How much does Ocean City Beach cost?

Daily tags will cost $10, up from $5. The price of a daily beach tag had not changed since 2002. In Ocean City, all beachgoers who are at least 12 years old, are required to have beach tags to be on the beach, while the lifeguards are on duty, from the first weekend in June through Labor Day weekend.



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Please visit our new page at store.ocnj.us for complete information on how to purchase Ocean City beach tags. 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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Ocean City Beach Rules Use of the beach is free; no beach tags needed, and is open to the public 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Pre-season beach tags are $30.00 until May 31, 2023, $35.00 beginning June 1, 2023. Daily and Weekly Beach Tags are available once you arrive in Ocean City, available for purchase right on the beach, or at the OC Sale Locations mentioned on this page. Why Beach tags?

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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).

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Ocean City Beach Rules No 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.

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Other Important City Ordinances to Note 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.

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Last month, city council in Ocean City passed ordinances that issued an 11 p.m. curfew for kids younger than 18, banned backpacks on the boardwalk after 8 p.m., and shut the beach down at 8 p.m.

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Lifeguards will be on duty beginning Memorial Day Weekend to mid September. During the season, lifeguards will be on duty from 10 am to 5:30 pm weekends and holidays and from 10 am to 5 pm on weekdays. For a list of guarded beaches, check their website www.ocnj.us/ocbp.

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The State of Maryland owns and maintains the Ocean City beaches and dunes. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MD DNR) acts on behalf of the State to maintain these important resources. MD DNR meets and coordinates with the Ocean City Engineering Department regarding the condition of the dunes.

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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.

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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.

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The report gave Ocean City and Dewey Beach five-star ratings. Ocean City beachgoers should be happy to know they're dipping their toes in some of the cleanest coastal waters in America.

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Yes coolers are allowed.

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