2018 Welcome to Ocean City guidebook

Where to Eat, Shop, Stay and Play in America’s Greatest Family Resort!

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Welcome to Ocean City

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Your Guide on Where to Eat, Shop, Stay and Play in America’s Greatest Family Resort!

Pink dreams by the seashore.

Photo by Renee Lynn Photography

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BY BILL GODFREY, GONE NATIVE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

About this Book

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UNSHINE is the solution to a lot of problems.

As I write this, I’m stuck in the middle of Jersey Shore winter.

Don’t get me wrong, winter has a lot of good things going for it like snowboarding, nights by the fireplace, and so on. And I’ve come to enjoy the cyclical nature of life at the Shore. Winter is like the downtime after a party. You get to reflect, clean up and enjoy the solitude for a while. Parking is easy, you can make right turns on red, and you don’t have to cut the grass. But after a bit, it starts to get old and I’m ready for the good times to roll around again.

I remember a time perhaps 20 years ago, I was walking the Ocean City beach around 26th Street with my soon-to-be bride Stefanie. We both were super enthusiastic about being on the beach in Ocean City and I distinctly remember thinking “I want this to be my beach. I want to be near this all the time.” Not long after we were married and our first decision was where we would begin our new lives. We chose Ocean City, set about making plans and here we are 20 years later. We are truly blessed.

There’s something magical about this place for sure. I think it has something to do with the way the land meets the ocean and the energy created by all those waves and the way the sun shines unhindered onto the Earth. My mother-in-law calls it “big sky country” and when the sun hits a certain arc in the middle of March I can feel my craving for sunshine finally begin to wane. Sunshine

solves a lot of problems. As I write this it’s February (we finish this book early in order to have it ready for Memorial Day) and the sun is low, it’s cold and flu season (a wicked one to say the least), and I am in need of that warm Ocean City sand between my toes. I know it’s coming, but I can hardly wait.

Sunshine is an elixir, a disinfectant and mood elevator and the sun brings its A game to Ocean City. The sand is soft, fluffy and trash free (the city grooms it every day – thanks for that). The water is clean, the lifeguards are professional, and oh my I just cannot WAIT for summer.

Within the pages of this book are listings of the best restaurants, the most unique shops, the coolest activities, the most comfy accommodations and all the amenities you may need while you’re here – from gyms to waverunner rentals, to pirate boats and pampering. This is the most comprehensive guide you’ll ever find covering Ocean City.

We could not produce this guide without the support of our advertisers in this book and I thank each and every one of them for their faith in and support of Stef and me. So please, go check them out. Tell them you saw them in this book.

So welcome to Ocean City! Or welcome back. Some of you have a lifetime of memories here and some are just beginning to realize what a cool place this is. Whichever you are I assure you there are unexplored nooks and crannies on this island that you never knew existed. Find a few between the pages of this book... enjoy!

OCEAN CITY MAGAZINE It’s sublime to be nine! Ocean City Magazine, our sister publication, is a must have for anyone who loves this island. Printed six times a year in glorious color on thick glossy paper, our fun publication is perfect to enjoy sipping a latte on the Avenue, lying on the beach, hanging on the Boardwalk, or at home as you sit and dream of your next visit to the OC. You can pick up an issue for free while you’re here on the island (see ocnjmagazine.com for details on where) or you can subscribe for the low price of $22 and have it greet you at your door (hello!).

Subscribe online at ocnjmagazine.com/subscribe or by sending a check to Gone Native, PO Box 63, Marmora, NJ 08223.

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Pure OC Joy. Photo by Renee Lynn Photography

PUBLISHERS Bill and Stef Godfrey COVER ART Sue Rau PHOTOGRAPHERS Renee Lynn Photography, Kerri J Photography, Bill Barlow, Pam Leypoldt, Sam Florio, Eric Weeks EZ Memories, Magdalena Kernan

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Table of Contents

About This Book................................................... 5 Welcome to Ocean City..................................9 Events........................................................................12 There She Blows.................................................24 Wild OC..................................................................26 Beach Guide.........................................................29

Spadafora’s Seafood Market.........................71 Yoasis Beach Bowls on the Boards..........72 Yoasis Frozen Yogurt & Acai Cafe............73 Starfish Cafe......................................................... 74 Yianni’s Cafe..........................................................75 Positively 4th Street & Laurel Bay B&B...76

good eats

wedding

Adelene Restaurant..........................................32 Aunt Betty’s Ice Cream Shack....................34 Cousin’s Restaurant..........................................36 Del’s Oceanside Grill........................................38 Flippers Grill.........................................................40 Hula Restaurant & Sauce Co.......................42 Ivy Pho Vietnamese Restaurant................ 44 Oves Restaurant.................................................46 Tuckahoe Inn........................................................ 48 Uncle Bill’s Pancake House..........................50 Barefoot Market.................................................52 Bennie’s Bread & Italian Market.................54 Browns Restaurant............................................55 The Crab Trap......................................................56 CJ’s Corner Grill.................................................57 Eat In OCNJ.........................................................58 Flanders Hotel - Emily’s Ocean Room....59 JiLLy’s Ice Cream Factory............................60 JiLLy’s French Fry Factory.............................61 Johnny B Goode Ice Cream Parlors.......62 Johnson’s Popcorn............................................63 Jon & Patty’s Coffee Bar & Bistro............64 Mallon’s Homemade Sticky Buns..............65 Manco and Manco Pizza................................66 Ocean City Coffee Company....................67 Red’s Jersey Mex............................................... 68 Voltaco’s Italian Foods.....................................69 Spadafora’s Restaurant & Clam Bar....... 70

Christine’s Italian Pastry Shoppe...............77

shopping Little Egg Harbor Soap Company............78 7th Street Surf Shop........................................80 JiLLy’s Dollar Store............................................82 JiLLy’s T-Shirt Factory......................................83 Downtown Ocean City.................................. 84 It’s My Derby.........................................................85 The Original Fudge Kitchen........................ 86 Seagrass Boutique.............................................87 Shriver’s Salt Water Taffy.............................. 88 Shriver’s Gelato.................................................. 89 Yes She Can!........................................................90 Tuckahoe Bike & Surf Buggy Rentals.......91 Artisan Body Products....................................92 Blue Lotus...............................................................92 Flying Carp Gift Gallery.................................93 Hoy’s 5 & 10............................................................93 Henry’s Landmark Jeweler...........................94 Island Beach Gear..............................................94 Art on Asbury.......................................................95

good times Family Fun on the Boardwalk......................96 Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation..... 98 Greater Ocean City Theatre Co............100 JiLLy’s Arcade....................................................102

Playland’s Castaway Cove......................... 104 Cape May Lewes Ferry............................... 106 Gillian’s Wonderland Pier............................107 Historic Tours, Farmers & Crafters....... 108 OC Aquatic & Fitness Center................. 109 Ocean City Arts Center................................110 Ocean City Free Public Library..................111 Ocean City Historical Museum..................112 Ocean City Pops Orchestra....................... 113 Wet ‘N Wild Wave Runner Rentals.........114 Ocean City Parasail..........................................115 Pirate Voyages......................................................115 Ocean City Tabernacle.................................. 116 Kull Youth Center............................................. 116 Leading Edge Kite School..............................117 Greate Bay Country Club............................118

workout Greate Bay Racquet & Fitness.................. 119 Local Gym & Fitness.......................................120 Atilis Gym...............................................................122 PLAAY Fitness & Yoga.................................. 123

massage/ skin care Still Waters Stress Center...........................124

tanning Tan Boss Professional Spray Tanning.... 125

good health

Ocean City Dental Center.........................128 Atlantic Coast Dentistry for Children..129 The Raab Family................................................129

good service Coastal Kitchen and Bath............................130 Executive Auto & Boat Detailing............. 132 Waterfront Marine..........................................133

real estate Long & Foster Vacation Rentals...............134 Long & Foster Real Estate Sales..............135 Balsley Losco Realty.......................................136 Berger Realty.......................................................137 Goldcoast Sotheby’s Int’l Realty..............138 Monihan Realty..................................................139 Daniel Maimone - Remax at the Shore..140 Patrick Halliday - BHHS................................. 141 Pete Madden - BHHS Fox & Roach........ 141 Ocean City Board of Realtors..................142

staying over OC Hotels and Property Mgmt...............144 Port-O-Call Hotel Conference Space.. 146 Port-O-Call Hotel.............................................148 Atlantis Inn...........................................................150 The Flanders Hotel............................................151 Harris House Motel......................................... 152 Ocean Front Motel.........................................153 Osborne’s Fairview Inn..................................154 The Pier 4 Hotel................................................ 155

AtlantiCare Urgent Care Center............ 126 AtlantiCare Clinical Laboratory................127 AtlantiCare Primary Care Plus..................127 Ocean City Family Practice Center......128

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Super beach hero friends.

Photo by Stef Godfrey

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Beach Perfect Ocean City, NJ!

