Ocean City New Jersey does something very cool. They close their boardwalk on a September Sunday for the ultimate Corvette show! To ride on the boardwalk on a beautiful Sunday morning is a an experience that is unforgettable. There are people that travel long distances to be at this event. They give trophies to the longest distance traveler. I noticed an older gentleman with tears in his eyes as he was looking at my car. His wife told me he just had surgery and his last wish is to see the Corvette he once owned, a 1982 Collector Edition Corvette. I gave him a full tour of my car, I explained I had the car recently rebuilt to my specifications. I let him sit in my car as his family cried and took pictures. And thats what automobiles do to people, they create an emotional connection. I've owned my car for over 30 years, I bought it when I came back from the military. I booked my ticket for next year to the Ocean City Boardwalk. It's something that I look forward to every year, taking a drive with my wife and enjoying the long weekend on the Jersey shore. read more

Ocean City Boardwalk - Corvettes on the Boardwalk 2023 - Town Hall Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

THE GOOD ---------------- + Has lots of activities (rides, mini golf, arcade games, experiences), restaurants (mostly pizza) and souvenir stores along the way + Relatively clean. + Spans quite a distance from the south to the north end, but in terms of attractions, it really starts at 6th street and ends at 14th street. + Wasn't extremely crowded on the Thursday prior to Labor Day weekend. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Unfortunately, Gillian's Wonderland Pier closed after the summer of 2024, but there are still plenty of amusement park rides at Playland's Castaway Cove. read more

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A very nice and well manicured boardwalk that offers a ton of activities, games, shopping, and restaurants. Even though we went on a Saturday, the beach and boardwalk were not overly crowded. We were able to find street parking within a few minutes, which was a pleasant surprise to me. The boardwalk itself spans at least a couple miles from what I can tell. If you get tired, there is a trolley that goes back and forth from one end of the boardwalk to the other ($5 pp for a ride). We stayed there for most of the day and there were plenty of things to do besides just the beach. We hit up arcades, got lunch from one of the many dining options, played carnival games, and everyone had a great time. read more

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When I lived 22 minutes from Ocean City, I used to drive here many times a month for family meals and relaxation. This boardwalk is an EXCELLENT location for family activity. It's a dry town for starters- so there is no weed and no alcohol, which means no beggars. The boardwalk is focused on beachy activities for families and is very, very clean. The food was historically Jersey beach food. I was pleased to see on my recent visit home that the food has expanded to include more Asian and vegetarian varieties while still having all the traditional faves. Definitely recommend. read more

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There are countless options for families and friends to enjoy a full day of fun. The beach becomes more enjoyable the further you go from the busy boardwalk stores, offering more space to find the perfect spot. Bird handlers are present along the walk to keep seagulls at bay, ensuring a more pleasant experience. This place offers endless opportunities to create lasting memories and always has something new to discover. read more

We come to Ocean City and get a house every year and the boardwalk is obviously the main attraction. The Boardwalk is usually always clean. You don't have issues with trash all over the place or food, throwing all over. There's a nice police presence so you know that there are police officers in the area if you do need them. There's not a lot of riffraff and nonsense going on like at some of the other boardwalks. Tons of places to shop and tons of places to eat, the beach is really clean and it's always a pleasure coming here for the rides or just walk up and down the boardwalk or play a mini golf. read more

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When they say family friendly they mean family friendly. You'll find no games of chance, adult oriented restaurants or macho twenty somethings on this boardwalk. It's a relatively short boardwalk but that makes it easy to walk the whole thing. They've got almost everything else needed for a fun time - snacks, rides, water parks and mini golf. It took a while for me to warm up to it but this is now one of my favorite boardwalks! read more

This boardwalk is over 2 mi long. It spans the whole city, North to South. It covers all the amusement centers, the shops, and many restaurants. Toward the Southern part of the boards is a private fishing pier, plus residential homes. If you park at the Northend, on 1st St, just walk/jog or bike ride South. There are restrooms conveniently located on the boards. read more

