Welcome to Ocean City 2023/2024

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Asbury Avenue is filled with fab boutiques, cool eateries, and so much more. Photo by Kerri

Janto

Getting your gang together for a beach shoot is essential OCNJ. Photo by Stef Godfrey

about this book

I’M GRATEFUL FOR MANY THINGS, INCLUDING OCEAN CITY,

NEW

JERSEY.

Ocean City is a magical place filled with sun, surf, sand and some really cool people. OC days begin filled with promise, careen through the sunsoaked afternoon, and wind down only after the last bit of fun has been plucked from the remains of the day. Ocean City days are the best.

Sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean is sublime. The sun climbs straight out of the First Street lifeguard stand and sets the morning ablaze. There are few things in life better than sitting on a surfboard, watching the sun rise out of the Atlantic, waiting for a set wave to roll in. Well, I mean sitting on your deck with coffee watching the sunrise is also pretty great, or maybe riding your bike on the boards – that’s pretty great too. Combine your sunrise with a run, or a bike ride, or just a stroll with coffee and your course for fun is set.

After your morning activity session, the possibilities are endless; Ocean City does a mean breakfast, but maybe you want to hit the gym first, or pick up some souvenirs. Then, roll into the afternoon hours with a parasail trip, or head to Asbury Avenue for some top-notch shopping and

lunch. Come evening, have dinner around town or grab takeout – OC cuisine is like no other. Keep your night going and head up to the Boards, ride some rides, get some more grub, throw your hands in the air like you just don’t care and ride that Ocean City vibe into your sweet dreams. It’s hard to beat an Ocean City day. And this book in your hands is your guide to discovering all the island has to offer. Welcome to Ocean City is your unequaled source for all the best places to eat, shop, stay, and play in OCNJ. It’s like having a friend who’s a local and who’s willing to share his favorite spots. Ocean City is over 11 square miles of fun, and the key to fun is knowing where to find it. All the best restaurants, the grooviest shops, the most fun activities, the comfiest accommodations and all the amenities you may need while you’re here can be found in the pages of this book.

Check these pages for everything you may need; gyms, surfboard rentals, fudge, ice cream, boss threads, and more. Discover where to get pampered or where to find medical treatment. Need to more adrenaline pumping activities? We can help you find that. Shopping is your bag? We can definitely help you there – shopping is our raison

de vivre. When the shopping is done it’s time for the best part; après-shopping! Or après surfing or whatever. You’ll need food.

We like to eat and will show you the spots we like. This book will help you find a place to lay your head when the day is done – even if that includes buying your own piece of the Ocean City dream.

We can’t produce this big, beautiful, useful book without the support of our advertisers. So please, go check them out. Tell them you saw them in this book. We love being able to produce this book – we truly want to highlight all that is beautiful about Ocean City, and we are grateful for our sponsors and all of you who support them.

So Welcome to Ocean City! Or welcome back. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-timer, I can assure you that Ocean City is ready for you. Try something new this year – within the pages of this book are great ideas – and whatever you do, get your face into some sunshine and say hi to some of the cool businesspeople around town.

Ocean City days are the best days… you better get started. -

Bill Godfrey

The beach brings out smiles in everyone.

Photo by Kerri Janto

welcome to ocean city

THE AIR IN OCEAN CITY SOMEHOW FEELS DIFFERENT.

It’s salty and fresh, clean and welcoming. Almost from the moment you cross the bridge, the air takes you out of your head and into island mode. And what a mode it is. We hope you feel as fancy free as we do once that salt air tickles our skin. Whether you head directly to the beach to gaze over the Atlantic and soak in the sun, mosey over to your home (or home for now), or go to the Boards or Downtown once you arrive, you’re here... and that’s all that matters.

Ocean City is eight miles of clean, wide beaches (some of the finest in the world), the two-and-ahalf-mile Boardwalk, the Downtown Asbury Avenue shopping district, the inviting bay where you can play all day on the water, plus all the unique neighborhoods throughout the island. From the northern tip in the Gardens neighborhood, to the South End and everything in between, there are loads of nooks and crannies to explore while you’re on island time.

Cruise down Haven Avenue’s bike path, hang ten in a surf lesson, or set sail from the yacht club... an Ocean City vacation is filled with outdoor adventure

(as much or as little of it as you’d like). No matter where you are in OC, there’s always something cool to see or do nearby... beaches, Boardwalk, big-city shopping, delish dining, a municipal airport, golf course, recreational fields, special events, family festivities, we’re talking endless possibilities here. Together with the expansive Community Center – housing the Arts Center, Historical Museum, Aquatic and Fitness Center (with an indoor salt water pool) and Free Public Library, there’s the pink Music Pier (home of the Ocean City Pops and Greater Ocean City Theatre Company performances), the Bayside Center and more. Whether you’re here for a day, the week, or perhaps the rest of your life, you’ll never be bored.

Speaking of boards, running from St. James Place to 23rd Street is the Ocean City Boardwalk, a two-and-a-half-mile stretch lined with shops and restaurants of every kind, amusement rides, miniature golf courses and a water park. Take a trip up to the boards at night and the party continues... the Boardwalk has entertainment nightly, shops and restaurants are open late and there’s Mummers

Nights weekly in summer.

Asbury Avenue and the Downtown Shopping District from 6th to 14th streets is a destination. The Historic Downtown has over 100 shops and cafes, plus there are awesome finds on the neighboring side streets. Head Downtown on a Tuesday or Thursday from 10am-1pm for Market Days and Funtastic Tuesdays. And on Wednesdays, head to the Farmers Market on the Tabernacle grounds. Continuing toward the west is the Great Egg Harbor Bay where you’ll find every water sport imaginable including kayaking, sailing, boating, fishing, crabbing, SUP, and more. There are great opportunities to see pristine ecosystems up close and personal.

If stepping onto the sand for a chill beach day is your go to, remember to swim near a lifeguard. The OCBP is an award-winning organization designed to keep you safe. Take advantage.

Sit back, relax, let this book show you the adventures that await, and the sweet restaurants and shops just waiting to serve you. With a smile, naturally.

OC brings the fun all year long. The Boardwalk Easter Egg Hunt is an annual event.

Photo by Kerri Janto

MAY 6

SPRING BLOCK PARTY

9am to 5pm from 5th Street to 14th Street on Asbury Avenue. Over 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more. For more information, call 1-800-BeachNJ.

MAY 6 & 7

BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN

MERCHANT TABLE SALES

6th-14th Street on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue.

MAY 21

OCNJ TRIATHLON/DUATHLON

1/4 mile pool swim, two mile run/16 mile bike/two mile run. Plus a kids course 1/8 mile swim, one mile run/eight mile bike/one mile run. Pool swim starts at 6am - 8am. Run/Bike/ Run starts 9am. www.ocnj.us/race-events.

MAY 26

UNLOCKING OF THE OCEAN AND BUSINESS PERSONS PLUNGE

Participants dress in business suits, carry briefcases and march into the ocean to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance to welcome the new season. Noon, Moorlyn Terrace Street Beach.

MAY 27

MEMORIAL BEACH

CHALLENGE FOR 31 HEROES

The main obstacle course challenge is a soft sand adventure race followed by our kid’s fun run. Staging at 9th Street beach. For registration information, visit memorialbeachchallenge.com or call 856-905-0583.

MAY 29

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE

11am at the Ocean City Tabernacle.

MAY 29

NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE

Established by Congress asks Americans, wherever they are at 3pm on Memorial Day, to pause in an act of national unity for a duration of one minute. The moment of remembrance will take place on the Boardwalk.

JUNE 1

WONDER’S BIRTHDAY BASH

At Gillian’s Wonderland Pier 6th Street and the Boardwalk. Celebrate Wonder Bear’s Birthday from 6-10:30pm. Celebrating 94 years on the Ocean City Boardwalk with fireworks at 9pm.

JUNE 2, 3, & 4

OCEAN CITY FLOWER SHOW

See beautiful commercial, amateur and children’s displays at the Music Pier. Show times are Friday 2-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm.

JUNE 14

FARMERS MARKET

Tabernacle grounds 8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th & Asbury Avenue.

JUNE 17

HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO

Come explore health food and wellness product vendors, various yoga and fitness classes, western line dance and ballroom dance classes, and enjoy a fashion show highlighting the newest styles from local merchants! The event will also feature a Kids Corner. Hosted by the Healthy Living Advisory Council from 9am-2pm at the Music Pier.

JUNE 21

FARMERS MARKET

Tabernacle grounds 8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th & Asbury Avenue.

JUNE 24

ANTIQUE AUTO SHOW

Over 300 vintage vehicles. Tabernacle grounds, 6th & Asbury Avenue. 9am to 2pm. Boardwalk parade after 2pm. For more information, visit jerseycape.aaca.com.

JUNE 28

FARMERS MARKET

Tabernacle grounds 8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th & Asbury Avenue.

JUNE 28

WACKY WEDNESDAY

Taffy Sculpting

Use your creativity to shape and sculpt Shriver’s salt water taffy into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free but open to the first 250 participants. Open to all ages. 10:3011:30am at the Music Pier.

JULY EVERY MONDAY

BEACH EXERCISE

Yoga on 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts from 8am-9am. Free! Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call (609) 398-6900.

JULY EVERY TUESDAY

FUNTASTIC TUESDAYS

10am-1pm on Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, face painters, balloon sculptors.

MUMMERS NIGHT

Strutting 7-9pm on the Boardwalk, 6th-14th Street.

BEACH WALKS

59th Street & Central Avenue. (Entrance to Corson’s Park) Tuesdays at 9am, Wednesdays at 6:30pm.

JULY EVERY WEDNESDAY

BEACH EXERCISE

Pilates on 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts from 8-9am. Free! Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call 609-3986900.

BEACH WALKS

59th Street & Central Avenue, (Entrance to Corson’s Park) Tuesdays 9am, Wednesdays 6:30pm.

JULY EVERY THURSDAY

MARKET DAYS

10am-1pm on Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, face painters, balloon sculptors.

MUMMERS NIGHT

Strutting on the Boardwalk 7-9pm between 6th-14th Street.

JULY EVERY FRIDAY

BEACH EXERCISE

Low Impact on 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts from 8-9am. Free! Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call 609-398-6900.

JULY 3

OCEAN CITY POPS FREE OUTDOOR

CONCERT

The Ocean City Pops will perform a free outdoor concert at 7:30pm on July 3 at Carey Stadium. The legendary local orchestra will perform patriotic classics and audience favorites in honor of our nation’s birthday. Bring a beach chair or blanket to sit on the field, and there will be seating available in the bleachers.

JULY 4

BIKE PARADE

Sponsored by the Gardens Civic Association. Registration 9am at the Longport Bridge parking lot. Parade begins at 10am.

JULY 4

BIKE PARADE

Sponsored by the South OC Improvement Association, City of Ocean City & the Chamber of Commerce. Registration 9am at 40th and Asbury Avenue. Parade begins at 10am.

JULY 4

BIKE PARADE

Sponsored by the Riviera Neighborhood. Registration at 11am at the Rosemar Lane Park. Parade begins at Noon.

The Women’s Lifeguard Invitational happens every year in summer.

Photo by Jack Verdeur

summer

Whether you’re a surfer or want to be... OC’s got waves for you.

Photo by Offshore Drones

JULY 4

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

Kite flying competition at 7pm followed by entertainment on the beach next to the Music Pier. A spectacular Boardwalk fireworks display tops off the evening at 9pm.

JULY 4

OCEAN CITY POPS FREE

OUTDOOR CONCERT

The Ocean City Pops will perform a free outdoor concert at 7:30pm on July 4 at Carey Stadium. The legendary local orchestra will perform patriotic classics and audience favorites in honor of our nation’s birthday. Bring a beach chair or blanket to sit on the field, and there will be seating available in the bleachers.

JULY 5

FARMERS MARKET

Tabernacle Grounds 8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th & Asbury Avenue.

JULY 5

WACKY WEDNESDAY

Pie Eating Contest

Celebrate America with a good old-fashioned apple and cherry pie eating contest. No hands allowed! Contest is free and open to all ages. Limited to 150 participants. 10:30-11:30am at the Music Pier.

JULY 5

FRECKLE CONTEST

Registration is free and begins at 5:30pm in front of the Music Pier. Contest starts at 6pm.

JULY 6

SAND SCULPTING CONTEST

Open to kids, teens, adults and families! Registration is free and begins at 9am at the 6th Street Beach. Judging takes place by 11am.

JULY 12

FARMERS MARKET

Tabernacle grounds 8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Avenue.

JULY 12

BICYCLE AUCTION

10am-12pm at Shelter Road (first left off of Tennessee Avenue, behind the OC Golf Course). Approximately 115 bicycles to be sold. Registration begins at 9am. A driver’s

license, passport or valid identification is required to register. Payment: bank checks with identification, traveler’s checks and cash only. For more information, call 609-5259356 (purchasing office).

JULY 12

WACKY WEDNESDAY

French Fry Sculpting

Use your creativity to shape and sculpt french fries into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free, but only open to the first 200 participants. Open to all ages. 10:30-11:30am at the Music Pier.

JULY 19

FARMERS MARKET

Tabernacle grounds 8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Avenue.

JULY 19

WACKY WEDNESDAY Mystery Bag

Participants will receive a brown paper bag filled with random supplies. Your mission, create an object, sculpture or unique work of art using everything in the bag. Contest is free, but limited to 175 participants. Open to all ages. 10:30-11:30am at the Music Pier.

JULY 26

FARMERS MARKET

Tabernacle grounds 8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Avenue.

JULY 26

WACKY WEDNESDAY

Christmas in July

Celebrate the Christmas holiday season in July with a special craft and a visit from Santa while he is in town on vacation. Contest is free, but limited to 150 participants. Open to all ages. 10:30-11:30am at the Music Pier.

JULY 29

NIGHT IN VENICE

The City’s annual boat parade is one of the largest in the world. Starts at the Longport Bridge to Tennessee Avenue along the bay. Fireworks display to follow parade. Start time is 6pm.

AUGUST EVERY MONDAY

BEACH EXERCISE

Yoga on 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts from 8-9am. Free! Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call 609-3986900.

AUGUST EVERY TUESDAY

FUNTASTIC TUESDAYS

10am-1pm on Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, face painters, balloon sculptors.

MUMMERS NIGHT

Strutting 7-9pm on the Boardwalk, 6th-14th Street.

BEACH WALKS

59th Street and Central Avenue at 9am. (Entrance to Corson’s Park).

AUGUST EVERY WEDNESDAY

BEACH EXERCISE

Pilates on 6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts. 8-9am. Free! Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call 609398-6900.

BEACH WALKS

59th Street and Central Avenue at 6:30pm. (Entrance to Corson’s Park)

AUGUST EVERY THURSDAY

MARKET DAYS

10am-1pm on Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, face painters, balloon sculptors.

MUMMERS NIGHT

Strutting on the Boardwalk 7-9pm between 6th-14th Street.

AUGUST EVERY FRIDAY

BEACH EXERCISE

Low Impact On the 6th Street Beach volleyball courts from 8-9am. Free! Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call 609-398-6900.

AUGUST 2

FARMERS MARKET

Tabernacle grounds 8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Avenue.

AUGUST 2

WACKY WEDNESDAY

Donut on A String

Participants eat an entire donut (no hands) without letting it fall off the string. The first to finish wins. Contest is free, but limited to 150 participants. Open to all ages. 10:30-11:30am at the Music Pier. Event is subject to change.

AUGUST 2

TWINS CONTEST

Prizes for those who look the most and least alike. Open to all ages. Registration is free and begins at 5:30pm. Contest begins at 6pm in front of the Music Pier.

AUGUST 3

SAND SCULPTING CONTEST

Open to kids, teens, adults, and families! Registration is free and begins at 9am at the 6th Street Beach. Judging takes place by 11am.

AUGUST 3, 4, & 5

THE 22ND ANNUAL ART OF SURFING

At the Ocean City Music Pier. This free family event features original art from surfing’s biggest names, live music, and a chance to meet artists from across the country.

AUGUST 4, 5 & 6

60TH ANNUAL BOARDWALK ART SHOW

Leading artists from throughout the East Coast exhibit and sell their work. Friday and Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-6pm.

AUGUST 8

PAMPER SCAMPER

Annual baby crawling race. Registration is free and begins at 8:30am. Contest begins at 9am at the 6th Street Beach. For babies up to 15 months.

AUGUST 9

FARMERS MARKET

Tabernacle grounds 8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Avenue.

AUGUST 9

WACKY WEDNESDAY

Hawaiian Luau

Limited to 150 participants. Open to all ages. 10:30-11:30am at the Music Pier. Event is subject to change.

AUGUST 10

113TH ANNUAL BABY PARADE

One of the oldest baby parades in the country. On the Boardwalk at 10:30am. Registration begins in June. For more information, visit ocnj.us/babyparade.

AUGUST 12

MISS OCEAN CITY PAGEANT

7pm at the Music Pier. Miss Ocean City 2023 Grace Oves will be on hand as contestants compete in interview, talent, swimsuit, evening gown and onstage question.

AUGUST 16

FARMERS MARKET

Tabernacle grounds from 8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Avenue.

AUGUST 16

WACKY WEDNESDAY

Prince and Princess Party

Use your creativity to design your own prince or princess crown with Miss Ocean City, Junior Miss Ocean City and Little Miss Ocean City! Contest is free and open to all ages from 10:3011:30am at the Music Pier. Event is subject to change.

AUGUST 16

MISS CRUSTACEAN HERMIT CRAB BEAUTY PAGEANT

The original beauty contest for crustaceans. Families, kids, businesses and organizations are invited to enter their crustacean in this annual contest. The winner receives the coveted Cucumber Rind Cup and gets to walk down a flowery runway. Registration is free and starts at 5:30pm at the 6th Street Beach. Contest begins at 6pm. Open to all ages.

