Beach tags are required for all beachgoers ages 12 and older and are in effect from early June through Labor Day.
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Municipalities charged the equivalent of $16 to $20 per person, in today's dollars, as a way to keep local taxes low and the riffraff out. Because most New Jersey's beach towns are tiny, without a lot of revenue other than property taxes, the economic boon became a cottage industry for the Shore.
Our 2.9-mile boardwalk stretches from the Inlet in South Ocean City to 27th Street. In addition to our famous boardwalk, our ten-mile stretch of beach and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean are free and open to the public from 5 AM to 12:00 Midnight.
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.
The OC boardwalk is a fun place to stroll, shops with great foods - Thrashers Fries, Dumsers ice cream, Fishers Popcorn. ... I find it interesting to see the beautiful beach, interesting shops, history, and all of the people watching.
Bicycle riding on the Ocean City Boardwalk is generally permitted all day in the off-season. It is restricted to the hours between 5:00 AM and 12:00 PM between June 15th and September 3rd.
The cost to ride the Ocean City Beach Bus is only $4 for rides all day. The bus runs from South Division Street Transit Station to and from the 144th Street Transit station and stops all along the way on both north bound and south bound Coastal Highway.