Stone Harbor

Warm weather is on its way, and it's time to start thinking about summer vacations. While New Jersey has dozens of beautiful beach towns, Stone Harbor is one of the most relaxed. There are no beach bars or boardwalk rides here, but there is plenty of natural beauty and a charming downtown. It is often overlooked in the shadow of Wildwood and Cape May, but it is an ideal relaxing getaway. There are few better beaches in the country if you want to enjoy the water. When it comes to cleanliness and water quality, 96th Street Beach takes first place.

You're also in luck if you want to go shopping. Over 100 specialty shops and boutiques can be found in Stone Harbor. Patchington and Coco Blu Boutique are excellent places to shop for women's clothing and accessories. Surfers will appreciate Pete Smith's Surf Shop and She Be Surfin', both of which offer lessons. If you enjoy art, there are several galleries to choose from, including Ocean Galleries and Island Art Stone Harbor. You can also get your hands dirty at Island Studio Paint Your Own Pottery. The following are the results of a survey conducted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary offers several trails for your enjoyment, and The Wetlands Institute will enchant visitors with their beautiful gardens and incredible interactive events.