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HE time between Easter and Memorial Day can feel as slow as the last bit of honey coming out of the jar. You know the beach weather is coming, and it will be sweet, but it’s taking a long time to get a taste. But when you do... it’s like getting a puppy on your birthday. Pure happiness. At least it is if you’re a beach person... and because you picked up this fine book and are reading about this fine place, you, my friend, must be. You’re in good company. Ocean City, NJ is beach perfect. It hits all the right notes, so to speak. Soft white sand, fresh salt air, tons of entertainment options, and the finest food, shopping, accommodations, and services you can find anywhere.

Ocean City is eight miles of well-kept beaches, the two-and-a-half-mile Boardwalk, the Downtown Asbury Avenue shopping district, the

inviting bay where you can play all day on the water, plus all the unique neighborhoods throughout the island. Families from all over the country come to Ocean City to sit on her shore, look at her ocean, feel the warm breeze in their hair and most of all, relax and build memories together.

If you’re looking for a first-class vacation, Ocean City has everything – beaches, Boardwalk (okay, we mentioned that), big-city shopping, outstanding dining options, a municipal airport, golf course, recreational fields (Pickleball!), special events, family festivities... we’re talking endless possibilities here. Together with the bustling Community Center (housing the Arts Center, Historical Museum, Aquatic and Fitness Center, and Free Public Library), there’s the famed Music Pier (home of the Ocean City Pops and Greater Ocean City Theatre Company performances), the Bayside Center and more. Whether you’re here for

a day, the week, or perhaps the rest of your life, we’ve got plenty for you to do.

Let’s start at the tip of the Atlantic. Ocean City has miles of soft, clean sand from one end of the island to the other. Guarding these beaches is the Ocean City Beach Patrol, one of the oldest in the country. Follow their instructions and remember to always SWIM NEAR A GUARD and listen for their whistle.

Move inland a few feet and you’ll come across the Ocean City Boardwalk, a two-and-a-half-mile stretch lined with shops and restaurants of every kind, a movie theatre, amusement rides, miniature golf courses and a water park. There are also weekly family events like Mummers Night and Family Night.

Asbury Avenue and the Downtown Shopping District from 6th to 14th streets is a destination. Our Historic Downtown is a collection

of over 100 shops and cafes. OC retailers put their heart and soul into their businesses and that makes for a top-notch retail experience all year round. Mixed in are made-by-you studios and service providers along a street lined with bright flowers and smiling people. There are also a ton of special events in the Downtown during the year, including Market Days, Funtastic Tuesdays and a lot more. Continuing toward the west is Peck Bay and the Great Egg Harbor Bay – where you’ll find every water sport imaginable, including kayaking, sailing, boating, fishing, crabbing, SUP, and more.

There are great opportunities to see pristine ecosystems up close and personal.

Ocean City can make every member of your family happy. From your toddler to your teenager, your grandpop to your uncle, there’s fun waiting for everyone. Happy Vacationing!

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Spring

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may SPRING BLOCK PARTY

9am-5pm from 5th-14th streets on Asbury Avenue. Over 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more.

5 & 6 BOARDWALK &

DOWNTOWN MERCHANT TABLE SALES

(No Vendors) 6th-14th streets on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue.

6 WALK MS 2018 Walk to create a world free of MS. Walk MS helps you team up with friends, loved ones, and coworkers to change the world for everyone affected by MS. Together we become a powerful force. With every step we take, every dollar we raise... we’re that much closer. Together, we will end MS forever. Registration begins 9am at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk. Walk begins at 10am. For more information, call 215-271-1500 or visit www.walkms.org.

12 MARTIN Z. MOLLUSK DAY Come and find out if summer is coming early, 11am at the 9th Street Beach.

12 MODERN MUSCLE CAR INVASION Modern muscle cars will be displayed on the Boardwalk between 5th-14th streets, 12-5pm. For more information or to register, please email NJJeepInvasion@gmail.com.

19 AMERICAN HEART

ASSOCIATION HEARTWALK

Registration begins at 9am at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk, walk begins at 10:30am.

Miss NJ Parade is a highlight of the summer.

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19 & 20 “ON CLOUD NINE” TREASURE HUNT

Annual open beach metal detecting hunt at the Ocean City Music Pier.

Special hunt for kids Saturday morning, only $5. Loaner detectors available.

Optional big silver hunt on Saturday and optional gold hunt on Sunday in addition to two regular prizes each day. Access the website at www.ecrda. org for registration information or sign up at the Music Pier day of event.

Sponsored by the East Coast Research and Discovery Association. For more information, call 732-276-8251.

20 OCNJ TRIATHLON/DUATHLON 1/4 mile pool swim, 2m run/16m bike/2m run. Plus a kids course 1/8 mile swim, 1m run/8m bike/1m run.

Pool swim start 6-8am. Run/Bike/ Run starts 9am. $50 Tri/Du. $25 kids course. For more information, call 609399-6111 or www.ocnj.us/race-events.

25 UNLOCKING OF THE OCEAN

AND BUSINESS PERSONS PLUNGE

Participants dress in business suits, carry briefcases and march into the ocean to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance to welcome the new season. 12pm Moorlyn Terrace beach.

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MEMORIAL BEACH CHALLENGE

The main obstacle course challenge is a soft sand adventure race followed by a kids fun run. Staging at 9th Street beach. For registration information, visit www.memorialbeachchallenge. com or call 856-905-0583.

28 MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE 11am at Veteran’s Memorial Park, between 5th and 6th streets on Wesley.

Rain location: Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Avenue.

28 NATIONAL MOMENT OF

9 COP CHASE

Americans, wherever they are at 3pm on Memorial Day, pause in an act of national unity for a duration of one minute. The moment of remembrance will take place on the Boardwalk (5th-14th streets) as Greg Murphy of Buglers Across America sounds Taps to commemorate the moment.

5k foot race, two mile fitness walk on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Proceeds from the Ocean City Police Chase benefit the Ocean City Police Benevolent Association who support scholarships for high school seniors, the Christmas toy drive and the distribution of free bike helmets with the funds they raise throughout the year. For more info, call 609-525-9108 or visit www.ocpba.com.

REMEMBRANCE

june EVERY WEDNESDAY STARTING JUNE 27 FARMERS MARKET

At the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Avenue. Ends September 5.

WACKY WEDNESDAY

Wacky But Not Tacky events and contests that are fun for the entire family. 10:30am every Wednesday June 27-August 29 at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

1-3 OCEAN CITY FLOWER SHOW See beautiful commercial, amateur and kids displays at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Show times are Friday 2-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday, 10am-4 pm.

7 WONDER’S BIRTHDAY BASH At Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, 6th Street and the Boardwalk. Celebrate Wonder Bear’s Birthday from 6-10:30pm. All rides only two tickets and at 9pm see a birthday bash fireworks show! Rides open at 6pm and Wonder Bear will be available all night for photos. Celebrating 89 years on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

13–16 MISS NEW JERSEY PAGEANT Boardwalk parade on June 13, preliminary competitions, and the finals at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. For more information, visit missnewjersey.net.

23 ANTIQUE AUTO SHOW Over 300 vintage vehicles on the Tabernacle grounds, 6th & Asbury Avenue. 9am-2pm.

Boardwalk parade after 2pm.

27 WACKY WEDNESDAY TAFFY SCULPTING

Use your creativity to shape and sculpt Shriver’s salt water taffy into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free and limited to 150 participants. Open to all ages. Start time 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

27 BROADWAY ON THE OC BOARDWALK

Presented by the Ocean City Theatre Company. Broadway will truly come to the Boardwalk as professional performers appearing in Ocean City Theatre Company’s 2018 Summer Season take to the stage to bring Broadway favorites to life. Showtime 7:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets $18-20. Visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.

28, 29, & 30 OC CON – COMIC BOOK & MEMORABILIA SHOW

Join us for a fun filled weekend at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. More details to follow.

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Summer

Summer fun at the Shore. Photo by Stef Godfrey.

july THROUGHOUT JULY

OCEAN CITY POPS ORCHESTRA Performances at the Music Pier.

EVERY TUESDAY

FUNTASTIC TUESDAYS 10am-1pm on Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, face painters, balloon sculptors.

MUMMERS NIGHT Strutting 7-9pm on the Boardwalk, 6th-14th streets. Sponsored by Shirt Shack, Preps, Ocean Treasures, Henry’s Fine Jewelry.

BEACH WALKS South End location: 59th Street & Central Avenue (Entrance to Corson’s Park) Tuesdays 9am, Wednesdays 6:30pm. North End Location: OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway) - Tuesdays 6:30pm, Wednesdays 9am. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1, children $.50.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

BEACH WALKS South End Location: 59th Street & Central Avenue (Entrance to Corson’s Park) - Tuesdays at 9am, Wednesdays at 6:30pm. North End Location: OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway), Tuesdays at 6:30pm, Wednesdays at 9am. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1. Children $.50

FARMER’S MARKET At the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Avenue. Ends September 5.

