Avalon Beaches: 'Cooler by a Mile'

One of New Jersey's most affluent beach communities, the small town of Avalon sees its small population boom during the summer months with the promise of being "Cooler by a Mile."

Sharing Seven Mile Island, a barrier island off of the coast of Cape May County, with Stone Harbor, Avalon is a Southern New Jersey beach resort favorite for many visitors.

Beach fees for pre-season (beginning May 31) are  $21; season tag $26, Weekly beach fees: (Saturday-Saturday) $12, Daily $6

Lifeguard hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Handicap access: Ramp access to the boardwalk at 21st, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 27th, 29th, 30th and 32nd Streets. Ramps from boardwalk to the beach at 30th Street, to the beach at 8th & Avalon Avenue and to an observation platform and to the beach at 80th Street. Handicapped accessible bay front piers are located at 8th Street Pier at the bay side, 20th & 5th Avenue, 22nd & 6th Avenue, 23rd, 33rd,  37th, 53rd and 57th Streets.

Surfing beaches: 30th Street and 12th Street

Public boat ramps: 54th Street

Boardwalk hours for Bicycles: 5 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Boardwalk hours for roller blades: Not permitted.

Tennis Courts: 39th Street and 8th Street

Skateboard Parks: 29th and Boardwalk

Beach tags are good for Avalon and Stone Harbor (source: Visit Avalon NJ)