America’s Greatest Family Resort

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. 

What To Do in OCNJ

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. Ocean City, New Jersey is one of the country’s finest year-round resort islands with eight miles of beautiful beaches and bay for sunbathing, boating, fishing, jet skis and kayaking; 2.5 miles of boardwalk complete with two amusement parks, a water park, go-carts, bike rentals and miniature golf; fine dining restaurants and a downtown shopping district with many unique specialty shops and stores.

Whether visiting for a week, a month, the summer or a lifetime, Ocean City, NJ offers a variety of hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, condo and home rentals to fit every guests needs. Visit one of our many real estate offices for all your sales and rental inquiries.

The city’s unique historical background can be traced as far back as 1700, when whalers used the island as a waypoint in their travels. In the late 19th century, Ocean City was officially founded as a camp and resort town. Many historical landmarks can still be found around the island, including the tree under which the Ocean City Association was formerly incorporated. Over time, the barrier island of Ocean City, New Jersey, began to attract both residential and commercial interests to its shores.

Ocean City, New Jersey is “America’s Greatest Family Resort”, and because of that, it is a wonderful place for family reunions, group outings and of course, beach weddings! Our beaches, boardwalk, bay, Ferris wheels and amusement rides make beautiful backdrops for all your family photos.

The camps and programs around Ocean City will keep your kids busy enjoying their favorite activities. Institutions like the Ocean City Arts Center, the Bayside Center and the Ocean City Music Pier offer a wide variety of fun and educational events for kids of all ages. Sports programs, lessons, clinics and camps for basketball, tennis and watersports give kids the opportunity to enjoy their favorite activities while in Ocean City.

Throughout the year, OCNJ hosts numerous free family events all listed in our events calendar. From First Night to Night in Venice and the Farmers Market, Ocean City NJ is the place to be for family fun. Activities include those tailored to your kids, including camps and sports leagues.

Ocean City is also an excellent location to hold your next business meeting or organizational retreat. With many professional services located across the island, planning a meeting is painless, regardless of the number of guests in your group. Ocean City, NJ, is a business-friendly atmosphere that welcomes groups of all sizes to our island.

Ocean City New Jersey is located in close proximity to Philadelphia, New York and Baltimore and is less than a tank away for most in the tri-state area. Island information, Directions to Ocean City and Maps are all available on this site.

Ocean City, NJ employment, specials, business directory, free Ocean City Visitors Guide, free relocation guides, weather and tide information is all here. From Beach Tags to Bike Rentals, we will lead you through it all to make your visit to Ocean City, NJ “America’s Greatest Family Resort” the best it can be! Visit Ocean City, New Jersey today for one of the best family resorts in New Jersey!

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The Ocean City Visitor’s Guide provides information on Ocean City accommodations, dining, activities and events.

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