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) .
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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.
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).
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 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.
Ocean City is a seaside resort town in Maryland that lures in vacationers with its coastal beauty and fun, friendly vibe. The sandy Atlantic shoreline is fun to explore, and the many watersports are a must at Ocean City, with surfing, fishing, and kayaking among the top activities.
Recent visitors applauded the cleanliness of the beach and boardwalk, and appreciated the family-friendly atmosphere of both. Travelers suggest getting out to the beach by 10 or 11 a.m. to select a prime spot on the sand before it gets too crowded.
From swimming to surfing, fishing to kayaking, there's no shortage of exciting activities to engage in. But the fun doesn't end there! A visit to Ocean City is not complete without a leisurely stroll along the top-rated boardwalk.
Drinking alcoholic beverages in public is prohibited, including on any street, avenue, alleyway, sidewalk, beach, parking lot and vehicle in any of these areas. Possession of an open container of any alcoholic beverage in public is not allowed.
The Hugh T.Cropper Inlet Parking Lot (click to open in Google maps) is at the southernmost point of Ocean City and grants easy access to the boardwalk, beach, and downtown area. The inlet parking lot has 1,200 parking spaces including 35 handicap parking spaces and a passenger load/unload zone.
How do Ocean City prices compare to other US cities? Ocean City is ranked 77 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Ocean City is 102.5% of the national average.