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Avalon, New Jersey
Avalon is a quiet beach town for a 2–3 day family stay or a day trip from Cape May County bases. Go June–August for the beach; skip if you want nightlife or boardwalk action.
Avalon sits on Seven Mile Island, sharing it with Stone Harbor. It's a low-key resort with wide beaches, a strict police presence and no boardwalk. Most visitors come for the sand, the calm and the easy bike rides. Two nights cover the essentials; a day trip works if you're staying nearby.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- avoid Dec–Feb (many businesses closed)
- Airports
- ACY · PHL
- Nights
- 2
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Avalon, New Jersey911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Avalon, New Jersey, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyAvalon is very safe; violent crime is rare.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportACY Atlantic City International Airport (About 45 min drive; limited flights, mostly seasonal.).
- Getting aroundWalking and biking cover the town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Street or quick mealPizza slice (Circle Pizza)check$4–6
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Avalon to Stone Harborcheck$10–15
- Budget bedCottage or condo (per night, 4 guests), a night, per roomUS$250
- Mid-range bedMotel room (summer rate), a night, per roomUS$250
- High-end bedMotel room (summer rate), a night, per roomUS$400
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$100 · Mid US$250 · High US$450
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ACY Atlantic City International Airport (About 45 min drive; limited flights, mostly seasonal.) · PHL Philadelphia International Airport (About 1.5 h drive; more flight options.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Mar (11 rain days), driest Aug (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Avalon, New Jersey: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
10 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking and biking cover the town. A free shuttle runs along Dune Drive in summer (check schedule). Cars are fine but parking near the beach fills early.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 10 min
5 min drive north on Ocean Drive
Shares Seven Mile Island; quieter beaches and the Wetlands Institute.
Door to door: 25 min
20 min drive south on Ocean Drive
Victorian architecture, lighthouse, and more dining.
Door to door: 20 min
15 min drive south via Ocean Drive and Rio Grande Ave
Boardwalk, amusement piers, and free beaches.
Door to door: 30 min
25 min drive north on Ocean Drive
Family-friendly boardwalk and water park.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Dune Drive corridor
Closest to beaches and restaurants; most hotels and rentals here.
Ocean Drive
Quieter, bay side; more private rentals.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $100–150 excl. bed
- Mid
- $200–350 excl. bed
- High
- $400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel room (summer rate)1 × 2 nights × US$250 | US$500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$250 | US$1,000 |
| Beach badge (daily)2 × US$8 · check | US$16 |
| Bike rental (half day)2 × US$25 · check | US$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$157 |
| Trip total≈ US$431 per person per day, bed included | US$1,723 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Beach badge (daily / weekly / seasonal)check; ages 12+ only in summer | $8 / $30 / $60 |
| Pizza slice (Circle Pizza)check | $4–6 |
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Bike rental (half day)check | $25–40 |
| Taxi from Avalon to Stone Harborcheck | $10–15 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Beach badges required for ages 12+ from Memorial Day to Labor Day; buy at beach entrances.
- Speed limits are strictly enforced with cameras; do not speed.
- Many restaurants and shops close outside summer season.
- No boardwalk; the beach is the main draw.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Greyhound from Philadelphia to Avalon: about $25–40, 2 h (check)
- Taxi from Atlantic City airport: about $60–80, 45 min (check)
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- Hello — Hello
- Thank you — Thank you
- How much is a beach badge? — How much is a beach badge?
- Where is the beach entrance? — Where is the beach entrance?
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Avalon, New Jersey. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug · avoid Dec–Feb (many businesses closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for each beach access point with badge purchase info.
- Eat pages for Circle Pizza and other seasonal restaurants with verified summer hours.
- Shuttle route and schedule page.
- Bike rental and parking map.
Sources
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