WACKY WEDNESDAY Wacky But Not Tacky events and contests that are fun for the entire family. 10:30am every Wednesday through August 29 at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

OC has two July 4 parades to celebrate America’s independence.

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EVERY THURSDAY

MARKET DAYS 10am-1pm on Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, face painters, balloon sculptors.

FAMILY NIGHTS Entertainment on the Boardwalk 7:309:30pm between 6th-14th streets.

Sponsored by Shriver’s, Playland Castaway Cove, and Johnson’s Popcorn.

HISTORIC TOURS Thursdays from 2-4pm, pick-up at 7th & Central Avenue.

3 CHILDREN’S THEATRE SERIES:

ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA TYA presented by Ocean City Theatre Company. Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka TYA follows candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars.

Showtime 10:30am at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of. Visit oceancityvacaction. com/boxoffice.

4 JULY 4 BIKE PARADE Sponsored by the Gardens Civic Association.

Registration 9am at the Longport Bridge parking lot. Parade at 10am.

4 JULY 4 BIKE PARADE

Sponsored by the South OC Improvement Association. Registration 9am at 40th & Asbury Avenue. Parade at 10am.

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FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Kite flying competition at 7pm followed by entertainment. A spectacular Boardwalk fireworks display tops off the evening at 9pm.

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WACKY WEDNESDAY PIE EATING CONTEST Celebrate America with a good old-fashion apple and cherry pie eating contest. No hands allowed! Contest is free. Open to all ages. Limited to 150 participants. Start time 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

5 SAND SCULPTING CONTEST

Free registration. Begins at 9am at the 6th Street beach – the first one of the season.

Judging takes place by 11am.

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CHILDREN’S THEATRE SERIES: ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA TYA presented by the Ocean City Theatre Company. Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka TYA follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Showtime 10:30am at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of. Visit oceancityvacaction. com/boxoffice.

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CHILDREN’S THEATRE SERIES: JUNIE B. JONES A delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling books presented by the Ocean City Theatre Company. It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade, and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie’s friend, Lucille, doesn’t want to be her best pal anymore and, on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Showtime 10:30am at the Ocean City Music Pier.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of. Visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.

10-13 BROADWAY MUSICAL:

A CHORUS LINE Presented by the Ocean City POPS and Ocean City Theatre Company. Memorable musical numbers include “What I Did for Love, “One,” “I Can Do That,” “At the Ballet,” “The Music and the Mirror,” and “I Hope I Get It.” July 10, 11 and 13 at 7:30pm, July 12 at 2pm. Hughes Performing Arts Center. Adult content so discretion is advised. Visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.

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WACKY WEDNESDAY FRENCH FRY SCULPTING Use your creativity to shape and sculpt french fries into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free. Open to all ages. Start time 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

11 FRECKLE CONTEST Registration is free and begins at 5:30pm in front of the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Contest starts at 6pm at the Music Pier.

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THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS COMMUNITY CARAVAN Community Caravan – a multi-stop family-fun series, is an initiative developed to grow the sport of hockey and support active lifestyles for youths across the Greater Philadelphia Region. Each stop of the Caravan’s schedule includes an inflatable rink hosting alumni-run scrimmages and skills competitions, inflatable games and activities, Flyers giveaways for fans of all ages, tailgate games, a bungee run, interaction with Flyers Ice Girls and Fun Patrol members, and more. Noon – 1pm.

Basketball courts located at 6th and the Boardwalk.

14 38TH ANNUAL T. JOHN CAREY

MASTER’S SWIM Registration 8am. Race 10am at Beach Patrol station, 34th Street and beach.

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STINKY CHEESE MAN AND OTHER FAIRLY STUPID TALES Presented by the Ocean City Theatre Company. Though the characters may be familiar, each of your favorite storybook fables is uproariously derailed in this adaptation. Showtime 10:30am at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 day of. Visit oceancityvacation. com/boxoffice.

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WACKY WEDNESDAY DOUGHNUT ON A STRING EATING CONTEST Participants will need to eat an entire doughnut, no hands allowed, without letting it fall off the string. First to finish wins. Contest is free and limited to 150 participants. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

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OCEAN CITY FISHING PIER OPEN HOUSE 6-8pm. The Ocean City Fishing Club is inviting shutterbugs and other visitors to tour its pier and clubhouse at 14th Street & Boardwalk. Visitors will also be able to make an optional donation of canned goods to support the Ocean City Food Cupboard.

24 CHILDREN’S THEATRE SERIES:

SLEEPING BEAUTY A musical adventure presented by the Ocean City Theatre Company. 10:30am at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 day of. Visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.

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WACKY WEDNESDAY CHRISTMAS IN JULY Celebrate the Christmas holiday season in July with a special craft and a visit from Santa while he is in town on vacation.

Dress in red and green to participate in a wacky Christmas meets summer fashion show. Contest is free. Limited to 150 participants. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

25 OCBP WOMEN’S LIFEGUARD

INVITATIONAL RACES 34th Street beach, 6pm. Women representing the 15 beach patrols on the South Jersey coast will be competing in this annual invitational race.

28 NIGHT IN VENICE

The City’s annual boat parade is one of the largest in the world. Starts at the Longport Bridge to Tennessee Avenue along the bay.

Fireworks display to follow parade. Start time 7pm. To register, visit www.ocnj.us/ niv.

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CHILDREN’S THEATRE SERIES: MISS NELSON IS MISSING Presented by the Ocean City Theatre Company. Miss Nelson can’t control her crazy classroom because she’s just too nice.

But when she disappears, her replacement is the hard-as-nails, detention-loving, recess-canceling, homework-overloading substitute teacher Viola Swamp! Showtime 10:30am at the Ocean City Music Pier.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 day of.

Visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.

august

THROUGHOUT AUGUST

OCEAN CITY POPS ORCHESTRA Performances at the Music Pier.

EVERY TUESDAY

FUNTASTIC TUESDAYS 10am-1pm on Asbury Avenue.

Entertainment, face painters, balloon sculptors.

MUMMERS NIGHT Strutting 7-9pm on the Boardwalk, 6th-14th streets. Sponsored by Shirt Shack, Preps, Ocean Treasures, Henry’s Fine Jewelry.

BEACH WALKS South End location: 59th Street & Central Avenue (Entrance to Corson’s Park) Tuesdays 9am, Wednesdays 6:30pm.

North End Location: OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway) - Tuesdays 6:30pm, Wednesdays 9am. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1, children $.50.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

BEACH WALKS South End Location: 59th Street & Central Avenue (Entrance to Corson’s Park) - Tuesdays at 9am, Wednesdays at 6:30pm.

North End Location: OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway), Tuesdays at 6:30pm, Wednesdays at 9am. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1.

Children $.50.

FARMER’S MARKET At the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Avenue. Ends September 5.

WACKY WEDNESDAY Wacky But Not Tacky events and contests that are fun for the entire family. 10:30am every Wednesday through August 29 at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

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The Downtown is fabulous enough for princesses.

Photo by Stef Godfrey.

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EVERY THURSDAY

MARKET DAYS 10am-1pm on Asbury Avenue.

Entertainment, face painters, balloon sculptors.

FAMILY NIGHTS Entertainment on the Boardwalk 7:309:30pm between 6th-14th streets. Sponsored

by Shriver’s, Playland Castaway Cove, and Johnson’s Popcorn.

HISTORIC TOURS Thursdays from 2-4pm, pick-up at 7th & Central Avenue.

1 WACKY WEDNESDAY

MYSTERY BAG Participants will receive a brown paper bag filled with random supplies. Your mission, create an object, sculpture or unique work of art using everything in the bag. Contest is free. Limited to 150 participants. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

1 TWINS CONTEST

Prizes for those who look the most and least alike. Registration is free and begins at 5:30pm. Contest begins at 6pm in front of the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

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OCEAN CITY FISHING PIER OPEN HOUSE 6-8pm. The Ocean City Fishing Club is inviting shutterbugs and other visitors to tour its pier and clubhouse at 14th Street & Boardwalk. Visitors will also be able to make an optional donation of canned goods to support the Ocean City Food Cupboard.

2 SAND SCULPTING CONTEST

Registration is free and begins at 9am at the 6th Street Beach. The second one of the season. Judging takes place by 11am.

2–4 THE 18TH ANNUAL ART OF

SURFING At the Ocean City Music Pier. It is a free family event featuring original art from surfing’s biggest names, live music, and a chance to meet artists from across the country.

3–5 56TH ANNUAL BOARDWALK

ART SHOW Leading artists from the East Coast exhibit and sell their work. Traditionally an ideal place to buy fine artwork at reasonable prices. Hours: Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.

7 PAMPER SCAMPER

Annual baby crawling race. Registration is free and begins at 8:30am. Contest begins at 9am at the 6th Street beach. For babies up to 15 months.

