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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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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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Our

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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Ocean City NJ21 hours ago
What’s Happening in Ocean City, NJ: Jeep Invasion and OCNJ Half Marathon Set for Weekend
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Ocean City NJ22 hours ago
๐Ÿ“ฃ Exciting Event Alert! ๐Ÿ“ฃ

Fans are invited to join the fun at Manco & Manco Pizza on 9th Street and the Boardwalk on September 17th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ๐ŸŽ‰

The Phillies Ballgirls will host โ€œPlanco & Planco at Manco,โ€ featuring chances to win Phillies prizes throughout the event. ๐Ÿ†

Guests will also have the opportunity to get autographs and photos with 1993 National League champions Milt Thompson and Mickey Morandini from 5:30-6:30 p.m. ๐Ÿ™Œ

At 6:30 p.m., the Phanatic will make a grand entrance, attempting to make a fresh pizza in front of fans. ๐Ÿ•โœจ

A portion of the event proceeds will benefit Phillies Charities, Inc., so attendees will be supporting a great cause while enjoying the festivities.

Manco & Manco pizza can also be enjoyed at Citizens Bank Park โ€“ Ashburn Alley, Pass and Stow, Miller Lite Liberty Landing, and behind Section 137.

Donโ€™t miss this evening of fun, pizza, and Phillies pride! โšพ๐Ÿ•

#Phillies #MancoAndManco #Phanatic #PizzaAndBaseball #PhilliesCharities
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Ocean City NJ2 days ago
๐Ÿš€๐ŸŒŸ Rise and shine, everyone! Todayโ€™s the day for the Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿš€

Get ready to be amazed as the skies over 6th โ€“ 14th Streets light up with jaw-dropping stunts and high-flying maneuvers from the worldโ€™s top aerobatic pilots. โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฅ

Join us at 1:00 p.m. for an afternoon of heart-pounding excitement, including breathtaking military demonstrations and the most incredible aerial feats youโ€™ve ever seen! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ

Grab your shades, your excitement, and head to the boardwalk for a day of unforgettable thrills! ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐ŸŽ‰

#BoardwalkAirshow #AerobaticExcellence #SkyHighThrills #OceanfrontAction #StuntPilots #MilitaryDemonstrations
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Ocean City NJ3 days ago
๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿš€ Exciting news from Ocean City, NJ! Councilman Peter Madden nailed the jump at the annual air festival! His impressive performance was the highlight of the event, showcasing both skill and dedication. Well done, Councilman Madden! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ #OceanCityAirFestival #CouncilmanMadden #CommunitySpirit
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Visitorโ€™s Guide

The Ocean City Visitorโ€™s Guide provides information on Ocean City accommodations, dining, activities and events.

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