AUGUST 16

HERMIT CRAB RACES

Watch as some of the fastest crabs in the universe compete in this world famous race immediately following Miss Crustacean at the 6th Street Beach. Registration is free and starts at 5:30pm.

Jump for joy... you’re in OCNJ.

Photo by Kerri Janto

AUGUST 18

LITTLE MISS OCEAN CITY

7pm at the Music Pier. Scholarship pageant for girls ages 8-11. Little Miss Ocean City 2023 Lyla Clark will be on hand to crown her successor. For registration information, call 609-525-9304.

AUGUST 18

OCEAN CITY GREEN FAIR

9am-1pm at the Music Pier. This community-wide event is designed to educate and encourage people of all ages to adopt a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. Sponsored by the Environmental Commission.

AUGUST 19

JUNIOR MISS OCEAN CITY

7pm at the Music Pier. Scholarship pageant for girls ages 12-16. Junior Miss Ocean City 2023 Antonella Diantonio will be on hand to crown her successor.

AUGUST 23

FARMERS MARKET

Tabernacle grounds from 8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Avenue.

AUGUST 23

WACKY WEDNESDAY

Taffy Sculpting

Use your creativity to shape and sculpt Shriver’s salt water taffy into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free, but limited to the first 200 participants. Open to all ages. Start time is 10:30am at the Music Pier.

AUGUST 30

FARMERS MARKET

Tabernacle grounds from 8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Avenue.

SEPTEMBER 4

OCNJ LABOR DAY RACE

Five mile beach run and one mile fun run/walk. Great end of the summer season event. www. ocnj.us/race-events.

SEPTEMBER 6

FARMERS MARKET

Tabernacle grounds from 8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Avenue.

SEPTEMBER 9

STREET ROD SHOW

Features classic cars on display. Boardwalk display from 12-4pm.

SEPTEMBER 10

CORVETTE SHOW

Over 350 cars exhibited. Displayed on the Boardwalk from 6th-14th Street, 11:30am-4pm. Register at boardwalkcorvettesac.com.

SEPTEMBER 11

9/11 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

“A Day to Remember” will include music, prayer and reflections on the memory of lives lost and on the community spirit that was renewed in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. All are encouraged to attend at 6pm at the Ocean City Tabernacle.

SEPTEMBER 13

FARMERS MARKET

Tabernacle grounds from 8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Avenue.

SEPTEMBER 16

OCEAN CITY WALK TO DEFEAT ALS

This two mile walk raises funds to support patient services and research. Registration is at 9am, walk starts at 10am. www.oceancitywalktodefeatals.org.

SEPTEMBER 16

OCEAN CITY AIRPORT FESTIVAL

Annual festival at the Municipal Airport, 26th and Bay Avenue from 10am-3pm. Features include a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II planes to classics and warbirds. The event will feature a parachute jump from Team Fastrax.

SEPTEMBER 16

PARACHUTE PYROTECHNIC SHOW

Consists of several highly trained and specially licensed Team Fastrax™ demonstrators exiting the aircraft 6,000 feet above Ocean City’s beach and Boardwalk. 8pm jump with a landing on the 7th Street beach. Viewable along the entire Boardwalk.

SEPTEMBER 17

BOARDWALK AEROBATIC AIRSHOW

1pm from 6th-14th Streets over the ocean. Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and

aerobatic champions in the world plus military demonstrations.

SEPTEMBER 23

OCEAN CITY, NJ JEEP INVASION

Jeeps displayed on the Boardwalk between 5th-14th Streets, 12-5pm. For more information, visit NJJeepInvasion.com.

SEPTEMBER 24

OCNJ HALF MARATHON, 5K & 10 MILE NON-COMPETITIVE WALK/RUN

No race day registration for the half marathon. Sign up early to save on registration fees. www. ocnj.us/Race-Events.

SEPTEMBER 30 & OCTOBER 1

BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN MERCHANT TABLE SALES

From 6th-14th Street on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue.

SEPTEMBER 30 & OCTOBER 1

MS CITY TO SHORE RIDE

With 7,000 cyclists raising $5.6 million this event promises to be the best cycling experience on the east coast. Ride is fully supported with catered rest stops, bike support and SAG transportation. For more information, call 800445-BIKE or visit mscycling.org.

OCTOBER 7

FALL BLOCK PARTY AND FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR

9am-5pm from 5th-14th Street on Asbury Avenue. Over 400 crafters, food vendors, music and more. Fireworks over the Boardwalk from 6th-14th Street.

OCTOBER 7, 8 & 9

BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN MERCHANT TABLE SALES

From 6th-14th Street on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue.

OCTOBER 14

PORSCHE BOARDWALK REUNION

Porsches displayed from 11:30am-4pm on the Boardwalk from 6th-14th Street. Over 350 Porsches of all models and years between 1954 and 2021 are expected. Free tech sessions on Porsche-related topics open to all at the Music Pier.

fall & winter

Fall means football in the OC. Pictured here are the 2023 seniors.

Photo by Kerri Janto

OCTOBER 15

MAKING STRIDES BREAST CANCER WALK

Join in the fight against Breast Cancer! The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides is a 5,000 plus participant breast cancer fundraising 5K walk honoring over 250 survivors in Ocean City at the 6th Street practice field, 6th Street and Boardwalk. Checkin at 8:30am. Stage program at 9am. Survivor runway lap at 9:50am. Walk starts at 10am. Participants can register online at makingstrideswalk.org/OceanCityNJ.

OCTOBER 21

DOG DAY

Leashed dogs permitted on the Boardwalk from 9am-5pm. All are welcome and encouraged to bring their favorite furry canine friend. Activities include dog-specific vendors at the Music Pier, photo-op stations on the Boardwalk, and the Humane Society of Ocean City’s “Pet of the Year” announcement.

OCTOBER 21

HSOC “HOWL-O-WEEN” PARADE

Hosted by the Humane Society of Ocean City. Contestants are encouraged to dress themselves and their pooch in zany, fun Halloween costumes in the spirit of the season. Registration begins at 2pm at the Sports and Civic Center. The parade begins at 3pm and the procession is from 6th-14th Street on the Boardwalk.

OCTOBER 22

JOHN R. ELLIOTT HERO WALK & 5K RUN

Hero 5k run will take place at 9:30am. Hero ceremonies are at 10:30am. The walk is a 5k walk along the Ocean City Boardwalk. Registration begins at 8:30am at the Sports and Civic Center. For more information, visit herocampaign.org or call 609-626-3880.

OCTOBER 25

WELCOME NIGHT

From 6-8pm at the Ocean City Sports and Civic Center. Meet OC groups, businesses and organizations. Free event.

OCTOBER 26

HALLOWEEN PARADE

7:15pm on Asbury Avenue from 6th-11th Street. Sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club. For more information, call 1-800-813-5580 or visit ochp.blogspot.com.

OCTOBER 28

TRAIL OF TWO CITIES

5K/Walk across the 9th Street Bridge from Ocean City to Somers Point. Pre-registration and race day. 8am start. For more information and to register, visit ocnj.us/race-events, email lrumer@ocnj. us, or call 609-525-9317.

NOVEMBER 4

WINTERFEST BY THE SEA

The fourth annual Winterfest By The Sea holiday shopping extravaganza takes place inside the Civic Center. Craft vendors, food vendors and strolling Santa will be present. Shopping hours are 9-5pm.

NOVEMBER 11

VETERANS DAY PROGRAM

11am at the Ocean City Tabernacle.

NOVEMBER 18

“EARLIER THAN THE BIRD” DOWNTOWN SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA

8am-12pm. Get out earlier than the bird and jump start your holiday shopping the weekend before Thanksgiving. Shop in your pajamas for early bird shopping specials.

NOVEMBER 18 & 19

HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES

12-3pm, 6th and Asbury Avenue.

NOVEMBER 23

ANNUAL FAST & FURRIEST 5K TURKEY TROT

Down the OC Boardwalk. Sponsored by the Humane Society of Ocean City. For more information, call 609-398-9500 ext. 4 or visit hsocnj.org.

NOVEMBER 24

CHRISTMAS IN THE DOWNTOWN

“Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue” from 2-5pm. Join the merchants and Chamber in kicking off an old-fashioned Downtown Christmas.

NOVEMBER 24, 25 & 26

HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES

12-3pm, 6th Street and Asbury Avenue.

NOVEMBER 25 & 26

PHOTOS WITH SANTA

12-3pm at the Music Pier.

DECEMBER 1

CHRISTMAS PARADE

6pm on Asbury Avenue from 6th-11th Street. Registration information at ocnj.us/christmas-parade.

DECEMBER 2 & 3

TRAIN SHOW

At the Music Pier from 10am-4pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday. Admission is free.

DECEMBER 2 & 3

HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES

12-3pm, 6th Street and Asbury Avenue.

DECEMBER 2 & 3

PHOTOS WITH SANTA

12-3pm at the Music Pier.

DECEMBER 9 & 10

HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES

12-3pm, 6th Street and Asbury Avenue.

DECEMBER 9 & 10

PHOTOS WITH SANTA

12-3pm at the Music Pier.

DECEMBER 16 & 17

HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES

12-3pm, 6th Street and Asbury Avenue.

DECEMBER 16 & 17

PHOTOS WITH SANTA

12-3pm at the Music Pier.

DECEMBER 23

HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES

12-3pm, 6th Street and Asbury Avenue.

DECEMBER 23

PHOTOS WITH SANTA

12-3pm at the Music Pier.

DECEMBER 31

FIRST NIGHT NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION

A complete schedule of entertainment leading up to fireworks at midnight.

JANUARY 1, 2024

FIRST DAY SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA

Welcome the New Year by shopping for tremendous bargains in Downtown Ocean City, Asbury Avenue from 6th-14th Street.

JANUARY 1, 2024

FIRST DAY 5K

Boardwalk run. Pre-register at ocnj.us/race-events or race day

11am-12:30pm at the Music Pier.

JANUARY 1, 2024

FIRST DAY AT THE BEACH

2pm at the Music Pier. Join Ocean City’s first dip in the ocean for the New Year.

There are so many fun community events all year long in Ocean City.

Photo by Kerri Janto

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Ocean City was originally named Peck’s Beach after John Peck, a local whaler who made the island home for his family in 1700.

2Ocean City was founded in 1879 by four Methodist ministers.

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There are two Ferris wheels in the skyline and both are called the Giant Wheel. One is at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier and the other at Playland’s Castaway Cove.

4Ocean City is a dry town. There is no public drinking anywhere on the island.

5Famous friends who’ve lived in OCNJ include Grace Kelly, Kurt Loder, William Hughes, Steven Dunn, Gay Talese, Walter Trout, Ed Rendell, Anne Heche and David Aikers.

6The inventor of bubble gum, Walter Diemer, had a home in OCNJ.

7The Diesel family, inventors of the diesel engine and fuel, also had a home in OCNJ. That home still stands as the Bayside Center in the north end of the island.

8Ocean City is home to Corson’s Inlet State Park at its south end.

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Ocean City has four bridges across the island. The first to the mainland opened in 1883.

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OC was once home to the famous “Show us your shoes” Miss New Jersey parade.

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OC’s mascot is Martin Z. Mollusk.

The Ocean City Beach Patrol is celebrating 125 years in 2023.

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OC is home to one of only three original Life Saving Stations still standing in the state of New Jersey. US Life Saving Station #30 sits at 4th and Atlantic and is a living history museum.

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The Ocean City Boardwalk is two and a half miles long, from St. James Place to 23rd Street.

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OCNJ is a barrier island; it’s sits between the Great Egg Harbor Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

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There are eight miles of beaches on the island.

OC is in Cape May County; the southernmost county in New Jersey.

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The Sindia ran aground on December 15, 1901; making it OCNJ’s most famous shipwreck.

19The island is just over 11.5 square miles.

20Beach tags were introduced to the island in 1976. The preseason price was $3.

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The 2022 design featured a drone shot of the famed Music Pier.

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Architect Vivian Smith designed both the Music Pier and the Flanders Hotel.

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Following the Pearl Harbor attack in December 1941, the first structure in the country built especially for aircraft spotters was erected atop the Music Pier.

Volunteers to keep watch 24 hours a day included teenage boys from Ocean City High School and retired residents.

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The first hotel in OCNJ was erected in 1880 – it was called The Brighton.

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The first issue of the Ocean City Sentinel was published in 1880. It is still published today.

THE A TO Z OF OCNJ

We love lists... and we love Ocean City. What’s your OC A-Z?

AMUSEMENTS There are so many fun things to do in OCNJ, including two amusement parks; Playland’s Castaway Cove and Wonderland Pier.

BIKING OC is entirely bikeable from end to end; with the Haven Avenue Bike Path. Visit www.bikeocnj.com for more information.

CASTING A LINE Fishing is part of island life; grab a rod and reel, head to a bait and tackle shop and start reelin’ em in!

DONUT TOUR Take a donut tour of Ocean City… choose four to five spots to visit with your friends, and bike or walk to each one as you sample those sweet little pillows of dough.

ENTERTAINMENT The only way you’ll be bored in OC is if you want to be. From Mummers Nights on the

Boardwalk to Market Days Downtown; there is weekly family-friendly free entertainment to be enjoyed.

FULL MOON Summer brings three full moons – the Buck, Sturgeon, and Blue Moon on July 3, August 1, and August 30. Get your gang, and head to your favorite OC beach to watch them rise over the ocean.

GALE FORCE Is speed more your speed? Take a ride through the sky on Gale Force, that big blue coaster at Castaway Cove you can see rising above OC’s skyline.

HYDRANGEA Did you know this is the official flower of OC? With colors ranging from the deepest blues to the brightest pinks and deep reds, hydrangeas can be seen on properties all over the island.

INCREDIBLE SUNSETS Ocean City sunsets can send fiery oranges, reds, and purples streaking across the sky. Most streets along the bayside of the island give you a perfect spot to watch that giant fireball descend.

JUMPING FOR JOY One of our favorite ways to bring fun to a beach photo shoot is to send everyone jumping for joy. See if you can get your kids, cousins, brothers, you get the idea, to jump as high as they can while you snap away. Bonus points if you can catch everyone up in the air at once.

KITES Mary Poppins had the right idea. Flying a kite is chill way to relax and spend time with your kids. Grab one at shops around town, and send it soaring as you soak in the rays.

LIFEGUARDS The Ocean City Beach Patrol is celebrating its 125th Anniversary in 2023. Swim near a guard!

MUSIC PIER The famed pier is home to the OC Pops orchestra and many Ocean City Theatre Company performances throughout the year.

NIGHT IN VENICE This is one of the largest boat parades in the country, and it happens on July 29 this year in OCNJ’s back bays and lagoons. Be a participant or a spectator – either way, it’s basically an island wide party.

OYSTERS Yes, Virginia, there is an oyster farm right near OC. Since 2019, G.E.I. Oyster Farm has been cultivating oysters in the Great Egg Harbor Bay between OC and Somers Point. They are available to purchase seasonally.

PARADES OC is home to the famous Doo Dah Parade in April where hundreds of basset hounds gather and strut their stuff down Asbury and the Boardwalk. There’s also several Fourth of July Parades, the Baby Parade, the Halloween Parade, and the Christmas Parade.

QUESTION (POP THE) Found your soul mate? There are so many picturesque spots on the island to pop the big question. Hire a photographer to capture the moment... And if you’re lucky enough to marry in OC, there are so many fabulous venues and vendors to work with so your big day is just as amazing as you are.

RUNNING Hey runners… you know who you are… OC has loads of ways to get your race on through the year. There are a host of 5ks, fun runs, a tri/du,

and a half marathon on the calendar.

SURFING Is this the year you learn to surf? Perhaps even hang ten (curling all ten toes over the front of the board)? There are lessons available if you’d like – or grab a board from one of our local surf shops and hit the big blue sea with friends. There are designated surfing beaches throughout the island – see our beach guide for spots.

THE BOARDWALK This iconic two and half mile stretch of wooden planks that runs parallel to the ocean has been a siren call to visitors for over a hundred years. Wehter you’re there for the food, fresh air, shopping, fun, or for a workout; this attraction is a must do.

UNIQUE STREET There’s a special little street tucked away near the bay in OC nicknamed “Dollhouse Row”

for the teeny (yet fabulous) cottages that line it. Its real name is Wovern Place… check it out on your next bike ride.

VINTAGE OC The OC you know, and love today is built upon its history. There are several historical markers around town (ride around and seek them out), plus two museums open to the public… the Ocean City Historical Museum and the US Life Saving Station #30. Get to know what came before you.

WALKING THE DOWNTOWN

The stretch of Asbury Avenue from 6th to 14th streets and back is a full mile filled with fab retail, restaurants, and lots more small businesses. Hit the avenue with your family and friends. You can easily spend and entire day meandering around, seeking out your next favorite shop and restaurant.

XOXO There’s no gossip girl here, but OC is a perfect place to send a postcard from or use as the backdrop for your next Insta post. Xoxo – us.

YELLOW GOLDENROD In fall, the dunes burst into color, mainly thanks to the goldenrod that turns bright yellow. Butterflies are attracted to the plants and in September, you’ll see many monarchs around them fluttering around the dunes as they stop in OC during their migration to Mexico.

ZEN If it’s peace you seek, you’ve come to the right place. From stretches of sand to endless waves, the OC has spots to seek solitude and everything zen.