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WACKY WEDNESDAY THAT’S HOW THE COOKIE CRUMBLES Use your creativity to shape and sculpt a cookie into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free. Limited to 150 participants. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

7-10 BROADWAY MUSICAL:

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Presented by the Ocean City POPS and Ocean City Theatre Company. Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s modern classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature. August 7, 8 and 10 at 7:30pm, August 9 at 2pm. Hughes Performing Arts Center.

Visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.

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ANNUAL BABY PARADE One of the oldest baby parades in the country. On the Boardwalk, 6th-12th streets at 10:30am.

11 MISS OCEAN CITY PAGEANT

7pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Miss Ocean City 2018 Madison Kennelly will be on hand as contestants compete in interview, talent, swimsuit, evening gown and onstage question.

Contestants must be between the ages of 16 and 22. Tickets available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.

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WACKY WEDNESDAY PAPER CLIP SCULPTING Little Miss/Mister Chaos and Miss/Mister Miscellaneous - Use your creativity to

shape and sculpt paper clips into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free.

Open to all ages. As the sculptors work, who will win the titles of Miss & Mister Miscellaneous? This hidden and unique talent competition is for anyone over the age of 6. Judges are looking for unusual and unique talents! Plus, Little Miss and Little Mister Chaos, which requires boys and girls from 3 to 5 years of age to make as much noise as possible by banging on supplied pots and pans. Contest is free. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

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Colitis Foundation. Early registration $25 includes a t-shirt. Day of event $30.

Register a team or as an individual at http://onlineccfa.org/gutsandglory.

Chronotrack bib timing – certified course.

Gather your family and friends for an event you don’t want to miss. For more information, email jmacaluso@crohnscolitisfoundation.org or call 215-396-9100.

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TAFFY SCULPTING Use your creativity to shape and sculpt Shriver’s salt water taffy into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

MISS CRUSTACEAN HERMIT CRAB BEAUTY PAGEANT The original beauty contest for crustaceans.

Families, kids, businesses and organizations are invited to enter their crustacean in this annual contest. Winner receives the coveted Cucumber Rind Cup and walks down a flowery runway. Free registration. Starts 5:30pm at 6th Street beach. Contest begins 6pm. Open to all ages.

WACKY WEDNESDAY FRENCH FRY SCULPTING Use your creativity to shape and sculpt french fries into your very own unique masterpiece. Free. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

15 HERMIT CRAB RACES Watch as some of the fastest crabs in the universe compete for the King of Klutz Plaque immediately following Miss Crustacean at 6th Street beach.

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17 LITTLE MISS OCEAN CITY

7pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Scholarship pageant for girls ages 8-11. Must live, attend Ocean City schools or be a property owner in Ocean City (parent). Little Miss Ocean City 2018 Ginger Mumman will be on hand to crown her successor. For registration information, call 609-525-9304.

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JUNIOR MISS OCEAN CITY 7pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Scholarship pageant for girls ages 12-16. Must live, attend Ocean City schools or be a property owner in Ocean City (parent). Junior Miss Ocean City 2018 Hope Aita will be on hand to crown her successor. Tickets available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.

19 GUTS & GLORY 5K RUN/WALK 5k Run/Walk to benefit the Crohn’s &

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FARMER’S MARKET At the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Avenue. Ends September 5.

THROUGH SEPTEMBER

OCEAN CITY POPS ORCHESTRA Performances at the Music Pier.

3 OCNJ LABOR DAY RACE 5 mile beach run and 1 mile fun run/walk.

Great end of the summer season event. $20 pre-registration. $25 race day. $10 14 years & under. For more information, visit www. ocnj.us/Race-Events.

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STREET ROD WEEKEND Features classic cars on display. Boardwalk display 12-4pm on Saturday.

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TO DEFEAT ALS This two mile walk raises funds to support

patient services and research. Help take steps towards a cure for ALS. Registration begins at 9am at the 6th Street practice field. Walk begins at 10am. For more information, visit www.oceancitywalktodefeatals.org or call 215664-4143.

15 OCEAN CITY AIRPORT FESTIVAL

Annual festival at the Municipal Airport, 26th & Bay Avenue. 10am-3pm. Features include a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II Planes to Classics and Warbirds. The event will feature a parachute jump from Team Fastrax.

15 PARACHUTE PYROTECHNIC

SHOW Consists of several highly trained and specially licensed Team Fastrax™ demonstrators exiting the aircraft 6,000 feet above Ocean City’s beach and Boardwalk. Brilliant white or multi-colored projectile pyrotechnics are then ignited and flown in formation, creating a dazzling display for spectators on the ground.

8pm jump with landing on 7th Street beach.

Viewable along the entire Boardwalk.

16 BOARDWALK AEROBATIC

AIRSHOW 1pm, 6th-14th streets over the ocean. Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world plus military demonstrations.

23 CORVETTE SHOW

Over 350 cars exhibited. One of the largest shows of its kind in the East. Models from every year Corvettes were manufactured comprise this colorful show. Displayed on the Boardwalk from 6th-10th streets, 11:30am-4pm.

29 MS CITY TO SHORE RIDE

With 7,000 cyclists raising $5.6 million this promises to be the best cycling experience on the east coast. This ride is fully supported with catered rest stops, bike support and SAG transportation. The sense of accomplishment you’ll feel as you cross the finish line can only be matched by the difference you’ll be making in the lives of people affected by MS. For more information, call 1-800-445-BIKE or visit www.mscycling.org.

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Fall & Winter

Summer fun at the Shore. Photo by Stef Godfrey.

The lights shine bright on City Hall in the Downtown during the holiday season. Photo by Stef Godfrey.

29 & 30 BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN

MERCHANT TABLE SALES (No Vendors) 6th-14th streets on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue.

30 OCNJ HALF MARATHON, 5K & 10 MILE

NON-COMPETITIVE WALK/RUN No race day registration for the Half Marathon. Sign up early to save on registration fees. For more information, visit www.ocnj.us/Race-Events.

october

6 FALL BLOCK PARTY AND FIREWORKS

24 OC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S ANNUAL

WELCOME NIGHT 6-8pm at the Ocean City Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk. Meet OC groups, businesses & organizations.

Free event!

7:15pm on Asbury Avenue from 6th-11th streets.

Sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club. For more information, call 1-800-813-5580 or visit ochp.blogspot. com.

november

3 TRAIL OF TWO CITIES Run/walk over the 9th Street Bridge from Ocean City to Somers Point. Registration 7am, run/walk 8am.

6, 7 & 8 INDIAN SUMMER WEEKEND

Seafood vendors at the Music Pier (Saturday - Monday) and Boardwalk table sales.

A celebration of quiet things and a quieter time in Ocean City while putting the spotlight on our Ocean City Community Center.

6, 7 & 8 BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN

12 VETERANS DAY PROGRAM

13 OCEAN CITY, NJ JEEP INVASION

Jeeps will be displayed on the Boardwalk between 5th-14th streets, 12-5pm. For more information or to register, please email NJJeepInvasion@gmail.com.

19 & 20 PORSCHE 356 EAST COAST HOLIDAY

IN OCNJ Vintage (1948-1965) 356 series Porsche will roll into town and will be displayed on the Boardwalk between 5th-14th Streets. For more information, visit eastcoastholiday2018ocnj.org.

21 JOHN R. ELLIOTT HERO WALK & 5K RUN Hero 5k run will take place at 9:30am. Hero ceremonies are at 10:30am. The walk is a 5k walk along the Ocean City Boardwalk. They raise awareness of the importance of sober designated drivers. Registration begins at 8:30am at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk. For more information, visit www.herocampaign.org or call 609-6263880.

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6pm on Asbury Avenue from 6th-11th streets. Registration information at www.ocnj.us/christmas-parade.

december

25 HALLOWEEN PARADE

SPECTACULAR 9am-5pm from 5th-14th streets on Asbury Avenue. Over 400 crafters, food vendors, music and more. In the evening, fireworks over the Boardwalk from 6th-14th streets.

MERCHANT TABLE SALES (No Vendors) 6th-14th streets on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue.

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4 QUIET FESTIVAL

11am at Veteran’s Memorial Park.

17 EARLIER THAN THE BIRD DOWNTOWN

SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA 8am-12pm. Get out earlier than the bird and jump start your holiday shopping the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Shop in your pajamas, early bird shopping specials.

17 & 18 FREE HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES 12-3pm in front of City Hall, 9th & Asbury Avenue.

EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY UNTIL DECEMBER 23 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 8-11am, location TBD. FREE HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES 12-3pm in front of City Hall, 9th & Asbury Avenue.

PHOTOS WITH SANTA 12-3pm at the Music Pier.

1 & 2 TRAIN SHOW

Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk, 10am-5pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday. Admission is $3 adults and $1 children.

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CELEBRATION A complete schedule of entertainment leading up to fireworks at midnight.

january 2019

1 5K BOARDWALK RUN 1pm.

23 CHRISTMAS IN THE DOWNTOWN “Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue” 2-5pm. Join the merchants & Chamber in kicking off an old-fashioned Downtown Christmas.

1 FIRST DAY AT THE BEACH 2pm at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace.

Featuring Ocean City’s first dip in the ocean for the New Year.

23, 24 & 25 FREE HORSE & CARRIAGE

1 FREE HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES

RIDES 12-3pm in front of City Hall, 9th & Asbury Avenue.

24 & 25 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 8-11am, location TBD.

12-3pm, in front of City Hall, 9th and Asbury Avenue.

For more information, call 1-800-BEACH-NJ.

All dates are subject to change or cancellation. more information call 1-800-BEACH-NJ 609-399-1412.

For or

OC’s Halloween Parade is so much fun.

Photo by Stef Godfrey

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There She Blows!

A history of whaling off the shore of Ocean City - by Deborah Worchel.

Photos provided by the Ocean City Historical Museum.

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MAGINE DARK SOOTY SMOKE BILLOWING UP INTO THE BLUE SKY ABOVE THE BEACH. Loud shouts emanate from men working around the blaze, and the scorched scent of burning whale meat mixes with the cold salty air.

Are you picturing the beach in Ocean City?

You should be, because a long-standing oral tradition about whaling off the beach may just have some truth behind it. Believe it or not, there was a time in the history of Cape May County when the whaling industry flourished. Forget what you may think you know about whaling from Moby Dick or the storied days of 19th Century New England whaling vessels, because whaling in Southern New Jersey looked a little different.

In the late 1600s and very early 1700s, a man by the name of John Peck operated in what is now known as Ocean City. According to Bertram Darby, author of “The Ocean City Story,” Peck was a “whaleman” and an associate of “one of the best known early whalemen,” Caleb Carman. Caleb Carman is one of the men named in Maurice Beesley’s 1867 Sketch of the Early History of Cape May, as an original settler in the county who was “known to be a whaler.” Though John Peck does not appear in the list of 21 whalers, Beesley explicitly states there were “no doubt many others.” Local historians believe that the early name “Peck’s Beach” for Ocean City comes from John Peck and his activities on the island. In fact, the first deed conveying a portion of the island is dated 1726 and refers to it as Peck’s Beach.

Whaling was a booming industry by this point throughout Cape May County. Early Dutch efforts to establish a whaling settlement proved unsuccessful, but by 1685, an English backed settlement was established in the southern region of the county and other whalers from New England and Long Island

were traveling to Cape May County for its whaling season.

As with other early whaling operations up and down the East Coast, our clues regarding John Peck’s activities stem from an early reference to an ownership dispute over a stranded whale. Peck was named as one of the parties in the dispute, which was recorded around 1700 in the court at Burlington.

Disputes over ownership of stranded whales were common, as multiple parties wanted to profit from the whale. Additionally, historians speculate that these stranded whales were only “stranded” as the result of shore whalers hunting them.

Interestingly, a few years earlier in 1693, the West Jersey Assembly approved a tax of ten percent of the value of oil and bone taken from every whale caught by “non-residents.”

While there were some permanent whaling settlers established, especially in Cape May and Town Bank, the whalers coming from New England and Long Island to engage in the December through March whaling season off the South Jersey coastline were not contributing much to the local economy. In his thesis, America’s First Whaling Industry and the Whaler Yeomen of Cape May 16301830, Richard Romm speculates that this tax “may have been America’s first protective tariff.” The tariff applied to anyone not residing in the “Precincts of this Province, or the Province of Pennsylvania,” and was

an effort both to generate revenue from the large local whaling industry and to prevent or deter whalers from Long Island and New England coming seasonally to profit from the industry and taking that profit right back to their home towns.

The local oral history tradition of Ocean City claims that John Peck established a tryworks right on Peck’s Beach and that his tryworks (see sidebar) operated under the radar of the more established whaling operations south of Peck’s Beach. Bertram writes that the chief value of beach proper-

ty in the 1700s was “for pasturing cattle and processing whales.” In Cape May County, the whaling industry followed the “shore whaling” style, meaning that small six and seven men boats deployed right from the beach when a whale was spotted off shore.

They pursued and harpooned the whale, hoping to tire it out until they could kill it and drag it in behind their small boats. Upon returning to the beach, the job of processing the whale began. It makes sense, therefore, that a tryworks would exist on any beach from which one launched whale boats. If, in fact, John Peck worked as a whaleman from

Peck’s Beach, it is both logical and plausible that he would have run a tryworks operation somewhere on the beach.

In his book, “Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America,” Eric Jay Dolan observes that hardly any evidence remains today of the numerous whaling operations that once dotted the coast line. Because the tryworks, storage sheds and even the quarters in which the whale men lived were not substantial structures, they were often torn down once their usefulness had passed. As the whaling industry in Cape May County was already on the decline by the advent of the Revolutionary War, it is no surprise that we are unable to document the existence of the purported tryworks run by John Peck on Peck’s Beach. The court documentation of his legal battle over ownership of a whale, combined with a strong oral history tradition that John Peck ran a tryworks on his beach and his identity as a whaleman offer a compelling argument that at one time in her history, Ocean City was part of the East Coast whaling industry.

Opposite page: whale that came ashore in 1911. Harpoon and whale oil lamp at the OC Historical Museum. Island wilderness.

This page: Whale that came ashore in 1891.

What is a Tryworks?

A tryworks was used to complete the important task of converting the blubber from the whale into the valuable whale oil which could then be sold for huge sums. Structurally, it was an apparatus designed to hang large iron or copper pots over a fire which would burn for days at a time. The blubber from the whale was cut into small pieces and placed into the pots. As the whale oil began to melt out of the blubber, pieces of skin and meat, which whalers referred to as “cracklins,” would come to the surface.

Sometimes these pieces were eaten by the men who were working, but often they were tossed back into the fire under the pots to provide additional fuel.

The temperature had to be closely monitored so it would remain hot enough to melt the blubber, but not so hot that the oil would boil over the sides of the pots. In the later years of whaling, tryworks were part of the large whaling vessel itself, but in earlier days, tryworks were constructed in coastal areas, usually right on the beach. This allowed the processing of the whale to begin as soon as the whalers successfully towed it in behind their boats. The earliest descriptions of the island of Ocean City describe portions of it as “well-timbered,” “wooded,” or “having groves of trees,” all of which support the oral tradition that an undocumented tryworks existed on the island very early on in its history. The seclusion and lack of other inhabitants on the island would have been an advantage as well, since the process of “trying out” a whale was messy and malodorous endeavor. Some more populated whaling areas drafted legislation charging “strangers” for the use of local firewood to power their tryworks. Fines were also imposed on anyone found “trying oil” within a certain proximity to the main part of town.

CALL OF THE WILD A blue crested night heron

Photos by Bill Stuempfig, Ray Zaleski, and Stefanie Godfrey

Skimmers An oyster catcher

A juvenile little blue heron

A striped bass

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever - Jacques Cousteau

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Corson’s Inlet

A baby diamondback terrapin

Spider crab

Goldenrod blooming on the beach

Red winged black birds

Nature always wears the colors of the spirit - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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BEACH RULES

Boardwalk

Parking Lots

Handicap Accessible

Beach Tag Sales

Restrooms

Shower & Changing Room

Guarded Beach

Foot Rinse

First Aid Station

Sailing Permitted

Fishing Area

Kayaking Area

Surfing Beach

Stroller Accessible

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AND NOW... THE ONLY GUIDE YOU’LL NEED FOR

WHERE TO EAT, SHOP, STAY AND PLAY IN OCEAN CITY, NJ!

Good Eats

ADELENE RESTAURANT 1510 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-399-8812 • portocallhotel.com

On the Menu FRESH, LOCAL INGREDIENTS BEAUTIFUL, COASTALCHIC INTERIOR INDOOR/OUTDOOR SEATING CAN ACCOMMODATE PRIVATE PARTIES UP TO 85 WEDDINGS

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SPECIAL EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

OCATED on the Boardwalk inside the iconic Port-O-Call Hotel at 15th Street.

Adelene is redefining oceanfront dining in OC. The concept is beautiful – warm, coastal-chic inspired decor that complements a sweeping panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean from each table. Unwind amid the soft, relaxing hues while enjoying delicious cuisine. Everything is a la minute (a culinary term meaning “made to order”).

Working with fresh, local ingredients, each plate is designed with the breezy sophistication and family friendliness that Port-O-Call is known for.

Special moments deserve a special venue!

Adelene is a beautiful oceanfront venue for any occasion. The staff is committed to making your event or celebration flawless and unforgettable.

From rehearsal dinners and intimate wedding receptions to bridal/baby showers and retirement parties, Adelene is the perfect oceanfront venue for a special event. Accommodates 25 to 85 guests.

KIDS MENU

Breakfast & Lunch March-December • Handicap Accessible • Indoor/Outdoor Seating • Accepts V, MC, AE, & D

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AUNT BETTY'S ICE CREAM SHACK 21st & Asbury AND 40th & West, Ocean City • 609-398-4001; 609-398-4005 • auntbettysicecream.com

On the Menu PERFECT SUNDAES Daily Specials HOMEMADE DAILY Waffles, Brownies Cookies, Waffle Cones CONES Hard ice cream Soft ice cream ITALIAN ICE

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UST like her husband Uncle Bill, Aunt Betty has two locations: 21st and Asbury and 40th and West.

Ice cream is one of the most important food groups... it's creamy and dreamy. Nobody does ice cream better than Aunt Betty’s Ice Cream Shack. A crew of friendly scoopers dishes out your dessert in a clean, family-fun atmosphere. Aunt Betty serves both hard and soft ice cream as well as Via Veneto Italian Ice, ice cream sandwiches, homemade brownies and cookies and more. This is serious I-scream-for-ice-cream action folks.

Sun beating down on you? Cool off with a scoop or sundae at Aunt Betty's. There’s something here to please everyone, even your dog. Rover needs a sweet treat, too, and he’s welcome at the outside tables.

You can get almost anything you want on top of your ice cream and you can put that ice cream in a sundae, or wrap it in an Uncle Bill’s waffle. Hello heaven. 40th Street has outdoor dining tables and chairs ready for your family. The 21st Street location is a tropical oasis with ample seating on the deck.

Large Parties Welcome • Noon to 11pm in Season • Deck at 21st • ATMs at Both Locations

TREATS FOR YOUR FAVORITE DOGGIE FRIEND FAMILY FUN ATMOSPHERE

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COUSIN’S RESTAURANT 104 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-9462 • cousinsocnj.com

On the Menu DAILY SPECIALS LINGUINE WITH JUMBO LUMP CRABMEAT GRILLED SALMON MARYLAND CRABCAKES TWILIGHT SPECIALS FROM 4:30 TO 5:30PM EVENTS AND TAKE OUT

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OUSIN'S can be found on the north end of the island at First and Asbury.

And there you’ll find mouthwatering portions of Italian food and seafood, offered in a casual, inviting atmosphere. And with the option of inside or outside dining, you may have just found your new favorite dining spot. What kind of mouthwatering dishes do they offer, you ask?

Well, Cousin’s offers homemade meatballs, crispy eggplant ricotta, and linguini with jumbo lump crabmeat to name just a few.

Cousin’s lives the theme of “America’s Greatest Family Resort” by offering familysized portions and catering to large and small parties alike. Upcoming event and you don’t want to cook? Simply give Cousin’s a call and choose from a number of their delicious entrées, offered in half- or fullsized portions. Your guests are sure to love the spread Cousin’s provides. Be sure to call in advance when ordering catering.

RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED GREAT CHICKEN PARM BEAUTIFUL OUTSIDE DINING

Accepts V, MC, AE, & D • Reservations • Dining Specials • Al Fresco Dining • Events & Take Out • Daily Specials

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DEL'S OCEANSIDE GRILL 934 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-399-3931 • delsgrill.com

On the Menu FRESH SEAFOOD DEL’S FAMOUS STEAK SANDWICHES BLACK ANGUS BURGERS SURFSIDE SALADS SIGNATURE SANDWICHES

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FAMILY FRIENDLY

EL'S Grill is still one of the tastiest and most chill places to eat on the island.

It's right on the Boards, the food is yummy and the staff is cool. It's classic food and excellent service since 1965!

Located on the Boardwalk between 9th and 10th streets, Del’s is still OC’s top family-favored Boardwalk eatery! If you’re chillin’ on the beach and that tummy starts a rumblin’, you’ll want a relaxed meal in a fun environment. And if you enjoy gorgeous ocean views while you dine, then Del’s is the place. Offering everything from steak sandwiches and burgers to crabcakes and seafood platters, Del’s aims to please.

Seafood dishes include jumbo lump crabcakes, french-fried Brazilian lobster tail, New England lobster cake, stuffed softshell crab, and more as well as sandwiches you won’t find anywhere else such as Jamaican jerk chicken, chipotle BBQ chicken, and more. Del’s is where the locals eat.

Enjoy lunch or dinner in one of Ocean City’s longest-operating restaurants. Del’s wait staff is young, fun, and super friendly. It’s all good at Del’s.

TABLE SERVICE LUNCH AND DINNER

Takeout Available • Children’s Menu • High Chairs • Cash Only - ATM Inside • Open March to November

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FLIPPERS GRILL 1510 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-399-8812 • portocallhotel.com

On the Menu BEACHGOERS WELCOME NO SHOES, NO SHIRT, NO PROBLEM! BURGERS HOT DOGS SALADS ICE COLD DRINKS QUICK BITES OPEN AIR EATING

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OCATED in the pool area of the Port-OCall Hotel (the iconic pink landmark at 15th Street and the Boardwalk).

No shoes, no shirt, no problem!

Flippers Grill at Port-O-Call Hotel offers grilled and freshly-made dishes right on the Boardwalk – you don’t even have to rinse the sand from your feet! Come right off the beach and refuel the family with burgers, hot dogs, salads, and more. And with the folks at Port-O-Call Hotel running the show, you know you’re getting a quality product. Sit and have a cheeseburger in paradise. Take an afternoon break and cool off with an ice cold drink. Something about the salt air makes you hungry, and there’s something for everyone at Flippers Grill.

Meeting your friends at the beach? Meet them at Flippers Grill, you don’t even have to change out of your swimsuit.

Family Friendly • Walk-Up Service • Seating Available • Seasonal

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HULA RESTAURANT AND SAUCE CO. 940 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-399-2400 • hulasauces.com

On the Menu HULA SAUCES AVAILABLE ONLINE GRILLED AHI PLATE HAWAIIAN CHICKEN COCONUT SHRIMP CRABCAKES PULLED PORK PLATE SHRIMP SCAMPI

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HEF Dave Rihl continues to kill it year after year with his Hawaiian platelunch concept – a protein, salad and rice nicely plated and served with a

INDOOR/OUTDOOR SEATING GIFT CERTIFICATES

smile.

Dave perfected his technique during a stint with a lunch wagon on Oahu’s North Shore in the 1990s and it is one of the best meals on the island. One bite of the homemade tropical vinaigrette or sweet huli sauce and you’ll be glad Dave found his way back to the Jersey Shore. Dave and his crew prepare dishes using only the best ingredients (you’ll taste this immediately) and served with perfectly cooked rice and a salad – not your everyday Boardwalk fare.

Dave’s recipe of fresh seafood and produce, mixed with a dash of Hawaiian flair, makes this restaurant something special. The staff is charming bunch who bring your plates out hot and fast.

You'll find Hula Restaurant on the Boardwalk at the end of the Colony Walk. The Colony Walk is a sort of mini-Boardwalk between 9th and 10th.

Opens April, Closes in Fall • Lunch, Dinner • Reservations Accepted • Takeout Available • Sauces Available Online • Cash Only - ATM Inside

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IVY PHO VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT

On the Menu

403 East 14th Street, Ocean City • 609-938-4292 • ivypho.com

VIETNAMESE CUISINE DINE IN TAKE OUT DELIVERY ($15 MINIMUM) OPEN SEVEN DAYS

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CAFE SUA DA (VIETNAMESE COFFEE)

VY Pho opened in 2016 and it's already gained a loyal following among locals who appreciate fresh, flavorful cuisine. This is authentic, delicious Vietnamese cooking in the heart of Ocean City and a dining experience you don't want to miss.

Whether you know anything abut Vietnamese food, Chef Bryan and his fiancée Ivy will greet you with a warm smile and present you an excellently prepared meal. Good food is an experience beyond just eating and Chef Bryan prides himself on providing an experience you will enjoy.

Specialties include pho, a Vietnamese soup consisting of broth, rice noodles (called bánh pho), a few herbs, and a protein. Pho takes more than a day to make so you know Chef Bryan isn't cutting corners. Their rice platters are healthy, hearty, and filling – try the Grilled Sliced Pork on rice – and add a dash of fish sauce, Chef Bryan says it will make you feel warm. One thing you should not miss are the spring rolls with peanut butter sauce (a secret recipe). This is a comfortable eatery with a warm vibe. Expand your horizons and treat your palette to Ivy Pho.

Year Round • Lunch & Dinner • Vegetarian and Gluten Free Options • All Dishes Made Fresh • Cash Only

CENTRAL LOCATION CATERING AVAILABLE PHO-NOMENAL

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OVES RESTAURANT 4th Street on the Boardwalk • 609-398-3712 • ovesrestaurant.com

On the Menu TABLE SERVICE OCEANSIDE VIEWS AWARD WINNING DONUTS FRESH SEAFOOD CHICKEN, BURGERS, STEAKS, & MORE CHAIR & UMBRELLA, RENTALS

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VES is an iconic Ocean City restaurant – an open-air, beach-front eatery where you get breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And it’s steps from the beach, so you won’t have to move from your spot!

Start your day with one of their famous apple cider donuts (you could always opt for one of their full breakfasts, too). Then go to the beach. Leave your gear in the sand and return for a relaxing comfortable lunch in the cool and breezy dining room (you can get cold drinks in between breakfast and lunch, too). And when it’s time for dinner, Oves has the well-prepared, mouth-watering fresh dishes that you only find at the Shore.

There are burgers and chicken dishes for those who appreciate uncomplicated dining, as well as the incredibly fresh seafood. Oves has kept generations of families coming back year after year.

Family owned and operated since 1969, the Oves family knows what you’re looking for in an Ocean City restaurant: good food, reasonable prices, ocean breezes, convenient location, a tasty kids menu, and friendly service.

WALK-UP WINDOW SINCE 1970

Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner • Private Parties • Children's Menu • Bike & Surrey Rentals • Takeout Available • Accepts V, MC, & AE

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TUCKAHOE INN 1 Harbor Road, Marmora • 609-390-3322 • tuckahoeinn.com

On the Menu BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER CASUAL DRESS NIGHTLY MUSIC OUTDOOR DINING SEAFOOD TO STEAK UNBEATABLE VIEWS LOCAL BREWS

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HE Tuckahoe Inn remains a favorite of locals and visitors for its classic menu and legendary location.

The Tuckahoe Inn is a casual family restaurant on the bay open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday breakfast year round, seven days a week.

Reservations, call ahead and walk ins are all welcome. Bring the family, call your friends and come join the good times!

The Tuckahoe Inn is located on Route 9, right on the Great Egg Harbor Bay. From Ocean City cross the 34th Street Bridge, go to Route 9 and turn right.

The Tuckahoe Inn is two miles on the right. You can also arrive by boat! Free docking space is available.

There’s the Back Bay Cafe for relaxed outdoor dining and the Boat Bar is perfect for a drink on a summer night. Live outside music Wednesday through Sunday during the season makes this a fun place for the whole family.

The Tuckahoe Inn Tavern offers you and your guests a place to enjoy cocktails and good times.

It’s a responsible atmosphere inviting everyone to socialize.

REGGAE NIGHT

Year Round • Inviting Atmosphere • Private Parties • Special Holiday Menus • Large Parties Welcome • Accepts V, MC, AE, & D

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UNCLE BILL'S PANCAKE HOUSE

On the Menu

21st & Asbury AND 40th & West, Ocean City • 609-398-7393; 609-398-6003 • unclebillspancakehouse.com

JERSEY SHORE’S FAVORITE BREAKFAST LUNCH BURGERS, SALADS WRAPS QUALITY INGREDIENTS SERVICE WITH A SMILE

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NCLE Bill’s Pancake House has two locations in Ocean City: 21st and Asbury and 40th and West. Both locations have an Aunt Betty’s Ice Cream Shack, too. And 21st Street has just been renovated... how can UB get any better?

We don't know either!

Cute waitresses at Uncle Bill's have been serving the Jersey Shore’s favorite breakfast for over 50 years. It’s tradition! The food is prepared with quality ingredients and served piping hot. And those waitresses still wear the iconic white uniforms.

Uncle Bill’s does more than breakfast.

Burgers, salads and wraps are available at both OC locations... and next door to each is Aunt Betty’s Ice Cream for a sweet ending to your meal. 21st Street is open year round with daily breakfast and lunch specials in the off-season, including Thanksgiving Thursdays. 40th Street is open March-October. If you want to wander a bit, try the Strathmere location for smaller lines and a big parking lot.

Family Owned • Takeout Available • Accepts V, MC, AE, & D • 21st Street Year Round

EVERY LOCATION MARRIED TO AN AUNT BETTY’S

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BAREFOOT MARKET 214 West Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-0221 • facebook.com/WhosOnFirstCafe • @Barefoot Market OCNJ

On the Menu HOME MADE GOODS Breads Salads Quiches Sandwiches Soups Cookies KNOWN FOR SCONES Mexican Chocolate Butterscotch Sweet Potato Marshmallow Coconut Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Cranberry LA COLOMBE COFFEE

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OMETIMES you know you’ll love a coffee shop as soon as you walk in. With its whimsical decor inside and out, it’s easy to walk into Barefoot Market, but to say this is just a “coffee shop,” isn’t really correct. Barefoot Market has coffee, good coffee – La Colombe – but it has so much more. Owner Jennifer makes some of the freshest breads, scones, cookies, sandwiches, and salads around. These aren’t your average eats either – these are gourmet takes on tradition. That cookie you love? There’s lavender in it! The scones are OC famous and the perfect companion for your cappuccino. Try the Mexican Chocolate or Butterscotch.

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Gift Certificates Available • Accepts Credit Cards • Serving Ocean City Since 1991 • Dine In, Take Out • Coffee & Espresso

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BENNIE'S BREAD & ITALIAN MARKET 1159 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • 609-398-9450 • benniesbread.com

On the Menu NEW IN 2018...

SECOND LOCATION AT 4TH AND OCEAN! FOCACCIAS TOMATO PIE STUFFED BREADS WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS SALADS & SOUPS

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ENNIE’S Bread and Italian Market remains one of OC's favorite go-to places. With a wide but focused selection of Italian specialty items and their unmatched bread choices, they continue to pack 'em in all day long.

This is a true Italian market similar to what you’d find in Philadelphia or New York. Located on the corner of 12th and Asbury, Bennie’s is filled with a thoughtful array of delicious and authentic flavors The menu is expansive (and delicious) but, this is not a sit-down restaurant (there’s no waitress service, but there are several tables where you can eat on site).

Whether you take the eggplant or chicken cutlets home or eat your pizza with prosciutto there, it will likely be some of the best Italian food you’ve tasted. Bennie’s menu includes daily focaccias, stuffed breads, tomato pie, sandwiches, soups, salads, meatballs, olive oils, and more. They cater too, so this Night in Venice order up a tray of eggplant parm, lasagna, and sandwiches. And don’t forget that Bennie’s has a great selection of dolces to finish your meal including cannoli, muffins, cookies, tiramisu, and more.

Visit their new location – Bennie's Northend Deli and Subs – at 4th and Ocean opening soon!

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FRESH OLIVE OILS ITALIAN DOLCES SPECIALTY COFFEES

New York-Style Italian Market • Catering Available • Take Home Items • Indoor/Outdoor Seating Available • Bread and Rolls

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BROWNS RESTAURANT

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Boardwalk and St. Charles Place, Ocean City • 609-391-0677

HOMEMADE DONUTS Powdered Cinnamon Vanilla Honey Chocolate Plain T-SHIRTS BURGERS GRILLED SANDWICHES HOAGIES

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DVANCE to St. Charles Place. If you pass Browns, collect donuts.

Browns Family Restaurant is one of Ocean City’s best known eateries.

They celebrate 42 years in business this season and there are many good reasons they’ve stuck around this long. They continue to hold close to the values that made them so popular in the first place; fresh food, consistency, attention to detail, friendly staff, you know, all the stuff that makes a restaurant good.

People await the opening of Browns on Easter weekend the way some people await the return of the swallows to Capistrano – with eager anticipation. It’s tradition!

Serving breakfast including Texas Bread French Toast, Belgian Waffles, Homemade Creamed Chipped Beef and fresh eggs, pancakes and lunch daily with a wide array of American dishes and some of the best homemade donuts at the Shore.

Find Browns all by itself at the north end of the Boardwalk on St. Charles Place.

Open Seven Days in Season 7am to 4pm • Steps from the Beach • Open Easter Through September

SALADS CLUB SANDWICHES HOT COFFEE

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THE CRAB TRAP

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2 Broadway, Somers Point • 609-927-7377 • thecrabtrap.com • facebook.com/CrabTrapNJ

FRESH SEAFOOD FROM AROUND THE WORLD LUNCH, DINNER OVER 40 WINES

BY THE GLASS COCKTAILS RAW BAR

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OPEN YEAR ROUND

ERVING award-winning food for 51 years, the Crab Trap has become a landmark sought out by locals and Ocean City visitors alike. The Wallace family started the restaurant in 1967 as a small local tavern and has watched it become a “must visit” for guests today.

The Crab Trap has consistent food and familyfriendly service for lunch, dinner and cocktails.

Though it's known for seafood, try the dailyroasted prime rib, steak, and pasta dishes. The nautical-themed bar is large yet cozy with live music throughout the year. When you sit down, a smiling bartender will pour your favorite glass of wine or cocktail (served with fresh squeezed juice).

In season, make your way to the bay and grab a seat at Crabby Jack’s outdoor deck bar, adjacent to the restaurant. Crabby Jack’s is a popular hang out (meet your friends there!) serving up lunch, small bites, and specialty cocktails overlooking the Great Egg Harbor Bay. You'll find the Crab Trap in Somers Point overlooking the Great Egg Harbor Bay.

