Fishing For Trigger Fish in Sea Isle City NJ

I really thought I saw every fish there was to see in the local bays of the New Jersey shore.  Granted, most of the fish I have seen exist only in pictures and my exaggerated fishing memory, but I really thought I saw them all until I started catching trigger fish.

Fishing for trigger fish is a great way to spend a few hours if you start hooking into them.  I've caught trigger fish during the summer in Sea Isle City, New Jersey a number of times.  I love the way they taste and the fight they put up.

Sea Isle City has trigger fish out there it is just a matter of doing the right thing to catch them.

I wrote an article on trigger fish fishing in Sea Isle.  Check it out. I posted it on Hubpages.  Be sure to click on the link below and check it out.  When you are done, please stop back and check out more of my  Sea Isle City Summer Shore By TurtleDog  articles. I'd appreciate it.



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Catch Sea Bass Fishing With Kids Easy

Small Sea Bass (Not a Keeper But Easy to Catch)

Tie on a One Ounce Weight

Get Some Blood Worms and Small Hooks

Fishing with young kids can be a great joy but you need to keep in mind that kids, way more than adults, need to stay entertained.  Catching fish, no matter what size, with some regularity is the difference between your children having a great day or a really dull one.


One thing I love to do with the kids in Sea Isle City is fish for sea bass.  Actually, I have to admit, I enjoy doing it myself even without the kids.


Taking the kids fishing along the bay and channels of Sea Isle City is good fun when catching sea bass. I have a way that generally lands a fair amount a sea bass without all the frustrations of snags and tangles often associated with fishing with youngsters.


First, keep in mind that you are not catching any 'keepers' using this method. Sure you might get lucky and land a big fish, be we are looking for quantity over quality here. Strictly catch and release (you'll get a big fine if you take undersized fish in Sea Isle).


We'll focus strictly on fishing in the bay.  You can fish the bay from the end of many streets in Sea Isle and still catch Sea Bass without the hassle of renting or bringing a boat. That said, don't let me stop you from renting a boat or bringing your own  :-) 


You'll typically get Sea Bass under six inches using this method. They don't hit very hard so even if you are using light, freshwater rods and reels you'll do just fine. Actually, lighter tackle will help you feel the bite easier and might put you at an advantage over others using heavier tackle.... unless you land a big fish, then you are losing your line easy :-)


Put a small weight like the one shown above on your line.  A one ounce weight will work just fine.


Then put a small hook on the end of your line. A number four hook should work just fine. We aren't hooking into any really big mouths here so a small hook will be OK.


Be sure you have bought blood worms.  Not night crawlers you'd buy at the lake bait shop, not the squirmy things you find in your yard, get the real deal. Blood worms for bait is the key ingredient.


Blood worms are not cheap. They aren't particularly large but they will run over a dollar each but they work great and really draw the fish.  Bring a knife with you and don't be afraid to cut worms in half to make your supply last longer.


When using blood worms with the little ones I'd suggest putting the worms one the hooks for the kids.  They are very bloody and messy.  Plus, in unusual cases, they'll bite and the bite does hurt.  Nothing to be afraid of but you'll see their head pop out so beware of a nip.  It is very rare but they'll get you if you ask for it.


After getting the worm on the hook, watch the way the tide is moving then cast up into the tide and let the bait drift down.  You'll feel the tug when you have a bite if you are paying attention.  Some guys wait for the line to go tense too but sometimes I can't tell by watching the line.


I use a light weight as it keeps the hook off the bottom longer as it drifts down the tide.  You can definitely catch sea bass and a lot of other fish off the bottom, actually it is the preferred technique of most anglers, but I like keeping the weight up to avoid snags when fishing with the kids.  Snags will make for a long day with children plus they aren't necessary. Sea bass are very aggressive and will swim to the top to bite a blood worm.


Now get out there and try some fishing.  I have had days were I'm getting sea bass every 10 or 15 minutes and better using this technique.  Not always but more often than not.  A great method with the little ones.


