Even though it was pretty hot for Brigantine, Shark Park always has a nice cool ocean breeze (which is good, because there isn't much shade). It's a community built playground and I really showed off my climbing and sliding skillz -- of course I had to do everything ALL BY MYSELF. It's a pretty big park and it even has a little sand box (although the beach is about a 5 minute walk so I'm not sure who would play in the sand box instead).
Unfortunately, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center sounds a lot cooler than it was to actually visit. There isn't much to see -- that is unless your brother question bombs the Center's Director into giving you a small private tour. After Kane asked the Director (who mom is pretty sure was just passing through) questions like -- "where are the seals? why can't we see them? where are the rescue boats? I saw some online - why can't I see them?" -- you just might get to go down the "employees only" ramp for a peak at the Center's rescue boats and a detailed explanation of the ocean life in the "viewing tank" (really, just a fish tank where the Center houses some local fish). It's a good cause though and you know we still hit up that gift shop (I got a seal purse!).
We also hit up one of our favorite local restaurants -- The Pirate's Den (we were never that keyed into pirate stuff before Kane became obsessed with them, but there are a lot of pirate-related things on the Island). They always have great specials (particularly seafood) and obscenely large ice cream sundaes. And we love the fish tank, the year-round santa decorations, and the seawall/beach is right across the street -- which means your grandparents can take you for a quick evening beach visit so your mom can eat in peace.
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