Where to Stay in Ocean City, NJ
A local guide to the island from the team that hosts homes in every neighborhood.
The island at a glance
Ocean City sits on an eight-mile barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and Great Egg Harbor Bay. It has been a family resort for generations. The town is dry, so alcohol isn't sold here, and every summer the beaches and the 2.5-mile Boardwalk fill with families.
Neighborhoods
Pick your neighborhood
Ocean City is one island with four very different ends. The North End is historic and calm. Downtown puts the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue on your doorstep. The Gold Coast has newer homes and rooftop views. The South End has the widest beaches and the quietest streets, all the way to Corson's Inlet.
- North EndNorth St to 6th St · Historic streets where the Boardwalk beginsView homes →
- Downtown & Boardwalk6th St to 18th St · Everything Ocean City is famous for, close byView homes →
- Gold Coast18th St to 29th St · Newer homes and rooftop viewsView homes →
- South End30th St to 59th St · Wider beaches and quieter streetsView homes →
Planning your stay
The Boardwalk. It begins at the edge of the North End and runs south past rides, arcades, mini golf, pizza and ice cream. Most guests walk it every evening. It's also worth an early-morning bike ride, before the crowds arrive.
Beaches and beach tags. Ocean City requires beach tags in summer. Every HeavenlyRez home includes complimentary seasonal beach tags for your group, based on the home's maximum occupancy, plus chairs and sand toys ready to go. Lifeguards watch the main beaches through the summer season.
Getting around. Most guests park once and walk or bike for the week. The island is flat and the streets are easy to ride. You can add bike and golf cart rentals to your stay in our Concierge Store.
When to visit. Summer is peak season, when the Boardwalk and beaches are at their busiest. Late spring and early fall are quieter, with the same beaches and far fewer crowds.
Things to do in Ocean City, NJ
Twelve favorites from our guests and our local team, from the north tip of the island to Corson's Inlet.
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