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New Jersey | Ocean City: The Premier Family Getaway Destination on the East Coast

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Atlantic City Family Trip Recommendations & Pitfalls to Avoid

CurtisCurtis

90

First time in Ocean City. Came down from NYC for a client's Porsche Event. I will be back! I must say, I was blown away by the boardwalk and the whole town. Just for starters the drive over the bridges and causeways from the mainland offers spectacular views. First thing that struck me was how clean and orderly the entire area is, including the boardwalk and beach. The boardwalk itself is a great mix of old and new. The Music Pier is a wonderful old building, as are many of the original shops and attractions. But the fronts and entrances are modern and well designed. There's literally something for everyone from shops to restaurants to amusement park rides to curiosities. You name it, it's on the boardwalk. I brought my bike, parked several blocks away, and rode onto the boardwalk. The town is very bike friendly EXCEPT this weird thing about not being able to lock/chain your bike to the railings. Not sure what that's about, but I noticed people would lean their bikes on the rail and chain them to each other. Go figure. You can rent bikes, but it's pricey. I recommend bringing. We moved to NYC 20 years ago from Redondo Beach. We're beach snobs. The idea of dragging all your gear several blocks then paying to access the beach is no bueno for us. And it's pretty hard to beat the beaches of Southern CA. But I have to say . . . Ocean City has changed my mind.

Jay TMGJay TMG

10

First time to OCNJ, having been to Seaside Heights, Wildwoods, and Cape May in years past. Only 1hr 10min from Northwest Philly on a Sunday. Easy drive for a day trip. Beach was quite narrow & crowded, despite windy & cool conditions. So, if you like a beach bustling with a lot of people, noise, activity, and music coming from all around, then you'll feel right at home in OCNJ. If you prefer to relax, and actually hear the sounds of nature -- the waves, shore birds, the ocean breeze -- then somewhere else less crowded would be better. Didn't like the enormous "stormwater" (?) pipes sticking out from the sand all the way into the water, either. The boardwalk is VERY wide, and unlike Wildwoods, there is no tram to worry about! Plenty of room to roam, and quite a few people wearing masks. Shops are a bit repetitive, but still fun to walk up & down, do a little shopping, and, of course, sample the boardwalk cuisine. Manco pizza is an "institution." Since we got dinner at 16th Street Seafood, we went with Johnson's Popcorn...a classic boardwalk treat, with leftovers for days! Gotta try the caramel-cheddar mix, if you haven't already! 🍿🌊⛱️

Jeffrey GreesonJeffrey Greeson

00

So it was our first time going to ocean city, and we quickly learned that the boardwalk is HUGE! We parked all the way down on 27th street and went to the beach first. It was nice because there was a public bathroom there to change and use the restroom as needed. It’s certainly the more quiet end of the boardwalk. The beach access was simple if you get there early enough right at 9am to get a free spot on a side street. The walk to the other end where all the rides are is about two and a half to three miles, so I suggest renting a bike or taking the tram car. These come by every few minutes and it’s $6 each time you get on and off, so take it to where you need to go. There was a good amount of rides and you could purchase different wristband packages depending on how Long you will be staying and of course what you can afford. There are plenty of places to eat no matter what you are in the mood for. It’s certainly makes for a long day, so wear comfy sneakers!

Ronnie T.Ronnie T.

30

Nice flat boardwalk running from 33rd street on the north end, to Ocean City Inlet on the south end. 2.7 miles each way. Walkable with comfortable shoes! Lots of folks out enjoying the summer evening! Lively, interesting, energetic midway to the south end. Historic lifeguard station/ museum. Restaurants and food vendors galore. Carnival style games, ferris wheel, merry go round, and much more. There is a tram at $5 a head one way…a bit expensive to me. Boardwalk borders the beautiful beach….which is extraordinary... wide, soft sand, clean (the beach keeps going north past the end of the boardwalk way up through Delaware….amazing beach. No cost to enjoy the walk. Wish there were more service facilities (bathrooms, water fountains), hence the four rating. Otherwise it’s a five for fun and exercise!

Linda CrookLinda Crook

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