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Free Concerts in Sea Isle City

Sea Isle City Entertainment Complex During the Day

 Sea Isle City has always had great family focused musical entertainment.  For years these great, free concerts would bring hundreds of people onto the Sea Isle City promenade near JFK Boulevard.


Those concert events were just terrific. The only problem, and it really wasn't that much of a problem, was that the Promenade would become congested with people during concerts.

Entertainment Complex Bustling at Night

In 2011, Sea Isle City built the Sea Isle City Entertainment Complex at Excursion Park. Excursion park is just adjacent to where the 'old' concerts were played along JFK Blvd.


The new entertainment complex really provides an awesome venue for some really great acts. Did I mention the performances are totally free?


Shows run during the day and under the lights at night.  The sound system is really awesome and the lights are pretty good too.  The venue is terrific for family, friends and kids can go on a hot summer night and enjoy some great fun together.


Sea Isle features Friday night shows including (as of 2011) a "You've Got Talent" competition on Friday nights.
If you haven't checked out a show, be sure to do so.  It is a nice way to get the family out and enjoy the music in the sun or tunes under the stars.


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Sea Isle City, New Jersey is a great town with a lot of fun things to do.  One thing that people do not think of when visiting the Jersey Shore is attending a surfing event.

The Sea Isle City beach hosts a number of free surfing events every year that are absolutely free to watch.

I stumbled upon a surfing contest in Sea Isle on a beautiful June day.  This particular contest was sponsored by Hurley and from what I could tell was open to any surfer who wanted to register.

It was good, free, fun to watch. They waves were relatively flat, even for the South Jersey shoreline but that didn't stop a dozen or so surfers from competing and scores of people from watching the competition.

There was judging and play-by-play commentary to keep spectators abreast of what was going on in the surf.

Keep any eye out for future surfing events along the beach around 38th street or thereabout. They have a number of them every summer and is just another cool thing to do while vacationing in Sea Isle City.

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Catch a Stargazer Fish Fishing at Jersey Shore - Yes!

If you are wondering if you can catch a Stargazer fish at the New Jersey shore the answer is a definitive
"yes."


I regret to say that the stargazer was not caught in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. A good friend of mine, Ken Jaworowski, an avid fisherman, was fishing off the surf at Belmar and caught what he said was a large stargazer.


If you never have seen one, and I have never seen a stargazer fish except in photos, they have a mouth that points upwards toward the top of their head.  They bury themselves in the sand with the mouth sticking out to suck in prey.  The most fascinating thing about a stargazer is that they can produce an electric current that stuns prey.  Ken said that he forgot all about the current but did not get an electric shock from the fish.


I apologize that I do not have more details on the fish that was caught (no picture was provided and it was safely returned to the water) but if you want to learn more about stargazers in general, I have linked an easy to read article on them.  


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Where to Launch a Boat In Sea Isle City New Jersey - Learn Here

Finding a place to put your boat in the water can be frustrating. All of the best laid boating plans can easily sink if you get to a new shore destination only to realize that your watercraft is stuck on land instead of floating in the bay or the ocean.


There is a lot of boating activity in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.  Fishing, sailing, or simply motor cruising on the water, Sea Isle is good fun.


If you are wondering where you can launch a boat in Sea Isle City, NJ, you have come to the right place.  I know of one boat launch not far from the bridge from JFK blvd.


The Sea Isle City municipal boat ramp is located at the end of 42nd place. There is an in and out fee or you have the option of a seasonal fee (in 2010 it was $10 in/out and $100 seasonal but may have changed).  I do not personally use the ramp as I don't own any watercraft so I can not speak for its condition or convenience.  That said, it is easy to get to once you arrive in town.


Directions to boat ramp in Sea Isle City:


Come over the bridge and onto JFK boulevard. Make a left onto Park Avenue. Make a left on to 42nd Place and follow to the end.


From Avalon, come over the Townhend Inlet bridge and follow Landis Avenue to 84th street. Make a left onto 84th Street or any street after 84th. Turn right on central. Turn left on 45th. Turn right on Park Ave. Turn left on 42nd Place and follow to end.


