Must Haves: Keeping Cool
August is here, and it brought the hot, summer sun with it. We’ve searched some of the great Seven Mile stores to find the best items and ways to help keep you cool so you can continue to enjoy everything Avalon and Stone Harbor have to offer!
1. MARTINI SET
Step up your happy hours with Mary Jurek's sophisticated martini trio set. All made of hand-hammered stainless steel with rosewood accents. The design of this set is simple yet elegant and will pair well with any wet bar.
Armadillo, Ltd.
2761 Dune Drive, Avalon
2. BEACH WEAR
Go to the beach in style in this ViX Paula Hermanny triangle bikini and matching wrap coverup. The bikini has a fold-over bottom with an adjustable halter neck top with 14k gold-plated sliders. The coverup is made of lightweight stretchy mesh fabric with a knot side tie and is wrinkle-free, which is perfect for packing for a vacation.
Here Comes the Sun
2101 Ocean Drive, Avalon
herecomesthesunavalon.com
3. BEACH ART
Enhance the walls of your living room with this “A Day in the Sun” painting from Steele Creek Art Group. If you can’t get to the beach but want to feel like you are there, this painting is the perfect piece of artwork for your home.
Coastal Designer Outlet
556 Sea Isle Boulevard, Ocean View
coastaldesigner.com
4. SUNESTA AWNING
Expand and enhance your home's outdoor living area with a retractable awning from Sunesta. Sunesta products are American made, approved by the Skin Cancer Foundation, and are Miami-Dade rated to withstand hurricane force winds. With a custom retractable awning from Sunesta, you control the shade.
Giglio Awning
giglioawning.com
5. VIBRANT DRESS
Protect yourself from the sun while also looking cute in this Charleston dress from Southwind Apparel. This dress has UPF 50+ sun protection and will look great from day to night.
Coco Blu Boutique
9510 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
cocoblu.biz
6. BOAT DAY
Carefree Boat Club’s mission is to provide members with the best experiences and lifelong memories that boating at the Jersey Shore has to offer, with none of the worries or hassles of owning a boat. Keep cool this August with an entire fleet of boats and personal watercrafts to choose from.
Carefree Boat Club of South Jersey
900 Ocean Drive, Avalon
avalonboatclub.com
7. MARKILUX AWNING
Stay cool on your deck in August with a markilux awning. The awnings extend your living space, are extremely customizable, and have more than 200 color patterns and finishes. With a multitude of accessories like LED lighting, infrared heaters, speakers/radio, you’ll definitely want one for your home.
Blufish Designs
2021 Dune Drive, Avalon
blufishdesigns.com
8. SUN DRESS
Spruce up your wardrobe with this Floral Keyhole sun dress available in sage green and baby blue. It will keep you cool all day and night.
Hoy’s 5 & 10
2800 Dune Drive, Avalon | 219 96th Street, Stone Harbor
hoys510.com
9. AQUA VISOR
Protect your face from the sun while in the water with these Aqua Visors from Wallaroo. They are made of quick-drying Lycra and come in hot pink, royal blue, and turquoise. The visors tie in the back and even pack totally flat for hassle-free travel.
Stephanie’s of Stone Harbor
9720 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
10. GLASS ART
Elevate your beach house décor with this Aqua Dichroic Vortex Drip Bowl by Will Dexter. The beautiful color and details of this glass-blown bowl make it the perfect centerpiece for your table.
Ocean Galleries
9618 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor | 2199 Ocean Drive, Avalon
oceangalleries.com
11. SUNSCREEN
If you’re at the beach every day, you will need a reliable sunscreen and these products from All Good are perfect. They are produced with minerals and ingredients grown in California and are all-natural and reef friendly. The sunscreens are available in a spray or lotion, as well as kid or sport specific, and the original flavor lip balm will protect you all summer.
It’s All Good
2307 Dune Drive, Avalon
itsallgoodav.com
12. CRYSTAL WATER BOTTLES
Keep hydrated on those hot summer days with these glass crystal water bottles from VitaJuwel. There are many different kinds of crystals available, so you can pick one that is perfect for you.
Lady Lannell’s Loft
283 96th Street, Stone Harbor
ladylanells.com
13. BEACH SHADE
The Shimbumi Shade is the first beach shade that works with the ocean breeze, not against it, creating a large, shaded area that accommodates six adults comfortably.It is lightweight, easy to transport, and boasts an easy setup. Make finding some shade at the beach a breeze!
