Sea Isle City, NJ

Sea Isle City

Looking for a bit of everything? On five miles of beach is Sea Isle City, a barrier island between Ocean City and Avalon chock-full of beautiful private and rental properties, hotels, motels and condominiums for those who choose Sea Isle City as their home away from home, year after year. Sea Isle City has a long tradition of catering to families, with an abundance of recreational and educational outdoor activities, family restaurants, entertainment and events. The beaches here promise many hours of relaxation for sun worshippers, sandcastle architects, swimmers and sports enthusiasts. There are beaches intended for bathing, surf fishing, rafting and sailing with volleyball courts scattered throughout the city's beachfront. Other favorite activities in Sea Isle include miniature golf, in-line skating and bike riding along the promenade. The promenade has become Sea Isle's hub of activity, the site of free outdoor "Concerts Under the Stars" throughout the summer and the location for many of the city's festivals. Sea Isle's Skimmer Weekend and Fall Family Festival are popular events for residents and visitors to welcome and bid adieu to the summer season. Mid-summer there's the Sara the Turtle Festival, an educational family event that stresses environmental importance. Each Tuesday and Thursday morning in the summer, trained volunteer guides take groups on Beachcomber Walks along the Sea Isle City shoreline to explore the seaside environment and the mysteries of the Atlantic Ocean. Thousands of people, ranging in age from infants to those in their 90s, have participated in these walks that began in 1989 and have become a favorite activity in Sea Isle. At Dealy Field, 60th Street and Central Avenue, is Play by the Bay, an ornate and elaborate playground built by 500 volunteers in 1993 in a community effort typical of Sea Isle City. Since its opening, Play by the Bay has provided countless hours of fun and entertainment for thousands of youngsters. Soccer and baseball fields in Sea Isle, along with basketball and tennis courts, suit the needs of any sports enthusiast. For maritime hobbyists, there are legions of crabbing and fishing opportunities. Boating is another preferred activity, and seafaring vessels are plentiful in Sea Isle City. In addition to public charter and party boat services along the city's bay side, boats supplement many of the residences on the bay and lagoons. When Charles Landis purchased the land now known as Sea Isle City, this entrepreneur modeled the city's canals, lagoons and waterways after Venice, Italy, a place he had recently returned from on vacation. After a day on the beach, fishing, or boating, many in Sea Isle like to take advantage of the city's fine dining establishments, copious in number. From the seashore favorites of pizza and burgers to succulent seafood, Sea Isle's restaurants are varied to accommodate any appetite. There are also a number of nightclubs in Sea Isle, all offering entertainment and oblations to end a perfect day at the shore. Shopping in the city's business district and southern end is another choice activity with an array of shops and stores for those in search of that special something. For the young and young at heart, the city's amusement center thrives nightly as young and old thrill to the amusements offered. Sea Isle City is the shore's Sea and Sand Family Vacationland. For more information write or call the city's Tourism Commission at P.O. Box 622, Sea Isle City, N.J. 08243; (609) 263-TOUR.


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