports has eight 120cc WaveRunners available to rent for up to 40 minutes. This Yamaha WaveRunner can seat up to three people, perfect for you and two friends to ride on as you make waves while keeping cool and looking cool!
Island Water Sports
9701 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor