If you're at the shore and want to take a short break from all the sun and surf and other…read moreactivities, how about indulging in a little history. The historic life saving station in the north end of Ocean City is a pleasant journey into a bit of maritime history. You can still see some of the old life boats which were used in rescue attempts of people imperiled in and on the sea. The original kitchen and bedrooms are still here which were used by the men and women who worked at this facility and saved many a life over the years. Interesting enough - at one time this life saving station was directly on the beach and ocean but the years have shifted the sands and now it is a very long block inland from the water. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

This Ocean City station was called Beazeley's Station until 1883. Rebuilt in 1885-1886, it is the…read moreonly U.S. Life Saving Service station left in New Jersey that was rebuilt according to the Service's distinctive 1882-type design. This design is both stunning architecturally, with its gabled roof and lookout tower, and highly effective in the use of space to house both boats and surfmen. In 1905-06, the station was expanded to add a boat bay, a wrap-around porch, and other improvements. The footprint of the building was doubled, and the structure is the only surviving 1882-type station to be expanded according to the historic New Jersey Pattern. In 1915, the U.S. Coast Guard absorbed the U.S. Life Saving Service and assumed control of the Ocean City Station. It is the last of the three stations that were located on the island. The others were the Peck's Beach and Corson's Inlet Stations. The Station passed into private hands in 1945 until the city purchased it in 2010. The house changed hands several times during those sixty plus years with a very scary period in the 90's where the home left the hands of private homeowners and was bought by a developer, Pansini Custom Design, who wanted to subdivide (aka knock the original structure down) the property in order to build three duplexes. A group who called themselves Save Our Station Coalition was formed to keep the life saving station from being demolished and finally after several years of rangling over price the home was purchased in 2010 for 958K after the developer initially in 2005 wanted over $2 million. Although the group's website is very spartan and their Facebook page has not been updated in a year, everything continues to move forward with the home currently being jacked up so that work can be done on the foundation. Once that is completed, contracts are in place for everything in the interior to be furnished and completed along with the roof, porches, siding and paint to accurately reflect what the building looked like in 1905. While it may not look like much now, when completed this will be the only Life Saving Station in the country that will be 100% period accurate. Three stars for now but I'm sure five will be on the way when everything is completed next year.

This is a little hole in the wall spot with some neat things to see. It won't take you too long to…read morelook through as it's very small. It was cool to see the megaladon shark teeth, various shells, and some preserved sea creatures. There are also plenty of shells and other items for sale. The shop itself could use quite a bit of work though. The floors are very uneven in certain spots and the glass display cases were a bit foggy. I understand this is just an older building and it would take $$$ to fix up, and maybe that's not the vibe they are going for - but I can only imagine how cool it could be if it didn't seem so old and rundown.

We were looking for something to do on a rainy day. I found this place on google. It's a cute…read morelittle gift shop/shell museum. They have shells from all over the world as well as dried creatures like puffer fish, starfish and sharks. They have some huuuuge shells and sell cool things like lamps, wind chimes, and jewelry. It wasn't as much of a museum as it was a gift shop. They had the typical touristy crap like shot glasses, snow globes, etc. It's a nice place to stop and kill some time--and it's free! They have a good deal where you can choose 6 shells for $5 and they have a nice selection to choose from.

Jillys arcade review- fun thing to do in ocnj when the weather won't cooperate. Buy the Groupon if…read morepossible and splurge for the 2 hour unlimited play. Skee-ball, basketball, motorcycle riding. Something for everyone my teenagers enjoyed it. Much better than paying per game. The area is very compact, but enough room to do everything. Suggest going in the afternoon or a weekday as opposed to peak hours Staff very kind and accommodating

Great air conditioned arcade! Lots of pinball!! What made the difference in our experience was an…read moreattendant named Pamela! Pamela was absolutely an awesome representative of this great arcade! She quickly came to our rescue as our pinball game went into error/disfunction mode. As we waited for the game reset, she initiated conversation & asked me my name. She was so nice & friendly that I'd love to steal her for my business! Professional & personable!

- No admission fee the Thursday before Labot Day, which was a nice surprise--Google said $8 per…read moreadult, but we didn't pay anything - Super fine sand that sticks to everything, whether you're sweaty or bone dry--bring a good towel and some patience, and be prepared to take a good amount home - Shoreline is a very short walk from the boardwalk, which is super convenient if you're carrying gear or have kids in tow - Rinse stations do exist, but they're hard to find--not very well marked - Lots of shells scattered around; great if you like collecting, but could be uncomfortable for bare feet in some spots - Plenty of food, drink, and dessert options on the boardwalk; everything from pizza to frozen custard is within reach - Handy souvenir shops nearby, which is great for grabbing last-minute beach gear or keepsakes - Decent beach with convenient access and amenities, but it didn't quite live up to the hype; fine for a casual visit, but not a must-see

If you're looking for a beach where your kids can build sandcastles without accidentally using a…read morebeer can as a shovel--Ocean City, NJ is your spot. This place is squeaky clean, super safe, and delightfully dry (as in, no alcohol allowed on the beach) The boardwalk has everything a family could want: pizza slices bigger than your head, fudge that defies logic, mini golf courses every 15 feet, and rides that are reasonably priced. There's no bar crawl vibe here--more like stroller parades, ice cream drips, and kids riding bikes 10/10, would sunscreen my kids here again.

