Ocean City Is Consistently Ranked Among the Top Family BeachesEach year numerous news outlets and critics rank Ocean City one of the top beaches in the US. Vacationers flock to OCNJ every summer to relax on the shore, walk the Boardwalk. When you visit us in OCNJ, you will quickly see why it is the perfect vacation spot for your family.
Lifeguards: Lifeguards fully staff the shore by the third week in June, while several spots are guarded beginning Memorial Day weekend. Through Labor Day, lifeguards remain on duty from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm during the week. On holidays and weekends, the lifeguards' hours extend to 5:30pm. Beach-goers should only swim at guarded beaches when lifeguards are on duty. First aid and emergency personnel are always nearby, as well. Restrooms and changing rooms can be found in comfort stations located at intervals along the shore. Surfing Beaches: Several beaches are reserved for surfing; these include Waverly Boulevard, 7th Street, and 16th Street. Accessible Beach Locations: Vacationers in wheelchairs can access every beach with the city's free Surf Chair program. These specially-designed chairs can be used in the sand. These chairs can be reserved ahead of time on a daily or weekly basis. Alcohol-Free Family Town and Beaches: Ocean City is a dry city, meaning no alcohol is sold on the island and drinking on the beach or Boardwalk is prohibited. OCNJ is one of the few dry resort towns on the Jersey Shore. |
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