Location: Ocean City
Top Things to do in Ocean City
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Ocean City, New Jersey (NJ)
Ocean City is a city in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population was 11,701, reflecting a decline of 3,677 (-23.9%) from the 15,378 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 134 (-0.9%) from the 15,512 counted in the 1990 Census. In summer months, with an influx of tourists and second homeowners, there are estimated to be 115,000 to 130,000 within the city's borders.
Restaurants in Ocean City
1. Ocean City Parasail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 242 reviews
Time to Parasail! Come fly 500ft above sea level and enjoy the beautiful beaches and views of Ocean City, New Jersey....America's Greatest Family Resort! Ocean City Parasail is located at 232 Bay Avenue. Ocean City Parasail has been flying high in OC for 17 years! We have two 12 passengers USCG Certified Boats and USCG Certified Captains with over 23 years of experience! Visit us for the "Flight of Your Life"!!!!
2. DAKS Kayaks
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Kayak & paddle board rentals & tours. Specializing in eco-tours on the bays. Free delivery with any rental! Apparel, kayak accessories, beach accessories available at our store.
3. Totally Tubular Watersports
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 407 reviews
Anyone can do it! Tubing, Wakeboarding, and Waterskiing is great for kids of all ages as well as adults. Banana Boat Rides are available out in the ocean or back bay. TTW also features OC’s newest bayside attraction, the AQUA PARK! A huge inflatable obstacle course floating in the bay sure to entertain kids and adults of all ages. No experience necessary, our US Coast Guard certified Captains and Crew will make learning easy and fun. Experienced riders can challenge themselves to go even bigger behind the boat. Boat Tours are also available taking you through the lagoons of the back bays of Ocean City and Margate, or check out the Ocean City boardwalk from the Ocean!
4. Shrivers Salt Water Taffy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By LauraT2211 - San Francisco, United States
I visited Shrivers with my husband and family. The whole experience was great. They have tons of different flavors of taffy (I like the peppermint) which you can mix and match as you please. I have had taffy from a bunch of different spots in the US and this definitely tasted fresh. You can even see the taffy being made in the back of the store which is fun to watch. The atmosphere is great and there are fun other types of candy as well - I brought back some fudge for my mom which she liked. Definitely a good stop if you are in the area and craving sugar.
5. Moover Fishing Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Moover Fishing Adventures was Awarded Best Of OC NJ For 2019. We are about good times and tight lines. We provide the fishing rods,equipment, and bait to fish the Bay or Ocean. Fun for children & adults from novice to experienced. We fish for Flounder, Blue fish, Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped bass, Shark, Tuna Dolphin and many other fish species. We offer Sunset Cruises, Birthday, Bachelor/Bacheloret trips and Nature tours as well.
6. Encounters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 93 reviews
There are 3 attractions at Encounters. First, there is a one of a kind, alien themed mirror maze. There are thousands of reflections, black lights, LED lighting effects, and even a few aliens to greet you along the way. Second, there is a laser maze. It's like in Mission Impossible, you try to avoid the lasers, complete 3 objectives, and escape the space vault in the fastest time possible. Lastly, there is Time Freak, which is a real life whack-a-mole game. You try to hit the lights on the wall as quickly as possible in order to achieve the high score.
7. Ocean City Boardwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,842 reviews
With its quaint storefronts, amusement rides and Music Pier, Ocean City is everything you'd expect from the real Jersey shore. This family-friendly town boasts a two-mile boardwalk dotted with amusements, pizza parlors, and seaside stores.
Reviewed By laurie429 - Broomall, United States
Almost Always a great idea. Get great exercise walking or in the morning riding a bike or surrey. If you aren't feeling energized sit on one of the many benches a spend some time people watching. So Much Fun! Stores are great I love Marty's and of course the phenominal food--Johnson Popcorn, Curley's Fries, Funnel Cake, Fudge, Ice Cream, Salt Water Taffy, etc.. ok I love the food. Go into Shriver's and get a fabulous Candy Apple --sooooo good yum
8. Ocean City Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 926 reviews
Reviewed By emilywV1535FK
Beautiful and not too crowded! The waves were huge, lifeguards on duty and very clean beach and warm water. Perfect for swimming!
9. Jilly's Arcade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Jilly's Arcade is the perfect place to check out the latest video and pinball games - including old-school games like Space Invaders and Centipede - while you munch on a big bucket of fries from the French Fry Factory.You’ll find Skee-ball, pinball, pool, air hockey, basketball, the Groove, Percussion Master, Drumscape, Top Skater, Alpine Racer, World Kicks, Pump it Up and a lot more. Since it's a part of the Jilly's collection of boardwalk stores, it’s family friendly.And, of course, there's everybody's favorite... one of the boardwalk's most popular games, Dance Dance Revolution, which has received national attention because of its health benefits. Fun AND good for you? Now that's what we're talking about!
10. Congo Falls Adventure Golf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
Reviewed By giadancer14
Best mini golf on the boardwalk, the theming is excellent especially compared to the other mini golf places on the boards. By far my favorite.
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