This session of beach yoga was amazing. This was my first time doing a session of yoga with would…read moredreams studio but not my first time doing yoga. I found this studio a few months ago when I decided to reinvent my July 24th for 2025. Last year on this day in 2024 I had surgery to remove the extra skin after losing 165lbs from 311.5lbs and the surgery I came home and unfortunately started bleeding internally and had to go back to the ER for additional surgery in total I lost 4 pints of blood and needed a transfusion. That day I spent most of the day stressed, panicked, unconscious/ in surgery for 10 plus hours unsure of what came next. I knew this year on July 24th I was gonna seize the day and do stuff relaxing and rejuvenating. This yoga session targeted stretching and zen through the class . There was a point where she mentioned to let go of the stuff that's behind us and release it and leave it at the beach. That moment felt great to really zone in the waves and everything at the shore to move past last year. The instructor was very attentive and made sure everyone understood each pose and directed us when to breathe. This was everything I needed for today, the beach setting and the yoga/zen. Beginners or advance levels can take this class. Thank you!

An inviting environment, quick response, Other reviews…read morealready speak to what Erica has to offer in many dimensions (and I'm open to trying many different things), so let me focus on Zoom. Having never been on a web cam before, I am able to use Zoom very effectively my phone or laptop for yoga where Erica and I see each other and speak to each other ... so it is just like having my own yoga instructor right next to me to give me instructions, encouragement, tweaks to my poses. And I can tell her if something hurts or ask her questions ... or just talk. It is so much fun!

We stopped in for a chance to see some different types of art. Everything is created by an…read moreorganization of artists which anyone can join and present and sell their works. The location is run by the artists, so that if you want to sell things you volunteer your time to help keep the shop open, through volunteering for the organization or working in the shop half a day. This really brings in a unique set of different prints and 3D art. We especially liked the woodworked surf boards. Everything we saw really was high quality. Each month has a different theme, while July and August are focused on Jersey Shore beaches. We had a great time walking around and finding places at different beaches that we've seen. Everyrhing is pretty affordable, and because so many different artists are represented, there are things for everyone. I'd definitely recommend stopping in, and chatting with whoever is working the desk. They're crazy passionate about the artists and what they do.

Amazing rookery. Nice little facility for visitors. Easy access. parking and restrooms.read more

A classic, wooden boardwalk with a lot of shops and restaurants to visit. While a nice walk, there…read moreare some unsavory smells and shops you can pass by. Smoke shops are prevalent in this area, but you can easily pass them. Crowding is to be expected in a public place like this in summer, but it has great energy.

There's something to be said for a boardwalk in Ocean City is very nice. I wish it would stay open…read morelater though cause we would've spent more money but like everything else it seems like it closes down way too early. Plenty of stuff to grab eat try sample and enjoy just leave before a certain time because you will be stuck

During my recent visit to Atlantic City, I had the occasion to take the AC Jitney a number of…read moretimes. While rides were pleasant enough, there were two instances where drivers were exceptionally rude either to me, other passengers onboard or even people passing by. My first experience was taking the free Jitney from the AC train station. After letting some people off at Resorts, a passerby, possibly homeless started becoming aggressive towards the driver as he thought the Jitney was moving too closely to him as it backed up. The driver responded by driving quickly back towards this guy, like he was using the vehicle as a weapon. Then both the driver and the guy both exchanged several curse words, both yelling at the top of their lungs. What made matters worse is that the driver did not take me to my hotel, since it wasn't a casino. Instead, I had to walk with my luggage from near the Absecon Lighthouse to my hotel - the Wyndham Skyline Tower - a distance of almost a mile! My second experience was after The Who show at the Boardwalk Hall. After getting onboard, I tried to use the Jitney app and the extremely rude driver kept yelling at me to show me that I paid for the ride. I ended up paying for two rides as I was unfamiliar how to scan the ticket. While I would like to believe that most AC Jitney drivers are good workers, these two really were among the worst I've ever experienced. That's says something, since I use public transit alot and worked in the public transportation industry for nearly 25 years.

We used the jitney to travel from the Harrahs resort to the boardwalk and had no issues. The fare…read morewas $2.25 one way and I believed I counted 13 seats total. They don't allow people to stand so if the small bus is full you have to wait for the next bus. We saw a lot of different buses throughout our stay in Atlantic city. I thought it would be mostly tourists utilizing the buses but there were a lot of locals which is great for the community. The jitney was cheaper than uber and Lyft and we took advantage of this mode of transportation and would use it again when we're in the area.