Things To Do

Ocean City Boardwalk

Ocean City is a family-friendly dry town complete with beach and boardwalk. On the boardwalk you'll find rides, games, mini-golf, shops, and boardwalk snacks!

Asbury Avenue

Between the beach and the bay on Asbury is Ocean City's Downtown shopping district, filled with distinctive shops, restaurants and attractions. Most shopping destinations and restaurants are located on Asbury Avenue between 6th Street and 14th Street.

Cape May

Cape May is a city and seaside resort at the tip of southern New Jersey’s Cape May Peninsula. It’s known for its grand Victorian houses such as the Emlen Physick Estate, now a museum with a preserved interior from the era. Shops and restaurants line the Washington Street Mall, 3 pedestrianized blocks of Washington Street. The Cape May Lighthouse provides views across the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Bikes are available to rent to enjoy scenic views of the ocean.

Cape May County Park & Zoo

The Cape May County Park & Zoo in Cape May Court House, New Jersey, provides free year-round admission to a collection of more than 550 animals representing 250 species in 85 acres of exhibits.

Wildwood Boardwalk

The Wildwoods’ Boardwalk features 38 blocks packed end to end with shops, waterparks, eateries, entertainment and amusement piers with over 100 rides and attractions.

Atlantic City

Atlantic City is a resort city on New Jersey's Atlantic coast that's known for its many casinos, wide beaches and iconic Boardwalk. Established in the 1800s as a health resort, today the city is dotted with glitzy high-rise hotels and nightclubs. In addition to gambling at slot machines and table games, the casinos offer spa treatments, performances by famous comedy and music acts, and high-end shopping.

Free Beaches

Many beaches require beach tags you can purchase at the local visitor center, but the beaches in the below towns have no cost: Somers Point Beach Lifeguards, restrooms, and free parking available Strathmere 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 or public restroom, visitors can enjoy the natural splendor of this oceanfront escape. It does offer lifeguard-protected areas and surfing. Wildwood For fun in the sun, look no further than the free beaches at The Wildwoods. The 5-mile stretch of powdery sand welcomes beach goers of all ages, who come to enjoy boogie-boarding, body surfing, sand castle building and just relaxing. With over 30 blocks of Boardwalk, Wildwood offers an incredible amount to do. Atlantic City Often surfers, live music, and beach bars.

Mike's Seafood - Sea Isle City, NJ

Great seafood served on the dock. BYOB!

Harbor View Restaurant

Informal waterside restaurant serving seafood, drinks, and more in a beachy space with decks and views. Often has live music.

Windrift Restaurant

Oceanfront dining with multiple floors and roof decks

Steve & Cookie's By the Bay

Acclaimed New American spot serving upscale fare in buzzy environs, plus a raw bar & live jazz. Reservations needed!

Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery

Cape May Winery

Cape May Brewing Co. Tasting Room & Brewtique

Cape May Distillery

Somers Point Brewing Company

Brewery nearby the Pier 4 hotel!

Crabby Jack's

Bayside bar next to the Pier 4 hotel. You’ll probably find us here the night before the wedding!

Uncle Bill's Pancake House

A family friendly restaurant and Jersey Shore Tradition for over 57 years. Now, with eight family-owned and operated locations spanning from Ocean City to Cape May.

Hooked on Breakfast

Great breakfast spot close to the Pier 4 Hotel and on Asbury Ave in Ocean City where you’ll find lots of shops and other restaurants.

Varsity Inn

Cafe decorated with college banners—see if you can find the PC pennant! Great breakfast but they're known for their tomato soup.

Browns Restaurant

Family-run boardwalk bungalow serving breakfast, burgers & housemade donuts by the ocean.

Frog Hollow Bakery

Local favorite for doughnuts!

The Original Fudge Kitchen

Many locations down the shore. Offers creamy, hand-whipped fudge in an assortment of over 24 flavors as well as other irresistible sweet tooth goodies made by the sea: premium chocolates, saltwater taffy, fresh-baked macaroons, homemade caramel corn, chocolate covered pretzels, holiday candies, wedding favors, corporate gifts, and more!

Johnson's Popcorn

Lucy the Elephant

Lucy the Elephant is located along the beach in Josephine Harron Park (named for our co-founder) in Margate, New Jersey. She is six stories high and is listed on the National Park Registry of Historical Landmarks. Our park is fenced and contained, making child supervision easy. Picnic tables are also on site for eating out-of-doors.