I hope that helps you to find a place to launch your boat in SIC, NJ

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Largest Hoagie Ever In Sea Isle City, NJ Brizzles

The largest hoagie in Sea Isle, NJ. Honestly, I can't even say this place is open any more but Mrs Brizzle's Buns not only had a great reputation for their awesome sticky buns (awesome enough that they were featured on a Food Network program years back) but they are also more locally famous, or infamous, for the size of their hoagies.


I say that Brizzle's might not be open anymore since I no longer see them at the original location next to the gym on Landis Avenue.  I also don't see anyone staggering around in a food coma either.


That said, their hoagie is massive. Just ridiculous. It is not so much the length of the hoagie that inspired awe (though the length is generous enough), rather the width of the hoagie was such that people would cower at its very sight.


I never measured the darn width of a Mrs. Brizzle's hoagie but I'd bet it was a good 4 to 4 1/2 inches. Maybe I'm crazy or exaggerating the size of the hoagie, but it was really big. The amount of meat was so overwhelming, you couldn't see the vegetables.  I'm not kidding either. Literally the vegetables were decimated beneath the load of meats.  The running joke among the locals in Sea Isle City went something like, "If you buy a Brizzle's hoagie, you need to buy a loaf of bread to go with it."


In other words, there was so much meat that the hoagie roll itself wasn't enough. You could make 4 more sandwiches with your left overs from this hoagie.


If they are gone, I'll miss that massive, giant Italian hoagie sandwich for sure.  It wasn't the best hoagie in town, but it shore, er, sure filled you up and got you fueled up for a night on the town.


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Find Tennis Courts in Sea Isle City

If you want to know where to play tennis in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, you have come to the right place.


Tennis at the shore can be a fun, invigorating day in the sun and, as much as I love the ocean, a nice break from the beach.  While tennis  is a great and challenging sport, finding a tennis court can be even more challenging.


In Sea Isle City, there are tennis courts on Dealy Field. Dealy Field is a large recreational, sports and playground area that has a number of tennis courts that are open to the public.


The tennis courts are more or less next to the gas station (not far from the Acme) on 63rd street and Central Avenue in Sea Isle City.  Coming off  the bridge in Townsends Inlet, just turn left on 84th Street, then turn right onto Central.  You'll see the Tennis Courts on your left less than a mile down.


If you are coming of the JFK Boulevard Bridge, turn right on Central (off JFK Boulevard) and proceed all the way up Central until around 61st street. You'll see the tennis area on your right.


I hope that helps you to find a place to play tennis in Sea Isle City.  Now grab that racket or rackets, balls and get out an play a tennis match.


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Did You Know There is a Farmers Market in Sea Isle City, New Jersey?

The Sea Isle City's farmers market runs every Tuesday, though keep in mind that Sea Isle could change this at any time so I suggest checking first before going.  The farmers market days and hours are typically posted on the wooden, painted signs along the promenade at the end of JFK boulevard.

The farmers market is held on JFK boulevard in the region where Pleasure Avenue crosses JFK.

Typically the market starts in late June (again, subject to change :-) and runs through the summer season.  

While farmer's markets are not my thing, the farmer's market  is a great change of pace to the usual beach and promenade activities for the family.  After a long weekend of fattening junk food and sodas, treat the family to a variety of healthy vegetables grown by local New Jersey farmers.  The farmers market is not particularly large, you can walk the whole thing in a matter of minutes, but the variety is good and the quality of vegetables (at least the corn I got last time :-) is fresh and tasty.

Plan some time to check it out or, if you are in the JFK and Pleasure region of Sea Isle, check it out while heading to the beach or if you need a break from laying in the sun.  
The farmers market is just another cool thing to do in Sea Isle City that you might not be aware of.

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Free Movies in Sea Isle City, New Jersey - No Cost Family Movie in SIC

In Sea Isle City there is a great place to watch a free movie outside.  During the summer season you can watch films at no charge right on JFK Boulevard and Pleasure avenue.  There is a giant, outdoor movie screen set up right on the lawn. They typically run family orientated films on certain nights.

