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Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Stone Harbor is a Cape May County shore community on Seven Mile Island, sharing the island with Avalon and offering beaches, 96th Street shopping, restaurants, recreation, visitor attractions, parks, and a strong summer resort identity.

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Overview

Stone Harbor is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area. It shares the barrier island Seven Mile Island with its northern neighbor Avalon. Development began in the late 19th century as a beach resort along the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad line which was replaced by a traffic island in 1932 along the length of Second Avenue. It continues as a resort community for visitors enjoying beaches and a thriving commercial center centered along 96th Street and 2nd Avenue, bringing in a summer population in excess of 20,000.

Stone Harbor Guide Categories

GovernmentMunicipal offices, beach badges, beach patrol, public safety, public works, recreation, and tax offices. EducationStone Harbor School District, elementary school, and high school information. Arts & EntertainmentGalleries, music, theater, and local arts destinations. Clubs & OrganizationsAmerican Legion, civic club, chamber, and yacht club resources. Historic PlacesStone Harbor Museum and historical society information. Parks82nd Street, 97th Street, Chelsea Place Park, recreation, sports courts, and playgrounds. Places of WorshipLocal church listings and worship resources. Sports & LeisureWatersports, amusement, diving instruction, family fun, and The Wetlands Institute.

Local Highlights

96th Street Commercial CenterStone Harbor's business and visitor activity is centered around 96th Street and 2nd Avenue.
Seven Mile IslandThe borough shares the island with Avalon, giving visitors a connected shore experience.
Summer Resort CommunityThe original page notes that summer population rises well above the year-round level.
Nature & Family LearningThe Wetlands Institute is one of the town's important family, educational, and nature-focused destinations.

Complete Stone Harbor Town Guide

Government

Stone Harbor Municipal
9508 Second Avenue
Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
609-368-5102

Beach Badges:
Stone Harbor Beach Patrol Building
95th Street & the Beach
Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
609-368-6805

Beach Patrol:
In season: 609-368-8461
Off Season: 609-368-5102

Departments

Construction Official 609-368-6814

Court Administator 609-368-2411

Fire - 911
(Non-Emergency) 609-368-2111

First Aid - 911
(Non-Emergency) 609-368-2111

Health Department

Library 609-368-6809

Office of Emergency Management (OEM) 609-368-8900

Police - 911
(Non-emergency) 609-368-2111

Public Works 609-368-7311

Recreation
In Season: 609-368-1210
Off Season: 609-368-5102

Senior Citizens

Tax Collector's Office 609-368-4223

Tax Assessor 609-368-6812

Education

Board of Education:
Stone Harbor School District
275 93rd Street
Stone Harbor, NJ 08247

PTA

Stone Harbor Elementary School - Grades K - 8
275 93rd Street
Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
609-368-4413

Middle Township High School - Grades 9 -12
300 East Atlantic Avenue
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
609-465-1852


Arts & Entertainment

Art

Music

Theaters

Clubs and Organizations

Historic Places

Historical Society

Stone Harbor Museum
235 - 93rd Street
Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
609-368-7500



Parks

82ND STREET
11 tennis courts; baseball, football and soccer fields; basketball, volleyball and paddleball courts; tennis backboard and playground.

97TH STREET
5 tennis courts, basketball, playground and shuffleboard.

CHELSEA PLACE PARK
Between 2nd & 3rd Aves. and 105th & 106th Sts. - playground equipment for all ages, fitness trail, jogging track and 2 sand volleyball courts.


Places of Worship

Sports & Leisure

Amusement

Diving Instruction

Family Fun & Learning

Community Institutions

Lutheran Church of Our Saviour9212 Third Avenue
Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
609-368-3031
St. Mary's Episcopal Church9425 Third Avenue
Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
609-368-5922
St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church9910 Second Avenue
Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
609-967-3746

Funeral homes and cemeteries serving Stone Harbor are primarily located off-island and are not placed in the Business & Shopping directory.

Nearby Towns

Avalon Middle Township North Wildwood Sea Isle City Wildwood Wildwood Crest

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