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The Ocean City Boardwalk is the reason we come to Ocean City every year for the last 50 years. The boardwalk is clean well staffed with Police. The shops are nice. The beaches always clean. You have to have a tag to get on it. This is a dry tone so there is no riffraff the police do a good job of maintaining the family friendly atmosphere. There is something about walking on the boards, smelling the salt air and the candy, there are amusement rides, putt, putt, golfing, shopping, coffee macaroons fudge Shrivers candy there are chains restaurants as well as local. The pizza is second to none. It is wheelchair accessible the music pier always has something going on at 9 o'clock in the morning. They raise the flag and play the national anthem it is the best of America has to offer without the nonsense of Seaside Heights or Wildwood. It is safeand Pleasant read more

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MY HAPPY PLACE :) This March day was for my one year Anniversary with my BIG MAN & love! Ive been an "Ocean City" girl since childhood. Great memories with my grandparents, friends, boyfriends, and when my parents used to rent condos on Central. My favorite places on the boardwalk are: Shriver's Salt Water Taffy (the fudge!) Three Brothers (pizza) Koh's (frozen custard) Ocean City Coffee (divine!!!) KPOP (wings & ramen) The Surf Mall Del's (subs & crab cakes) Ike's (crab quesadilla, tuna bites) Henry's (gorgeous jewelry) I may have forgotten a few. Of course there are a plethora of tee shirt shops and toy stores. Two amusement areas - not our thing. Hermit crabs, mobiles ETC! We park and beach at 9th Street. The Music pier has nice bathrooms. Photo opps galore. Family friendly and just truly, a HAPPY place. Oh, there's a dollar store, which is great for beverages and things you forgot to pack! Go if you've never been, or go again and again like me! read more

Ocean City Boardwalk - Happy 1st baby! (3/11/20) - Town Hall Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

I like the OceanCity Boardwalk, it's clean and there are a ton of restaurants and shops on it. I love that Ocean City is a dry town, you can take your kids there and not be concerned with drunks falling off of barstools on the boardwalk. Think Seaside and Wildwood. There is 2 amusement parks and a water park all within walking distance. Parking can be tight but if you get there early there is some free street parking otherwise paid street and lot parking is available. Unfortunately due to COVID19 many of the shops and restaurants have struggled and closed. There are still a lot of options such as at least 3 Kohrs ice cream shops, candy stores and fun fast food available. The boardwalk is wide enough to keep safe distance. There is a pavilion with bathrooms. Beach badges are required for beach entry, the beach is very narrow in some spots so you may have to search for an open spot away from other beach goers. read more

Ocean City Boardwalk - Town Hall Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

It is a beautiful, wide and clean boardwalk stretching quite a distance along the beach. We went on a Saturday afternoon just after off season and it was lively but not too crowded. Several business had closed up for the season but many were open. During the Summer I can imagine it is very crowded and for me it wouldn't be pleasant. Why just two stars from my viewpoint then? Well, if you have kids then I think it can be great as all of the attractions seem geared towards kids. The food offering as well is all geared towards those that want junk food. Funnel cakes, fried Oreos, pizza and the likes. Who can resist ice cream though? All of the shops are tourist T shirts and the like. That atmosphere isn't for me. If it's for you, you will love the experience! read more

The OC Boardwalk was a pleasant surprise. There were so many authentic small food places with pizza, lobster rolls, ice cream, burgers...you name it. The boardwalk was wide with plenty of room for bikes, surreys and pedestrians. The area itself was clean and well kept. Many covered sitting areas with clean wide benches were available, half facing the boardwalk and the other half facing the ocean. It was raining, so most of the outdoor activities such as m Overall, a great place to bring the family. read more

THIS BOARDWALK IS DANGEROUS I just spent a week in Ocean city with the family. Second time there this year. First let me say Ocean City is beautiful and a fantastic place to take the family. That said I urge everyone to GO TO THE BEACH BUT STAY AWAY FROM THE BOARDWALK. While the people on the beach maintained social distancing the boardwalk was an entirely different matter. 75%+ of the people at this boardwalk, mostly teens but a lot of adults, wear NO MASKS. They don't maintain social distancing and walk right up to you with a very Cavaliere attitude. The first time we went on June 28th even the police didn't have masks. We Went back last week once during out 7 day stay to see if things had improved. The police were wearing their masks but were still not enforcing the governors requirement. Again 75%+ of the people we saw were without a mask. We even found a worker in one of the shops not wearing a mask. I feel bad for the businesses that are trying to survive but my family has been heavily impacted by COVID. In a state that has lost over 14500 people to the virus, what we saw on OC's Boardwalk is not acceptable. We'll go to the beach but will not go near the boardwalk. read more