To find the next scheduled movie, walk up onto Sea Isle's promenade at the end of JFK boulevard.  There are painted, wood signs posted with all the upcoming community events. Music on the promenade, farmers market, parades, etc are all posted.  Movies too.  You see it listed as movies "under the stars"

The event is outdoors so dress comfortably and bring bug spray in case it is a buggy night.  Again, the films are free so technically you won't need to bring any money, although there is a great candy store across the street and tons of shops with great refreshments to enjoy the movie with.

Check out the free films sometime.  It is a nice, relaxing, outdoor event that the whole family can participate in Sea Isle.

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Where to Fish - Sea Isle City NJ Fishing Pier

There are plenty of places to fish in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.  Fishing in Sea Isle is a fun and relaxing sport for people who enjoy all kinds of shore settings. You can fish on the beach (most of them anyway), you can fish on the inlet, and you can fish on the bay.  All this from boat and from land. 

If you like to fish from a pier into the bay, the Sea Isle City's public recreation department has a fishing pier that is located on 59th Street and the bay.

Directions to the fishing pier are pretty easy. To find the pier from Avalon / Townsends Inlet park, after coming over the bridge onto Landis Avenue, turn left on 84th street then turn right onto Central. Take central to 59th street and turn left. Continue straight until you see the pier.

Directions from bridge at JFK Blvd:  After coming off bridge turn right onto Central Avenue. Take straight to 59th street and then turn right. Continue straight until you see the bridge.

An easy landmark to look for is Dealy Park. A huge soccer, baseball, skateboard, hockey, etc recreational park.   The fishing pier is just before the park if heading to the Sea Isle City fishing pier from JFK.  The fishing pier is just past the park.


I hope that helps.  I love to fish and hope that you are able to catch a lot of fish on this fishing pier.


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How Do I Know When The Ocean Tide is Coming in Or Out in Sea Isle

Ocean tides are funny things. High tides can get you unexpectedly wet on the beach or leave you high and dry when the tide goes low.


Same goes for the bay tides. The height of the bay slowly rises and slowly falls.


Bay or beach, high and low tides occur twice per day. Tides are affected by the Sun and the moon's gravity as well as the rotation of the Earth.  Tides are very predictable but I can't cover all of the dates, times and height of every tide in Sea Isle in this article alone.


That said, if you want to know when the Ocean tide is coming in our coming out there are a number of places to find this information.

Bait and Tackle shops in and around Sea Isle City offer tide charts for free. Go ahead and ask for a tide chart and they will give you one for sure.


If you are in one of the municipal buildings or beach tag headquarters you might be able to get one for free there as well.


If your beach house has the current edition of the Blue Book, a local phone book of sorts very popular with Sea Isle residents and visitors, there is a section in there that will show you when the tides will rise and fall for each day of the year.


Tide charts are easy to come by in Sea Isle. Just ask and you'll find one. Sometimes even more obscure places such as convenience stores offer free tide charts. You may find them stacked on the cashier counter.


Local newspapers will also tell you when the tide will be high and low for the particular day you pick it up.


Hopefully that gives you an idea how to find a tide chart and know when the tide is coming in and going out in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.

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Bars to Drink at In Sea Isle City - Where You Want to Go

Everyone likes to step out and grab a beer or other beverage at least once in a while, especially if you are vacationing in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.  The question is, which bars are right for you in Sea Isle.


Some people like crowds, some people like cozy, some people like a good party and others want to share a nice meal with a drink.  Here is a rundown of places that might interest you. Let me know which ones work for you:


Kix McNutleys :
Simply known as Kix this bar is adjacent to the Acme in Sea Isle City, 63rd and Landis
It is a high ceiling, woody, place where a lot of the year round locals go to grab a drink. 
I'd say that the age group in this bar is typically in their fifties and up.


