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Avalon Yacht Club

4.7 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · Waterfront wedding venue in Avalon, New Jersey · 0.2 mi to the sand

Ocean view

Members-only yacht club hosting events, including weddings, with bay views.

Plan your tour

  • Setting waterfront venue, 0.2 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Capacity couples mention 190–190-guest weddings in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
  • Phone +1 609-967-4444
  • Website avalonyachtclub.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

704 7th St, Avalon, NJ 08202

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Avalon Yacht Club and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🌊 Ocean Views 4 mentions

“The club has one of the few water views on 7-mile island for dining, and you get to see the sun set through the main window, over the water--a truly enjoyable experience.”

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Dock or Marina 6 mentions

“We were engaged July October 2018, then walked to the yacht club the very next day (unannounced) to check availability and we instantly knew this was going to be our venue.”

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 98 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 4 mentions

“The wedding we attended was on a beautiful early October day.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 3 mentions

“One of the best sunset spots on Avalon, and the waitstaff is attentive without being annoying.”

😌 stress-free planning 2 mentions
✈️ easy for out-of-town guests 4 mentions

“Although New Jersey is our home, Avalon is still a considerable distance away, making this more like a destination wedding.”

From the reviews

You MUST book your wedding at AYC!!! Cannot say enough good things about Brian, Jarrod and the team at AYC. We were engaged July October 2018, then walked to the yacht club the very next day (unannounced) to check availability and we instantly knew this was going to be our venue.

★★★★★ — Chris, Nov 2020

Thank you Jarrod and team for an absolutely wonderful wedding experience. It was more than we could have hoped for. Very simply, the serene view was complemented by the outstanding service and incredible food.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Jun 2026

Exquisite food and wonderful entertainment. This place is set in a wonderful location and if you're fortunate enough to get to go here, you will not regret it. Highly recommend the crab cakes.

★★★★★ — Alex, Aug 2023

The Avalon Yacht Club has a prime location. If you are inside the club there are water views from almost every angle. Those who belong just love it. There are numerous activities all summer long for the children and adults. If you are thinking of joining you should.

★★★★★ — Avalon/Stone, Jan 2018

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Getting married at Avalon Yacht Club

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.