Best boardwalk. Lots to do: shopping, eating, games, rides, sightseeing, people watching etc... Family friendly and a few places are open all year round for those who like going off season. They are slowly replacing all the boards section by section. New stores opening all the time. read more

I fully admit I hate crowds, screaming children and adults, and stupid behavior. So the New Jersey Boardwalk is not on any of my favorite lists to go to in the prime of summer. BUT, I have lovely friends who live and spend a lot of time in Ocean City, so I will defer to their fondness for this city's boardwalk. I tend to go in off-season, and have been lucky enough to be introduced to some of the fun shops and snack bars. And even better, after Labor Day, prices for souvenirs tend to drop. read more

"Not very crowded... clean boardwalk... family fun..." We went there on last Easter weekend. it is a clean boardwalk and less crowd might be it was due to the month of April. Ocean city MD boardwalk is more or less same. Park your car at the street side at 11th street nearby to the boardwalk and enjoy the evening. great for friends/families/kids or should I say for all. lots of game parlor/gift shop/ tasty eateries/ try their fries. try their Salt Water Taffy chocolate store. It great. And don't forget $1 store, pic is in my review. they have photo frame, necklaces, show pieces which are definitely $10-15 in other stores, I bought in $1 and that's a great buy. Hit the beach, play with sand. Wet your feet in the ocean. Throughout the boardwalk, benches are there. Sit-walk-relax-repeat. read more

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I loved loved loved the ocean city board walk it was a ton of fun! It's like an all day never ending carnival with a ton to see and do and a bunch of food and entertainment options throughout. This seems to be the much more family friendly area along the Jersey Shore and it shows. The beaches were beautiful and the entire boardwalk was well kept up and tidy despite the billion people here walking around. The whole place felt safe and parking was available readily nearby with parking lots and street meter parking close by. Loved it and can't wait to come back! read more

It was super hot but relaxing to walk around. Pizza shops, ice cream shops, fudge shops, mini golf, etc... I enjoyed watching cute kids and interesting people. Parking: Around $20 close to the beach but free a few blocks away. read more

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When I think of the various boardwalks in NJ my sense of state pride grows. Say what you will of the garden state, but you know all neighboring states come here when they want the" Boardwalk experience ". There is a reason for this. At a time when things are changing so fast, you can count on these wooden walkways to provide fun times and a glimpse of what our recent ancestors did for summer recreation. Then as now, simple things pleased us. Unassuming finger foods that sea air and appetite improves the enjoyment of, the joy of swimming in the sea and having your feet in sand, and the most basic pleasure, just spending time with your family and loved ones. And OC is certainly a family Boardwalk, not just because of the "dry" status. I smile as I imagine the uncountable past, present and future families who experience(d) the joy of sea and sand and simple delights here. Hopefully this town will maintain it's chaste reputation and continue being a place where families can form lasting memories and traditions. 4.5 salt air and sun Yelps read more

Paid for a seasons beach tag at the beginning of the summer as always Supporting OCNJ beach. It's 1 week before the end of the season. The beach tag split in half from wear and tear . I stopped by the office next to the pavilion on 8/24/2024 to switch it out so that I can continue to wear it on my trunks when surfing. Both women working the counter looked at me like I was trying to scam them out of $35. I have the entire damaged tag to switch out which is completely legible the plastic holding the pin just split. They were extremely rude told me no and that I would have to by another season pass at full price for remainder of the summer which is one week left. The woman selling the tags ( Caucasian looks like she is in her 60s , thin with glasses with two braided pig tails was extremely ignorant. . If she can't handle customer service she should be terminated. I was polite didn't raise my voice. Just presented my question and was respoded to in the manner described. Could have at least provided info to contact the county or supervisor... something. Makes you think twice about supporting the beach as a patron. read more