Largely a blue collar, local crowd who come to drink among other local friends and trade good stories.
There are live bands.
Not the best looking place, but not a dump either. Come as you are and have a drink. Nice outside pool bar also.
Dress anyway you want


La Costa:
Refered to as "LA" by some it is located on JFK and the Boulevard
A mix between locals and vacationers share indoor and outdoor bar space.
The dark and worn inside usually smells of cleaning detergent and stale beer but it is also good fun, crowded party environment at night. Fairly empty during the day time, the crowd moves outside to sit in the sun at the very nice and upbeat outdoor bar.
Very young early twenties crowd inside at night. The outside age ranges is from 20's to 80's
Live bands inside and outside.


The Lobster Loft:
Park Avenue just off JFK Blvd. Referred to as "The Loft"
Crowd is both vacationers and locals eating water view dinner in the dining room or grabbing a drink at the bar. Doubles as full service restaurant and has multiple bars.
Probably the oldest crowd in Sea Isle. Typical age during nightclub, drinking hours, is 50's through probably 90's (yeah 90's.... give or take :-)
Bands at night. Very clean and polished place. A classier, cleaner decor than other nightclubs.
No dress code but if you wanted to wear something nicer, you could pull it off here. Up to you.


The Ocean Drive:
Also called the " OD " it is located on Landis just a block or so from JFK Blvd
Early twenties something crowd on vacation in Sea Isle
Dark with very low ceilings.
Bands at night, DJ's, drink specials, crowded, party environment.
I wrote an article on the OD here
Dress anyway you want. Some people even wear costumes


Shenanigans Bar:
38th and Landis Avenue
I'm going to guess the 'youngest' bar in Sea Isle. Early twenty somethings
Inside is much like the inside of The OD and La Costa in certain ways
Loud, hot and crowded, much like The OD and La Costa inside.
Bands and DJ at night
Dress anyway you want.


The Springfield Inn
43rd and 44th and Pleasure
30's, 40's and 50's crowd with other ages mixed in.
Like OD, La Costa and Shenanigans, interior has a lot of mileage on it but this bar is much brighter inside than the others at night.
Bands nightly
Outdoor "beach bar" but don't get your hopes up like it is the Caribbean. Also a bit worn out, but also a lot of fun
Dress anyway you want


Braca Cafe:
Commonly called "Bracas"
Fairly classy place to get a drink by  Sea Isle's standards. Primarily a full service restaurant with a cozy bar.
No dress code but if you wore nice summer casual to upscale casual clothes you would not feel out of place.
All ages place as a lot of families come to eat. The bar has a wide mix of ages typically 30's, 40's, 50's


The Dead Dog Cafe:
Commonly called "The Dead Dog" or sometimes "The Dog"
20's through 40's crowd but not limited to this age group.
The only bar in Sea Isle have a dress code. Men must wear collar shirts. Lots of golf shirts and button downs.
Live strictly acoustic music nightly.
This place strives for and defends its classy reputation. Can get very crowded. Looks a lot like a nice, cozy coffee house in someways. Two floors.

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The Ocean Drive Nightclub Bar in Sea Isle City - Learn If You'll Like It

The Ocean Drive nightclub bar is located on Landis Avenue in Sea Isle City. It is right in the center of town. 

The Ocean Drive is truly a right of passage for those who are veterans of the Sea Isle City bar scene.  Just about anyone who has ever had a drink in Sea Isle has been in the Ocean Drive.


The Ocean Drive is commonly and affectionately referred to as the O.D.  The O.D. (which can also be thought of, not-so-coincidentally as overdose) caters to the young, swinging, single, partying crowd.


The happy hours and night time hours are simply drenched in heat, testosterone, estrogen, and the sowing of wild oats. It is definitely populated by people who are in their twenties looking for a fun  day and night out.


The bar itself is a dark, low ceiling, cavernous place with four bars and not nearly enough seating to go around.  When summer is in full swing, live bands play nightly.


The D.J.'s are usually very good and the bands are some of the best at the shore.


Who will hate the O.D. ?  Here is a list:


-If you hate crowds, you'll hate the place. It can be body to body in there


-If you are easily disgusted by sticky floors and overall shabby features, you won't like it.


