This was the most fun I've had blueberry picking! Lovely farm off the main road with an even…read moresweeter owner who made sure we felt really taken care of! Such fun experience and a great stop on the way to the beach in July!

We just got back from picking four buckets of blueberries. They are large, sweet, and grown…read morewithout pesticides. We probably ate a couple of pints worth while we were picking which is not only approved but encouraged. The lady who runs it is very helpful and pleasant and the prices are well below the other pick-your-own farms nearby. We will eat many of the blueberries in the next couple of days but we will also freeze most of what we picked for later. We will also go back this weekend with our grandchildren and pick more. This is a great activity for them while here at the NJ shore. Since the season started early this year and will probably end in a couple of weeks, we will be sure to get to the farm as soon as the grandkids arrive. We highly recommend Belleplain's Best Blueberries.

great place! fast delivery, yummy sauces, jelly and the cowboy sauce ALL delish!! check this…read moreplace out, you will not be dissapointed!

I attended a Celebration of Life for a former colleague here in the fall of 2023 and was blown away…read moreby the tasteful upgrades Bellview has undergone: a patio seating area, expanded tasting room, and interior seating area. I had a glass (or two) of their rosé and was well impressed with their dry interpretation of the style. My wife and I have gone back several times since, sharing a bottle and trying different cheese plates (our current favorite is the brie, a DiBruno Bros offering that is gently melted and served with crackers and your choice of spread... try the fig). The service is attentive and the staff are happy to pour you a taste of a bottle you're fancying. Ditch the sports bars with the noisy TVs and try Bellview for a contemplative afternoon out with someone you love to chat up.

We took the sampler of 4 wines actually they threw in a fifth. We chose a white blend semi sweet…read more Not bad and a great price. The reds however are pretty typical of coastal reds. They just can seen to develop a full bodied flavor. I simply told them that the reds were unfinished. Now possibly the answer is to keep them in the barrel longer than you would in VAnor even Napa, or maybe even that won't work. I will say their Chamber in was just awful. Good place for whites

Today I attended the Downbeach Seafood Festival in Ventnor with my family and I am here to tell you…read moreit was one of the better ways to spend a few hours on Earth. According to its official description this annual festival gathers together seafood vendors, local restaurants, arts and crafts, live music, and cooking demonstrations right by the water. The website promises food, fun, and community, and for once the advertisement was not a lie. We parked in the free lot on Wellington Avenue and the organizers had arranged for jitneys to shuttle us back and forth with the precision of a German train schedule. This was a good omen. If human beings can cooperate to move strangers from one place to another with such efficiency then perhaps there is still hope for us. The first thing we saw was the South Pacific Island Dancers performing at 11:30. They were graceful, rhythmic, and most important, they engaged with the crowd so no one felt like a passive observer. At noon Yani the Band took the main stage and provided the sort of unoffensive musical background that makes you want to linger among food stalls a bit longer than perhaps is healthy. And what food. My son ate nachos from Tacocat and declared them righteous. I tried fried clams from Ike's Famous Crab Cakes. The serving was modest in size, which was a shame, but the clams were thick with meat and tasted like they still remembered the sea. The homemade roasted tomato tartar sauce and horseradish sauce were so good they could be bottled and sold as souvenirs. My wife ate a scallop roll from Scallop Shack Farms and looked happier than she has in a month. Eventually she simply ditched the Texas Toast so she could completely enjoy those perfect little discs unmolested by distracting gluten. My oldest son spoke glowingly for the ham and cheese croquettes from Del Toro Tapas. He would have handed out pamphlets if they had any. For drinks we experimented. Pirate Pete's sodas came in metal mugs that you could refill all day long. The concept is so simple it feels like a parable. We also bought a cucumber refresher and a lemonade from Squeezies. The lemonade was squeezed to order and tasted like summer itself had been liquefied. Between bites and sips we wandered among the vendors and stopped to talk with an artist from Surfboard Taxidermy. He makes sculptures from discarded surfboards. To look at his work is to realize that waste can become beauty if given the right pair of hands. It was a reminder that while some people turn trash into political careers, others turn it into art. Bless the latter. It cost us ten dollars apiece because we bought tickets in advance. Fifteen at the door would still be a bargain. The sun shone, the air was kind, the food was plentiful, and the company of strangers was pleasant. That is the best of civilization in miniature and I will not forget it.

