Ice cream treats are popular among Sea Isle's beachgoers.
It’s like getting delivery service on the beach – without even having to place an order.
Hungry beachgoers in Sea Isle City will be able to sit back, relax and simply wait for the ice cream man or woman to show up again this summer.
But wait, there’s more. Beachgoers will also have the opportunity again to buy acai bowls while soaking up the summer rays in Sea Isle.
City Council on Tuesday awarded new contracts for vendors to sell ice cream and acai bowls on the beach.
Having ice cream, acai bowls and other treats sold by vendors roaming the beaches is a tradition in Sea Isle.
“Many people look forward to enjoying themselves on Sea Isle City’s beaches each summer – and having contracted vendors who sell refreshments only enhances their experience,” city spokeswoman Katherine Custer said.
“Year after year, beachgoers of all ages eagerly wait for the strolling ice cream vendor to pass; and the acai bowls and other snacks you can buy on the beach also fill the void when folks simply want to keep their toes in the sand while relaxing along Sea Isle’s beautiful shoreline,” Custer added.
Sea Isle's beachgoers are also able to buy gourmet iced coffee on the beach. The ice cream and acai concessions were awarded in separate contracts following a round of competitive bidding.
Southwind Ice Cream LLC of Wildwood Crest submitted the highest bid, $850,000, for a two-year contract to sell ice cream and bottled water on the beach.
Luna Soul & Bowls LLC of Ocean View will pay Sea Isle $10,250 for a two-year deal for the acai bowl concession.
Each summer, Sea Isle tempts its beachgoers with a variety of goodies. There is also a vendor that sells freshly brewed gourmet iced coffee under a separate two-year contract awarded in 2024.
Sea Isle also allows hotdog vendors to operate on the entryways to the beaches at eight locations: 32nd Street, 40th Street, 52nd Street, 59th Street, 75th Street, 77th Street, 81st Street and 85th Street. By state law, the licenses to sell hotdogs are given to military veterans.
For hungry or thirsty beachgoers looking for something different to eat or drink, they can always visit Sea Isle’s eateries, Custer noted.
“Fortunately, if the strolling vendors don’t have what you’re hankering for, one of Sea Isle’s many brick-and-mortar eateries will certainly satisfy any hunger pangs you may have. With so many great food options – on the beach and throughout town – no one in Sea Isle City needs to go hungry,” she said.
Beachfront hotdog stands are allowed at eight streets in Sea Isle.
