The couple have compiled a list of their all-time fav food spots and activities on the 7-mile island! If you are from out of town or just looking for something good to eat/fun to do, check here first for our recommendations!
*check google for new location in avalon!* Best açaí bowls and smoothies on the island! The couple's favorite is the "Nutty Nutella Bowl"! Try it and tell us what you think!
Our favorite breakfast spot and the workplace of our very own Ashley and Lindsay! Uncle Bill's is a laid-back, family-friendly joint serving pancakes, eggs & other hearty American breakfast foods! There are several locations with the closest being on 32nd street in Avalon and the other being on 96th in Stone Harbor!
If you are looking for traditional Jersey bagels and specialty coffee drinks- this is the spot! Avalon coffee is Brittany and Ian's favorite bagel spot - especially after a long night out :)!
Brittany's order: bacon, egg, and cheese on everything bagel
Ian's order: sausage, egg, and cheese on everything bagel
Looking for good food? Need a place to buy liquor/beer? You can get both at Fred's! There are liquor stores in both Avalon and Stone Harbor and a restaurant exclusively in Stone Harbor on 96th street! p.s. Ryan used to work here for many years!
If you are looking for a healthy spot - Green Cuisine is your place! They have a wide variety of salads, wraps, vegan/vegetarian options, smoothies, and more!
Conveniently located between the church and reception... and fits the dress code! Only two short blocks from the church and right on the water - you can enjoy a snack and drink while staying close by!
Great dinner options and the place to be at night at the shore! Go for dinner and try their wide variety of classic bar food with a seafood focus. Then Hit up the P after 10pm for live music and a great time (just take it easy the day before the wedding).
Margs, tacos, a waterfront view? YES! Go to Buckets Margarita Bar and Cantina for the best Mexican food on the island!
If you want some good food or even just a snack and drink between the ceremony and reception - the Avalon Brew Pub is connected to the Icona where the reception/cocktail hour will be held!
Best seafood restaurant at the Jersey Shore! A Jones family favorite - go to Carmen's for a delicious sit-down seafood dinner by the bay.
BEST pizza in Stone Harbor and the Jones family's favorite! Great pizza, wings, stromboli, and more!
Another great pizza spot on island and a Jersey shore classic!
Best soft-serve ice cream ever! Avalon freeze has a wide selection of toppings for their delicious soft-serve ice creams and yogurts.
Brittany's order: Avalon freezer with vanilla ice cream and Reese's cups
Ian's order: Avalon freezer with vanilla or chocolate ice cream, Reese's cups, and peanut butter sauce
The best ice cream ever! They have a wide variety of hard-serve ice cream flavors. GET THE CINNAMON CRUMB BUN!!- Brittany. Ian's go-to is the brownie sundae with cinnamon crumb bun ice cream - YUM!
Shameless plug! If you are looking for a fun fishing trip with your family or friends - hit up Nev-R-Enuf for the best trip with the greatest captains (Ian being the best of course). You won't regret a fun fishing trip on the Jersey shore!
DUH! If you get the chance - hit up any of the beautiful Avalon beaches. Go swimming, surfing, or take a long walk along the beautiful shores of the greatest place on earth.
If you are looking for something to do and the weather isn't making the best beach day - go shopping! Avalon''s shopping district lies between 22nd and 32nd streets on Dune Drive. Stone Harbor has a ton of shops all along 96th street. Check it out!
Avalon has a cute little boardwalk with parking on 30th street. There are a few shops and an arcade along the beach and an ocean-viewing pavilion right across from community hall. If you are looking to go on a walk, the boardwalk spans to 22nd street!
If you are making a week/weekend out of your trip - hit up the Wildwood boardwalk for rides, games, stores, and food!
If you are here for an extended stay and want a night on the town, head to Atlantic City for a lively boardwalk and wide variety of casinos, restaurants, and more!
The Wetlands Institute sits on 6,000 acres of protected wetlands in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. It hosts educational tours and courses and is a base for research on wetlands ecology!
Need alcohol? Stop by Fred's Liquor in Avalon (address above) or Fred's Tavern in Stone Harbor for all your beer/liquor needs!
Where is the nightlife on the island? Look no further. Princeton is by far the place to be on the weekends. Other spots nearby include White Brier in Avalon, Shenanigans in Sea Isle, or the OD (ocean drive) in Sea Isle. If you are here for an extended stay and have transportation, hit up Lazy Bass in Wildwood for live music, good drinks, and great vibes!