The most family friendly environment that I have ever experienced. Tons of food shops games and special interest. So many iconic things that you couldn't list them here. Great pizza fries Johnson's popcorn and seafood. If you are anywhere around this area this is the iconic place to be on the south jersey shore read more

Great place for full families, friends, and big groups where everyone wants to do something different. There are plenty of options for everyone, from local boutiques to brand name stores. There's plenty of entertainment, water slides, food, clothing etc. options. There is also a bathroom/ changing house for all. Be sure to follow the posted floor signs of where you should be waking, running, or biking on the boardwalk to avoid being ran over and follow traffic. The boardwalk is also patrolled by police. Some of my favorite places on the Boardwalk for food are: Angelos- for pizza and garlic knots. They have huge slices, expensive but worth it. However it's closed for the pandemic. The food court is another favorite with PLENTY of options for everyone, from healthy to junk food. Shrivers- a must see for chocolate and candy lovers. Shirt Shack- one stop shop for all clothing and souvenirs you need. It's about a 50/50 split for people wearing masks on the boardwalk. This includes police too. They ask if you're near people to wear your mask. Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the boardwalk. Outdoor dining only and tables are spaced apart. Overall, a classic, touristy place to visit and a must see for your first time in the area. If you're immune compromised, I wouldn't recommend this for you at this time. read more

This is my favorite boardwalk for a family. Interesting stores for the kids and parents. Fun amusements even if you usually go to the big amusement parks. Great food too. Vtrainers Personal Training. read more

Family friendly clean boardwalk to spend some relaxing time. The rides & arcades are aimed at the younger kids, so you might want to go elsewhere if you are looking for more adult rides, games & attractions. It does remind you of years gone by, old favorites Shrivers, Johnsons pop corn, Wonderland. It's a nice town and the sea gull controls are definitely noticeable. read more

Ocean City Boardwalk - Tomato Pie at Food Court Yum - Town Hall Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

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Tonight was honestly my first time ever on the Ocean City boardwalk. Growing up we always went to North Wildwood. We wanted to try something different tonight. We arrived around 5pm and the boards were mobbed! We paid $15 to park which is much more than I expected. Usually it's $5-$10 in Wildwood. The people were friendly and the shops offered a wide variety. One thing I did notice were all the seagulls! There seamed to be much more here then Wildwood. I know it sounds crazy but they were all over!! They even have signs posted not to feed them or you could be fined. We will be back though. Solid 4 stars read more

Ocean City Boardwalk - Boardwalk view - Town Hall Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

It's been 40 years. Looks about the same. Amusements.Tchotchkes. All the essential food groups, deep fried. Doesn't get any better than this. read more

Ocean City Boardwalk - Let's walk the boards. - Town Hall Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

Great Boardwalk - Well kept up, all vendors seem more new and updated. This is a very small but quaint area. Much better than Atlantic City Boardwalk and much more clean. read more

Excellent family oriented and family friendly location. The boardwalk is large and clean with many stores to shop in. Honestly this is one of the cleanest boardwalks I've been to. It's not as clustered as Wildwood. The prices are reasonable for food and goods. There are plenty of places to stay which are also reasonable with pricing. The beach is just as clean. You can walk around without shoes without fear of getting cut or stuck by broken shells or anything else. If you are looking for a nice relaxing family vacation this is a place to consider. read more

If you are looking for a great family oriented place to take your kids, this is it. The boardwalk is always a fun place and even when it is crowded, the majority of people are polite, cordial, and not obnoxious. Being a dry city, it keeps the drunk rowdy DBs away. We always look forward to visiting and always have a good time. Parking can sometimes be a little crazy and the city jacks up the parking lot prices on weekends. $15 on weekdays and $20 on weekends that's probably the only downside but, then again most beach towns in Jersey are highway robbery. Also, thankfully you won't see the beached whale governor on the beach here taking up all your sun read more

Ocean City Boardwalk - Lollipops and pretzels on the boardwalk=kids heaven! - Town Hall Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

Ocean City Boardwalk NJ is truly a family type of boardwalk. No liquor on this boardwalk. Retail stores, restaurants, and amusement rides, and water park are located at this boardwalk. This boardwalk during the summer time is very busy. In the all round score and grade Ocean City Boardwalk came in second place. read more

