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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Want to track Santa’s journey and get updates throughout the day? 🎁🎉 Download the Ocean City App now for real-time updates on where Santa is heading next! 📲✨
🎁 Ho Ho Ho! The countdown is on! 🎅⏳
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Start 2025 with a bang at these exciting New Year’s Day events:
🏃♀️ First Day 5K Boardwalk Run
Pre-register at ocnj.us/race-events or sign up on race day at the Music Pier from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
🌊 First Day at The Beach
Join us for Ocean City’s first dip in the ocean for the New Year at 2:00 pm, starting at the Music Pier. It’s a refreshing tradition you won’t want to miss!
Don’t miss out on these fun, family-friendly events to start your New Year the right way. Mark your calendars now! 🎆
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Visitor’s Guide
The Ocean City Visitor’s Guide provides information on Ocean City accommodations, dining, activities and events.