-If you don't like loud places, you won't like it. The customers are loud and the music is even louder

-If you are looking for good food, forget it. Yes, they do occasionally have food specials but they don't serve anything during prime time drinking hours.


Who will love the OD? Here is a list:


-For young people (in their twenties) looking for a big party, this is the place


-For those who enjoy "meet" markets, the OD has a very, very single crowd


- If you like drink specials and don't mind going early they do have drink specials


- If you can take the heat, it gets wicked hot in the Ocean Drive in August, you'll like it.


-If you are thick skinned when it comes to crowds, bumping, drunkenness, etc. You'll like it


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Beachcomber Walk Review In Sea Isle City New Jersey Fun Stuff !

If you want to learn a lot of fun things about the beaches of Sea Isle City, consider doing a beachcomber walk.


Beachcomber walks are geared for people of all ages and especially cater to young children but even the most seasoned adult should be able to learn something.


There isn't much walking to be done at the beachcomber walk in Sea Isle City, New Jersey so don't expect a hike of any kind. Bring your bathing suit or something comfortable to wear on a hot beach and simply enjoy the experience.


Beachcomber walks start fairly promptly so get there in time. I attended the beach comber walk on 29th street two years in a row. If you want to know the schedule for the current summer, walk to the end of the promenade at 29th street and there will be a sign posted that will give you a schedule (I posted a picture of the sign at the top of this post).


Basically, you will show up (bring kids, they'll like it) and for a very small fee (just a couple bucks) you'll get to spend time with a beach naturalist that will tell you a bit about the ocean and the various sea life you'll see along the beach.


About fifty people showed up for the beachcomber walk each time I went so don't be afraid of being the only one there. They broke us up into groups. I'd say 5 groups of 10 and we each got to spend time with our 'own' naturalist.


I thought is was very informative and left with a better understanding of all the shells and wildlife that I had taken for granted for so long.  For example, why is New Jersey oceans so 'dirty'?  Well, it turns out they are not dirty at all. The reason the water appears so cloudy is that it is is rich and fertile and abundant with tiny ocean life.  All this time I thought is was, well, dirty, but it isn't. Just because an ocean isn't as clear as the Bahamas, doesn't mean it is filthy.  Interesting stuff.


At one point the naturalist has everyone walk around and collect various things along the beach and bring it back, then they tell you all about it. This really made the event much more interactive, plus they give you a little bucket, which is nice too.  


The pros of the beachcomber walk:


Very friendly and laid back


Very inexpensive


Very interesting

Great for families with  young kids.


The Cons:


The part where we broke up and collected beach stuff took a little too long but shorten this a a bit and it would be perfect.


Check it out sometime


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When Can I Rollerblade on Sea Isle City Promenade

If you enjoy rollerblading the Sea Isle City promenade is very flat and very smooth, which makes it ideal for beginner to intermediate level rollerbladers.  You are allowed skate on your rollerblades on the Sea Isle City promenade within certain times of the day.


My first advise is to always double check the signs posted along the promenade  in Sea Isle for the most up to date rollerblading times.  This post and this website are not 'official' Sea Isle rules and regulations. This site is not monitored by Sea Isle City law enforcement so always be sure to check current rules and regulations before slapping the blades on and going roller blading in Sea Isle.


That said, at least as of the summer of 2011 (subject to change) you can roller blade on the Sea Isle City promenade from 5:00 am to 3:00 pm on Monday through Friday and Saturday and Sunday from 5:00 pm to Noon.


I hope that helps.  Look for those signs in case things change when you visit Sea Isle City, New Jersey.


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When Can I Skate My Skateboard on Sea Isle City's Promenade

OK... I'll have to start this post off by saying this website is NOT the official rules and regulations website for Sea Isle City.  That said, as of 2011, this will answer the question as to when you can ride your skateboard on the Promenade in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.


Skateboarders are welcome in Sea Isle but they are asked to be courteous and not engaged in skating that is dangerous to the skater or to others.


