A Step by Step Guide: The Ideal Day in Stone Harbor Jersey

 Looking for a quick beach escape but don't know where to start? Look no further than Stone Harbor, New Jersey. Stone harbor is a relatively quiet and small beach town located in south Jersey, but is the perfect place for a relaxing vacation.

There are two places I would recommend to start the day, both of which are very different. If you're looking for a family style, sit down breakfast, the obvious choice would be Uncle Bill's Pancake House. Uncle Bill's is a staple o the south Jersey store, occasionally having wait times of over two hours for a table! If you're coming here, be sure to save to for a week day in order to skip the lines. However, I wouldn't blame you for waiting an hour for their signature chocolate chip pancakes!

If you're looking for something a little easier and quieter, try Coffee Talk, a quaint coffee shop just off Main Street. Try their Iced Lattes and warm butter croissant, and enjoy the ambiance of the cozy layout. 

Fun Fact: Taylor Swift used to have a house in Stone Harbor and began preforming open mic at Coffee Talk when she was 14 years old. 

Next, we head to the beach. While I won't tell you how to spend your time, I would make it a point to get in the water at least once. It's what the beach is for, after all!

Next, we're going to end the day at my favorite restaurant ever, Buckets Margarita Bar. Buckets is an indoor/outdoor restaurant on the bay with beautiful views of the sunset as well as delicious food and drinks. You're going to sit outside, and you need to order the chips and guac, the Chicken Tinga tacos, and he house margarita. While a simple formula, it is the perfected combination for Mexican food. 

Finally, we are going to end the day with a Stone Harbor staple: Springers Ice Cream. This famous shop makes all of its ice cream by hand, and is the perfect recipe ever time. My go-to Springers order is mint chocolate chip in a cake cone, but with their 100+ flavors, there is a perfect order for everyone.