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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 and America’s Greatest family Resort.

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A Relaxing

Vacation Getaway

With a population of less than 12,000, Ocean City, New Jersey is like a breath of fresh sea air, providing a welcome change of pace from those congested vacation resorts. This makes Ocean City the family beach resort of choice for people looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. And with nearly eight miles of pristine beachfront available, there’s plenty of room for exploring, wandering, or simply finding a peaceful spot to watch the tide roll in. It’s been that way since Ocean City’s incorporation in the late 19th century.

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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

  • New Jersey’s Favorite Beach in 2022NJ Sea Grant Consortium’s poll

  • Cape May County’s Favorite Beach in 2022NJ Sea Grant Consortium’s poll

  • Best Boardwalk in New Jersey in 2022NJ Monthly Magazine

Family Fun for

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!

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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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📅 98 Days Until Memorial Day!

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Sending massive congratulations to 5-year-old Giant Schnauzer Monty, who won the ‘Best in Show’ title at Tuesdays 149th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Monty lives right here in Ocean City, New Jersey, and is the first ever Giant Schnauzer to achieve this coveted award! Congratulations to Monty & his handler, Katherine Bernadin, on this great achievement— you’ve made your hometown of OCNJ, proud🐾✨🏆

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📅 99 Days Until Memorial Day!

We’re counting down to the start of summer, and we want YOU to be part of the excitement! Share your favorite Ocean City, NJ memories with us, and you could see your photo featured in our countdown! 📸

By submitting your photos, you are granting us permission to use them in other forms of advertising, including print and digital materials.

Use #2025ocnj or email your photo to info@oceancitychamber.com for a chance to be part of the celebration. Let’s make this summer unforgettable! 🌞✨

#OCNJ #CountdownToMemorialDay #OceanCityNJ
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📅 100 Days Until Memorial Day!

We’re counting down to the start of summer, and we want YOU to be part of the excitement! Share your favorite Ocean City, NJ memories with us, and you could see your photo featured in our countdown! 📸

By submitting your photos, you are granting us permission to use them in other forms of advertising, including print and digital materials.

Use #2025ocnj or email your photo to info@oceancitychamber.com for a chance to be part of the celebration. Let’s make this summer unforgettable! 🌞✨

#OCNJ #CountdownToMemorialDay #OceanCityNJ
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