If you want to know when you can ride your skateboard on the" boardwalk " in Sea Isle.  Look for the blue signs posted along the promenade. These will have the official, updated regulations.


As of 2011 (subject to change each year thereafter), you are allowed to skate on the " boardwalk " from 5:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday Through Friday and 5:00 AM through Noon on Saturday and Sunday.


I hope that helps.  As always, check with local authorities or at least look at the sign to be sure you are up to date with current skateboard rules in Sea Isle City, New Jersey (don't take my world for it :-)


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When Can I Ride My Bike on The Sea Isle City Promenade

There is nothing like riding a bike on the Sea Isle City, New Jersey promenade. Sea Isle's promenade has a very smooth, flat concrete surface that is great for taking a bike out for a nice relaxing ride along the beach.


If you want to know when you can ride your bike along Sea Isle City's promenade, the first bit of advise I'll offer is to look for one of the signs pictured above.  These signs dot the sides of the promenade and will offer you the most up to date regulations.  The sign I have pictured above is from 2011 so the rules, could change from year to year.  Don't trust this article year after year as I might not have it updated (please send me an email or comment if I need to make a change) and I'd cry for days and days if you got in trouble or were disappointed based on this information.


That said, you can ride your bicycle on Sea Isle's promenade on Monday Thru Friday from 5:00 am to 3:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 5:00 am to Noon.


Keep in mind that this web site does not claim to be the 'official' rules of Sea Isle City so, again, please check those signs before jumping on those bikes.


Now get out there and enjoy the weather!


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Public Restroom Bathroom Locations along Sea Isle City Promenade Beaches

40th Street (Near JFK Blvd) Restroom (small white building)

Sea Isle City, NJ has some really great beaches and some nice amenities, if you know where to find them.  One thing that is important to remember when spending time along the ocean in Sea Isle City, New Jersey is where the public bathrooms are along the beaches.

I must admit, I spend the majority of my time in Sea Isle on the beaches that run along side the Promenade.  The promenade in Sea Isle City is a concrete "boardwalk" that runs along the beach from 29th street to 56th.  If you are wondering which beaches along the promenade in Sea Isle have public restrooms, we'll cover them here.

There are three bathrooms along the promenade that are open to everyone to use. There is one on the promenade at 44th street.  This bathroom shares the same building as the Sea Isle City Beach patrol.


The second public restroom is at 40th street and the promenade. It is very close to JFK boulevard.

31st Street Restroom

The last public restroom along Sea Isle City's   promenade is at 31st street.


I hope that helps you to find the promenade public restrooms along Sea isle City's beaches.


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How to Get to Sea Isle City from Philadelphia PA Driving Directions to 08243

Sea Isle City is one of the South Jersey Shore points.  It is a great town to visit and vacation in during the summer.   Some people ask me "How do you get to Sea Isle City?"  and I tell them that driving to Sea Isle city is very easy.


For those of you who want to look up your own directions on MapQuest or GPS, the zip code for Sea Isle City is 08243.

If you are coming from Philadelphia, I can save you the trouble. Here are the basic directions.  There are other ways to drive to Sea Isle. These directions are the most popular so there is more traffic but it is also the most simple and easy remember way to go.

From either I-76 the Schulykill Expressway or I-95  travel to the Walt Whitman Bridge.  I-76 eastbound pretty much takes you straight into the bridge. If you are coming from Delaware take I-95 north, from bucks county take I-95 South.  The Walt Whitman is in Philadelphia
Go across the bridge (no toll in this direction) and stay straight. The road you are on is 42 South

Keep going straight on 42 south and it will be come the Atlantic City Expressway south within a couple miles. Just stay straight, there is no exit or anything.

There is eventually a toll on the AC expressway for a few dollars.

Take the AC Expressway south for about 37 miles until you see signs for the Garden State Parkway way exit 7-S

Take Exit 7-S and stay on the Garden State Parkway (aka GSP) for about 20 miles.  You'll hit a couple of tolls along the way

Then get off at Exit 17 Sea Isle City.  