We had an incredible day at the Downtown Seafood Festival. This event is so awesome. I was shocked…read moreand delighted it wasn't more crowded for such a budget friendly seafood festival. The fee to get in was $10 online, $15 at the door. We had planned to take the very clearly marked free parking shuttle but the day started off strong with us pulling up to a spot right by the entrance. There is a lot going on, and it was all good stuff. They do have a schedule on their website if you want to catch the fire dancing, hula dancers or live music shows, all were great. There are limited chairs but many people brought their own. I might do that next time. We did all the tasting options. The Oysters were $25 . You got two oysters from each of the 6 farmers. This was so much fun! All of the oysters were amazing and all had a delicious mignonette options. Our favorite was the Salty Soul. Not only were they delicious but we loved the family vibe and they were fun to talk to as they cheered me on to try my very first raw oyster! Beer tasting was $10 to get a small cup of 12 beers. Each brewery had two options Favorite beer was Farm Truck Baked Sale. It was a smoked helles lager. Strong runner up was MudHen. Chowder tasting was a $10 donation to the food pantry. We didn't even get through all the chowders. There were at least 20. It was a blind tasting so you didn't know who made what. Favorites were the creamy crab and the one with corn sprinkled on top. There were so many additional food and beverage options including a Coke tent that gave out free Coke products all day long! I was shocked that many vendors had food under $10. In addition to all of the fun activities we really met some awesome people. All of the vendors and the other guests mingled at shared tables and while online. Lines were minimal and food value and fun times were plentiful. This truly was a great day and I would highly recommend this event. I hope to return for years to come and bring friends to share in the fun!

This is a little hole in the wall spot with some neat things to see. It won't take you too long to…read morelook through as it's very small. It was cool to see the megaladon shark teeth, various shells, and some preserved sea creatures. There are also plenty of shells and other items for sale. The shop itself could use quite a bit of work though. The floors are very uneven in certain spots and the glass display cases were a bit foggy. I understand this is just an older building and it would take $$$ to fix up, and maybe that's not the vibe they are going for - but I can only imagine how cool it could be if it didn't seem so old and rundown.

We were looking for something to do on a rainy day. I found this place on google. It's a cute…read morelittle gift shop/shell museum. They have shells from all over the world as well as dried creatures like puffer fish, starfish and sharks. They have some huuuuge shells and sell cool things like lamps, wind chimes, and jewelry. It wasn't as much of a museum as it was a gift shop. They had the typical touristy crap like shot glasses, snow globes, etc. It's a nice place to stop and kill some time--and it's free! They have a good deal where you can choose 6 shells for $5 and they have a nice selection to choose from.

Absolutely excellent collection from two prominent South Jersey families that exists not so much to…read moreshowcase their families but to highlight what life was like in NJ in the early 1900's. Admission is free, and as we were the only visitors when we were there, our museum guide Joe gave us an option to get a tour from him or explore on our own. We opted for the tour from Joe and it was wonderful! I have been vacationing in SIC since I was a child and learned so much about the history of this area that I never knew. Hours are a bit limited so consider calling before you go, but it is absolutely worth a stop if you are in the area!

Took a tour today and was greeted by two friendly people who told us and showed us many interesting…read morethings. They were so knowledgeable we came away knowing the family whose articles grace this great museum. All the artifacts from their home in the old days were immaculately kept and displayed. Take the time and go.

Elegant wine and spirit tastings. Great selections of wine to choose from to fit your price range…read more Please try a wine tasting event definitely worth it! Ambiance is decadent!!

Last time I was here, there was a wine tasting but I couldn't find the shop. It had just opened and…read morethere was no signage. This time, I made sure to seek it out. There's a beautiful bar in front of the enomatic wine machines. There are coolers with beer, wine, bubbles and non-alcoholic beverages. Theres a cheese station, and samples of a couple of cheeses along the back wall. For hard liquors, they have vodka, whisky, tequila pretty much anything you'd like to drink. It's Ocean's 5th birthday celebration so they have special merchandise for the occasion. Cute teddy bears, pint glasses, chocolates, a beer and a whole menu of other branded items. There are all kinds of creative and artistic bar items. No events here tonight, but it would be great to come back. The vibe is nice.

I had an awesome time trying out all the different beer available. There were so many breweries…read morethere that it was really hard to pick which ones I wanted to try beer from. I didn't want to overdo it. LOL! I did get to try some interesting flavors though like the chocolate beer for example. There were also different food trucks/stands there and even coffee. The bands were really cool and everyone there had a good time. It really was a very nice crowd. There were also fun activities to do although I was a spectator and didn't participate. All in all, it was a great afternoon. PS.... My favorite drink turned out to be the mead! So good!

Always a great experience and lots of fun at the Atlantic City Beer and Music festival. With over…read more100 beer vendors, great music performances and food and speciality vendors, the event is one that you do not want to miss. One price gets you entrance and unlimited tasting of the massive selections of beers and at times ciders. Don't miss out on the next one to come. Amazing yearly event!