Local Spots and Attractions
Where We'd Send You
Food first
Boardwalk Classics
- Manco & Manco Pizza. Three spots on the boards, and the slice people mean when they say Ocean City pizza.
- Prep's Pizza & Dairy Bar, 1004 Boardwalk. Pizza and ice cream at the same counter.
- Brown's Restaurant, 110 Boardwalk. The warm doughnuts are a must.
- Johnson's Popcorn. Caramel corn, and the smell that carries down the boards.
- Kohr Brothers. Frozen custard on the boardwalk.
- Shriver's Saltwater Taffy & Fudge. Saltwater taffy and fudge.
- Fudge Kitchen, 8th Street and the Boardwalk. Fudge.
Breakfast & Coffee
- Augie's Omelette & Waffle House, 403 East 14th Street. Omelets and waffles.
- Jon & Patty's Coffee Bar & Bistro, 637 Asbury Ave. Coffee and a full breakfast menu.
- Hooked on Breakfast, 916 Asbury Ave. Biscuits and gravy, scrapple, omelets.
- Uncle Bill's Pancake House. Pancakes, and an Ocean City breakfast standby.
- Bennie's Bread. Bread and pastries, baked fresh.
- Ready's Coffee Shop, 415 East 8th St. Breakfast and coffee, a local staple.
- Doozie's Place, 100 Asbury Ave. Breakfast and lunch in the North End.
- Ocean City Coffee Company, 917 Asbury Ave. An independent coffee shop downtown.
- Drip N' Scoop. Coffee, and ice cream later in the day.
- Sunrise Cafe, 1200 Asbury Ave. Breakfast and coffee.
- Barefoot Market, 2nd and West. Coffee and scones, and a local favorite.
Lunch & Dinner
- Cafe Beach Club. Breakfast and lunch on the oceanfront.
- Hula Restaurant and Sauce. Casual, and easy with kids.
- Piccini, 13th Street area. Italian, for dinner.
- Mario's Pizzeria & Restaurant, 1510 Bay Ave. Pizza and a family menu, with vegan options.
- Dockside Kitchen. Dinner on the bay side.
- The Crab Trap. Seafood, over in Somers Point.
- Kessel's Korner, 2760 Asbury Ave. Old-fashioned and family friendly, breakfast through dinner.
- Sandwich Bar, 3255 Asbury Ave. Sandwiches and lobster rolls.
- Ove's. American food and seafood, breakfast and dinner.
- Jay's Crab Shack, 7th and Asbury.
Casual & Quick
- The Promenade food court, on the boardwalk. Pizza, gyros and smoothies, with vegan and gluten-free choices.
- Bashful Banana. An easy pick for vegetarians.
- Opa Gyros and Crepes, on the boardwalk.
- Chickie's & Pete's, 908 and 1142 Boardwalk. Crab fries.
Bakeries & Sweets
- Mallon's Homemade Sticky Buns, Asbury Ave. Sticky buns, the reason to go.
- Crazy Susan's Cookie Company. Cookies.
- The Fractured Prune, 600 Boardwalk. Doughnuts.
- Aunt Betty's, near Uncle Bill's. Ice cream.
- Churnhouse, near 33rd and 34th and Wesley Ave. Craft ice cream, a few blocks from Ocean Dunes and Ocean Panorama.
Rides, Mini Golf and Rainy Days
Boardwalk Amusements
- Playland's Castaway Cove, 1020 Boardwalk. More than thirty rides, the GaleForce coaster among them, plus go-karts and mini golf.
- Jilly's Arcade, 1168 Boardwalk. Video games and pinball.
- OC Waterpark & Adventure Golf, Plymouth Place. Slides, a lazy river and mini golf.
- Ocean City Music Pier. Concerts and shows through the summer.
Mini Golf
- Congo Falls Miniature Golf, 1132 Boardwalk.
- Pirate Island Miniature Golf, 9th and Haven.
- Medieval Fantasy Miniature Golf, 1336 Boardwalk.
- Haunted Golf, 824 Boardwalk.
Other Attractions
- Ocean City Historical Museum, 1735 Simpson Ave. The town's history, including an exhibit on Grace Kelly's family. A good rainy-day stop.
- Encounters, 832-834 Boardwalk. An alien-themed mirror maze and a laser maze.
- Corson's Inlet State Park, at the south end of the island. Walking trails and open beach.
On the Water and Outside
Bike & Surrey Rentals
- Ocean City Bicycle Center, 8th and Atlantic. Bikes, surreys and tandems, and wheelchairs too.
- 13th Street Bikes & Bath House, 1301 Ocean Ave. Bikes and surreys, with showers.
- Bob's Bike & Surrey Rentals, 14th Street. Bikes and surreys.
Water Sports
- Ocean City Paddle Company, 10th Street Wharf. Paddleboards and kayaks, to rent or to learn on.
- Bayview Watersports & Marina, 312 Bay Ave. Jet skis.
- 7th Street Surf Shop, 654 Boardwalk. Surf lessons, camps and board rentals.
- Ocean City NJ Surf School, at the 51st Street beach. Surf lessons and summer camps.
- Totally Tubular Watersports, 314 Bay Ave. An aqua park and banana boat rides.
- Ocean City Parasail, 232 Bay. Parasailing.
- Screamer Speedboat Thrill Ride, 3rd Street. A fast boat ride with a dolphin watch.
Beach
- About eight miles of beach, with lifeguards on duty through the summer.
- Beach tags are needed in summer. Buy them on the boardwalk or at the welcome center.
- Ocean City is a dry town, and drinking on the beach isn't allowed.
Shopping & Downtown
- Asbury Avenue, downtown. The main shopping street, roughly 6th to 14th Street.
- B&B Department Store, 827 Asbury Ave.
- Bowfish Kids, 956 Asbury Ave. A shop for kids.
- Bookateria Two, 1052 Asbury Ave. A bookstore.
- Stainton's Shopping Mall, downtown.
- Boyar's Market, 1340 Asbury Ave. A local market.
Worth the Drive
Somers Point
- The Point, 998 Bay Ave, Somers Point. A tiki bar with live music and cabanas.
Cape May
- Cape May Lighthouse.
- Sunset Beach, where people hunt for Cape May diamonds.
- Cape May Nature Center.
- Historic Cold Spring Village, a 19th-century village you can walk through.
Stone Harbor & Avalon (Seven Mile Island)
- Two smaller beach towns sharing one island, each with its own downtown.
- Avalon History Center. A local museum with events.
Wildwood
- Morey's Piers. Rides on the boardwalk piers.
- Mack's Pizza. The Wildwood boardwalk slice.
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