Must Haves: Things to Keep You Cool
When the August sun starts getting to you, you will need to find some creative ways to help cool off. Fortunately, we did that for you. We searched the island’s best stores for all of this month’s must-have items. The best part is that stores are open, so you are able to stop in and take care of your list. Happy shopping!
Sun Protective Clothing
We can never stress enough how important it is to protect your skin from the sun, and sunscreen just isn’t always enough! This SPF 50+ UV protection dress is from Cabana Life. It blocks 98% UVA and UVB rays. Now you can block the sun and look great doing it!
Coastal Palms Boutique
4110 Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City
Stainless Steel Koozies
This Slim Arctican bottle is made by Corksicle. It is made from stainless steel and comes in turquoise, marble, pink and black. It fits 12-ounce cans and has an adapter for 8.40-ounce cans. Your drinks will stay cold for up to 3 hours!
Sands Department Store
6208 Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City
Cabana Sets
From the beach to the backyard and everywhere in between, look and feel your coolest in a fresh Cabana Set from Kenny Flowers! These matching swim trunks and Hawaiian shirt cabana sets are inspired by the retro 1960s pool parties and Miami Beach days.
Seaside Shade Shack
3700 Boardwalk, Sea Isle City
Homemade Masks
If you are going to have to wear a mask. you might as well embrace it! These masks were made by Margie and Jim at Private Island Embroidery in North Cape May. This is a great example of small businesses helping each other out through this pandemic. Grab a few for yourself and extras for your house guests!
Dalrymple’s Card & Gift Shoppe
20 JFK Boulevard, Sea Isle City
Ice Cream
I scream, you scream, everyone loves ice cream, right? If you really want to cool off, start from the inside and have a bowl of Marita’s homemade ice cream. Of course, there are loads of flavors to choose from, allowing you to have something different every night!
Marita’s Homemade Ice Cream
5912 Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City
Water Fun
If you are looking for fun ways to beat the heat and stay cool this August, look no further than Island Water Sports. With a full aqua park right on the bay, the fun never ends! Island Water Sports also has kayaks, WaveRunners, paddleboards, water skiing, tubing and private parties.
Island Water Sports
9701 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
Tank Tops
Tank tops are the best for exercising in and throwing over your suit to head to the beach. We love the Kelly green color of this Next Level tank from Gleeson’s. Grab a few because you will want to wear them all August long in the hot summer sun!
Gleeson’s Liquors
565 Sea Isle Boulevard, Ocean View
Stainless-Steel Container
These stainless-steel penguin containers are perfect to store everything you want to keep cold. They are hand-hammered, giving them each a unique look and perfect for ice cream, ice, anything you want to chill! Mary Jurek creates an “old world meets modern day” style that appeals to luxury-lifestyle enthusiasts everywhere.
Armadillo, LTD.
2761 Dune Drive, Avalon
Sailboat Decor
If you can’t head out onto the water, at least you can feel like you are there. These authentic models are of the Pen Duick sailboat that was originally built in 1898. Great conversation pieces for any room in the house.
Coastal Designer Outlet
556 Sea Isle Boulevard, Ocean View
Rash Guards
Roxy’s Rash Guards are a great way to protect your skin from the sun and from surfing rashes. This “Whole Hearted” Short Sleeve Rashguard is UPF 50. It comes in a short-sleeve style with low-neck design. There is a variety of colors to choose from.
She Be Surfin’
2516 Dune Drive, Avalon
221 96th Street, Stone Harbor
Margarita Kits and Pitcher Sets
When the sun gets too hot, we say cool off with some ice-cold drinks. The Preppy Palm has everything you need to make the perfect margaritas (minus the alcohol) and this great pitcher set to make them in! Perfect for outdoor parties.
The Preppy Palm
2533 Dune Drive, Avalon
Boat Memberships
The perfect way to cool off is on the water. Even better when you own a boat! But if you don’t, rest assured that Carefree Boat Club of South Jersey will take care of that for you! Members can enjoy their fleet of boats that includes brand-new, exceptionally maintained luxury boats including Deck, Bowrider, Pontoon, Fishing, Ski and more! Members also have access to Jet Skis. Now you can boat for the day and enjoy water sports, fishing, crabbing or just cruising at your own pace without the extra costs and inconvenience of maintaining your own boat.
Carefree Boat Club of South Jersey
86th Street & the bay, Sea Isle City
900 Ocean Drive, Avalon
Smart Thermostat
While you want to keep the house cool when it’s hot outside, there are ways to do it without breaking the bank! The ecobee is a smart thermostat that Connect My Home will install for you. It allows you to lower the temperature in your home from the comfort of your beach chair to ensure that it’s extra cool when you get home!
Connect My Home
connectmyhome.co
Ledge Loungers
This was certainly the summer to have a pool in your backyard. These Ledge Loungers provide a contoured, comfortable place to relax on your tanning ledge or Baja shelf. Weather-resistant and available in many sizes and colors.
USA Pools
3101 Dune Drive, Avalon