THEN AND NOW

“History is all around us and you, my lucky few are living in some of it.” - MJ Colewood

Take a look at these old postcards and how they compare to modern island life

Wednesdays become Wacky Wednesdays during the summer months, with fun, free activities at the Music Pier, like Taffy Sculpting. Photo by Kerri Janto

Boardwalk

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Handicap Accessible Restrooms

Guarded Beach

First Aid Station

Fishing Area

Surfing Beach

Parking Lots

Beach Tag Sales

Shower & Changing Room

Foot Rinse

Sailing Permitted

Kayaking Area

Stroller Accessible

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BEACH RULES

• Lifeguards on duty 10-5pm on weekdays and 10-5:30pm on weekends *guarded beaches are subject to change

• Dogs permitted October 1 through April 30

• No Alcoholic Beverages

• No Open Fire

• No Sleeping Overnight

• Beach Tags required for beachgoers 12 and older June through Labor Day

• Surfing permitted on all beachs when guards are off duty

• Fishing permitted anytime on unguarded beaches and on guarded beaches before and after guards are on duty

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Where to Eat, Shop, Stay and Play in Ocean City, NJ!

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Aneu Kitchen

5501 West Avenue, Ocean City • 609-232-7075

www.aneucatering.com • @aneucatering

This cute (and seriously delicious) gourmet take out market is open May to September

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GRAB-&-GO GOURMET MARKET

BREAKFAST SANDWICHES

HEAT-&-EAT ENTREES

BEACH DELIVERY

SMOOTHIES & BOWLS

REAL, CLEAN INGREDIENTS

CATERING

THIS cute corner shop is the southend’s new gourmet take out market. Aneu serves up hot foods daily... breakfast “sammiches,” lunch and dinner meal options, plus smoothies, bowls, salads, organic fresh pressed juices, and fresh baked goods. Grab your favorite and pair with a matcha latte... you just won the morning.

Aneu uses real, clean ingredients with everything made in house... They even make the flavored cream cheeses and coffee syrups.

Sometimes you want your meal to come to you... order a Beach Bag filled with sandwiches, salads, and sweets, and have it delivered to your door or beach entrance. Need to feed the whole family? Find heatand-eat appetizers like bacon-wrapped scallops, pigs in a blanket, and entrees like cheese lasagna, plus ice cream cakes, ice cream sandwiches, and ice cream pints too.

Aneu creates delicious food that adheres to any dietary restriction (GF, Vegan, DF, Nut Free,

Keto). And they cater!

The grab-and-go deli counter is loaded with healthy and delish options, plus there are protein bites, baked goods, organic rotisserie chicken, fresh fruit, cheese and charcuterie trays, Rival Bros. coffee, and tea drinks, too. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day seven days a week from 7am-3pm. Check out their new spot in Margate at 8 Gladstone Avenue, open five days a week, 7am-3pm, where they also sell alcohol and gifts!

Cousin’s Restaurant

104 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-9462

www.cousinsocnj.com

Known for their shared plates for families and their next-level catering services

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ACCEPTS V, MC, AE, & D

DAILY SPECIALS

DELICIOUS ENTRÉES

ONLINE ORDERING

RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED

BEAUTIFUL OUTSIDE DINING

CATERING

COUSIN’S Restaurant offers pasta and clams, jumbo fried shrimp, and veal oscar – sautéed veal with crabmeat, fresh asparagus, and housemade bearnaise sauce to name just a few. And with the option of inside or outside dining, you may have just found your new favorite dining spot.

Cousin’s lives the theme of “America’s Greatest Family Resort” with its shared plates for families and catering for large and small parties alike. Hosting game night and you don’t want to cook?

Give Cousin’s a call and choose from a number of delicious entrées in half- or full-sized servings. Want an even easier option? Have your next party at Cousin’s. They were voted best caterer from the Ocean City Sentinel in 2021. Call them to prearrange your next on- or off-premises event. No party is too large or too small. Online ordering at www.cousinsocnj.com is the quickest way to get shared and single plates for dining at home. Cousin’s offers a gluten-free menu, too.

Del’s Oceanside Grill

934 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-399-3931

www.delsgrill.com

Del’s is where the locals eat. It’s classic food and excellent service since 1965.

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DEL’S FAMOUS STEAK SANDWICHES FRESH SEAFOOD

CHILDREN’S MENU & HIGH CHAIRS

TABLE SERVICE & TAKEOUT

ONLINE ORDERING

LUNCH & DINNER

OPEN MARCH TO NOVEMBER

DEL’S Grill is still one of the tastiest and most chill places to eat on the island. It’s right on the Boards, the food is yummy and the staff is cool. It’s classic food and excellent service since 1965.

If you’re chillin’ on the beach and that tummy starts a rumblin’, you’ll want a relaxed meal in a fun environment. Offering everything from steak sandwiches and burgers

to crabcakes and seafood platters, Del’s aims to please.

Seafood dishes include jumbo lump crabcakes, Brazilian lobster tail, crab balls, and grilled scallops, as well as sandwiches such as customer-favorite crabcake grilled cheese, chipotle BBQ chicken, and more. If you’re into greens, try Del’s apple walnut salad – romaine, green apples, blue cheese crumbles,

glazed walnuts topped with a six ounce grilled chicken breast.

Located on the Boardwalk between 9th and 10th streets, Del’s is still OC’s top family-favorite Boardwalk eatery.

Del’s is where the locals eat. Enjoy lunch or dinner in one of Ocean City’s longest-operating restaurants. Del’s wait staff is young, fun, and super friendly. It’s all good at Del’s.

Hula Restaurant & Sauce Company

940 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-399-2400

www.hulasauces.com

Their Hawaiian plate-lunch concept is one of the best meals on the island

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BOTTLED HULA SAUCES AVAILABLE ON SITE

GRILLED AHI PLATE, HAWAIIAN CHICKEN

COCONUT SHRIMP, CRABCAKES

INDOOR/OUTDOOR SEATING

GIFT CERTIFICATES

OPENS APRIL, CLOSES IN FALL

LUNCH, DINNER

THE Rihl family continues to kill it year after year serving up a Hawaiian plate-lunch concept – a protein, salad and rice – as well as offering a nice variety of soups and appetizers. The Rihls perfected their technique during a stint with a lunch wagon on Oahu’s North Shore, and today, this is one of the best meals on the island. One bite of the homemade tropical vinaigrette or sweet huli sauce and you’ll be glad they

found their way back to the Jersey Shore. The hula crew prepares dishes using only the best ingredients and serves them up with a smile.

You’ll find Hula Restaurant on the Boardwalk at the end of the Colony Walk – the sort of mini-Boardwalk between 9th and 10th. Once you arrive, you’ll see a large outdoor dining area, with enough seating for your whole crew. Head inside and order... it’s quick and easy. The staff is

a charming bunch who bring your plates out hot and fast.

Try the Thai BBQ, Hawaiian chicken, swordfish and shrimp, or order one of the fresh salads; A recipe of fresh seafood and produce, mixed with a dash of Hawaiian flair, makes this restaurant something special. There’s a kids menu available and burgers, too. Bring a little Hula home with you with one of their housemade graband-go bottled sauces.

Oves Seafood Restaurant

4th Street on the Boardwalk • 609-398-3712

www.ovesrestaurant.com

Oves has kept generations of families coming back year after year

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1969

TABLE SERVICE & WALK-UP WINDOWS

CHAIR, UMBRELLA, BIKE, & SURREY RENTALS

PRIVATE PARTIES

ORDER ONLINE

OVESRESTAURANT.COM

OVES is an iconic Ocean City restaurant – an open-air, beach-front eatery that is located just a few steps from the beach, so you won’t have to move from your spot!

Start your day with one of their famous apple cider donuts (you could always opt for one of their full breakfasts, too). Then go to the beach. Leave your gear in the sand

and return for a relaxing lunch in the breezy dining room (you can get cold drinks in between breakfast and lunch, too). And when it’s time for dinner, Oves has the mouth-watering fresh dishes that you only find at the Shore.

Oves is a restaurant that aims to please (spoiler alert: they succeed!) – they have various delicious food options for

breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There are burgers and chicken dishes for those who appreciate uncomplicated dining, as well as the fresh seafood.

Oves has kept generations of families coming back year after year with their good food, reasonable prices, ocean breezes, convenient location, kids menu, and friendly service.

Uncle Bill’s Pancake House

21st & Asbury and 40th & West, Ocean City • 609-398-7393

609-398-6003 • www.unclebillspancakehouse.com

Uncle Bill’s has been serving up the Jersey Shore’s favorite breakfast for over 50 years

EVERY LOCATION MARRIED TO AN AUNT BETTY’S

LUNCH: BURGERS, SALADS, WRAPS

FAMILY OWNED

TAKEOUT AVAILABLE

ACCEPTS V, MC, AE, & D

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UNCLE Bill’s Pancake House has two locations in Ocean City: 21st and Asbury and 40th and West. Both locations have an Aunt Betty’s Ice Cream Shack, too. How can UB get any better? We don’t know either!

Servers at Uncle Bill’s have been serving the Jersey Shore’s favorite breakfast for over 50 years. It’s tradition! The food is prepared with quality ingredients and served piping hot. And

those servers still wear the iconic white uniforms.

Uncle Bill’s does more than breakfast. Burgers, salads and wraps are available at both OC locations and next door to each is Aunt Betty’s Ice Cream for a sweet ending to your meal. 21st Street is open year round with daily breakfast and lunch specials in the off-season, including Thanksgiving Thursdays. 40th Street is open March-October.

Adelene & Flippers Grille at Port•O•Call

1510 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 800-334-4546

www.PortOCallHotel.com

Two delicious dining options by the beach for breakfast and lunch

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ADELENE

Fresh, local ingredients • Open to public • Kids

Menu • Indoor/Outdoor Seating • Take Out

Available • Special Events • Accepts V, MC, D, & AE

FLIPPERS GRILLE

Beach Views • Family Friendly Walk-Up Service

WEEKEND DINNER CLUB

Epicurean Ocean Club

(Membership Required)

THE iconic Port-O-Call Hotel on the Boardwalk

offers two delicious dining options open to the public: The oceanfront restaurant Adelene as well as the pool-side Flippers Grille. Additionally, Port-O-Call Hotel is ready and eager to host your beachside special event.

Enjoy Adelene’s perfect omelets to order, breakfast sandwiches, fluffy

pancakes, juicy burgers, salads, club sandwiches, and more.

No shoes, no shirt, no problem!

Flippers Grille at the Port-O-Call Hotel offers hamburgers, fries, chicken fingers, salads, and more.

You don’t even have to rinse the sand from your feet! Come right off the beach and refuel the family.

Special moments deserve a special location. Adelene is a

beautiful, oceanfront venue for any occasion. The staff is committed to making your event flawless and unforgettable. From rehearsal dinners and intimate wedding receptions to bridal/baby showers and anniversary parties, Adelene is perfect any time of year.

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Asbury Kitchen

624 Asbury Ave, Ocean City • 609-399-3639

www.asburykitchen.com

All-day breakfast? Say no more!

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BREAKFAST & LUNCH

EXTENSIVE & HEALTHY MENU

Salads, soups, burritos, savory crêpes, hot and cold sandwiches, French toast, wraps, chicken sandwiches & more

LUNCH CLASSICS

Fried flounder & the French dip

INSIDE & OUTSIDE SEATING

GLUTEN FREE MENU

LAST summer, Asbury Kitchen came onto the scene as one of the best spots to dine for breakfast and lunch with its creative, healthy menu from bennys to burgers. This downtown eatery with its bold orange outdoor tables and chairs makes for a cool spot to gather, be it with friends or fam. It’s the second restaurant by Mira and Angel Teofanov, who also have a spot inside the Promenade Food Court on the Boardwalk.

Asbury Kitchen serves breakfast all day and an extensive lunch menu. If you can’t decide between the smashed avocado benny (smashed avocado, parmesan, tomato, homemade hollandaise, and everything spice) or the Mr. Crab omelette – with spinach, provolone, and crab meat, we suggest you get both, and enjoy while people watching the passersby. For breakfast, Asbury also has homemade creamed chipped beef, a ton of toasts,

French toasts, tacos, burritos, and loads of pancake options – something we didn’t think we needed, but now are pretty sure we can’t summer without. There’s banana walnut, fresh berries and ricotta, chocolate chip, and Nutella, among others(!). There are crepes, too (we loved the caramel and banana) and Belgian waffles.

At Asbury Kitchen, their goal is to create a variety of healthy options for their customers... for example, the home fries can

be substituted for sautéed spinach or fresh tomatoes. There’s also a new egg white breakfast sandwich and they are adding a variety of new vegetarian/vegan options. Salads, soups, burgers, savory crepes, hot and cold sandwiches, grilled cheese, wraps, chicken sandwiches, and other classics like the fried flounder (yes please) and the French dip are on the menu for lunch. There’s inside and outside seating and an ever expanding, gluten-free menu.

Aunt Betty’s Ice Cream Shack

21st & Asbury, Ocean City • 609-398-4001

40th & West, Ocean City • 609-398-4005

www.auntbettysicecreamshack.com

This is serious I-scream-for-ice-cream action. There’s something to please everyone, even your dog.

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DAILY SPECIALS

LARGE PARTIES WELCOME

NOON TO 11PM IN SEASON

DECK AT 21ST

ATMS AT BOTH LOCATIONS

JUST like her husband Uncle Bill, Aunt Betty has two locations: 21st and Asbury and 40th and West. Ice cream is one of the most important food groups... it’s creamy and dreamy. Nobody does ice cream better than Aunt Betty’s Ice Cream Shack. A crew of friendly scoopers dishes out your dessert in a clean, family-fun atmosphere. Aunt Betty serves both Hershey’s ice cream and creamy soft serve ice cream, as well

as Via Veneto Italian Ice, milk shakes, homemade brownies and cookies and more. This is serious I-scream-for-icecream action.

You can get almost anything you want on top of your ice cream and you can put that ice cream in a sundae, or wrap it in an Uncle Bill’s waffle. Hello heaven. 40th Street has outdoor dining tables and chairs ready for your family. The 21st Street location is a tropical oasis with

ample seating on the deck. Check out Aunt Betty’s on Instagram and Facebook for specials. Don’t miss the Blockbuster – an Uncle Bill’s waffle, Aunt Betty’s ice cream and a warm Nauti Donut. Or just cool off on a hot day with a big scoop in a homemade waffle cone. There’s something to please everyone, even your dog. Rover deserves a sweet treat, too, and he’s welcome at the outside tables.

Barefoot Market

214 West Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-0221

facebook.com/WhosOnFirstCafe • @BarefootMarketOCNJ

La Colombe coffee, excellent scones, and more

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KNOWN FOR SCONES

Mexican chocolate, butterscotch, sweet potato marshmallow, coconut chocolate chip, cinnamon, cranberry

HOMEMADE GOODS

SALADS, QUICHES, OATS, SANDWICHES, SOUPS, BREADS, COOKIES & MORE OPEN YEAR ROUND

SOMETIMES you know you’ll love a coffee shop as soon as you walk in. With its whimsical decor inside and out, it’s easy to walk into Barefoot Market, but to say this is just a “coffee shop,” isn’t really correct. Barefoot Market has coffee, good coffee – La Colombe – but it has so much more. Owner Jennifer makes some

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of the freshest breads, scones, cookies, sandwiches, soups, and salads around. These aren’t your average eats either – these are gourmet takes on tradition. That cookie you love? There’s lavender in it! The scones are OC famous and the perfect companion for your cappuccino. Try the Pear, Mexican Chocolate, and Lemon Poppy.

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Blitz’s Market

2100 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-6080 www.blitzsmarkets.com

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BREAKFAST SANDWICHES & SIDES

PICKLE SANDWICHES

BURGERS & STEAK SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN & VEGAN OPTIONS

FAMILY OWNED

SMOOTHIES

CATERING MENU

OPEN YEAR-ROUND

IF YOU’VE never had a Blitz’s sandwich, have you even been to Ocean City? We kid, but seriously, Blitz’s Market is one of those legendary OC spots beloved by both locals and visitors. Blitz’s has been around forever. It got its name from founder Tony Bilazzo, whose football nickname was “Blitz,” but for nearly the past three decades, the Newman family has carried on the Blitz tradition of providing simply delicious food for everyone with its deli

and grill open daily.

On the menu, there’s breakfast sandwiches and sides (hello hash browns and French toast sticks), fresh fruit smoothies, cold hoagies, steak sandwiches, salads, burgers, paninis, wraps, specialty hot subs, and more. Seriously, you can spend an entire summer trying all the different options Blitz’s offers... Challenge!

Like things spicy? Try the Meena Geena.

It’s a buffalo chicken cheesesteak, with pepper jack cheese and hot peppers. Or perhaps the Blitzy Burger is more your speed. It’s a burger topped with Taylor Pork Roll, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a fried egg.

Blitz’s nearly broke the internet a few years ago with the debut of its pickle sandwich, a hoagie made with an entire pickle instead of bread. They also have lettuce wraps, traditional wraps, and

gluten free options. Blitz’s sells a variety of local products like Hank Sauce, Polish Water Ice, and Shriver’s salt water taffy. They have newspapers, freshly ground and brewed OC Coffee, fresh produce, and offer Dietz and Watson lunch meats. You can order online, too. Next time you’re having friends over, for a simple game night or a huge Night in Venice bash, call up Blitz’s and have them cater. That’s a win-win, OC style.

The Deauville Inn

201 Willard Avenue, Strathmere • 609-263-2080

www.deauvilleinn.com • @deauvilleinn

Waterfront dining is a must try at this Shore icon

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SPECIALTY COCKTAILS & LARGE

SELECTION OF LOCAL BREWS ON TAP

LARGE GROUPS, PARTIES, & WEDDINGS

BAYSIDE DINING ON THE LARGE DECK

BEACH DINING & SUNSETS

BOAT DOCKING AVAILABLE

SEAFOOD BAR

OPEN YEAR ROUND

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LOCATED on Ludlam Island’s bayside, Deauville Inn has been a Jersey Shore icon for generations. The Deauville features culinary creations served waterfront with a side of amazing sunsets. Its laid-back vibe and retro-modern style make it an ideal destination year-round, from an après beach summer happy hour to a delightful winter brunch. Enjoy a cool breeze on the Sunset Deck, a refreshing cocktail on the beach at The Sand Bar, or dine indoors in the historic pub

or dining room. Fresh seafood, salads and sandwiches - like the infamous Lobster Rolls – are offered throughout the day. The dinner menu includes prime rib, filet mignon, seared scallops, lobster, burgers, award-winning wings, and warm donuts for dessert.

