The Ocean City Boardwalk is three miles long and perfect for a morning bike ride or an evening stroll. Whether during the off-season or at the height of summer there's always something going on along the boardwalk.
Adding to Ocean City's family image is the fact that it's a “dry” town, meaning there is no alcohol of any kind sold within its borders. However, alcohol is available in nearby Strathmere.
On this free beach, you can enjoy swimming and fishing. Between Ocean City and Sea Isle City, you'll find Strathmere, offering a low-key, off-the-beaten path beach experience – for free! While there's no boardwalk, visitors can enjoy the natural splendor of this oceanfront escape.
Beach Tags are required for all beachgoers ages 12 and older and will be in effect through Sept. 7 in 2020. Seasonal tags cost $25. Weekly tags ($10) will be available at the locations above (except the Knight Building), at booths on the boardwalk, and from tag inspectors on the beach.
Ocean City now extends just more than 9 mi (14 km) from the southern inlet to the Delaware line. The strip now supports hotels, motels, apartment houses, shopping centers, residential communities, and condominiums. The southern tip houses the Ocean City Boardwalk.
Most people consider the Boardwalk to start at the inlet and end at 27th Street.
Best Boardwalk in NJ! Because Ocean City is a dry town, the Boardwalk is a wholesome place for families. It is a safe place for teens to hang out. There is a wide variety of shops, eateries, and rides, and entertainment.
In Ocean City, we take laws related to alcohol consumption very seriously. Drinking alcoholic beverages in public is prohibited. This includes on any street, avenue, alleyway, sidewalk, beach, parking lot and vehicle in any of these areas. Possessing an open container of any alcoholic beverage in public is not allowed.
Boardwalk Attractions in Ocean City
- Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum Ocean City. While you are in Ocean City, be sure to visit Ripley's Believe It or Not!
- Ocean City Maryland Boardwalk.
- Wave at the Webcam.
- Fractured Prune Donut Shoppe.
- Ocean Gallery.
- Boardwalk Tram.
- Flashback Old Time Photos.
- The Kite Loft.
Ocean City did not make a list of the 100 safest New Jersey cities, according to the National Council For Home Safety And Security's rankings on alarms.org. Ocean City ranked 142nd overall on the list. The rankings cite data from the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report, which features statistics from 2016 and 2017.
- Hammerheads On The Beach. Enjoy the best food, drinks, and view that Ocean City has to offer on our ocean front deck.
- Shenanigans Irish Pub & Grille.
- 9th Street Taphouse.
- Surfin Betty's Beach Bar & Ocean View Grill.
- Harbor Watch Restaurant & Raw Bar.
- Boogs BBQ Ocean City.
- Grotto Pizza on the Boardwalk.
- Bull on the Beach.
Whether it's a weekend getaway or an week-long vacation, a terrific way to kick start your vacation is with a fun event.
- Toast Our Coast Wine & Ale Trail.
- Fager's Island Restaurant and Bar.
- Burley Oak Brewing Company.
- Costa Ventosa Vineyards and Winery.
- BikeFest.
- OC Air Show.
- Backshore Brewing Company.
- BJs on the Water.
