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The Boardwalk!

Join the thousands of visitors who count a visit to the “the Boards” as a necessary ingredient for the perfect vacation in Ocean City.  From morning to night there’s a variety of activities for all tastes and ages along the 2.5 mile wooden way that parallels the beachfront from St. James Place to 24th Street.

Join walkers, joggers and bike riders who flock to the boardwalk during the early morning hours for their daily exercise in the fresh ocean air.  For serious athletes, distances are conveniently marked every quarter mile.  Watching the sun rise over the Atlantic is a breathtaking way to begin the day and it may even entice you to simply lounge on the sand enjoying the view.

Stroll the boardwalk during midday hours to browse through the shops offering unique collectibles, smart apparel, unique jewelry, beach toys, beautiful decorative items and so much more.  Purchase a memento of your visit, something for the beach house, or a gift for the folks back home.  Consider taking the entire family for an entertaining and refreshing water park visit.  Or simple gaze at the ocean or enjoy people-watching from benches scattered strategically along the boardwalk or under cover in pavilions or on the Music Pier loggia.

Don’t miss the boardwalk excitement every evening.  Twinkling lights and colorful neon create a magical atmosphere for family-friendly amusements, heart-stopping thrill rides, challenging miniature golf or arcade games.  During July and August, every Thursday night is “Family Night” featuring special live entertainment on every block from – 6th to 13th Streets.  Movie theaters feature the latest releases.  The historic Music pier, perched over the ocean at Moorlyn Terrace, is the venue for a variety of concerts, special events, shows, and pageants.  It is also home to the Ocean Pops.

At any time of day, quench your appetite at one of the many boardwalk eateries featuring tempting snacks and delicious sweet treats as well as full breakfast, lunch or dinner.  What could be more delightful than strolling the boardwalk as you sip an icy lemonade, lick a cooling ice cream or gelato, or bite into freshly-made fudge or “world famous” salt water taffy?  Enjoy a hoagie, steak sandwich, or piping hot pizza in a variety of locations or listen to the sound of the waves or look out to sea while you enjoy a full meal of ribs, Italian specialties, or fresh-caught fish.

Experience a wide variety of yearlong special events on the boardwalk, too. There are parades, car shows, seafood festival, al fresco art shows, First Night celebrations, the Miss New jersey Pageant and so much more

Ocean City Boardwalk

Each year hundreds of thousands of visitors travel near and far just to visit Ocean City’s Boardwalk.  For many, it is a family tradition filled with anticipation up to the moment you step onto “the Boards.”  From May through October the Boardwalk offers endless opportunities for wholesome family fun and entertainment.  November through April offers a slower pace, many seasonal sales and holiday special events.

The Boardwalk starts buzzing early in the morning.  Spanning two and a half miles, it becomes an open-air wooden by-way for biking, walking, jogging and people watching (distance is conveniently marked every quarter mile).  For safety and comfort during the summer months from Memorial Day to Labor Day, bike traffic is limited to between the hours of 5 a.m. and 12 noon.  In the off-season, residents and visitors are free to enjoy riding on the boardwalk around the clock.  The boardwalk is an incredible place to take in the ocean views and sea breezes.  To help keep the air fresh and to limit fire hazards, smoking is only allowed in clearly marked designated areas.

The Boardwalk is alive with excitement well into the evening.  From 6th to 14th Street you will find family amusement parks that boast traditional favorites and the latest thrill rides, go-karts, a water park, two movie theatres, and high-tech arcades with games for kids of all ages.  Miniature golf theme parks become fantasy island adventures featuring water falls, man-eating sharks, pirate folklore and more.

Every Thursday on the Boardwalk in July and August is “Family Night,” with live entertainment and celebrations along every block.  This free entertainment is the Boardwalk Merchants’ gift to their visitors who will each find something they love from the great variety of choices.  Dance with classic, pop and oldies bands, get serenaded by a strolling barbershop quartet, have your face painted, enjoy free yo-yo demonstrations, try your hand at karaoke or figuring out the latest trick by the roving magicians or simply sit and enjoy the sounds of the strolling string band.  Whatever your pleasure may be, the Boardwalk Merchants hope you enjoy your present.

For those who crave shopping, the Boardwalk offers the latest in brand name clothing, resort wear, jewelry, vacation essentials, novelty and specialty items – many unique to Ocean City.  From homemade fudge and salt water taffy to antique collectibles or books for lazy afternoon reading, shopping can be a daily event or an end-of-season savings event just in time for holiday gift giving.

Year round special events spice up the Boardwalk experience.  The Music Pier, an historic boardwalk auditorium, is the site of many concerts featuring a full range of musical styles for every generations’ pleasure.  Parades are another fun boardwalk tradition including the Baby Parade where children from newborns to school age kids showcase their cuteness and creativity, the parade of Miss New Jersey contestants, high school marching bands, and a parade of vintage and classic cars.  New automobiles are showcased at the Annual Auto Show.  Other events not to be missed include the Spring and Fall Family Fun Fests and merchant table sales during Citywide Yard Sale weekends.  Finally, there are many families who make it a point to always begin and end their years at the Ocean City Boardwalk.  Ocean City’s First Night New Year’s Eve celebration and New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge will make your heart beat just a little bit faster.