The Deauville is also the perfect setting for your social gathering, wedding, meeting, or private dinner. Follow them on social media for the latest news about their many special events.

www.eatinocnj.com • Ocean City, NJ Where Every Table is Family Friendly!

Get to know this world-class vacation town by exploring its food scene

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OVER 50 MEMBERS THROUGHOUT OC

Ocean City Restaurant Association members offer a variety of cuisines – something for everyone!

FOLLOW ON FB & INSTA @ EATINOCNJ

FIND SPECIAL EVENTS, DETAILS ON YOUR FAVE RESTAURANTS, AND MORE ON THEIR WEBSITE

ONE of the best parts about being on vacation (or living in a world-class vacation town) is eating out, no? Exploring cuisines and different spots gives you a great feel for a community and OC is no exception. This town comes to life with its food scene... and a simple way to navigate your way through is with the Ocean City Restaurant Association’s Eat In OCNJ website and social media – follow them

on Facebook and Instagram and get tempted by your favorite spots and places you have yet to discover. One bike ride around the island and you’ll see restaurant scene is booming. From bowls to burgers, salads, toasts, crepes and everything in between... this is food that’s prepared with love and seriously good ingredients. And you thought the specialty was pizza and fries? Well, you’re right! They elevate

those classic bites here on the island as well as nearly every type of cuisine: Greek, Mexican, American, Italian, Chinese, Coastal, and more. From fine dining to fries, they’ve got you covered. Visit OCRA at www.eatinocnj.com and follow on Facebook and Instagram @eatinocnj. See special events, details on your fave restaurants, and more. Click on the links to choose your next dining out spot.

Hooked On Breakfast

916 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • 609-938-9285

www.hookedonbreakfast.com

The menu at this Asbury eatery is as exciting to the tastebuds as it is to the eyes. Trust us - it’s a menu to please everyone, even Aunt Karen.

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OPEN DAILY YEAR ROUND

7AM-2PM

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

DAILY SPECIALS

ACCEPTS V, MC, AE, & D

OUTSIDE DINING

OWNERS Keven and Alicia Stauffer are living their dream after nearly a decade of planning. One walk inside Hooked on Breakfast and you can feel the love. The restaurant is clean and fresh, and filled with happy families enjoying their meals.

The menu at this Asbury eatery is as exciting to the tastebuds as it is to the eyes. Take a look to the right... see what we mean? From crepes filled with fresh

fruit and sweet cream and chocolate chip cannoli pancakes to omelets with asparagus, mushrooms, bacon and gruyere and a variety of homemade French toasts... This is a menu to please everyone, even Aunt Karen. Try the Sweet Breeze Waffle – with raspberries, a homemade berry gelato (!), whipped cream and a raspberry reduction. For salty savory eaters, there are loads of egg dishes for breakfast and a large lunch

menu with sandwiches (cold and hot), salads, burgers, grilled cheeses, and melts. There’s always something new and fresh to try at Hooked. Chef Keven makes the round rolls for the burgers and sandwiches and the French toast bread (there’s hot cinnamon apples inside!). And each month he offers deliciously creative specials for breakfast and lunch and featured specialty cheeses. Hooked yet?

Johnny B Goode Ice Cream Parlors

14th & Asbury, Ocean City • 609-525-0646 • 34th & West, Ocean City • 609-525-0648 • www.johnnybgoode.net

Johnny B Goode serves up the freshest ice creams and handcrafted fudge in two locations!

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SOCK HOPS, MAGIC SHOWS, KARAOKE

OUTDOOR SEATING ON LARGE PATIO

HAND-CRAFTED FUDGE & OTHER CONFECTIONS

FAMILY-OWNED FOR 29 YEARS

ACCEPTS V, MC, AE, & D

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ICE cream is the food of the gods... It’s creamy, dreamy, just sweet enough and the perfect way to get your dessert on in OCNJ. Now what if we told you there were two ice cream parlors on the island that not only serve fab ice cream, gourmet hot dogs, and free family fun all summer long, but also coffee and espresso drinks, handcrafted fudge, and other confections. Now that’s the American dream!

Johnny B Goode serves up the freshest,

creamiest, dreamiest ice creams (some homemade flavors, too). Choose from malts, shakes, cones, sundaes, and — wait for it — ice cream cakes! Their sundaes will make you go ape and fresh-fruit smoothies will make you flip. The sweet geniuses at JBG create specialty shakes, too, topped with big cookies, slices of cake, caramel popcorn... you’ll be knocked out by how cool they look AND taste!

Of course, let’s not forget the fresh baked waffles... That’s right, when you order waffles

and ice cream at JBG, the waffle is made right then and there. How’s that for fresh, Daddy-O?

JBG has two island locations. 34th and West (next to Hoy’s) is open mornings with hot and cold coffees, espresso beverages, and morning fare, plus a large selection of handcrafted fudge and other fine confections along with the full ice cream menu.

14th and Asbury opens in the afternoon with the full ice cream menu, plus a selection of grab and go confections.

Johnson’s Popcorn

1360, 828 & 660 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-398-5404

www.johnsonspopcorn.com

A batch is made every seven minutes... all day, every day, all year right on the Boardwalk!

PARTY FAVORS

CORPORATE GIFTS

ICONIC BOARDWALK AROMA

14TH ST. OPEN YEAR ROUND & GIFT SHOP

THE aroma is unmistakable – hot caramel tossed over giant kernels of popcorn –and that heavenly smell wafting up into your nostrils can make you feel like a carefree kid in a flash. There’s nothing like it in the whole world. Your night on the Ocean City Boardwalk is not complete until you’ve grabbed a bucket of Johnson’s caramel popcorn.

Johnson’s Popcorn is an Ocean City icon, after all. Not sure where they’re located? Simply follow the aroma of warm popcorn and caramel-y goodness. Want some other flavors? Try Peanut Crunch, Artisan Cheddar, Chocolate Drizzle and Platinum Edition.

All of Johnson’s caramel popcorn is hand-mixed in large copper kettles. And that distinctive aroma

drifting up and down the Boardwalk (thanks to their three different locations along the boards!) always draws a crowd – go ahead and join them, it’s ok. A batch is made every seven minutes... all day, every day, all year!

Want to give some to friends, but don’t want to carry it around? No prob. Johnson’s ships all over the world!

The One & Only Original Mama Mia’s

4 West Roosevelt Boulevard, Marmora • 609-624-9322

www.mamamiasristorantemenu.com

A fair-priced, fine-dining favorite since 1988

CELEBRATING 35 YEARS

DELIVERS ANYWHERE ON THE ISLAND

GOURMET ENTREES

Tortellini Pavarotti, Penne My Way, Osso

Bucco, Veal Bruschetta

FINE ITALIAN FARE

Chicken marsala, eggplant parmigiana, calamari puttanesca

LARGE VARIETY OF FOOD

TORTELLINI Pavarotti, Penne My Way, Osso Bucco, Veal Bruschetta... are just a few of the gourmet entrees on the menu at the one and only, original Mama Mia’s. And yes, the tortellini was prepared for the famous tenor at his request. Chef Joe Massaglia opened his ristorante in Seaville in 1988, after a successful career at renowned regional restaurants (when he prepared the Penne My Way for Frank Sinatra). If you’re lucky enough to sit with Joe for a chat, you’ll realize he’s

the real deal. Joe’s from Italy and began his culinary journey over 50 years ago at a fivestar hotel in his home country. Mama Mia’s offers fine dining with recipes they’ve used for over 30 years, starting with Joe’s mom... Mama Bertina. That’s her picture you see on the wall, teaching the kids how to make pasta. Sit down in the warm dining room with a glass of wine... you’ll be glad you did even before you begin eating. The vibe is friendly, warm, and happy.

Mama Mia’s also serves a large variety

of gourmet pizzas, flatbreads, calzones, stromboli, sandwiches (hot and cold), wraps, salads, burgers, fries, pastas (try the baked ziti bolognese), and other fine Italian fare like chicken marsala, eggplant parmigiana, and calamari puttanesca. Hungry yet? Mama Mia’s delivers anywhere on the island. Favoloso! Chef Joe’s philosophy that good, genuine food priced fairly with friendly service always creates a pleasurable dining experience has made Mama Mia’s a favorite since 1988.

Manco & Manco Pizza

Three locations in Ocean City; 8th, 9th and 12th streets, Boardwalk. Somers Point & Citizens Bank Park locations, too 609-399-2548 • www.mancospizza.com

A family tradition since 1956; a taste that will stick in your memory like a warm summer breeze...

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9TH STREET OPEN YEAR ROUND

TABLE & COUNTER SERVICE, DINE IN, TAKE OUT PLUS FREE DELIVERY TO THE WHOLE ISLAND

CASH, APPLE PAY, SAMSUNG PAY, CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS

ATM ON SITE

SINCE 1956, Manco has been serving some of the most delicious pizza on the Boards. For over six decades, they’ve served the thin, crispy pizza pie that makes your mouth water just thinking about it. This is legendary pizza with a tangy, fresh sauce, and quality cheese served piping hot with a taste that will stick in your memory like a warm summer breeze. The aroma as

you walk down the Boardwalk will make you think it’s time for a slice any time of day.

Their flagship store at 9th and the Boardwalk is big and shiny and those Manco memories you love are waiting to be made inside. In addition to pizza, they also serve wings, tenders and fries, and zeppole for dessert. In 2022, the Manco family expanded their pizza empire

to Citizens Bank Park. Grab a slice during your next concert or Phillies game for a home run snack.

Of course, the pizza remains as good as it’s ever been. It’s always entertaining to watch as the pieman shapes and tosses the secret-recipe dough before sliding it into the rotating oven. Even the traditional sequence of ingredients is different –at Manco it’s cheese then sauce.

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Nauti Donuts

2133 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • 609-938-2253 www.nautidonuts.com

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THE JONNY TSUNAMI (ICE CREAM DONUT)

FRESH COFFEE, ESPRESSO LATTES, COLD BREW, NITRO BREW, HOT CHOCOLATE

HOT MADE-TO-ORDER CLASSIC DONUTS & DINGHYS

CREATE-YOUR-OWN DONUTS

INDOOR & OUTDOOR SEATING

NAUTI MERCH

THIS is confection perfection. The scent of hot, sweet donuts at Nauti Donuts is so enticing, we barely made it out of the 21st Street shop before sneaking into the box for a sample.

With flavors like Mermaid’s Delight (strawberry icing, Fruity Pebbles, and marshmallow drizzle) and the Salty Dog (maple icing, pork roll, and a salted caramel drizzle) you’ll feel like a sailor navigating waves of a dessert ocean.

Gabby and Chris O’Hara opened Nauti Donuts in the summer of 2018. Chances are good that you’ll see one or both of their smiling faces when you stop in for your morning (or afternoon) treat.

Ordering is easy. Keep it simple with a Classic donut, or choose from the Nauti Dozen, a cultivated crew of crave worthy confections. Or be a master of your donut by customizing the donut of your dreams. Choose a coating, a topping, and a drizzle.

They’re made right then and there in front of you. Nauti Donuts also offers an impressive selection of caffeinated drinks to keep your crew going. Hot coffee, cold brew, nitro brew, espresso and lattes are among those served.

Then... just when you think you’ve seen it all... you spot the Jonny Tsunami. It’s a glazed donut topped with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge drizzle, rainbow jimmies and powdered sugar. No matter what you choose, you’ll come in hungry and leave feeling Nauti!

Ocean City Coffee Company

916 & 1066 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-399-5533

917 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City 34 West State Street, Media, PA • www.oceancitycoffee.com

110 types of gourmet coffee, espresso, coffee drinks & specialty teas for you to choose from

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APPAREL, MUGS, GIFT BOXES, BASKETS

ASBURY LOCATION OPEN YEAR ROUND (Closed on Christmas Day)

FRESH-ROASTED & FRESH-BREWED DAILY LIGHT EATS

ACCEPTS V, MC, AE, & D

IF YOU’RE looking for a freshly roasted cup of coffee (on the beach), Ocean City Coffee Company offers three great locations for you to choose from. (Plus, there’s also a location in Media, Pa!)

Whether you’re a coffee or tea lover, Ocean City Coffee Company is the place for you. Don’t spend your time searching

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the town for your morning caffeine fix. You can easily find a hot, steamy, delicious and organic (if you prefer) coffee or tea at each location. All coffee beans are freshly roasted then blended and/or flavored by hand in the main 916 Boardwalk location. This means you’ll get the freshest, most flavorful cup of coffee possible.

Each Boardwalk location features eight different pots of fresh-brewed coffee every day and just about any espresso drink you can think of. Follow them @oceancitycoffee on Facebook or Instagram. Ocean City Coffee Company coffee is an ideal gift for new homes, holiday gifts, birthdays, event favors, and more.

Prep’s Pizza & Dairy Bar

10th & Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-398-0636 www.prepspizzeria.com

Serving everything from strombolis to sundaes since 1965

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CALL AHEAD FOR FAST & EASY PICK UP

PREP'S APPAREL & GIFT CERTIFICATES

PLAYLAND'S CASTAWAY COVE NEXT DOOR

Bring the family for a whole entire day of fun!

ALLIGATOR sighting in OCNJ?

You bet! Prep’s Pizza & Dairy Bar – with its iconic orange color and alligator mascot – has been a tasty Boardwalk fixture since 1965. Prep’s thin crust Boardwalk pizza is some of the best on the island.

Lots of people recommend Prep’s plain pie as the best, but they offer every topping imaginable (mmmm... cheesesteak pizza) as well as tasty

pepperoni rolls, calzones, salads, sandwiches, wraps, and more. Plus there’s an ice cream bar serving Richman’s and Breyer’s Ice Cream. Mind. Blown.

They feature a billion different flavors and a zillion different toppings. Try a warm, made-fresh, waffle with a hearty scoop of salted caramel pretzel ice cream. Oh how yummy! There’s milkshakes,

frozen yogurt, brownies, cones, and sundaes, too.

You’ll love the colorful design here –always fresh and clean. The wait staff is always friendly and there’s plenty of inside seating. The Boardwalk views are awesome but there are plenty of large screen TVs all around. They have cool gear, too. Channel your inner gator and grab a bite at Prep’s.

Somers Point Brewing Company

705 W New York Avenue, Somers Point • 609-788-0767

www.somerspointbrewing.com

The motto is simple at this independent craft brewery — drink local, eat local. And you can bring your own food!

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FIND LATEST BREWS ON WWW.SOMERSPOINTBREWING.COM

DOG-FRIENDLY OUTDOOR SEATING

INDOOR TASTING ROOM

BYOF (BRING YOUR OWN FOOD!)

SOMERS Point Brewing Company is a local, independent craft brewery, with an indoor tasting room, bar and tables. Their motto is simple — drink local, eat local. With over 14 beers on tap, including the Big Nose Blonde Al, Points West West Coast IPA, Bay Rat Witbier, and Cinna Man-Bun Stout, there’s something for everyone.

SPBC is BYOF (bring your own food) and has loads of local take out menus to

keep you happy and full. Grab a table and settle in for a fun evening with friends. They also have dog-friendly outdoor seating.

If you’re out and about at dinner, SoPo brews are on tap at Josie Kelly’s and Somers Point VFW.

Somers Point Brewing Company uses premium ingredients to derive premium quality and flavor on every single beer they brew. Bike or drive over the bridge

(there are bike racks at the brewery) to visit their tasting room and learn about their small-batch brewing process. When you’re done, kick back under the white lights on the outside patio complete with retractable awning and enjoy your beer. Takeout is available in 32oz crowler cans and 64oz growlers.

To see the latest list of brews on tap, visit www.somerspointbrewing.com.

Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern

316 Roosevelt Blvd, Marmora • 609-390-1757

www.yesterdaystavern.com

An iconic year-round sports destination

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NEWLY RENOVATED

LIVE MUSIC

INDOOR & OUTDOOR DINING

TWO OUTDOOR BARS & 14 TVS

YEAR ROUND HAPPY HOUR

OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK

EXPANSIVE MENU

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YESTERDAY’S Creekside Tavern is a new experience with the same friendly service and local feeling that have made them an iconic Marmora restaurant since 1976. A year-round sports destination, Yesterday’s is now owned by the Innkeeper of the historic Deauville Inn and has been fully remodeled.

In the summer, enjoy an afternoon or night out in Yesterday’s outside porch, plus live music in The Yard outdoor entertainment

area. All year round, join friends for happy hour or to catch the game.

The menu includes everything from Philly pretzel sticks and fried shrimp to nachos, sandwiches, smashed burgers, tacos, and more. Yesterday’s also serves up a wide range of specialty cocktails, wine, and ice cold drafts.

Conveniently located next door to Right Turn Liquors, Yesterday’s is open seven days a week. Follow them on social media for their latest specials.

Christine’s Italian Pastry Shoppe

314 Tilton Road, Northfield • 609-646-5666 • www.christinesbakeshop.net

Cold Spring Brewery

733

Road, Cape May • 609-854-3077 www.coldspringbrewery.org

SPECIALIZING in homemade and gluten free products, Christine’s can make you the wedding cake of your dreams.

Christine’s makes custom cakes for every occasion. The cheerful staff will help you navigate the sometimes difficult process of choosing your

wedding cake so you can relax and work on other details.

A visually stunning and truly tasty cake is what you’ll get when you work with Christine’s. And the other pastries are great too! Cash or check.

Open every day except Wednesdays.

