Beach tags are required for all beachgoers ages 12 and older and are in effect from early June through Labor Day. To learn more and to purchase your tags, visit store.ocnj.us. Smoking or vaping is against the law on all beaches and beach entrances.
People Also Ask
Beach Tags are required for all beachgoers ages 12 and older and are in effect from the first weekend in June through Labor Day each year. Seasonal tags cost $35 ($30 if purchased by May 31) .
Ocean City Beach RulesNo Pets allowed on the beach or boardwalk Between May 1st and September 30th. Glass containers and alcohol are prohibited on the beach. No skim boarding between 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. No surfing between 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., unless in designated surfing areas.
Daily tags ($10) are available from inspectors on the beach. Weekly and daily tags are not available for pre-season purchases. Military Tags: Free seasonal tags are available to veterans and active military members. Remember to have proper military identification to receive your free tag(s).
A: For parking on-street or in municipal lots: you MUST pay for your desired amount of time when you park. A: For parking in the Inlet Lot: You can pay for your desired amount of time when you park OR you can pay before you leave the Inlet Lot by paying for the amount of time you stayed.
You should plan to spend around $160 per day on your vacation in Ocean City, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, $49 on meals for one day and $47 on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Ocean City for a couple is $166.
Ocean City also wants to ensure the safety of all beach visitors during beach maintenance. Sleeping on the beach is not allowed between 10 PM and 6 AM because we use the overnight and early morning hours to keep the beaches clean and beautiful.
Some lots include parking meters, and some are free. Click on image above for an interactive map of all lots in Ocean City. Payment can be made by cash or credit card. Fees range from 50 cents per hour in the area of downtown Asbury Avenue to $2 per hour in the beach and boardwalk zone.
Standard Fare: $4 Ride-All-Day. Exact cash fare required, or use of pre-paid photo ID General Bus Pass obtained from City Hall. Half Fare: ($2 Ride-All-Day): Senior Citizens age 65 and over, Disabled Persons, Medicare card holders and Ocean City Non-Resident Senior Bus Pass holders.
Standard Fare: $4 Ride-All-Day. Exact cash fare required or use of pre-paid photo ID General Bus Pass obtained from City Hall. Half Fare: ($2.00 Ride-All-Day): Senior Citizens age 65 and over, Disabled Persons, Medicare card holders and Ocean City Non-Resident Senior Bus Pass holders.
Ocean City also wants to ensure the safety of all beach visitors during beach maintenance. Sleeping on the beach is not allowed between 10 PM and 6 AM because we use the overnight and early morning hours to keep the beaches clean and beautiful.