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Stone Harbor New Jersey
is a vacation destination on the Jersey Cape, located on "Seven Mile Island," bordered on the east by the sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by the calm waters of the bay. Steeped in tradition and charm, this seashore community has become a favorite family vacation resort, known for its’ beautiful, clean, safe beaches, well maintained beach houses, quiet tree-lined streets and a downtown district of quaint specialty shops and the very finest eateries. It’s also an easy walk from many hotels to the town’s movie theaters, miniature golf, shops, tennis courts and playgrounds.
Finding a place to stay in Stone Harbor is easy. Modern rental homes, condos, guest cottages and inns coexist alongside grand seashore mansions owned by seasonal and year-round residents. There are a few full-service resorts in Stone Harbor and neighboring Avalon, but rentals of beach homes dominate the market. The island includes some of the best sand dunes on the Jersey Shore and some of the most spectacular real estate. All accommodations on Seven-Mile Island are within easy walking distance of the beach. Visitors can find something to fit every budget, from one-bedroom condos to full home rentals. Dozens of hotels and motels, inns or bed and breakfasts can be found in the surrounding Cape May area. Hotels come with large rooms and feature color cable TV, air conditioning and refrigerators. Many feature heated swimming pools (if you prefer not to swim in the ocean,) poolside tables for food and drink, and one inn even has a fabulous sundeck overlooking the ocean. This is an area known for its excellent service and gracious, sophisticated atmosphere. Visitors will find an abundance of accommodations that offer fine cuisine, some of the area’s best nightlife, tennis courts and other entertainment on site. History buffs might enjoy staying in Victorian Cape May, “the Nation’s Oldest Seashore Resort,” which has more than 600 authentically restored Victorian structures, bed & breakfasts and inns.
There are also dozens of campgrounds near Stone Harbor. Some accept trailers only – others are for trailers, tents and RVs – some also offer rustic cabins. Some of the finest camping resorts on the Jersey coast can be found in the Stone Harbor area. Choose from campgrounds in beautiful wooded sites or oceanfront camping with tent sites and full hookup for RVs, fire pits and grills. If you prefer, you can also camp at modern facilities that include showers, restrooms, playgrounds, horseshoes, volleyball, snack bars and more. Two of the closest campgrounds to Stone Harbor are listed below.
Cape Island Campgrounds
The closest full-facility park to Cape May features large sites with three-point hookups, pools, a laundry and rec room.
Ponderosa Campground
This is a family owned and operated campground that offers easy access to Garden State Parkway, the beaches of Avalon and Stone Harbor, and the attractions of Cape May and Wildwood.
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