I come to this boardwalk every year and it's my favorite place to go. I look forward to coming to Ocean City each year! Everything is so nice, clean, and the people are friendly! I suggest coming here if you're ever in the area! read more

7/2/16 was my very first time in Ocean City, NJ and on this Boardwalk. I've been to the other boardwalks in Atlantic City, Seaside Heights, and Wildwood but this Boardwalk in Ocean City is big, nice, and wide. You see lots of restaurants, shops, the beach, beach houses. I actually walked on here from beginning to end. It will take a while but you really see a lot. read more

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Great that they still have some stores open even in the winter time. Plus they have bathroom facilities at 8th and 14th streets. They're doing renovations on the boardwalk the winter of 2017 to replace boardwalk sections for like 8th-11th streets. An hour or so from Philly, it is a great alternative if you don't need the rides of Wildwood for instance. Plus the Music Pier hosts some pretty good guests, although haven't seen a show at the venue yet. read more

The Ocean City Boardwalk is one of the oldest and longest boardwalks in the world. And yes it is made from real wood! It stretches along the ocean front for three miles. The largest part of the boardwalk is filled with shops, eating places, and amusement rides. These attractions are on one side, the beach and ocean on the other. There is also a Music Pier for concerts and a theatre and a cinema. In the morning, bicycle riders take over but for the most of the day, the boardwalk is just there to stroll or hang out on. Each Jersey resort with a boardwalk has its own local culture and the Ocean City Boardwalk is certainly as classic a boardwalk as you will ever find. read more

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My family and love this boardwalk! Growing up I always went to others.. 2 years ago we discovered this boardwalk and we instantly loved it ! The little homes are so welcoming when parking around the boardwalk . Going over the bridge to get to the boardwalk is huge. The boardwalk itself is awesome . It has 2 different piers for rides .,the shops are really nice and clean and have lots of choices and items to buy . The food is good , we love boardwalk pizza, fresh cut fries and of course Johnson's hot Carmel popcorn . Prices for food are the normal high price but it balanced out becasue there are only like 3 games in the one ride area to spend and waste your $. There also have an arcade . I'm so happy there are no,games and no,alcohol. Everyone is dressed appropriately. This boardwalk is awesome for families! I will drive the 45 minutes to go to this boardwalk ! Watch out for the seagulls!! They aren't playing!! Where sunscreen , dress comfy and enjoy this beautiful boardwalk and the nice hotels, houses and motels next to it ! read more

Has all the features of a classic boardwalk. The wide open beach, a nice pier that wasn't open for the season yet, carnival rides, knick knack stores. It was pleasant to walk around, but be warned the ATMs charge $7 as a fee. read more

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Never knew there is an Ocean City, New Jersey. We have visited Ocean City, Maryland for years. We prefer the NJ location MUCH better!!! The boardwalk is wide and very clean. I felt comfortable to walk barefoot on it. The prices for food, fun and entertainment was very reasonable. What is cool is that the boardwalk shows you where pedestrians are to walk and cyclists are to ride. It's great because everyone pretty much stays in their own lane and you don't have to worry about running over someone or little kids. I didn't use the restroom on the boardwalk so I don't know how clean it was. There are no dogs allowed on the boardwalk either so that is AWESOME!! I am afraid of dogs and I don't like it when dog owners let there dogs walk on super long leashes so this was perfect for me. Since it is a dry town, there were no hooligan's hanging out like it's beach week. We are in our 40's so it's nice to just relax in this nice family resort area. WE WILL BE BACK!!! read more

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As far as boardwalks go this one is pretty good. Very family friendly. I was displeased with certain businesses occupying multiple locations up and down the boardwalk. One such business reminded me of a certain Seattle based coffee company's strategy of putting a shop on every corner. You know what they say... variety is the spice of life! They don't do enough to keep the seagulls away. I had to defend my food on multiple occasions, and saw many people lose theirs. I was crapped on twice during my weeklong stay. read more

Obviously many people love this place, but i found it tacky, over crowded and over priced for what you get. Certainly as expected the walk was lined with pizza places, tacky souvenir shops and candy store; french fries and hot dogs are readily available and there are a few carnival like rides and several miniature golf games available. My three year old grandson loved. So if that is what you are looking for... read more