Press Releases

Santa Sighting in Ocean City 2019

An Old-Fashioned Family Christmas in Downtown Ocean City is scheduled for November 29^rd, the day after Thanksgiving. Asbury Avenue, 6^th-11^th Streets, will be full of holiday spirit and entertainment to accompany everyone’s holiday shopping experience beginning at 2pm.

Features of the day will include visits with Santa in a lifeboat at the Mark Soifer Park across from City Hall from 1pm to 3pm, a special appearance by the Phillie Phanatic from 4pm to 6pm, Carolers in Victorian costumes, free horse and carriage rides from 1pm-4pm, and other entertainment on Asbury Ave.

Ocean City’s “Earlier than the Bird” event is your holiday wake- up call inviting one and all to come out and shop downtown for pre-holiday savings at all of your favorite shops. The morning of Saturday, November 23rd from 8am-Noon is when shoppers can find great deals at stores on Asbury Avenue from 6^th-11^th streets. Shoppers are encouraged to wear their pajamas, and free turkeys will be awarded for the best dressed!

The Ocean City Boardwalk landmark is celebrating 90 years and is looking to end the year with a Winter Wonderland Celebration!

Ocean City, NJ – Gillian’s Wonderland Pier is now open every Saturday and Sunday through 2019.  “We’ve really planned some fun activities for kids and families alike.  The weather has been so nice that we really wanted to give our community something else to do on those winter weekends,” Jay Gillian said.  Gillian’s Wonderland Pier has activities planned such as Breakfast with Santa & Wonder Bear, Photos with Santa, Giant Wheel Rides complete with blankets to stay warm while guests take in the view and some family favorite character "Meet & Greets".  “It’s really a fun time around here!  The team is getting in the spirit and it’s been a fun process for all of us” says Dan McDermott, team member at Gillian’s and who's been responsible for the light show on the Giant Wheel.

The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce is honored to announce the recipient of the Chamber’s 2019 Citizen of the Year Award and Outstanding Business and Beautification Awards.  The awards will be presented at the Chamber’s dinner Tuesday, November 26^rd at The Flanders Hotel.

This year, the Citizen of the Year Award will be presented to Carrie Merritt. Ms. Merritt is an active citizen in Ocean City and loves the Ocean City life. She is a 1^st Grade teacher at Ocean City Primary School and has been an Ocean City Red Raider since 2006.

Ms. Merritt is the 2018-2019 Cape May County Teacher of the Year and a New Jersey State Teacher of the Year Finalist. In 2016, Carrie received the AtlantiCare Healthy Educator of the Year Award.  In August 2017, she had the opportunity to represent the USA at the ITU World Championships for Long Distance Triathlon.

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the one year anniversary of Downbeach Auto Outlet located in Cape May Court House.

As car enthusiasts, with practicality in mind, Downbeach Auto Outlet prides themselves in the quality of vehicles they offer to their clients. They want to ensure that the experience their customers receive brings them back for years to come.

They offer vehicles marked with competitive pricing, no pressure, and no stress. Combine that with their knowledgeable staff, full spectrum financing, premium inventory, and you’ll see why Downbeach Auto Outlet is the future of car buying.

Visit Downbeach Auto at 1605 Route 9 (exit 13 off Garden State Parkway) in Cape May Court House, browse their online inventory at www.DownbeachAutoOutlet.com, or call 609-778-2725.

The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Business Summit on Thursday, October 10, 2019, 8:00 A.M., at The Flanders Hotel, located at 719 E. 11^th Street, Ocean City, NJ.  The guest speaker is Jeff Vasser, Executive Director of the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism. This will be an important meeting discussing trends in tourism, visitor spending, tourism economy, and key local, regional and state issues to watch.  The breakfast meeting is $20.00. Reservations must be made in advance by calling 609-399-1412 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce is continuing their proud tradition of hosting “Welcome Night”.  This year, “Welcome Night” will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Ocean City Civic Center located on 6^th Street by the Boardwalk. Admission is free and all area residents are encouraged to attend.  Fabulous door prizes provided by local businesses will be given out throughout the evening.

Every year the Chamber of Commerce hosts “Welcome Night” to introduce new and current residents to Community, Civic and Social Organizations, Community Leaders and City Officials, as well as local businesses including restaurants, financial and insurance services, retail stores and medical offices.

Snowberg Opens on Ocean City Boardwalk

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for Snowberg on Ocean City’s world famous Boardwalk.

Snowberg offers Korean Shaved Ice, Acai Bowls, Pitaya Bowls, Green Bowls, and Clean Smoothies!

Drip N’ Scoop Opens in the Flanders Hotel

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for Drip N’ Scoop’s new location in The Flanders Hotel.

Their new location will be offering the same menu as their 10^th and Asbury Avenue location with all of your favorite ice cream, donut, and coffee flavors!

TCC Verizon Opens on Asbury Avenue in Ocean City, NJ

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly relocated TCC Verizon in Downtown Ocean City, NJ.

TCC offers guests the ultimate experience in interactivity while shopping for wireless devices, accessories and home solutions, and is designed as a destination for guests to get hands-on experience with the latest wireless devices.

Cruise Control  Gear Opens on Asbury Avenue in Ocean City, NJ

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for Cruise Control Gear in Downtown Ocean City, NJ.

Cruise Control Gear opened in Stainton’s and offers luxury tennis and active wear. They offer performance apparel for women and men of all ages and all shapes and sizes. Whether you are on the course, court, favorite athletic gym facility, or just wearing casually, Cruise Control Gear is the perfect choice. Their company prides itself on using the highest quality material for their products, which uses a blend of polyester and elastane to create that soft, comfortable feel.

Dry Island  Opens on Asbury Avenue in Ocean City, NJ

Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for Dry Island in Downtown Ocean City, NJ.

Dry Island is a new boutique/studio carrying clothes and “common goods for the common good”. All of the graphics are created in-house, and are created to cultivate a palatable fusion of story, irony, and honest appreciation of Ocean City, NJ. They are also graphic designers who develop branding and product solutions for small businesses.