Avon-by-the-Sea is a small, family-oriented Victorian community tucked between the busier towns of Belmar and Bradley Beach. Its compact size—just half a mile of oceanfront—creates an intimate, neighborly atmosphere.
The town's Victorian homes and quiet streets attract families seeking a peaceful alternative to the party scene in nearby Belmar. The beach is clean and well-maintained, with attentive lifeguards and a relaxed vibe.
The Columns, a restaurant housed in a stunning Victorian home, is Avon's culinary highlight, offering seafood and live music on the wraparound porch—a quintessential Jersey Shore experience.