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.
Skateboarders are encouraged to dress up for the holiday, and there will be prizes for the best costume and best trick, plus plenty of candy for everyone! 🍬👻
Don’t miss this spooky skate session—let’s make it a ghoulishly good time! See you there! 🎉🖤 #HalloweenSkate #OceanCityNJ #SkateParkFun
October 26th & 27th: Leashed dogs are welcome on the Boardwalk from 9 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and 9 AM to 3 PM on Sunday! Bring your furry friends and enjoy a day filled with fun activities, including dog-specific vendors, photo-op stations, and the Humane Society of Ocean City’s “Pet of the Year” Announcement! 🏆📸
October 26th: Don’t miss the “Howl-O-Ween” Parade hosted by the Humane Society! Dress up yourself and your pooch in zany costumes for a chance to win prizes! 🦴🎃 Registration starts at 2 PM at the Sports & Civic Center, with the parade kicking off at 3 PM, parading from 6th to 14th Street on the Boardwalk!
Let’s make some furry memories this weekend! 🐕❤️ #DogDays #HowlOWeenParade #OceanCityNJ #FurryFriendsFun
Check out the amazing 2024 Residential Halloween House Decorating entries! 🏡✨ We need your help to crown our People’s Choice Winner! The home with the most likes on our Facebook page by midnight on Sunday, October 27th, will take the title!
🏆 Winners for both Residential and Commercial categories will be announced on Monday, October 28th, at 2 PM.
Don’t forget to cast your votes and support your favorites! 🖤👻 #OCHalloween #HalloweenContest #PeoplesChoice
Visitor’s Guide
The Ocean City Visitor’s Guide provides information on Ocean City accommodations, dining, activities and events.
