Ocean City

America's Greatest Family Resort

Ocean City will always be known as "America's Greatest Family Resort" as online voters have chosen it for the ninth consecutive year as “New Jersey’s Favorite Beach" in a poll by the N.J. Sea Grant Consortium.  This recognition is well deserved as the town continues to make its beaches, thriving boardwalk, beautiful back bays, diversified downtown shopping, and special events the standard for beach vacations.


THE BEACHESfAMILY WITH SURF BOARD ON THE oCEAN cITY, nj BEACH

Ocean City’s beach experience with its miles long strand of gloriously clean, maintained beaches is the most popular place of this resort. This sandy oasis provides beachgoers options to be near the boardwalk shops and eateries, or quiet places to relax and enjoy the views of elaborate sandcastle sculptures and colorful sailboats on the horizon.

 

 


Couple with stroller in downtown Ocean City, NJ

DOWNTOWN SHOPPING

Beyond the beach and boardwalk, shopper's will find a thriving downtown shopping district that is home to over 100 coastal-quaint shops and galleries including Stainton's Square a unique array of shops and exhibits. Ocean City's downtown is easy to walk, pedal, or drive in and offers mementos to necessities and gifts to apparel. Mark your calendar for the spring and fall spring Block Parties and themed shopping events throughout the year especially during the holidays.

 

 

 Rollercoaster on the Ocean City, NJ boardwalk

OCEAN CITY BOARDWALK

Ocean City’s iconic boardwalk may be just as popular as the beautiful beaches with bikers and joggers in the morning, beachgoers during the day and amusement seekers and shoppers at night. Morning bike rides, afternoon pizza and amusement rides after dinner is how the lazy days of summer play out for many visitors.


 

 

Ocean City, NJ flip flops prop photos

 
RECREATION & EVENTS

Ocean City has always been known for their first-class recreational programs and special events. Recently, the town has become known for their race events that include a variety of distance and themed foot race events for all ages and abilities. In the summer, there are a vast number of recreation camps to keep the kids active and fully enjoying all that this special town has to offer. Be sure to mark your calendar for events like Martin Z. Mollusk Day, Freckles Contest, Summer Concert Series, Night in Venice, and First Night New Year’s Eve Celebration.

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PARKING

Ocean City's Meters/Kiosks Service & Instructions: Information Here

Ocean City's Summer Jitney Service: Information Here

ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING STATIONS:

City Hall – 861 Asbury Ave.
Ninth Street and Haven Ave. Parking Lot

 

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