You'll come to the end of the Exit and it will dead end at a road called Sea Isle Blvd (also known as JFK when you get across the bridge into town)

Turn Left on this road and take it about a mile or so, over a bridge and into Sea Isle City, NJ
 
That should do it. Buckle up and have a safe trip to the shore! 

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Best Time to Buy A Beach Tag in Sea Isle City SIC New Jersey

The best time to get a beach tag in Sea Isle City New Jersey is two weekends before memorial day weekend at the latest. 

 Two weekends before Memorial Day Weekend is the last weekend when you can get a discounted Sea Isle City beach tag.

Sea Isle City requires all beach goers to display a beach tag.  Accessways to the beach are staffed by the beach patrol. 

The beach patrol in Sea Isle are very friendly especially when compared to other South Jersey shore points,such as Avalon where they are notoriously rude.  Be nice to Sea Isle City beach patrol members when you meet them and be willing to buy a beach tag if you need one.

Beach tags can be purchased in Sea Isle at the beach tag office along JFK boulevard as well as from any beach patrol member. For discounted beach tags that are available up to two weekends prior to Memorial Day weekend, you will generally need to buy at the JFK boulevard office though sometimes they'll randomly set up beach tag sales at other public locations (outside of the Acme on 63rd etc)
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There are a lot of considerations to go through when renting a house in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.   It really is a combination of how much walking you will want to do versus driving, as well as what kind of shore lifestyle you prefer.

In general, the most quiet part of town begins around 50th street and gets more quiet the further uptown you go.   The same goes for streets in the low 20's on down.  
If you are an inlet lover, staying on streets in the 80's and above will position you close to Townsend Inlet.  A gorgeous, well kept inlet that gets plenty of boat traffic, lots of surf fisherman as well as sunbathers.  The inlet is a protected beach and requires a beach tag.

If you find yourself on the roads in between,  say 28th street to 49th street things will be pretty jumping as this is the main drag of town.  It is the area that is most congested.  The occupants of these homes tend to be the younger, partying type as most of Sea Isle's bars are concentrated in this area.  Homes close to bars means you can walk instead of drive and avoid  a DUI.  This, of course leads to higher level of inebriation, more foot traffic and more noise both on the streets an on the decks.   If you are really into the bar scene, get a home between 28th and 49th.

28th to 49th is also a good spot for people who may not be into the bar scene but prefer to walk short distances (within 5 blocks) of restaurants, sandwich shops, specialty stores etc. as most businesses are concentrated in this area.
Landis Avenue, JFK Boulevard and Central Avenue are the three busiest streets in Sea Isle City.  I think central is the least noisiest of the three in terms of traffic noise but there are still lots of cars to consider.  If you want to avoid a lot of traffic noise as well as limited parking options you'll want to stay away from homes on these streets.

If you love the beach, and who in Sea Isle doesn't, just about any house anywhere will do.  If you stay anywhere in Sea Isle you'll generally be within zero to 5 blocks (and 5 would be unusual) to the beach.  If you must be within 2 to 3 blocks  to the beach I'd suggest staying on blocks that end no further west than Central Avenue, closer to Landis or further east the better.

The most quiet and peaceful part of town is probably 70th street up to within a few blocks of the Inlet (89th st) or thereabout.  Mostly an older, family crowd that really has no problem being 20, 30, 40 blocks from any activity.  Again, along Landis and Central, it will be more noisy simply due to traffic but nearly as loud as along those same streets in town (blocks 29th -49th)

Of course if you like the bay side there are numerous homes along the canals and bay within a few blocks west of Central avenue along most of the Island.    Sounds Ave, Venicean, and the end of most numbered streets that end in the word "place"  such as 43rd place, will generally have homes along water.

As always, check with your realtor or for yourself before committing any hard earned money based on my advice. Check the property in person before signing the lease.  You'll want to be sure you are in the area you hoped for. I'm just giving you this information for starters and hope it helps!  Feel free to comment below or ask questions.  

Each section of Sea Isle is wonderful but caters to different personalities.

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