Seashore Ace Home & Outdoor Living
260 96th Street, Stone Habor
seashoreace.com
14. SURFBOARD
The best way to cool off on a hot day is to play in the water! The Odysea LOG surfboard has a classic look and feel with a mega-float performance so you can surf with ease and style. Whether you are learning to surf or looking to catch some big waves, the Odysea LOG is for you.
She Be Surfin
2516 Dune Drive, Avalon | 225 96th Street, Stone Harbor
shebesurfin.com
15. PATTERNED DRESS
The Savannah dress from sailor-sailor is perfect for August. It has UPF 50+ protection and is moisture wicking so you can stay cool on those hot days while also looking cute.
The Preppy Palm
2533 Dune Drive, Avalon
thepreppypalm.com
16. BUTTON-DOWN SHIRT
If you’re planning to go out on the town and want a shirt that you can feel and look cool in, The Movement Shirt by Faherty is the perfect option. Shown here in blue gingham, it is incredibly soft and airy. It is made of a blend of natural and recycled performance fibers which creates a luxurious feel and stretch.
The Spot
2538 Dune Drive, Avalon | 9704 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
thespotav.com
17. AQUA PARK
If you’re looking for some fun for the whole family, Island Water Sports has a large water playground that is perfect for those hot summer days. Climb up the rope wall, jump on the trampolines, and flip off the top tower! If you prefer something a little more relaxing, try one of the kayaks or paddleboards.
Island Water Sports
9701 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
islandwatersportsnj.com
18. COOL TUNES
The Sonos Roam is the ultra-portable smart speaker that allows you to take the Sonos experience everywhere you go. Sonos’ smartest and most versatile speaker sounds incredible for its size, is effortless to set up and control, and packs new innovation into a premium, lightweight and durable design.
Sound Advice & Video
336 96th Street, Stone Harbor
visitsoundadvice.com
19. COVERUP
Pool to Party 5-in-1 Style Vest/Coverup is perfect for those hot summer days. Throw it on over your bathing suit and head to the beach or pair with a tank and jeans for a night out on the town.
Tiger Lily
268 21st Street, Avalon
20. NIKE T-SHIRT
When you’re down the shore, you will want a lightweight shirt you can just throw on and head to the beach, and this Stone Harbor Nike Dri-Fit Legend T-shirt is just that. The lightweight fabric breathes, and wicks sweat so you stay cool and dry when you’re out in the sun all day.
Wave One Sports
225 96th Street, Stone Harbor
waveonestoneharbor.com
21. COMPASS ART
Keep your house decor cool with this Compass Rose artwork from the Stephen Wilson Studio. Up-cycled luxury Hermes, Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent packaging touched by Stephen’s imagination and hands create an original art piece perfect for any wall in your home.
Trendz Home
215 96th Street, Stone Harbor
22. WINE CHILLER
This smooth Carelian Soapstone chiller is designed to fit any standard wine bottle. Handmade by stonecutters, this 2-billion-year-old material was used to build fireplaces for its superior insulation properties and today it is the perfect addition to your table.
Olive Tree
211 96th Street, Stone Harbor
23. Colorful Pullover
Look fabulous while staying cool in this Aubrey Candy Pink long sleeve shirt from IBKUL. It has UPF 50+, two-way directional air circulation and is made of Icefil fabric so you won’t get hot on those humid days.
Serendipity Avalon
2268 Dune Drive, Avalon
shopsofserendipity.com
24. BEACH PHOTO
If you can't be at the beach, at least you can look at it with this colored photography piece by Gray. Enjoy the aeriel view of Stone Harbor and Avalon beaches on your wall while at home or at work.
Trendz
209 96th Street, Stone Harbor
trendzstoneharbor.com
25. CUSTOM POOL
The best way to beat the August heat is to go swimming in a pool. Why not do it in your backyard? Choose your own perfect design and be able to cool off every day from the comfort of your home.
USA Pools
3101 Dune Drive, Avalon
usapoolsnj.com
26. AVALON CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT
If the August heat is making you dream of the cooler weather during the holidays, pick up one of 7MBCA’s commemorative Avalon ornaments available at the Avalon Welcome Center, The Preppy Palm, or Armadillo.
Avalon Welcome Center: 2989 Ocean Drive, Avalon
The Preppy Palm: 2533 Dune Drive, Avalon
Armadillo: 2761 Dune Drive, Avalon
