The upper end of Sea Isle, Townsend Inlet, is completely different than the lower end. This area is approximately from 75th up to the inlet. Nice, quite for the most part, and family oriented. Scoop's Ice Cream, Nicholby's, and Blitz's Market are about the only commercial places, but no real shopping if that's what the Mrs. wants? Having been in Avalon and Stone Harbor, I like TI much better. I just like the atmosphere and people better. The sunset on the bay in TI is rated the No. 2 sunset in the world. Not sure I believe that but it is pretty cool? I recommend renting a house if you can. There should be plenty of availability the week after Labor Day.