TAKE a trek down the Garden State Parkway to visit New Jersey’s first non-profit brewery. Cold Spring Brewery supports the mission of Historic Cold Spring Village, New Jersey’s largest open-air living history museum. The brewery offers free parking, wifi, indoor/outdoor seating, fire ring, and is pet friendly. The tap list features many tried-and-true favorites like Cold Spring Red, Hildreth German

Wheat, and Finley Forge IPA. Limitedrun brews are offered as the seasons change. Non-alcoholic sarsaparilla or orange soda is made in-house for the non-beer drinker or those folks under 21 years of age.

DeFelice Exquisite Cakes

609-545-8942 • facebook.com/ChefDeFelice • Insta: @defeliceexquisitecakes

The Farmstand at 14th

1368 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-399-3439

www.thefarmstandat14.com

CAKE is one of those things we can all pretty much get behind. And cake made by a professional with time and love that gets delivered for free? Sign us up. DeFelice Exquisite Cakes is an online bakery for the South Jersey area that will make you drool with one swipe of its social media. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a peanut butter pie - a chocolate crumb crust filled with peanut butter cream and smothered in a chocolate ganache – or

perhaps a sheet cake in an assortment of cake and icing flavors including lemon curd, raspberry, and fresh whipped cream. With fillings like crushed Oreos, coconut cream and raspberry, you’ll be in dessert heaven. There are cupcakes and cookies, too, cheesecakes and mousse cakes, pies, carrot cake, strawberry shortcake, birthday cakes, and any other kind of cake you can imagine. All cakes at DeFelice are custom made. Hungry yet?

WHEN you’re sitting outside at the Farmstand and the music is playing and you’re munching on chicken tacos, it’s like you’re finally on vacation. The Farmstand at 14th has a menu that leans into a healthier, lighter, simpler style with plenty of vegan and vegetarian dishes. But there are also

burgers and chicken on the menu, too. It’s all whole foods – no stuffers or substitute ingredients and the dishes are well-prepared and truly tasty. The whole vibe is peaceful and relaxing. The menu at the Farmstand reflects a lifestyle; a lifestyle with a dedication to reducing waste and enjoying delicious, clean cuisine.

Positively 4th Street and Laurel Bay B & B

400 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City • 609-814-1886

www.laurelbayoc.com

ON THE corner of 4th and Atlantic, you’ll find a cozy, comfortable B&B, one block from the beach, complete with one of the best cafés on the island. The inn is a haven for poets and artists with six bedrooms that’s clean and a bit quirky. The cafe serves breakfast and

lunch year round and dinner in season. Homemade items with a full range of coffee drinks are served in an eclecticcool setting.

Innovative grilled sandwiches, baked goods, grilled fish, eggs, signature chicken salad, vegetarian dishes, and lots more.

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Heritage Surf and Sport

740 West Avenue and 14th & Boardwalk, Ocean City

609-398-6390 / 609-391-SURF • www.heritagesurf.com

Instagram @heritagesurf

Building a community to connect those who love the ocean

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BOARDWALK & WEST AVE (YEAR ROUND)

Sunglasses, apparel, footwear, accessories, and gear for the entire family

BRANDS: VUORI, VANS, O’NEILL, RAY BAN & HERITAGE BRAND, AMONG MANY OTHERS

SURF LESSONS, CAMP, & WOMEN’S CLUB; SKATEBOARDS, SKIMBOARDS, & BODYBOARDS

HERITAGE Surf and Sport’s mission is to provide all its customers with the largest variety of premiere surf and skate products on the market today. It was founded with an unparalleled passion to provide quality products, experiences and lifestyle to the growing beach community. They proudly carry on these values by providing expertise, variety and consistency to the East Coast, so that their name can continue to be your tradition. Since 1962 they’ve been building a community that crosses boundaries of age and skill, to connect those who love surfing while providing the know-how to support and develop the surfing skills of anyone who has the courage to try.

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Little Egg Harbor Soap Company

937 Asbury & 1312 Boardwalk, Ocean City & 232 South Shore Road, Marmora • 609-390-9500 • www.lehsoap.com

Small batch skincare products, all handmade with the best ingredients nature has to offer

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WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTS

Handmade soap, body butters, sugar scrubs, natural remedies, facial line, hair care, plus products for him

MANY OTHER BRANDS

FIVE LOCATIONS

SINCE 1997 L.E.H. Soap Company has been using the best ingredients nature offers to make their small batch skincare. L.E.H. Soap Company’s handmade soap leaves your skin clean and nourished without stripping its natural oils (you won’t find any harsh detergents or animal by products here – only pure, food-grade vegetable oils).

With over 50 scents and new ones

featured seasonally, you can choose from fragrance or essential oil soaps as well as unscented therapeutic soaps that target specific skin problems. Equally as popular are L.E.H. Soap Company’s small batch body butters and sugar scrubs, also handmade with natural ingredients and available in most soap scents. L.E.H. Soap Company offers a natural facial care line, foot care line, hair care line, (try their Beach Waves styling spray!) bath fizzies,

as well as therapeutic balms and natural remedies. In addition to their own line, L.E.H. Soap Company carries an array of specialty bath and body products including Naked Bee, Farmhouse Fresh, Mistral, and more.

Visit any one of their five locations –Ocean City Asbury Avenue, Ocean City Boardwalk, Marmora (studio location), Historic Smithville, and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

Payton Jewelry

952 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-938-1276

www.payton.jewelry • @paytonjewelry

A jewelry brand that has something for everyone. Start building your collection.

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ALL PURCHASES PACKAGED IN A LINEN TRAVEL BAG WITH GIFT WRAPPING

STERLING SILVER, 14K GOLD FILLED, LEATHER & SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES

BEST OF BUCKS ‘19-‘22; BEST OF MONTCO ‘20-’22

OC’S LOCAL JEWELRY BRAND

EVER walk into a store and think it just gets your vibe? That’s how we feel in Payton Jewelry’s bright, spacious Boardwalk shop. The boutique is thoughtfully arranged, with layered jewelry, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings at every turn, each more fabulous than the next, enticing you to try them on. Kristi Payton started by doing craft shows along the East Coast and many Jersey Shore points all summer long. Opening in Ocean City two years ago was a dream come true.

She designs every piece of the collection for everyday wear or any occasion, and handcrafts them in the heart of Doylestown, Pa. Each piece is designed to mix, match, and layer. Kristi uses quality materials meant to last and beautiful stones like larimar, citrine, and labradorite to make every handmade piece sparkle as much as its wearer. Payton also offers an apothecary collection of essential oil rollers, lip butter, room spray, and candles called Payton Beach.

Along with the jewelry, there are handpicked

accessories including bags, hats, and more. The collection appeals to all ages. Kristi focuses on making pieces that are timeless, fun, casual, and elegant to make you feel fearlessly authentic. They have custom designed hats, leather hat bands, and sweatshirts in the shop, too. Payton offers a personalized customer experience with trained stylists and is the only shop that’s one brand and handmade locally. They have two other locations located in Pa: Doylestown and King of Prussia Mall.

Surf Mall

1154 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-398-1533

www.facebook.com/SurfMall • @surfmalloc

Surf Mall is family-run with some of the freshest finds on the OCNJ Boardwalk

AWESOME MERCH

Collectibles, t-shirts, beach gear, boogie board rentals, trendy toys, oxygen bar, jewelry, tapestries, vinyl, fashion, custom henna, shave ice

ACCEPTS V, MC, AE, & D FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA

WHEN you stroll past the open air entrance to Surf Mall, it’s like a superfun vortex is sucking you in and saving you from an otherwise been there, done that walk on the boards. After a few steps in you’ll be thanking that vortex... because Surf Mall has some of the freshest merch in the OC. Why is it so awesome, you ask? It’s no accident generations of families have fallen in love with Surf Mall. From

the expansive Rock Star Headquarters along the back wall to the Birdcage’s trendy threads, to Starz collectibles and everything in between... Surf Mall is like your effortlessly cool mate with style to spare.

Surf Mall used to be the Showboat theater back in the day (that’s why it’s such a huge space with that bright marquis) and has serious roots in OC’s history. Surf Mall started as a family

business and continues that way today. The indoor shopping mall is filled with everything from novelty t-shirts to incense, sunglasses, an oxygen bar, beach essentials, games, trendy toys (think Squishmallows), surf gear, tie dye, jewelry, kids gear, posters, tapestries, hair tinsel, hair wraps, henna tattoos, and so much more. There are so many reasons to love Surf Mall. Go find yours today... and bring us back a t-shirt please!

Downtown Ocean City

From 6th to 14th Streets on Asbury Avenue, Ocean City

800-BEACH-NJ • www.oceancityvacation.com

The heart of America’s Greatest Family Resort is home to the best in shopping, dining, culture, and relaxation

DOWNTOWN OCEAN CITY, NJ

UNIQUE BOUTIQUES

EXCEPTIONAL EATERIES

DISTINCTIVE CRAFTS

LUXURIOUS SPAS & SALONS

OPEN YEAR ROUND

WITH more than 100 distinctive shops, cafes, galleries, spas, and salons, Downtown Ocean City, New Jersey is home to the best in shopping, dining, culture, and relaxation. From seafood to sundaes, and from pedicures to paintings, the heart of America’s Greatest Family Resort offers food, fashion, and fun for everyone, all year long. Special

events provide even more fantastic entertainment for all ages and tastes. In the spring and fall, more than 500 crafters and food vendors line the streets for the City’s milelong block parties, while summer brings free family entertainment, such as face painting, pony rides, costumed characters, balloon sculptors, and more. In the winter, holiday shopping weekends

such as the Earlier than the Bird extravaganza combine with oldfashioned carriage rides, an annual Christmas parade, and appearances by Santa himself to create a magical experience.

Whether you’re planning a girls’ weekend, a week-long family vacation, or a romantic getaway, there’s a reason every season to visit Downtown Ocean City, New Jersey.

JiLLy’s Family of Shops

JiLLy’s French Fry Factory - 1034 Boardwalk

JiLLy’s Ice Cream Factory - 1172 Boardwalk

JiLLy’s Candy Factory - 1040 Boardwalk

JiLLy’s Arcade - 12th & Boardwalk

12th Street Bikes - 12th & Boardwalk

JiLLy’s T-Shirt Factory - 762, 936, 1048 Boardwalk

JiLLy’s on Asbury - 1014 Asbury Avenue

www.JiLLysOCNJ.com - they ship anywhere • 609-385-1234

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OFFERING YOUR FAVORITE OC STUFF

47 YEARS ON THE OCNJ BOARDS

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

ALWAYS STYLISH & FRESH

FROM CLASSIC TO CUTTING-EDGE

JILLY’S Stores are a family-owned and operated business since 1976. Celebrating their 47th anniversary, the JiLLy’s family has built some of the best places to eat, play, and shop in Ocean City, NJ. Look for all of their locations as you stroll the Boardwalk and downtown Asbury Avenue. There’s an arcade family fun center, a huge candy store, an ice cream parlor, a french fry factory and four (!) other retail

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stores selling your favorite Ocean City apparel, gifts, and souvenirs.

JiLLy’s is on the cutting edge when it comes to products and experiences. Their team is constantly engaging in product research and development. When you come to any JiLLy’s location, you know the freshest finds are inside and since the family is built on tradition, you will find all of your classic favorites as well.

The Original Fudge Kitchen

Two locations: 8th and Boardwalk and 1130 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-398-7457 • Shop online at www.fudgekitchens.com • @theoriginalfudgekitchen

A candy lover’s dream... for over 50 years!

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6 LOCATIONS ACROSS THE JERSEY COAST

WEDDING FAVORS & CORPORATE GIFTS

HAND-WHIPPED FUDGE MADE FRESH DAILY, PLUS SALT WATER TAFFY, CHOCOLATE-COVERED PRETZELS & IRISH POTATOES

SUGAR-FREE SELECTION

OPEN EVERYDAY

THE Original Fudge Kitchen® has been making candy along the Jersey coast for over 50 years and when you see the fudge makers whipping, twirling, and lifting those ribbons of fudge out of copper kettles, well, you know you’re going to get some quality fudge to take (or send) home. The fudge comes in an assortment of over 24 flavors – chocolate, peanut butter,

sea salt caramel, vanilla nut, and cookies and cream, to name a few –and it’s simply delicious. But there’s more than fudge. The Original Fudge Kitchen® is a candy lover’s dream with huge assortments of candy and chocolates that are sure to keep your sweet tooth craving more. The captivating experience starts as soon as you step in the store – that’s when the sweet, yummy aroma almost

knocks you over. It’s a beautiful thing.

Next time you need a little sweetness in your life, head up to the Boardwalk at 8th Street, take a selfie at the David Dunleavy whale mural on the building, turn right, and indulge your senses in all they have to offer. There’s a second location on the Boards, too... at 1130 Boardwalk. Sweet!

She’z the Boss

709 Asbury Avenue • 609-226-4880

Instagram @sheztheboss • facebook.com/SheztheBossNJPA

This sassy, fun Downtown boutique has everything from clothing items to home decor

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CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

JEWELRY & HOME DECOR

FRIENDLY SERVICE

TRENDY FASHIONS

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE

SHIPPING AVAILABLE

XCVI/WEARABLES

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WHO’S the boss? You are... and you’ll find boss things inside this fun shop on Asbury. She’z the Boss Downtown boutique has loads of clothes, jackets, sunglasses, jewelry, bras, and handbags in different sizes, looks, and colors to suit your style. You’ll find home decor, too, including candles, wine glasses, and wall signs inside... with each one cuter than the next. Check out the XCVI/Wearables

apparel line. It’s exclusive to OC and seriously comfy.

The vibe at She’z the Boss is laid back chic. A quick lap around the shop will most likely be greeted with plenty of smiles and laughter from owner Jackie and her team. Looking for the perfect gift for someone but can’t decide?

She’z the Boss offers gift cards. Be the boss you are and treat yourself to a few fun fashion finds.

Shoemaker Lumber

1200 West Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-0150

www.shoemakerlumber.com

Providing South Jersey with the materials needed for kitchen, bath, and home projects since 1902

GRILL DELIVERY

KEY MAKING & LOCK REKEYING

PROPANE TANKS & EXCHANGES

HARDWARE STORE

SHOWROOMS

Kitchen/Bath & Door/Window

IT’S Memorial Day Weekend... you go to start the grill and realize you’re out of propane. No need to panic – just head to Shoemaker’s. Shoemaker Lumber has everything you need for grilling, lawn and garden care, and all of the home projects you’re ready to tackle.

Shoemaker has been providing South Jersey with the materials needed for kitchen, bath, and home projects since 1902. They also offer a wide selection of doors, cabinets, hardware, vanities, and more. Shoemaker

makes keys, rekeys locks, and offers anything you would ever hope to find in a hardware store, including paint, ladders, ceiling fans, and tools.

They have two showrooms (Door and Window and Kitchen and Bath) to help you visualize your dream.

Shoemaker also touts a lumber yard for your building needs and is stocked with contractor supplies. Their knowledge and reliability have kept them in business for over 100 years.

Shriver’s Salt Water Taffy & Fudge

9th and Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-399-0100

www.shrivers.com

Celebrating 125 years in business on the Ocean City Boardwalk; one of the best places on the island to get sweets

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SHIP ANYWHERE IN USA

MADE FRESH ON PREMISES

RENOWNED FOR THEIR QUALITY WATCH THE TAFFY BEING PULLED

SINCE THE DAYS OF QUEEN VICTORIA

A BOARDWALK MUST-HAVE

READY to enter super happy fun vacation mode? Walk into Shriver’s... it’s that easy. From the scent of delicious candy being made, to bright colors, tons of options, and laughter from happy customers, it’s like an instant mood boost.

From flippy fruit to chocolate banana, cinnamon to vanilla, Shriver’s salt water taffy is

exploding with flavor, gooeyness, and just the right amount of sweet to satisfy. Shriver’s is one of the oldest businesses on the Boardwalk, boasting 125 years since it was first opened by William Shriver in 1898. If you enjoy the sweeter things in life – taffy, fudge, macaroons, chocolate, mint rolls, jams, jellies, and other fine confections – then you’re going

to LOVE Shriver’s. Shriver’s also brings their selections and old-time tradition home to you through their website. Log on, browse, and enjoy!

Shriver’s is a family-owned retail store and working factory where you can shop the largest selection of candy in Ocean City while watching the production of their fabulous sweets.

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Stainton’s Gallery of Shops

810 Asbury and 1216 Boardwalk, Ocean City 609-545-8688 • www.staintons.com

This is what shopping utopia looks like...

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OVER 80 VENDORS

ONE-STOP SHOPPING

Fashion, home goods, handmade items, beach decor, toys, jewelry, gift items, & more

OPEN YEAR ROUND

ACCEPTS V, MC, AE, & D

OCEAN CITY MERCH

SHIPPING AVAILABLE

STAINTON’S occupies a large part of the 800 block of Asbury Avenue and has so many independent dealers inside you’ll feel like you stepped into a pure shopping paradise. Happy dance!

This is one-stop shopping at its best. From housewares to delectable dips to OC-inspired Byers’ Choice carolers at The Cricket Box... the products inside Stainton’s range from fun, useful, stylish,

and tasty to whimsical, hand-made, and everything in between.

The hardest choice when you walk through the glass doors and into the large cool space is whether you’ll go left or right. Not bad, huh? You and your friends can easily spend a few hours taking in the goodies dotted throughout.

Will you grab that fab striped beach bag? How about that bar of Cape May Soap? Maybe it’s the hand-crafted metal

artwork that catches your gaze today... Or is it that mermaid wall art? With so many dealers, it’s best to buy today and not be sad tomorrow when you come back and someone else has taken home your find. Stainton’s is constantly changing its inventory to keep things fresh. With such cute things and prices to fit all budgets, Stainton’s really does seem like a shopping utopia.. but thankfully for all of us... it’s real and it’s spectacular!

Stainton’s By the Sea

1216 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-938-2323

www.staintons.com/boardwalk

Ocean City’s favorite one-stop shop just opened up a sister shop right on the boards!

