Touted by some to be “America’s Greatest Family Resort,” Ocean City, New Jersey may be your next vacation destination. Ocean City is a resort island that consists of more than eight miles of beautiful beaches where you can lay out in the sun, enjoy the salty ocean waters, go jet skiing, or any number of other water sport activities. A year-round family getaway destination, Ocean City has a variety of activities and attractions for visitors of all ages.
In addition to its sandy beaches, Ocean City, NJ also has 2.5 miles of boardwalk. People love to visit the boardwalk to just take a leisurely stroll, pick up a snack or a bite to eat, play a round of miniature golf, or even visit the two amusement parks or water park located right off the boardwalk. May through October seems to be when the boardwalk is hopping, and vendors are ready to serve you, whether you’re looking for that perfect cotton candy or a trendy outfit from one of the specialty shops.
Even if you don’t plan to stay in Ocean City during your entire vacation, you should at least take a day-trip drive there in your NJ passenger van rental to catch Family Night on the boardwalk every Thursday evening in July and August. You can enjoy free, live entertainment; a celebratory atmosphere; and fun activities like face-painting and a magic show. If you are on a family vacation, you will definitely want to catch the boardwalk on Thursday evenings this summer.
Downtown Ocean City, New Jersey also offers visitors a unique vacation shopping experience. This area is known for its shopping district and restaurants. With over 100 family-owned shops, you kind find one-of-a-kind items for you, your home, your friends, or souvenirs of your Ocean City getaway. You may also want to check out some of their shopping events during the summer months, which include Wednesday Farmer’s Market, Fantastic Tuesdays (which includes Family Film Night), and even Evenings on Asbury Avenue (Wednesdays).
If you want a fun and educational outdoor experience for your family, you can take a Beach Nature Walk, available on both the northern and southern ends of the island. On this guided walk, you can discover more about the unique plant and animal life located right on the island along the Atlantic Coast. You can purchase tickets on site, and the costs are more than affordable: $1 for adults and $.50 for kids.
Located just 2 hours south of the Newark Liberty International Airport, you can easily fly into Newark and then choose from a number of Newark 12 passenger van rentals to get on your way to Ocean City in no time. Ocean City is a great place to visit whether you plan to stay for a day or more. But if your vacation plans are gravitating toward the New Jersey area, be sure to take a longer look at New Jersey resort island, Ocean City.
