The Seven Mile Island is in Cape May County at the southern end of the New Jersey Shore, north of Wildwood and Cape May, south of Ocean City and Atlantic City. The long, narrow barrier island consists of 123 numbered streets. North of 80th street is Avalon, south of 80th is Stone Harbor. The island is mostly devoid of the bars and boardwalks and amusements that some other Jersey Shore towns are famous for. What it is not short of is natural beauty.
Christmas in July, AvalonVilla Maria By-the-Sea, Stone Harbor, a retreat for the Sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary. An annual surfing contest on what has come to be known as Nuns’ Beach serves as a fundraiser for the home.The House that Potato Chips Built. The 14,000 square foot summer home of Michael W. Rice, owner of Utz Quality Foods. Built on the beachfront dunes in Avalon, much to the chagrin of some of his neighbors.Storm clouds over 44th Street, AvalonThe northern end of the island
Two things … 1) “Good Morning, Sun.” My new favorite motto. and 2) I’m going to spend the day wrapping my head around Utz potato chips = a fortune that can buy a sprawling 14,000 sq ft “summer home” on the beach.
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The McUtz mansion. An eyesore for this area.
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My favorite section of the Jersey shore. We went every summer when I was a kid!
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That sand castle is mighty impressive! 🙂
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I had nothing to do with building it. I just took the picture.
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Lovely spot. I’ve not been to the Jersey Shores, but I think I’d enjoy this section more than the areas with bars and boardwalks and amusements
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At least someone is getting to the beach! Also, I love Utz, esp. the party mix. ;0)
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My favorite Utz product is the dark russet potato chips.
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I’m partial to the tub of party mix, a staple at all our kids’ birthday parties. Of course, you know who cherry-picked the leftovers. 🤓🤣
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Two things … 1) “Good Morning, Sun.” My new favorite motto. and 2) I’m going to spend the day wrapping my head around Utz potato chips = a fortune that can buy a sprawling 14,000 sq ft “summer home” on the beach.
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