LOADS OF VENDORS

ONE-STOP SHOPPING

OCEAN CITY MERCH

WIDE VARIETY

Clothes, jewelry, artisan foods, snacks, candy, and locally handcrafted goods

LAST summer, a new shop opened on the Boardwalk that had never been seen up there before. Cool right? Stainton’s by the Sea, a spacious, bright space is the sister shop to Stainton’s Gallery of Shops on Asbury Avenue, and brings the same concept of multiple vendors together under one roof for the ultimate in OCNJ shopping.

Think about having all your favorite Ocean City shops from Downtown Asbury and the Boardwalk in one place, where you can stroll

with your bestie, meandering around, ooh and ahhing over everything you see all while being right across from the Atlantic Ocean. Stainton’s by the Sea is the brainchild of manager Bridget Jacobson, whose mission is to support her community, and its small businesses. With space at Stainton’s, a crafter or local artist can sell their products without having to worry about anything else. This is a win win; it gives a spotlight to cool merch you may never gotten to see otherwise. Inside there’s clothes, jewelry, artisan foods,

snacks, candy, and locally handcrafted goods. Need a new hoodie… they have that. Perhaps a new set of etched wine glasses? No problem. Need a gift? You get the idea… there’s something for everyone at Stainton’s… and it’s open yearround, weather permitting, with loads of seasonal products, guaranteed to get you in the spirit, no matter the time of year.

Customer service is top priority at both shops, too… just another reason to slide on your flip flops and step into Stainton’s.

Yes She Can!

50 Tuckahoe Road, Marmora • 609-478-3266 www.yesshecannj.com • FB @yesshecanNJ INSTA @yes_she_can_NJ

Helping women find their perfect fit, comfort, and confidence

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ACCEPTS ALL CARDS & CASH (NO CHECKS)

BRA FITTINGS

By appointment only for new clients. Complimentary for repeat clients, post surgical, mastectomy, nursing and youth 17 and under

YES She Can! carries items you can’t find anywhere else in Cape May County. Brands like Cosabella, Corin, Panache, Fantasie, Freya, Wacoal, Goddess, Elomi, Natori, Sunsets

Swim, Curvy Kate, Cleo, Curvy

Couture, Rosa Faia, Anita, Royce, Amoena, Hanky Panky, Yummie, Skarlett Blue, Sculptresse, Samantha Chang, Commando,

Soak, Fleur’t, Montelle, B’Temptd, Ewa Bien, Samanta, and Sermija, and Shock Absorber. Yes She Can! also offers intimate lingerie, everyday basic undergarments, shape wear, cup size swimwear, sports bras, bridal lingerie, luxury bralettes, sleepwear, post surgical garments, plus pocketed bras and prosthetics.

Yes She Can! is a boutique, yes,

but it’s their bra fitting service that makes them so popular. Owner and bra specialist Dana Wilson’s helped women for over a decade find their perfect fit (they offer all sizes), comfort, and confidence.

If you’re in need of a pick-meup, head over to this cute shop in Marmora’s Wayside Village.

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Bowfish Kids

956 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • 609-938-1901 • www.bowfishkids.com

Capella Oils and Vinegars

1123 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • www.capellaoilandvinegars.com

Facebook: @capellasoilandvinegar

YOU know that feeling when you come across a new shop that gives you happy vibes? We love that feeling, too. And that is exactly how you’ll feel when you walk into the white and blue building that’s home to Bowfish Kids. Bowfish was brought to life in 2013 and is thriving today as a posh children’s seaside boutique. Bowfish carries sustainable clothes

and toys for babies and kids, plus accessories like hair bows, sunglasses, hats, and more.

Bowfish carries organic cotton baby clothes, everyday staples for boys and girls, and superfun dress up clothes for your mini. They have fab gifts, too. Shop in store all year round or online at www.bowfishkids.com.

READY to level up your charcuterie board? Drizzle some espresso balsamic on your cheeses before serving. Want to hit a dessert grand slam? Drizzle chocolate balsamic over ice cream. At Capella’s, there are rows of intricately-flavored oils and vinegars on tap, ready for you to taste. Owner Debbie Capella has been in the business for five years and knows her stuff. Ask her for something to pair with an oil or vinegar

and you’ll get a spot-on answer with a new dish to serve at your next dinner party. The vibe Debbie’s created inside Capella’s is so warm and welcoming, we’ve made new friends every time we’ve been in. Take a lap around, try some oils and vinegars, and let your inner foodie shine. Capella’s has a curated selection of fine gourmet foods and fabulous home goods, too... and they were named Best of the Press 2022.

Kay Jay’s Doll Shoppe

737 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-5632

www.kayjaysdollshoppe.com • kayjaysdollshoppe@yahoo.com

Primitive Beach Boutique

601 East 9th Street, Ocean City • 215-939-3190

www.primitivebeachboutique.com • Instagram: @primitiveboutique_

Facebook: @primitivebeachboutique

REMEMBER coming across a toy shop as a kid while shopping with your parents? Seeing it shine like a beacon amongst the other shops… then asking mom or dad if you could go in and jumping up and down when they said yes. Kay Jay’s Doll Shoppe brings memories flooding back with one walk into the Downtown shop that’s been an Ocean City destination since 1985. Kay

Jay’s has puzzles, fidget toys, STEM kits, crafts, games, books, stickers, plush, and of course, dolls. Brands include American Girl, Adora, Nee Doh, Crazy Aaron’s, Llorens, and more. There’s a large selection of doll clothing and accessories, featuring many handmade items. Not sure what to get? Get a gift certificate from Kay Jay’s for a gift that keeps on giving.

YOU’LL never find the same thing twice at Primitive Beach Boutique. When Ann Martinelli opened Primitive last year, she sought to create a space for people to be themselves, and shop for pieces that are funky and fresh. When you visit, chances are you’ll laugh, ooh and ahh, and wonder where PBB has been your whole life. Shop under the twinkling lights, rock out to the playlist and find the

perfect gift for yourself or your bestie. They ship, too!

There’s home decor, a huge handbag collection, art, jewelry, candles, dog collars and bandannas, flasks, tees, sweatshirts, slippers, mugs, magnets, decoupage shells, and so much more, on vintage crates and fab furniture. The vibe at Primitive Beach Boutique is vintage, authentic, boho, funky, crazy cool, and edgy. Just like you.

Salty Seahorse

714 Asbury Avenue, Suite A, Ocean City • www.saltyseahorseocnj.com

Facebook: @saltyseashorseocnj • 609-938-9173

Shop Local

620A Asbury Avenue, Ocean City

Facebook: @shoplocaloceancity • shoplocaloceancity@gmail.com

EVERY shop should come with a resident dog. At Salty Seahorse, Finlay the Westie is the official greeter and mascot. Once you step inside the bright Downtown boutique, chances are you’ll see a big smile from owner Sue Montagna. Salty Seahorse is Sue’s retirement dream come true. After a successful career in software, she wanted to dive into her artistic side, and Salty Seahorse was born. Sue and her bf

and creative partner Nancy Maniscalco, create stunning jewelry pieces among other products. Their art is for sale along with loads of other artisan products mostly made in the USA. From fine bags and candles to fab pottery, glassware, and wall art, Salty Seahorse is a perfect stop for a unique gift for your cousin Liz, your bestie, or yourself. Stop in to pet Fin, laugh with Sue and bring home a treasure from OCNJ.

EVER walk into a shop and feel like it’s your spirit animal? That’s how we felt one step into the airy and bright Shop Local on Asbury Avenue. Shop Local features products handcrafted by 20 local artists. You’ll find candles in all sizes and styles (including one that looks and smells like Froot Loops cereal), keychains, jewelry, wall art, signs, serving ware, lotions, hats, bags, clothes, soaps, and so much more.

The boutique opened Downtown in December 2022, the second location for owner Tiffany Hutchinson, who opened her original shop in Cape May about a year ago.

Each artist takes a turn working at the store, making the shopping experience that much more connected. When you know who made your handbag/body lotion/candle - it holds more meaning. Spirit animal, indeed.

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The Sneaker Shop

Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • 609-391-5223

IF YOU’RE a runner, walker, casual athlete, or simply in need of a quality pair of kicks, The Sneaker Shop has what you need. The Sneaker Shop specializes in running footwear and apparel and carries top brands including Asics, Balega, Brooks, Feetures, New Balance, Hoka One One, Saucony, and more. Along with top-flight footwear, The Sneaker Shop is known for first-class

Family Fun on the Boardwalk

6th to 14th Streets on the Boardwalk, Ocean City www.oceancityvacation.com • Facebook - @ocnjboardwalk

Instagram - @oc_njboardwalk

Sounds of happy music and sights of happy people dancing together fill the Boardwalk on these specialty weeknights

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FREE ENTERTAINMENT 6-14TH ON BOARDS

MUMMERS NIGHTS:

Tuesdays 7-9pm

Thursdays 7:30-9:30pm

FALL & SPRING EVENTS

YOU’RE about to take your last bite of pizza when you hear it. It starts faint, but isn’t long until you can clearly make out the sound. The Mummers Strut is like a siren call. The crowds start to part and brightly colored rows of Mummers come into view. This is a typical Tuesday summer night on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Along

with the fresh salt air and the sound of the ocean crashing is live entertainment for the family from July 6 to August 31.

On Thursday evenings, it’s time to do it all over again! Dancing, music, family fun... along the Boardwalk from 7:30-9:30pm.

Sounds of happy music and sights of happy people dancing together fill the Boardwalk on

these specialty weeknights. If you aren’t a dancer, you’ll still find yourself hard pressed not to start moving... and perhaps even break out into a strut. We warned you. This fun is contagious.

The OC Boardwalk is a year round experience, with a ton of fun events happening in fall and spring, too, like the Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow on September 17 or Dog

Day and the Howl-O-Ween Parade on October 21. There’s also several car shows (Porsches, Jeeps, street rods, and Corvettes) and fireworks throughout the year, and much more.

Follow them on social media to stay in the loop: Facebook@ocnjboardwalk. Insta - @oc_njboardwalk.

Greate Bay Country Club

901 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point • 609-927-5071

www.GreateBay.com

Say “I Do” to hosting your wedding and other celebrations at Greate Bay Country Club

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CELEBRATING THEIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS

Can accommodate weddings up to 275 people UNRIVALED FACILITIES

SOCIAL MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE

GREATE Bay Country Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023 with expansive, exciting upgrades to the home of the three hour and 58-minute round.

You’ll see the changes with one step into the main lobby. It’s been completely remodeled to create a stunning first impression. There’s a new underground cart storage area, too, and a new patio at the Pub for day/night casual dining and

socializing. Other golf amenities include locker rooms, driving range and shortgame practice facilities, and a brand new pro shop. Private dining is available in the casual Pub or more refined Park Room.

Every golfer knows the natural beauty of the links... but did you know it can also be the perfect party setting? Greate Bay just built a brand new, open air grand back deck overlooking the 18th

green for live entertaiment, member events, and parties.

Ready to say “I Do?” Greate Bay’s Wedding Garden, Bridal Suite, ballrooms, and banquet spaces were completely redesigned and renovated this year. With new fabulous spaces, custom menus, impeccable service, and optional beach weddings, it’s the perfect choice for your big day.

Social memberships are available.

Playland’s Castaway Cove

1020 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-399-4751

www.oceancityfun.com

Ocean City’s oldest amusement park has provided unmatched family fun for over 60 years

CLASSIC & CUTTING-EDGE RIDES

Swings, Gale Force Roller Coaster, Double Shot, Extreme Cyclone, Classic Train, Go Kart Speedway, Mini-Golf

DAIRY QUEEN, PREP'S PIZZA, & ARCADE

BIRTHDAY PARTIES & MORE

FAMILY FUN FOR OVER 60 YEARS

GET ready for crazy fun. Castaway Cove is bringing the thrill to OCNJ for the 2023 season with rides like the Rock N Roll ride, just one of the amusements (there are more than 30!) capable of making your time at the Cove legendary. Speaking of legends... one glance at the OC skyline and you’ll meet Gale Force – 125 feet high with a 90-degree drop, three launches and speeds of 64 mph. The three other coasters are great

for kids to grandparents. Thrill seekers will also love the Double Shot, Extreme Cyclone and Air Race.

Castaway Cove is the real deal with everything a great Jersey Shore amusement park needs; Miniature Golf, a Go-Kart Speedway, top-notch thrill rides, fun family rides, a mad-cool arcade and so much more. The main Boardwalk entrance and inside arcade were rebuilt this winter with the latest video games and all the

classics, including skeeball.

Ocean City’s oldest amusement park has provided unmatched family fun for over 60 years and it’s only getting better! There’s also a Dairy Queen, too – how sweet is that? Birthday parties at the Cove are always a great idea – seriously, a birthday party at Castaway Cove? Awesome.

You can find Castaway Cove on the Boards, covering the entire stretch of Boardwalk from 10th to 11th streets.

Bowfish Studios

Inside Bowfish Kids, 956 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City 609-938-1901 • www.bowfishstudios.com

Give your kids a completely one-of-a-kind interactive experience

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FOR AGES 3 & UP MAKEOVER EXPERIENCES

MERMAID CAMP

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

VIRTUAL PARTIES RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

READY for your imagination to come to life? Vacation is so fun... the only thing that could make it better would be to turn into a... shark! Or maybe a glittery mermaid, a dragon, unicorn, or a flittering fairy. At Bowfish Studios, your little ones will be given a one-of-a-kind interactive experience to transform them into a fantasy or sea creature. Bowfish’s Imagination Stylists are a happy crew

dedicated to making the experience the best it can be, filled with wonder, fun, and laughter. The studio is perfect for hosting your little’s next party, either at the Asbury location or a virtual party you can enjoy from home.

In summer, Bowfish offers a Mermaid Day Camp and a Mermaid Boot Camp. Mercampers take tail swimming lessons, do crafts and braiding, and much more. If you’re in need of some

mermaid vibes, sign up and make waves.

Bowfish Studios was brought to life by co-founders Caitlin Quirk and McKenna Robel, two locals dedicated to serving the community, fostering new relationships, and creating a sustainable year round business. As of 2021, they only use biodegradable glitter and microplastic-free supplies. That’s mermazing!

FlyOCNJ Parasail

314 Bay Avenue, Ocean City • 609-398-1000

www.flyocnj.com

Flying high over Ocean City for 10 years!

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OPEN DAILY – MEMORIAL DAY TO SEPTEMBER

USCG LICENSED CAPTAINS

STATE-OF-THE-ART BOATS & EQUIPMENT

DISCOUNTS WHEN YOU BOOK IN ADVANCE

PHOTO & VIDEO SERVICES AVAILABLE

ARE you ready for a thrill? Not just any run-of-the-mill thrill either. We’re talking a big time thrill... If you’re still nodding your head yes, then you need to head to 3rd and Bay and walk through the doors of FlyOCNJ Parasail. After all, new experiences are exactly what vacation (and life!) is all about. A FlyOCNJ experience will literally change your viewpoint and

perspective. You will soar high above the island taking in the fresh salt air and fab views all while sharing the exhilarating experience with your bestie. Or two.

FlyOCNJ has experienced crew and captains (who also happen to be United States Coast Guard Licensed) who will take you on your adventure through the open air. Luckily you and your crew don’t need any experience

to parasail... just put your fun faces on and get ready to fly high. The captain will also dip you in the water if you’d like a refreshing cool down. This is optional, but encouraged.

FlyOCNJ offers both video and photo services – because if you went parasailing and didn’t post it to social media for your friends and family to share... did you really go parasailing?

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Gillian’s Wonderland Pier

6th and Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-399-7082

www.gillians.com

An Ocean City family tradition for 94 years!

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94 YEARS ON THE OCEAN CITY BOARDWALK

ANNUAL HALF-PRICE TICKET SALES

TICKETS NEVER EXPIRE/GROUP RATES

NEW ARCADE & KIDDIE MINI-GOLF

6TH STREET PIZZA & GRILL

RIDES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY SWIPE CARD SYSTEM

GILLIAN’S Wonderland Pier gets better year after year

– and this year, their 94th anniversary, we can’t wait to dive into the fun.

Gillian’s Wonderland Pier should be in the top 10 of your “things to do in this lifetime” list. It’s that fun. If you’re a kid, have kids, or are a kid at heart then Wonderland Pier, well... it’s all there in the name – it’s

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a wonderland!

One of Gillian’s newest rides is Ring of Fire – a coaster that travels in a tall loop at serious speeds...

There’s the sky high Giant Wheel, happy-faced monorail (since 1965!), classic carousel, spinny Musik Express, spooky Haunted Dark Ride, splashy log flume, and so many more awesome rides. Become a kid again on the

Boardwalk at 6th Street. You can’t miss the nostalgia this Ocean City icon brings.

During both Christmas and Easter, Gillian’s offers a special halfprice sale on tickets. Wonderland is a pay-as-you-go park, with loads of food and drink options throughout.

Gillian’s offers birthday parties, group rates, and weekday specials. Tickets never expire!

NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum

500 Forrestal Road, Cape May • 609-886-8787 • usnasw.org

Head to the Cape May County Airport to visit this thrilling museum

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EDUCATIONAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS

WEDDINGS

TOURS AVAILABLE

MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE

PET FRIENDLY

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

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DID you know the Naval Air Station Wildwood (NASW) Aviation Museum is located inside a historic 92,000 sq. ft. wooden World War II naval hangar? Hangar #1, home to the aviation museum, was assembled by the US Navy in 1942 from a kit delivered via railroad. NASW is a former naval dive-bombing training site, where 42 naval aviators perished.

Listed on the national and state registers of historic places, Hangar #1 has over 25 historic aircraft and interactive exhibits. You can even

sit in the cockpit of an actual aircraft and climb a real air traffic control tower. Ignite your imagination along with your knowledge of Cape May County history.

