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Welcome to the Official Ocean City, NJ visitorโ€™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 youโ€™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, itโ€™s easy to see why Ocean City, NJ, is the chosen vacation destination for families all over the country.

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Ocean City, NJ Boardwalk named #1 in NJ by NJ.com! Ocean City, NJ Wins Coastal Living Magazines Best Beach in America! Ocean City, NJ voted NJโ€™s Favorite Beach! Ocean City, NJ Wins Readerโ€™s Choice Award for Favorite NJ Shopping District! Ocean City, NJ Boardwalk named #1 in NJ by NJ.com! Ocean City, NJ Wins Coastal Living Magazines Best Beach in America!

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, thereโ€™s plenty of room for exploring, wandering, or simply finding a peaceful spot to watch the tide roll in. Itโ€™s been that way since Ocean Cityโ€™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 Jerseyโ€™s Favorite Beach in 2022NJ Sea Grant Consortiumโ€™s poll

  • Cape May Countyโ€™s Favorite Beach in 2022NJ Sea Grant Consortiumโ€™s poll

  • Best Boardwalk in New Jersey in 2022NJ Monthly Magazine

Family Fun for

All Ages

Whether youโ€™re a kid or a kid at heart, youโ€™ll quickly discover that Ocean City is designed with everyoneโ€™s โ€œinner childโ€ in mind. Youโ€™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, youโ€™ll be pleased to discover how affordably priced an OCNJ vacation can be. A great example is our โ€œFamily Nightโ€ 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, itโ€™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, โ€œBut where can we stay?โ€ Youโ€™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! Donโ€™t put off planning your next great family location another minute.

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๐Ÿ—“๏ธ MEDIA ADVISORY ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ

๐ŸŒŸ Join us today for Ocean City’s annual 9/11 memorial ceremony, “A Day to Remember,” at 6 p.m. outside the Ocean City Fire Department headquarters, between Fifth and Sixth Streets on Asbury Avenue.

๐ŸŽถ The ceremony will feature music, prayer, and heartfelt reflections on the lives lost and the unity forged in the aftermath of 9/11. Donโ€™t miss the poignant Striking of the Four Fives, a tribute to fallen firefighters.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Hear from Mayor Jay Gillian, Police Chief Bill Campbell, Fire Chief Bernie Walker, and Firefighter Brian Green as they honor this day of remembrance.

Let’s come together to remember, honor, and reflect. See you there. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ #OceanCity911 #ADayToRemember #NeverForget
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๐Ÿš—โœจ Excitement is Building for the Corvette Show! ๐ŸŒŸ

The wait is almost over! In just a few hours, the Corvette Show kicks off, featuring over 350 stunning Corvettes from every year they were manufactured. ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿš˜

Join us on the boardwalk from 6th Street to 14th Street from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for one of the largest Corvette shows in the East. ๐ŸŒŸ

What to expect: ๐Ÿ”ฅ A breathtaking display of classic and modern Corvettes ๐Ÿ“ธ Perfect photo ops with some of the most iconic models ๐Ÿš— Meet fellow Corvette enthusiasts and share the passion

Canโ€™t wait to see you there! ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿš˜โœจ

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