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New Jersey Monthly Magazine

Ready to hit the beach? It's time for our annual look at what's in store down the Shore this summer. Our cover story is an in-depth report on Cape May. Our senior editor checks out the dining scene down at Revel. We visit with a group of friends who have been sharing a summer rental in Avalon for years. Plus, we've got plenty to say about our favorite Shore activities and events, from bird-watching to beach yoga. This year's Shore Guide has it all. We encourage you to dive in...

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Photo by Colin Archer/Agency New Jersey.

Ecotourism

Cape May's Birdman

If it’s Monday morning, Pete Dunne is sharing his love for avian life with a lucky group of bird watchers.

By Robert Strauss

Photo by Colin Archer/Agency New Jersey.

People

Change in Course

Suddenly alone, Nancy Gallimore converted her gritty LBI fishing business into the Sand Castle, an elegant B&B.

By Emilio K. Dabul

Illustration by Michael A. Hill.

Shore Guide

Destination: Cape May

The Victorians still reign, but upscale newcomers have brought 21st-century appeal to Jersey’s southernmost resort.

By Jen A. Miller

AP Photo/Press of Atlantic City.

Shore Guide

Cape May: Beyond the Beach

Cape May pulses year-round with things to do. Many of the cultural and historic events are under the auspices of MAC, the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities (capemaymac.org). Here are some of Cape May’s most popular attractions:

By Jen A. Miller

Courtesy of Cape Resorts Group.

Shore Guide

A Cape May Stay

Best-known for its historic B&Bs, Cape May now offers an array of hotels and motels for a range of budgets. Here’s a sampling of the varied accommodations. (Note: None of Cape May’s hotels are directly on the ocean; those with Beach Avenue addresses are just across the street from the beach and offer easy beach access.)

By Jen A. Miller

Courtesy of Cape Resorts Group.

Shore Guide

Cape May: All Manner of Menus

One of New Jersey’s best-endowed dining destinations, Cape May can win you over with everything from waffles a la mode to local oysters to a 28-ounce ribeye for two.

By Jen A. Miller

Photo by Eric Levin.

Shore Guide

Embracing the Ocean

In dining and much else, the monumental new Revel resort and casino is a revelation, but can it lift Atlantic City to a new level?

By Eric Levin

Photo by Marc Steiner/Agency New Jersey.

Shore Guide

Fun In The Sun

Here’s what’s happening this summer. A list of events that will fill your calendar in the summer of 2012.

By Hilary Harrison, Dervela O'Brien

Courtesy of SICA.

Shore Guide

Pearls of Culture

Need an indoor break from the beach? The Shore offers more than sun and sand.

By Ashley J. Cerasaro

Courtesy of NJ Repertory Company.

Shore Guide

Broadway at the Beach

The Great White Way is alive and well down the Shore.

By Dylan Runco

Photo by Colin Archer/Agency New Jersey.

Shore Guide

A Summer Place

At this Avalon rental house, civility rules, champagne sparkles and secrets remain secret.

By Nick DiUlio

Photo by Marc Steiner/Agency New Jersey.

Shore Guide

Asanas In The Sand

Beach yoga spreads calm up and down the Shore.

By Kristen Fischer

Photo by Meg Haywood-Sullivan/Aurora Open/Corbis.

Shore Guide

Above The Waves

A first-time lesson in stand-up paddling provides some shaky moments—along with fun and fitness.

By Jacqueline Mroz

Home & Garden

The Perfect Plan B

Their original idea thwarted, a Brick Township couple went back to the drawing board—literally. It took 16 years, but the wait for their dream house was worth it.

By Lauren Payne

Photo: 217 Photography

Exit Ramp

Batman on the Boardwalk

A terrified 8-year-old finds comfort in a frozen custard swirl.

By Jen A. Miller