Get your Top Gun on with the Grumman F-14 Tomcat and explore the TBM Avenger, the same type flown by President George Bush Sr. The collection also includes the “The Ace Maker,” an F6F Hellcat, two Vietnam-era “Huey” helicopters, jeeps, flight simulators, US Coast Guard Sikorsky Seaguard, and much more.

The mission of the museum is to memorialize the 42 aviators, restore Hangar #1, and educate on the county’s history during World War II. Your visit supports this mission for the 501c3 nonprofit, that also offers educational programming, and other events. The museum even hosts private events, including weddings. Yes, you can get married at Hangar #1. Large groups can book a tour, though for most, tours are self-guided. Memberships are available, and donations can be made at usnasw.org.

Ocean City Arts Center

1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-7628

www.oceancityartscenter.org

Art for all skill levels, tastes, and interestsbe it painting, composition, sculpture, or dance

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EVENTS & SHOWS

New exhibits monthly, Meet the Artist reception on the second Friday, Boardwalk Art Show, Juried Photography Show, Juried Jewelry Show at the Bayside Center, performing arts, & more

CHILDREN’S SUMMER ART CAMPS

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THERE’S something about the salt air that gets your creative juices flowing. Lucky for all of us, the Arts Center is a perfect outlet for channeling this energy into something beautiful. Be it a painting, composition, sculpture, or dance routine.

The Center offers more than 40 visual and performing arts group classes (with individual instruction) for

all ages year round including pottery, painting, dance, drawing, and more. There are more than 50 children’s art camps from mid-June to Labor Day including dance, pottery, painting, and crafts. The Boardwalk Art Show, attracting hundreds of exhibitors, is the first weekend in August. Their mission is “to engage the individuals and communities of Southern New Jersey in the kind of participation in

the visual and performing arts that leads to individual and collective fulfillment.”

The Arts Center is on the second floor of the Community Center at 17th and Simpson. There are three large studios, a music room, dance room, pottery studio, a gallery, and a gift shop. Gallery exhibits change monthly and feature two- and threedimensional art.

Ocean City Free Public Library

1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-2434 www.oceancitylibrary.org

The library offers a range of options to enhance any vacation

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FREE DIGITAL CONTENT

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

CURBSIDE PICKUP OF RESERVED MATERIALS

CALL OR CHECK WEBSITE FOR UPDATES TO HOURS & SERVICES

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA

THE Ocean City Free Public Library offers an extensive selection of books and other materials, a robust catalog of digital content, and an impressive slate of programming for all ages.

From classic novels and beloved children’s books to current best sellers and young adult series, the library’s catalog includes more than 110,000 books, as well as audio books, magazines, newspapers, CDs, and DVDs. Whether patrons are looking for the perfect

beach read or a movie to salvage a rainy day, the library offers a range of options to enhance any vacation.

The OCFPL offers a full schedule of events, ranging from kid’s puppet shows and young adult book clubs to concerts and workshops for adults. If in-person programming isn’t possible, library staff hosts virtual events designed to educate, entertain, and inspire patrons participating from any location.

If in-person visits aren’t possible, the library

offers a wealth of digital content through its website and app. Digital resources such as Hoopla, Freegal, Overdrive, and Newsbank allow access to free movies, TV, music, eBooks, audio books, comics, newspapers, periodicals and journals, 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

Follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to receive regular updates on events, book suggestions, and info on digital resources accessible anytime, from virtually any location.

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Ocean City Historical Museum

1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-1801

www.ocnjmuseum.org

Preserving the past for future generations

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PRESERVING ITEMS RELEVANT TO THE HERITAGE, TRADITIONS & MEMORIES OF OCNJ

ARTIFACTS FROM THE SINDIA, ONE OF THE CITY’S MOST FAMOUS (AND MYSTERIOUS) LEGENDS

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DON’T have a DeLorean? Don’t fret. Nearly as quick as you can say, “Great Scot!” you can go back in time simply by walking through the doors of the Ocean City Historical Museum tucked inside the Ocean City Community Center. With over 50 years in Ocean City, the Historical Museum makes local history fun, interesting and accessible. Whether you’re a native, a long-time resident or a daytripper visiting OC for the first time, you

owe it to yourself to learn just a little about the history of this eight-mile barrier island off the coast of New Jersey.

The museum is an ever-changing testament to the many volunteers who give their time and resources to ensure that Ocean City’s vibrant history stays alive. Explore its extensive collection of Ocean City heirlooms and memorabilia. They also welcome you to visit their museum gift shop.

Ocean City Magazine

Ocean City’s Premier Lifestyle Magazine

www.ocnjmagazine.com • editor@ocnjmagazine.com

Celebrating all the things that make this barrier island America’s Greatest Family Resort

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SIX ISSUES A YEAR

Gorgeous island photographs, events, history, features, shopping, games, contests, & more

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WHEN I fall in love... it will be forever... Sing it with us people. Perhaps this song was written for a movie about a, he hem, different coastal community, (Google it) but we say it perfectly describes our feeling for this little slice of island heaven we call Ocean City, New Jersey. At Ocean City Magazine, we get to celebrate the people, places, shops, service

providers, restaurants, snack shacks, beaches, rides, all the things that make this barrier island America’s Greatest Family Resort.

Ocean City Magazine is published six times a year in glorious color by the same team that brought you this book (thank you for reading!). It’s distributed all over the island and the fab surrounding communities of Somers Point, and Upper Township.

The issues are free if you pick one up in and around town. If you’re sitting at home dreaming about visiting your happy place, you’re in luck... a subscription to Ocean City Magazine is a quick click away for door-to-door delivery. Having the beach show up in your mailbox is a nearly guaranteed mood booster. Subscribe online at www.ocnjmagazine.com.

US Life Saving Station 30

801 East 4th Street, Ocean City • 609-398-5553

www.uslifesavingstation30.com

Immerse yourself in history and walk through the building just as the surfmen did some 133 years ago

ONE OF ONLY THREE LIFESAVING STATIONS IN NEW JERSEY

LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM

SUMMER HOURS 10AM-4PM

PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE

STANDING at the corner of 4th and Atlantic is US Life Saving Station 30, one of only three original life saving stations still standing in New Jersey. In 1886, the building stood next to the sandy shore and ocean. Surfmen protecting sailors and any others from the ravaging waves lived in the station while off duty from their demanding job. Back then there was an average of four shipwrecks a month. The job of surfmen was so demanding that the motto of the Ocean

City station was “You have to go out; You don’t have to come back; So others may live.”

Today, the Life Saving Station stands as a living history museum. Visitors can walk through the building as the surfmen did some 133 years ago. The kitchen, dining room, and boat house are all filled with period pieces that can be picked up and tried out. Play croquet on the lawn, complete a report at the Keeper’s desk, or sit in the surfboat. History is ready to come alive at US Life Saving Station 30.

Ocean City Fishing Center

300 Bay Avenue (in the big purple building) • 609-391-8300

www.fishocnj.com

OC Waterpark & Adventure Golf

YOU know that feeling... you’re crossing over the bridge into OC, the saltwater scent hits you and you’re ready for vacation take off. If your idea of vacay is exploring the back bays by boat or fishing with your family and friends then drive right down Bay Avenue until you see the big purple building.

Ocean City Fishing Center has everything you need for a fun day

fishing and/or boating. They offer 24 foot pontoon boat rentals (available to rent by yourself or with a mate), private fishing lessons off their pier, and a full bait and tackle store that’ll satisfy any seasoned or beginner fisherman.

Don’t miss the boat! Spend the day at Third and Bay. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for more FINfo.

SPLASH into fun at OC Waterpark and Adventure Golf! Located at 728 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, this ocean-facing water park is perfect for families and little ones. Relax in a winding lazy river, splash around in Lil’ Buc’s Bay children’s water playground, and race down eight-stories on the longest serpentine slides on the east coast before wrapping up your day with a competitive 18-holes, in a tropicalthemed miniature golf course.

For the thrill seeker, OC Waterpark

offers Splash Down Falls, side-by-side body slides with a steep drop and a sudden plunge, and Sky Pond Journey, a single or double rider tube slide, that descends into the center pond hovering above the Lazy River prior to a final descent.

OC Adventure Golf is open Easter to Columbus Day and OC Waterpark operates from mid-June through Labor Day. Advance tickets can be purchased at ocwaterpark.com.

728 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-399-0483 • www.ocwaterpark.com

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Local Gym & Fitness

908 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • 609-545-8732

www.localgymandfitness.com • @localgym_fitness

Experts in all facets of strength and fitness

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DUMBBELLS, KETTLEBELLS, LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BUMPER PLATES

CARDIO EQUIPMENT PLUS ROGUE FITNESS EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES

FOUR LIFTING PLATFORMS

With olympic plates & bars

NO HASSLE, EASY CONTRACTS REASONABLE MEMBERSHIP RATES

LOCAL Gym and Fitness became the reality of four local friends who shared a passion for fitness and working out. Owners Fritz Hastings, Mark Impagliazzio, Russell Snow, and Patrick Carr have long been in the fitness industry. They joined together in 2011 to open Local at 908 Asbury Avenue in the Downtown.

Local is a traditional gym (in an industrial setting) with big back doors that open up to the back alley. Inside

the cavernous space you’ll find cardio machines including Matrix treadmills, Octane and True Ellipticals, Star Trac exercise bikes, Cybex Arc Crosstrainers, and Jacobs Ladders. Strength equipment includes Hammer Strength, light/heavy dumbbells, Matrix 7 Cable Crossovers, Rogue Bumper Plates/Bars, TRX Suspension, heavy bags, Bosu Balance, resistance bands, heavy duty training ropes, free weights, and four lifting

platforms. Rogue fitness equipment and workout accessories include jumping boxes (adjustable and foam), medicine and slam balls, large assortment of bands, trap bars, Olympic WL Bars, multi grip bars, MG-3 multi grip bars, dumbbell sets, competition kettlebells, bumper plates and Abram Glute Ham Developers.

Local’s trainers are experts in all facets of strength and fitness. Daily, weekly, and monthly passes available.

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Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center

1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City • 609-398-6900

www.ocnj.us/AquaticFitnessCenter

Be a part of an active community and achieve your health and fitness goals

HEATED SALT WATER POOL YEAR ROUND

WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

AFFORDABLE RATES & FREE PARKING

STRENGTH & CARDIO

SWIM LESSONS

YEAR ROUND & VARIETY OF MEMBERSHIPS

THE Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center Is a fitness forward facility designed to support you in achieving all of your fitness goals. With a 25 meter pool, over 80 fitness classes a week, and plenty of high quality strength and cardio equipment, Ocean City’s Aquatic and Fitness Center has everything to help you and your family along your fitness

journey.

The facility includes a heated salt water pool, gyms, indoor & outdoor group-exercise classes, cycling classes, personal training and so much more.

The aquatic programs include - six lanes recreation and lap swimming, water exercise classes, swimming lessons, adult fitness swim and scuba lessons.

Memberships include unlimited use of the facility, exercise classes and pool. Activities (cycling, adult fitness swim, swim lessons and scuba) are additional fees.

Hours of operation: MondayFriday: 5am-9pm; Saturday: 7am5pm; Sunday: 8am-5pm.

UMC The Shores

2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-8505 www.umcommunities.org

Excellent care, friendly residents, delicious food – this is retirement living at its best

RETIREMENT LIVING IN OCEAN CITY

ALL LEVELS OF CARE OFFERED

HEALTHY & ACTIVE LIFESTYLE ROBUST ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

DINE WITH FRIENDS & FAMILY EXPERT RESOURCES AVAILABLE

THE Shores is a true treasure in retirement living right in Ocean City. Here, the care you’ll receive from the staff and the friendliness of the residents mirror the warm, ocean breezes you’ll find outside. The Shores offers all levels of care and a robust activity schedule. They believe the key to an abundant life is a healthy and active lifestyle, and that’s their goal for all residents.

At The Shores you choose your

lifestyle from the many options offered: Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living, Tapestries Memory Care, LongTerm Nursing, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Bridges Hospice and Palliative Care, and Respite Care.

The Shores also makes delicious dining a top priority. Their executive chef prepares every meal to delight your palate.

Invite your family and friends for a visit, a stroll on the Boardwalk and so much more!

Kelly & Craig Photography

267-614-5335 • www.kellyandcraigphotography.com

kellyandcraigphoto@gmail.com

WHEN photographer Kelly Lentz smiles and shifts her blue eyes to the right, you know she’s got something awesome up her sleeve. Kelly and her husband Craig have over 15 years’ experience with family photography from couples to large groups and reunions. From the shoot’s concept and location to wardrobe, Kelly’s creativity is woven through her work,

while Craig’s mastery is in details, posing, and lighting. With their combined skills, Kelly and Craig produce photos to be treasured for generations. All prints are on fine art paper or canvas and they offer fine albums, too. In addition to beach sessions, they offer a timeless experience with a visit to Santa’s workshop. These limited-edition sessions are offered once a year over Black Friday weekend.

Cape Regional Physicians Associates

2087 Route 9, Seaville, NJ 08230 • 609-463-CAPE

609-486-5150 • 210 S. Shore, Suite 103, Marmora, NJ 08223 609-463-CAPE • 609-536-3020

The Cape Regional team has two locations to support all your healthcare needs

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GENERAL WELLNESS, ILLNESS, SPECIAL CARE SUPPORT, PHYSICAL THERAPY

PARTNERSHIP WITH PENN ORTHOPAEDICS

SPECIALIZED CARE IN SOUTH JERSEY

PRIMARY CARE

CAPE Regional Physicians Associates’ team of primary care and specialty care providers in Marmora and Seaville are dedicated to caring for the Upper Township community. The Cape Regional team will support all your healthcare needs including in-person or telehealth visits, general wellness, chronic disease management, and specialized care. Call 609-463-CAPE to schedule an appointment.

The Seaville location – Primary Care providers: Jenny Cook, DO, Donna Wilson, DO, Elissa Wierman, PA-C and Cardiologist Michael Nillas, MD are on-site plus physical therapy services are also available.

The Marmora location – Primary Care providers: E. Charles Dunn, MD and Amanda Sayre, AGNP-BC, and Penn Orthopaedic Surgeon Kevin McHale, MD, and Hand/ Wrist Surgeon Linda Chao, MD, and Urogynecologist Gary Mirone, DO are on-site.

Cape Regional Urgent Care

8 Route 9 South, Marmora, NJ 08223 • 609-465-6364 www.caperegionalurgentcare.com

Cape Regional Urgent Care offers immediate care for minor injuries and illnesses

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DIAGNOSTIC TESTING

X-RAYS

LAB TESTS

NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED

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FEEL better fast and get back to the fun. Convenient care is just around the corner.

Cape Regional Urgent Care offers immediate care for minor injuries and illnesses. As soon as you walk in the door, the caring team of doctors and nurses are ready to help you feel better fast. With three convenient locations – you can receive care and get back to vacation as quickly as possible.

Cape Regional Urgent Care provides care for non-life threatening illness and injury. They are open seven days a week from 8:30am to 8pm – no appointment is needed.

Cape Regional Urgent Care has three locations- Marmora, Wildwood, and Cape May Court House. Their team offers healthcare with a minimal wait time. They perform diagnostic testing, x-rays and can conveniently fill most prescriptions on the premises.

Atlantic Coast Dentistry for Children

Ocean City Dental Center

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www.oceancitydentalcenter.com

Mark R. Raab, D.M.D, and his staff are dedicated to providing the highest quality dental care for children of all ages and needs. Their goal is to present

dentistry in a pleasant environment at a young age. State-of-the-art treatment rooms and a professional staff will ensure your child feels right at home.

The waiting room alone is worth the visit. The doctor is on call 24/7 and available for emergencies.

CORNER of 6th and West. Dr. Gerald F. Raab, DDS, PA along with his sister Diane Stone, RDH and the entire staff, provides you and your family with excellent dental care no matter the problem or concern. They’ve been

treating for over 30 years and services include cosmetic veneers, Invisalign Braces, bleaching, crowns, bridges, white fillings, laser gum treatment, and dentures.

Same day emergency care! Full service lab on premises.

West Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-4542

NEARBY on Shore Road in Somers Point near Shore Medical Center.

450 Shore Road, Somers Point • 609-601-9566 • Mark R. Raab D.M.D.

Ocean City Family Practice Center

500 East 6th Street, Ocean City • 609-399-1862 • www.ocfamilypracticenj.com

The Raab Family

THE practice is at the corner of 6th and Central.

Specializing in care for the entire family since 1982, Dr. Gary Raab, DO is board certified in family medicine. He and his entire staff are dedicated to helping you have the best health care outcomes. Minor colds,

wellness, and more.

Infant and pediatric care, adolescent and adult care, primary care, vaccinations and immunizations, minor surgery. Totally convenient with daily, evening, and Saturday hours. On call for emergencies always.

Berger Realty

3160 Asbury, OC • 888-399-0076 • www.bergerrealty.com

1670 Boardwalk, OC • 888-579-0095

109 East 55th Street, OC • 800-399-3484

1330 Bay Avenue, OC • 855-399-1330

Experts in the Ocean City market since 1920

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CELEBRATING 103 YEARS 1920-2023

AN ADDITIONAL TEAM DEDICATED

SOLELY TO OCEAN CITY SUMMER RENTALS

SALES & RENTALS

AWARD-WINNING SALES AGENTS

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BERGER Realty celebrated 103 years in 2023 with the same great service and attention you’ve come to expect, and they’re ready to serve you at four separate locations across the island.

Berger Realty has been independently owned and operated since 1920 and has lasted in a very competitive market by adhering to one principle: providing superior

customer service. They consider it an honor to help maintain Ocean City as America’s Greatest Family Resort.

Owner Leon Grisbaum knows that the key to 103 years of success is having dedicated and hardworking agents and employees. In fact, some of Berger’s agents and employees have been with them for more than 20 years. All Berger agents are

experts in the Ocean City market and will help you find and close the perfect property.

