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Somers Point is one of the hottest towns along the Jersey Shore. Its location at the entrances to Ocean City and Downbeach (Longport, Margate and Ventnor) makes Somers Point the ideal stop for adult and family fun.
The city features famous restaurants and bars such as The Crab Trap, Anchorage, Josie Kelly’s, Charlie’s, Gregory’s, Caroline’s, Mexiquila, The Point, Fitzpatrick’s and Tavern on the Bay. Of course, the Point is hopping during the summer months with the award-winning popular Tony Mart’s free concerts on the beach.
But the iconic eating establishments and beach concerts are only part of what is making the city so popular. The icing on the cake is coming in 2026 in the form of a new and exciting entertainment concept.
Let me introduce the Somers Point Paddle Club, which is being built at 520 Bay Ave. (formerly the site of the famous Bubba Mac’s Shack). The developers are excited for the anticipated opening by May of 2026. The positive response so far has been great.
The Paddle Club is a private, seasonal pool and social club designed to bring a five-star resort-style experience to the heart of Somers Point’s bayfront. Members will enjoy saltwater pools, private cabana areas, full food and beverage service and family-friendly amenities – all in a relaxed waterfront setting. The owners say the concept is simple: to make summer easy, social and enjoyable for families and friends spending time by the water.
There are two other clubs that are owned and developed by the owner of the Somers Point Paddle Club, the innovative Scarborough Properties. The original Paddle Club is located at Rosman’s Lane at the Cape May Marina. It opened in 2014 and has been popular and successful from day 1. The second location boasts one of the best waterfront properties on Brigantine Island, 4401 Brigantine Blvd. This club also has been popular since they opened in 2023. The beauty of joining one club is members have reciprocal privileges at each of the other clubs.
The Somers Point Paddle Club will have amenities that are sure to please people looking to relax including a full bar and restaurant with lunch and dinner service, two saltwater pools and two spas, a dedicated kid’s zone with pool and spa for members under 18, towel service (lounge chair covers only), padded lounge chairs, a shaded lounge area with soft seating, private cabanas available by reservation, and last but not least, limited daily dockage for members coming by boat.
The club will operate seasonally from May through September. It will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
For information about the memberships you can call 609-846-6927 or email to office@somerspointpaddleclub.com.
You can plan a whole new Somers Point experience today.
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Rich Baehrle, of Berkshire Hathaway Fox and Roach, can be reached at 609-226-6680 or 609-641-0011. Email richardbaehrle@gmail.com or see www.getrichinrealestateSJ.com
