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AVALON’S CLAIM THAT IT IS “COOLER BY A MILE” results from the fact that it extends one mile further into the ocean than the other barrier islands. Avalon is a quiet, relaxing resort town. The white sandy beaches are not crowded and the ocean is clean and cool. Here you can enjoy walking in the water, splashing in the surf, building sandcastles by the water's edge or reading a good book. Or you can just sit with your feet in the water and enjoy the sights and sounds of the breaking waves and the seagulls as they soar overhead. Whatever your choice, this is where you want to be......

High dunes protect the beaches. By planting special grasses and natural foliage in these dunes, beach erosion has been minimal. The beaches are further protected by not allowing trespassing on them and by using walkways at the street ends to access the beach. Beach tags  Beach tags are required here. Not only does Avalon pride itself on its beaches, but the town also has beautiful parks and playgrounds which is maintained by private citizens. There is always something to do in this town and their calendar of events is full of fun and exciting things for everyone in your family to enjoy.

Beaches
 

Bathing and swimming are permitted only at protected beaches where lifeguards are on duty

Lifeguard Hours
10am-5pm Memorial Day thru Labor Day 

The protected beaches are 9th, 15th, 16th, 18th, 21st, 24th, 26th, 28th, 30th, 32nd, 35th, 38th, 40th, 43rd, 50th, 57th, 61st, 65th, 69th, 73rd, 76th, and 78th Streets

The use of rafts, surfboards and catamarans are permitted only at designated beaches

Raft beaches are 12th, 18th 24th, 28th, 35th, 40th, 50th, 61st, 69th, and 78th Streets

Catamaran beaches ($100.00 License required) are 44th through 48th Streets

Surfing Beaches 
30th St & between 10th & 11th Streets 

Beach Regulations:

• Fires, alcoholic beverages, bottles, glass, sharp objects, loud noise, indecent language or actions strictly prohibited
• Picnicking on the beach is permitted. Place trash/paper in trash cans, glass/aluminum in recycling containers. It is illegal to litter
• NO DOGS permitted on the beach, boardwalk or dunes ANYTIME between March 1 and September 30
•  No sleeping on beach or boardwalk from sunset to sunrise
• Trespassing on the dunes STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Subject to $1000 fine. Use the paths only
• Trespassing in areas posted for endangered beach nesting birds is STRICTLY PROHIBITED also

Handicap Access to Beach
Beach Patrol has sand wheelchairs available. No charge. Call Patrol 967-7587 

Avalon and Stone Harbor beach tags are valid at either resort beach

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