Want to spend a few days, a week or two, or an entire summer on island time? Call Berger to help you with the rental process. They have a team dedicated solely to summer rentals in Ocean City... contact the rental experts at Berger for a fun family stay this summer.

Daniel Maimone Remax at the Shore

3301 Bay Avenue, Ocean City • 609-670-9978 www.MYOCNJ.com

Ocean City’s premier realtor at your service with over 20 years experience

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OVER TWO DECADES OF EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE IN THE OCEAN CITY REAL ESTATE MARKET

LONGTIME OCEAN CITY RESIDENT

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WITH over 20 years experience, Daniel Maimone is proud to be “Ocean City’s Premier Realtor.” Whether you want to buy, sell, or rent a beach home, customer service is the top priority and Daniel has proven to be the best in the business.

In today’s real estate market you need to work with a real estate professional you can trust and Daniel

is dedicated to providing the absolute finest service and expertise possible.

Daniel will stay with you through the entire process and get answers to all your questions. Courteous, professional and friendly, Daniel can help you navigate the toughest transaction.

Contact Daniel today to make your real estate dreams come true! Find him at 3301 Bay Avenue.

Long & Foster Real Estate Sales

14 E. 9th Street • 609-398-6762 • LongandFosterOceanCity.com

628 Asbury Avenue • 609-938-9954 • TheGrisbaumGroup.com

Exceptional personal service with local knowledge of the Ocean City, NJ market

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SERVING BUYERS, SELLERS, & INVESTORS

OCEAN CITY IS A GREAT COMMUNITY

There’s no better place to own a residence or second home

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FOUNDED in 1968, Long & Foster has grown from a single real estate office in Fairfax, Virginia, to the largest privately owned real estate company in the United States and the fourth overall. As the most respected and top producing real estate services from the Mid-Atlantic region, Long & Foster has always been locally owned and managed. And with nearly 180 neighborhood offices, they are located near you. They are committed

to providing their professional and knowledgeable agents with the latest training and technology. From on-line training to individual agent websites, their 35 Ocean City agents are armed with the skills and tools to better serve you.

Located on 9th Street on the right side as you come into Ocean City, giving you easy access to book your rentals or pick up keys for check-in. There’s also a satellite office at 628 Asbury Avenue.

Long & Foster Vacation Rentals

14 East 9th Street

• 609-398-6762

• OCNJvacationrental.com

628 Asbury Avenue • 609-938-9954 • TheGrisbaumGroup.com

Two offices to serve you right on the islandwith the resources of a national firm

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OCNJVACATIONRENTAL.COM MATCHES YOU WITH YOUR PERFECT VACATION RENTAL HOME OR CONDO IN OCEAN CITY

YEAR ROUND HOURS

PERSONALIZED SERVICE & EXTENSIVE LISTINGS

LOCAL OFFICES, LOCAL AGENTS

VACATIONS are a special time to relax and get away from it all. Make sure your vacation is the best it can be by relying on the experience and expertise of the Long & Foster Vacation Rentals team.

LF Vacations specializes in matching you with your perfect vacation rental home or condo in Ocean City. Moreover, their

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dedicated staff of real estate professionals is committed to providing you with the high level of service you’ve come to expect from Long & Foster. They promise each guest their “Personal Best” to ensure your vacation is an enjoyable experience.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re staying a few nights or a

couple of weeks, Long & Foster agents have the properties to fit all your vacation needs.

Long & Foster is centrally located on 9th Street on the right side as you come into Ocean City. That gives you easy access to book your rentals or pick up keys for check-in. There’s also a satellite office at 628 Asbury Avenue.

Monihan Realty

3201 Central Avenue, Ocean City • 800-255-0998

717 Battersea Road, Ocean City • 800-255-1311 www.monihan.com

A full-service real estate agency since 1947

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NUMBER ONE IN CLIENT SATISFACTION

Relationships maintained over generations

SALES & EASY ONLINE RENTALS

Book early & last minute rentals

FRIENDLY, DEDICATED PROFESSIONAL AGENTS & STAFF

CONTINUOUSLY FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED FOR 76 YEARS

FOR 76 years, Monihan Realty has helped vacationers and home buyers find the perfect accommodations for a fun-filled summer getaway or a lifetime at the Shore. Monihan Realty is a full-service real estate agency. The team of professional agents at Monihan Realty is experienced and knowledgeable about all aspects of real estate in the Ocean City area and is dedicated to assisting their customers with all of their real estate

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needs. Be it selling, buying, renting, or just friendly advice, Monihan Realty is your Ocean City Realtor.

Stop by either of their two locations: 32nd Street and Central Avenue in the southend or 717 Battersea Road in the northend of Ocean City.

Ocean City Board of Realtors

Pete Madden Goldcoast Sotheby’s

THE members of the OCBOR are committed to bringing you the finest real estate service available. The REALTORS® salespersons and brokers are NJ licensed professionals who have earned their client’s loyalty through the sale and

rental of thousands of properties in the community.

The Ocean City Board of Realtors® is dedicated to the highest standards in ethics, professionalism, and technology. The Board of REALTORS® office is located at 22nd and Asbury.

PETE Madden encompasses everything you need in a great Realtor in this competitive market. He will think outside the box to get your deal done, while doing this with integrity, honesty, and pure love of Ocean City. With over 10 years of experience and

service Pete has many sales awards to his name and recognition in the community. We invite you to discover first hand why so many people highly recommend Pete Madden for all their real estate needs. His office is located right off of 34th Street, in the heart of the island.

Beach Club Hotel & Suites

HOTEL - 1280 Boardwalk • www.beachclubhotel.com

SUITES - 1217 Ocean • www.beachclubsuites.com 609-399-8555

Two premier properties right by the beach and Boardwalk

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POOL & FREE WIFI AT EACH PROPERTY

FREE PARKING

ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS

ROOMS & SUITES

EUROPEAN KITCHENS

FULL-SIZE APARTMENTS

CHOOSE from two unique properties, each with its own special charm and both within walking distance of Ocean City’s best attractions.

BEACH CLUB HOTEL: This hotel offers an ambiance like no other resort. Ocean front pool and deck. Most rooms have individual balconies.

BEACH CLUB SUITES: These wellappointed one bedroom suites, with connecting units available, all have a

European kitchen, separate bedroom with two queen size beds and a sleep sofa in the living room. Electronic amenities include a widescreen HD television, DVD player, and high speed internet access.

The hotel is located right on the Boardwalk overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and offers the popular Cafe Beach Club restaurant, while Beach Club Suites offer luxury surroundings and today’s technology, just steps from the beach.

Scarborough Inn

720 Ocean Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-1558

www.scarboroughinn.com

Ocean City’s oldest hotel brings a nostalgic, cozy vibe for the ultimate escape

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VOTED #1 B&B/INN IN OC-TRIPADVISOR

FREE BEACH TAGS, WIFI, & BREAKFAST

LARGE WRAPAROUND FRONT PORCH

CLOSE TO BEACH & BOARDWALK

ONE BLOCK FROM DOWNTOWN SHOPPING

ON-SITE PARKING

IF YOU pass Scarborough Inn on a warm evening in summer, chances are good you’ll catch laughter and conversation coming from the large wraparound front porch with the big rocking chairs. This is what Sne Avichal visualized when he began his dream job as innkeeper in 2020. For Sne, a registered architect by trade, being innkeeper is the opportunity to create a comfortable experience for his guests year round. Sne grew up in nearby Ventnor, and brings his relaxed conversational hosting

style to Ocean City, inviting neighbors and guests to connect with him and with the Inn’s storied past. From its iconic fish-scale shingles, to Benny Goodman playing on the Bluetooth gramophone, Scarborough Inn brings a nostalgic, cozy vibe for the ultimate escape.

Scarborough Inn is Ocean City’s oldest hotel, built in 1895. The distinct Victorian building is a registered historical landmark and is accented with cut flowers and gardens (a source of pride for Sne). With detailed touches like surprising

guests with rosemary lemonade on the porch, and using wax seals for its stationery, the Scarborough Inn connects the community to its past and present.

Plan a getaway when it works for you... guests are welcome all year long whether in town for the Halloween Parade, First Night, or Valentine’s Day. The Scarborough Inn can host your next event too, be it baby shower, reunion, retreat, or intimate wedding up to 25 guests. Photos by Orangerie Greenbrook.

Atlantis Inn Boutique Hotel

601 Atlantic Avenue at 6th Street, Ocean City 609-399-9871 • www.atlantisinn.com

An elegant European-inspired boutique hotel, with an extraordinary location

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KING & QUEEN LUXURY SUITES

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GIFT CERTIFICATES

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LUXURY has a home on the corner of 6th and Atlantic, steps from the beach and Boardwalk.

The Atlantis Inn is an elegant Europeaninspired boutique hotel, with an extraordinary location. Singular and special – no other lodging in OC comes close to the caliber of the Atlantis Inn.

Voted “Best of the Best” and “Cream of the Crop” for OC hotels by destination360. com. An impressive grand Victorian on the

outside, it exudes modern comfort on the inside, as if it were renovated yesterday. No doubt you’ll say this place is “that” some place you’ve always wanted to stay. Enjoy panoramic views from the roof deck and sip a glass of wine. Perfect.

Voted second best romantic getaway spot in NJ by thecrazytourist.com. For the best memories, book the Atlantis Inn today for a couples weekend, anniversary, birthday or family reunion.

The Flanders Hotel & Banquet Center

719 East 11th Street, Ocean City • 609-399-1000

www.theflandershotel.com

20,000 sq ft of banquet facilities, fitness center, salon/spa, boutiques, & restaurant... Flanders is OC’s landmark hotel year round

LUXURY BOARDWALK SUITES & ELEGANT PENTHOUSES

DAILY RENTALS WITH HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES

AT HE Flanders Hotel Banquet and Conference Center you can enjoy modern luxury accommodations and amenities in an atmosphere of historic grandeur. The accommodations include one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites and million-dollar penthouses with panoramic views. All suites have been renovated and include fully-appointed kitchens, flat

screen TVs, in-room coffee service, in-room safes, telephone/voice mail, daily maid service, free WiFi, complimentary beach tags, and one free parking space.

The award-winning Emily’s Ocean Room Cafe is open all year for breakfast and lunch and dinners in season and, of course, the public is welcome. The service-oriented staff looks forward to helping you create

the perfect vacation in America’s Greatest Family Resort.

The Flanders Hotel is one of Ocean City’s most historic Boardwalk hotels - and this year is celebrating its 100th anniversary of providing guests with outstanding accommodations. Check out the Shoppes at the Flanders (there’s a Boardwalk entrance on 11th Street, too) for a fun shopping trip with the ladies.

Grayce on Dollhouse Row

1428 Wovern Place, Ocean City

www.facebook.com/GrayceOnDollhouseRow

Stay on one of OC’s most iconic (and adorable!) streets in this fabulous home steps from the bay

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GRAYCE on Dollhouse Row is one of nine (fabulously adorable) homes on Wovern Place, nicknamed Dollhouse Row, between 14th and 15th streets. She’s cute, well-maintained for her age (she was born in the 1920s), and is available for your island stay. Her historic charm is evident as you push open her turquoise door. Grayce’s kitchen and breakfast nook make her the perfect place to start your morning slowly with coffee

before a bike ride and beach day. Or savor an afternoon bite on the outside patio. One of the best-kept secrets on the island, this house is 300 feet from the bay – the perfect spot to take in beautiful sunsets.

Grayce is a two bedroom, one bath, 800-square-foot hideaway – a perfect place to relax after fun in the sun. Four beach tags, cabana, cart, umbrella, four towels, and four beach chairs are provided with each stay by your host Ginny Chappell.

Harris House Motel

1201 Ocean Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-7800

www.harrishouse.net

Steps from the beach with everything you need

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OPEN SEASONALLY & OFFERS SPECIAL RATES THROUGH THE SEASON

FREE WIFI, AM COFFEE, PARKING, & MORE

HEATED POOL & BEACH TAGS AVAILABLE

FAMILY OWNED & FAMILY

FRIENDLY

FULLY NON-SMOKING PROPERTY ACCEPTS V, MC, AE, & D

HARRIS House Motel gives Ocean City travelers everything they need – clean, comfortable, and quiet newlyrenovated rooms, a friendly and efficient staff, all at a fair price. Harris House is located just off the Boardwalk – you can get to Ocean City’s famous beaches and Boardwalk without having to cross a single street. Or swim in the large

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heated pool if that’s more your style. Harris House is within walking distance of everything. Downtown shopping, great restaurants, and, of course, the beach and Boardwalk. Every room is close enough to the sand that you’ll be greeted with a cool ocean breeze as soon as you step onto your balcony. Try Harris House Motel once, and you’ll be hooked. Guests will tell you it’s their

favorite spot to stay on the island. Clean, close to the beach, good pool. Check!

They have free coffee 6-11am, free cribs, refrigerators and microwaves in every room, beach tags available, free WiFi, more. All these amenities only steps from the beach and Boards at 12th and Ocean make Harris House a motel you must try in Ocean City.

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Ocean 7

870 East 7th Street, Ocean City • 609-398-2200

www.ocean7motel.com

Ocean 7 is steps to the Boardwalk & beaches, perfect for families and vsacationers on the go!

STEPS TO BEACH, BOARDWALK, & RIDES

HEATED POOL & FREE PARKING

HIGH SPEED WI-FI

FREE BEACH TAGS

ONSITE LAUNDRY

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OCEAN 7 is a familyfriendly, non-smoking property with rooms and suites for two to six people, located at 7th Street and the Boardwalk.

Choose from standard and king efficiencies or two room suites, all with kitchenettes. Each clean, comfortable room is uniquely decorated. The variety

of units adds to the charm of Ocean 7, making this property as unique as the town of Ocean City.

Ocean 7 is the perfect location for families and vacationers on the go! Just steps to the famous Ocean City Boardwalk and beautiful sands of the 7th Street beach, one block to amusements and water park,

and a short walk to the Music Pier.

Amenities include heated outdoor pool, free parking, guest laundry, and high speed Wi-Fi. As an added convenience, Ocean 7 offers free beach tags for guests.

Whether your plans include relaxing or adventure-seeking, Ocean 7 is a great place to stay!

Osborne’s Fairview Inn

601 East 15th Street, Ocean City • 609-398-4319

215-806-4000 • Cell 215-806-2161 • www.osbornesinn.com

osbornesinnocnj@gmail.com

This family inn is celebrating 50 years!

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CENTRALLY LOCATED STEPS FROM BEACH

OCEAN VIEW DECKS

BEACH TAGS PROVIDED

GREAT RATES + FREE WIFI FAMILY-OWNED

OUTSTANDING HOSPITALITY

DISCOVER a more relaxed Ocean City on the corner of 15th and Wesley, just a stone’s throw from the beach. Conveniently located 50 yards from the beach and Boardwalk, Osborne’s Inn — a family-run OC institution for 50 years — may be one of the most comfortable places on the island with a relaxed vibe and easy-going feel.

Boardwalk shops, restaurants, and amusements begin just one block north at 14th Street. Osborne’s provides guests with beach tags and – this is huge – parking! It’s all about family at Osborne’s. Morning coffee is provided each day. Stay somewhere where they treat you like family. Customer satisfaction is their top priority.

Start your day watching the sunrise from the Osborne’s magnificent porch while you sip your morning coffee. Later, read a book while the cool summer breeze caresses your cheeks. As the sun moves across the sky, sit and talk with your friends and fellow guests and then watch the night dwellers appear after the sun goes down. This is what Ocean City is about.

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Port•O•Call Hotel & Conference Space

1510 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 800-334-4546

www.PortOCallHotel.com

This perfectly pink beachfront hotel is an Ocean City icon

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FULL-SERVICE HOTEL & FREE PARKING

HEATED OUTDOOR POOL (IN SEASON)

RESTAURANT & FITNESS CENTER

BUSINESS AMENITIES & AV EQUIPMENT

MEETING & CONFERENCE CENTER

SPECIAL EVENTS & WEDDINGS

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PORT-O-CALL Hotel is located at 15th and the Boardwalk in the heart of OC – it’s the iconic pink hotel you can see from almost anywhere on the island.

The Port-O-Call Hotel is a first class hotel offering spectacular beachfront accommodations and breathtaking views. Its 98 well-appointed guestrooms offer a variety of options with views of the ocean, bay, and

coastline. In 2022, the Port-O-Call unveiled a dramatically-enhanced look with the renovation of its ocean front and bay view rooms, offering an elevated experience to guests with modern luxury accommodations. Guests consistently give Port-OCall glowing recommendations on TripAdvisor for excellent service and attention to detail.

And for your business needs, treat

your team to a seaside destination meeting or retreat. Port-O-Call Hotel offers groups the perfect blend of work and play.

The Port-O-Call Hotel team specializes in signature meetings of all sizes, from small breakfast meetings to training seminars, product presentations, overnight retreats, cocktail receptions and dinner banquets.

Stay at JiLLy’s

In the heart of Ocean City • 609-385-1234 • www.JiLLysOCNJ.com

THE JiLLy’s family has several options that are perfect for your stay in OCNJ. Each unit is owned and managed by the JiLLy’s team. They take a lot of pride in offering clean, affordable, and unique properties in top locations. Each of their properties are tastefully decorated and equipped

with the entire family in mind. Stay with them in OCNJ. They have different size units from one bedroom beachside accommodations to singlefamily, private staycation homes. Each of the units come with all sorts of extra perks. Contact them today to learn more.

FOR 16 YEARS, the Welcome to Ocean City guidebook has been, well, guiding cool folks like you around the island of Ocean City and its surrounding communities. Dive in for the best places to eat, shop, stay, and play in and around America’s Greatest Family Resort. If you’d like to purchase a copy, please visit www.ocnjmagazine.com/shop.