America’s Greatest
Family Resort®
Welcome to the Official Ocean City, NJ visitor’s information site which includes amusements, beach and boardwalk information, calendar of events, dining, directions, entertainment, lodging, news, real estate, shopping and wedding information.
Our city has activities tailored to the interests of all our guests, whether you’re visiting with your family in the summer or hosting a business meeting in the fall. With over a million visitors in our peak season, it’s easy to see why Ocean City, NJ, is the chosen vacation destination for families all over the country.
Adventure
There’s something for everyone at Ocean City, NJ! Not sure where to start?
Awards
Browse our many awards to see why OCNJ is a favorite vacation spot for tens of thousands of annual visitors.
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Best beaches on the east coast in 2022Beachfix
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New Jersey’s Favorite Beach in 2022NJ Sea Grant Consortium’s poll
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Cape May County’s Favorite Beach in 2022NJ Sea Grant Consortium’s poll
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Best Boardwalk in New Jersey in 2022NJ Monthly Magazine
All Ages
Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, you’ll quickly discover that Ocean City is designed with everyone’s “inner child” in mind. You’ll find no shortage of fun family places and activities, like miniature golf courses, amusement and water parks, camps, and kid-themed programs. Since Ocean City is a true family beach resort, you’ll be pleased to discover how affordably priced an OCNJ vacation can be. A great example is our “Family Night” event held on the boardwalk every Thursday night in July and August. Family Night features lots of fun activities like face painting, karaoke, and music. Best of all, it’s all free!
Plenty of affordable
Accommodations
When you plan a family vacation in Ocean City, New Jersey, there are plenty of answers to the question, “But where can we stay?” You’ll find accommodations ranging from hotels located just a few feet from the beach to a wide selection of motels and rental homes interspersed throughout the island. The sheer volume of accommodations makes finding a place suitable for the size of your brood without breaking your vacation budget as easy as a gentle ocean breeze! Don’t put off planning your next great family location another minute.
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Registration Open for Halloween Parade and House Decorating Contest
Registration is now open for anybody who would like to participate in Ocean City’s annual Halloween Parade or in the Halloween House Decorating Contest.
The 75th annual Halloween Parade will start at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, October 26, 2023 and travel a route on Asbury Avenue from Sixth Street to 11th Street.
All are welcome to watch or participate in this fun community event, which is organized by the Exchange Club of Ocean City in partnership with the city. For those who want to join the parade, please note there are new divisions this year, including an animal division.
• Division 1 – Children or Groups of Children up to age 12
• Division 2 – Children or Groups of Children over 12 OR Family Groups OR Adults
• Division 3 – Animals & Pets in Costume
• Division 4 – Organizations Marching in Costume (Churches, Non-Profits, Etc.)
• Division 5 – Cheerleaders & Drill or Dance Teams
• Division 6 – Non-Commercial Floats
• Division 7 – Commercial Floats
To register to be in the parade, email: oceancity_halloween@yahoo.com.
Include your name, name and age of participant(s), address, email /phone number and the division you are registering for. An email confirmation will be sent back to you with your registration number within 24 hours Monday through Friday.
Medals and trophies will be awarded to first- and second-place entrants. Judges will evaluate based on appearance, originality and artistry. All award winners will be notified by phone or email the day after the parade.
For more information on the parade, please visit ochp.blogspot.com.
The fourth annual Halloween House Decorating Contest in Ocean City will award prizes to homes and businesses in a variety of categories. Deadline for registration is 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24. A list of participants will be posted, so everybody can see the decorated homes.
For more information and to sign up, please visit ocnj.us/HalloweenEvents.
Other Halloween events include the Halloween Costume Skate at the Ocean City Skate Park at Fifth Street and Asbury Avenue 4 p.m. to dusk on Saturday, Oct. 28. Skateboarders are invited to come dressed for the holiday. There will be prizes for best costume and best trick, and candy for the participants.
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Visitor’s Guide
The Ocean City Visitor’s Guide provides information on Ocean City accommodations, dining, activities and events.
