Get Outside and Play
From the beach to the bay and everywhere in between, Avalon and Stone Harbor are made for outdoor fun. Whether you enjoy biking, boating, paddleboarding, fishing, tennis, or pickleball, there’s no shortage of ways to stay active and enjoy the natural beauty of Seven Mile Island. Explore our parks, paths, courts, and waters, adventure is always just around the corner.
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Recent Recreation Articles featured in The Times
Endless Summer 2026
Few influencers will ever match the online fame of Stephen Sharer. The influencer, 28, has been making YouTube videos for more than a decade and has amassed more than 20 million followers across his social media accounts on YouTube and TikTok, in addition to billions of total views.
This is a story about love.
A young woman’s love for the ocean.
A family’s love for Stone Harbor.
A son’s love for his mother.
A love that’s inspiring a legacy.
For more than 50 years, The Wetlands Institute has served its mission to promote appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of our wetland and coastal ecosystems.
August 2026
The last weekend of August marks the beginning of a new film festival and the revitalization of a beloved arts festival.
Take part in the 20th annual Cape Designer House Tour, a cherished tradition on Seven Mile Beach. Enjoy a self-guided tour of beautifully designed homes in Avalon and Stone Harbor, and admire the creativity, craftsmanship, and elegance that define coastal living.
Marie Benedict writes historical fiction and mystery novels.
Melissa Clark crafts cookbooks and food columns.
What the two authors have in common is that they both are part of the Avalon Free Public Library’s Summer Spotlight Series and are coming to Surfside Park.
There is a new proposal and concept plan for a combined Avalon Free Public Library and Avalon History Center.