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.
Vendors with merchandise and collector’s items representing a variety of sports and teams will be on display and for sale at the show. Admission is free, and hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free parking will be available at municipal lots adjacent to the Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace, Eighth Street and Ninth Street.
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📷️: Kelly Kindberg
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📷️: Erin Bayer
Ocean City Night in Venice Committee Announces Theme for 2024
Night in Venice Planning Committee Chairman Dave Winslow announced today the theme for the 2024 event: “Summertime Vibes: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett.”
Ocean City’s 69th annual Night in Venice at 6:30 p.m. July 20 this year will honor Buffett and provide a chance to celebrate the music and carefree persona of the songwriter, who passed away in September after more than five decades of writing, recording and performing timeless classics.
Winslow, a retired executive and Fourth Ward representative on City Council, returns as chairman of the Night in Venice Committee. He served in the same role for many years beginning in the 1980s and continues for another year. The group also will include Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michele Gillian, Ocean City Community Services Director Daniel Kelchner and Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian.
“A tribute to Jimmy Buffett is perfect for our summertime event,” Mayor Gillian said. “I’m excited to work with Dave and the committee to make this year’s event better than ever.”
Winslow also announced this year’s presenting sponsors: ACME and OCNJ Watersports.
Entries are currently being accepted from all those who want to participate in the annual bayfront celebration. The boat parade and decorated bayfront home contests provide a chance to be part of the highlight of the summer season in Ocean City. Thousands of spectators line the bayfront, and thousands more attend private parties at homes along the route from the Ocean City-Longport Bridge to Tennessee Avenue. The theme is always optional, and entries for boats and homes are currently being accepted online at www.ocnj.us/NIV or by calling 609-399-6111.
A spectacular fireworks display over the bayfront will return after the boat parade.
Visitor’s Guide
The Ocean City Visitor’s Guide provides information on Ocean City accommodations, dining, activities and events.