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OUTDOOR DECK BAR

Deck Bar • Frozen Drinks • Lunch and Dinner • Year Round • Next to Pier 4 Hotel • Parties Available

BANQUETS, PARTIES CHILDREN'S MENU

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CJ'S CORNER GRILL 701 Shore Road, Somers Point • 609-927-4701 • cjscornergrill.com • @cjscornergrill

On the Menu AVOCADO TOAST CRABCAKE BENEDICT STRATTON BURGER PUFFED FRENCH TOAST RANCHERO OMELET PINA COLADA PANCAKES MAHI FISH TACOS

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HRISTIAN Raucci and Joe Koch opened this gem in 2003 and their dedication to keeping the menu fresh keeps this place a foodie favorite.

From the outside, this unassuming little eatery looks quite humble; it reminds me of a corner deli where everybody knows your name. But once inside you’ll notice the magic begin to unfold.

Christian is a trained chef, a graduate of Johnson and Wales University in Providence, RI, and somebody who likes to keep the menu up-to-date.

Restaurants come and go in this area and only the good ones stick. So if these guys have been around for 14 years, that’s saying something. And while a good breakfast is good, a CJ’s breakfast is a meal you’ll remember. Christian and Joe are keen on using really fresh ingredients, so if a dish calls for apples, they slice the apples fresh for each order.

You won’t find any canned apples in this place.

CJ’s Corner Grill is on the corner of New York Avenue and Shore Road in Somers Point.

Open Monday through Saturday from 7am to 4pm and Sunday 7am to 3pm.

NEW SMOKER Ribs Brisket Pulled Pork Chicken

Classic American Breakfast & Lunch Fare • Always Fresh • Year Round • Accepts V, MC, AE, & D • Off Street Parking

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EAT IN OCNJ

On the Menu

eatinocnj.com • Ocean City, NJ – Where Every Table is Family Friendly!

OVER 50 MEMBERS THROUGHOUT OC RESTAURANT WEEK JUNE 8-15 Take advantage of member specials during this food lover’s week FACEBOOK Keep updated on the restaurant scene @ Eat-In-OCNJ

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OODIES out there know two little words that virtually guarantee a delicious and fun dining experience – Restaurant Week. If you’re looking to try out that new spot you keep biking by or want to try a new dish at your favorite restaurant, this is your week. From June 8-15 take advantage of member specials and get out there and dine/lunch/bite with the best of them.

Ocean City Restaurant Association was created in 2007 to promote the dining scene in Ocean City.

And man, what a fabulous scene it is. From fresh lobster tail to handcrafted scones, this is food that’s prepared with love and seriously good ingredients.

And you thought our specialty was fries? Well, you’re right! We elevate fries here on the island as well as nearly every of type of cuisine: Greek, Mexican, Chinese, Coastal, American, and more.

From fine dining to fries, they’ve got you covered.

Visit OCRA’s website at www.eatinocnj.com for more information and follow their page on Facebook – Eat-In-OCNJ. Learn about upcoming special events and click on the links to choose your next dining out spot.

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Member Restaurants All Over the Island • eatinocnj.com • Facebook - Eat-In-OCNJ

3RD ANNUAL CHILI CHOWDER FESTIVAL Join OCRA on October 14 for this third annual fest.

Sample chilis, chowders, and more from member restaurants while supporting a local charity.

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FLANDERS HOTEL - EMILY'S OCEAN ROOM Inside The Flanders Hotel, 11th and Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-399-1000 • theflandershotel.com

On the Menu OPEN TO THE PUBLIC NO RESERVATIONS BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER DINING ROOM NEWLY RENOVATED TAKE OUT AVAILABLE KIDS MENU

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MILY’S Ocean Room Cafe is inside The Historic Flanders Hotel at 11th Street and Ocean Avenue, just off the Boardwalk.

Emily’s might be one of Ocean City’s best kept secrets. With an experienced chef and a lovely dining space, Emily’s is a great place for a great meal.

Enjoy a thoughtfully-prepared meal inside Emily’s elegant dining room. Built in the early 1920s, The Flanders Hotel was always meant to be stately and elegant and it remains that way today – comfortable, graceful and ready to meet all your dining needs.

Emily’s Ocean Room serves exceptional cuisine prepared to order for each guest – enjoy quality food at reasonable prices. Dine al fresco on the outdoor patio. Emily’s is open to the public, no reservations are necessary and they also offer take-out and a tasty children’s menu. Enjoy the refinement of a bygone era; The Flanders Hotel serves high tea year round – scones, cookies, biscuits, and of course a variety of teas presented with white glove service. For more information about The Flanders Hotel and their high tea, please call 609-399-1000.

SEASONAL MENU PROFESSIONAL STAFF SERVING HIGH TEA

Flanders High Tea • Dinner in Season • Award-Winning Desserts • Parties Welcome • Year Round • Accepts V, MC, AE, & D

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JILLY'S ICE CREAM FACTORY 1172 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-385-1234 • JiLLysOCNJ.com

On the Menu DO YOURSELF A FLAVOR ICE CREAM ALL DAY HAND-DIPPED SOFT SERVE SUNDAES & SHAKES FRESH-SQUEEZED LEMONADE

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ILLY'S Ice Cream Factory serves a quality product and it's right next to an arcade. Sounds like a good start to the perfect Ocean City day...

When those hot summer days roll around, roll on over to JiLLy’s Ice Cream Factory adjacent to JiLLy’s Arcade at 12th and the Boardwalk and get the flavor of the day!

Nothing’s better than ice cream on those hot summer days when the beach is melting your feet and the sun is roasting your brain. The best thing to do is “chill”... step over to JiLLy’s Ice Cream Factory for that special treat. No matter the time of day, JiLLy’s fresh ice cream is just what you need.

JiLLy’s offers eight delicious flavors of soft serve, and 16 flavors of hand-dipped ice cream – each one as delicious as the last. And of course, JiLLy’s has your other favorites – thick milkshakes, ice cream sodas, and the best ice cream sundaes on the planet! We suggest the Chilly JiLLy – fresh ice cream blended with dozens of choices of candy, toppings, or fruit.

JiLLy’s uses the same recipes since the day they opened their doors in 1984. Head in and try something new... they can’t wait to serve you.

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COTTON CANDY CHILLY JILLYS PART OF THE JILLY'S FAMILY OF STORES

Shakes & Sundaes • Open Seasonally • Fresh Squeezed Lemonade • Family Owned • Credit Cards Accepted

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JILLY'S FRENCH FRY FACTORY 1034 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-385-1234 • JiLLysOCNJ.com

On the Menu FRESH-CUT DAILY MADE-TO-ORDER ALL THE FIXINGS A VARIETY OF DIPPING SAUCES COLD DRINKS DEEP FRIED OREOS AND CANDY BARS

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HE Best Fries You’ll Ever Try. Now that’s a claim that must be tested for authenticity. So in the interest of truth, you need to go get some JiLLy’s fries right now.

JiLLy's french fries are fresh cut all day long with the same methods since the day they opened in 2001. Each potato is inspected, cleaned, cut, cooked, and served by hand to ensure the freshest and most consistent product. Each batch is made to order and served piping hot; soft and delicious on the inside, crispy and golden brown on the outside. And they come with a variety of dipping sauces.

JiLLy’s fries are an Ocean City tradition and no trip to the Boardwalk would be complete without a big bucket of JiLLy’s french fries.

Make sure you also taste their homemade funnel cakes, deep fried Oreos, and chipstix.

Find JiLLy’s French Fry Factory on the Boards between 10th and 11th streets.

COTTON CANDY

Credit Cards Accepted • Fresh, Fresh, Fresh • Family Owned • Open Seasonally • Best Fries You’ll Ever Try

FUNNEL CAKE CHIPSTIX

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JOHNNY B GOODE ICE CREAM PARLORS 14th & Asbury, Ocean City • 609-525-0646 & 34th & West, Ocean City • 609-525-0648 • johnnybgoode.net

On the Menu SUNDAES MALTS SHAKES FRESH BAKED WAFFLES FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIES GOURMET HOT DOGS ESPRESSO BAR

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HESE throwback joints are two of the coolest ice cream parlors on the island and if you happen to pass by either one of the two Johnny B Goode Ice Cream Parlors on any summer night, chances are you’ll see karaoke contestants belting out a tune, kids dancing, a sock hop, or a magic show. These are seriously rockin’ ice cream parlors.

It’s not just the Family Entertainment Nights that set Johnny B Goode apart from other ice cream shops, it’s the quality of ingredients you’ll find there including the fresh baked waffles. That’s right, when you order waffles and ice cream at JBG, the waffle is made right then and there.

How’s that for fresh, Daddy-O? Johnny B Goode serves up the freshest, creamiest, dreamiest ice creams (including some homemade flavors). Choose from malts, shakes, cones, and sundaes. There are hot and cold coffee and espresso beverages, too and gourmet hot dogs. The sundaes will make you go ape and freshfruit smoothies will make you flip. Two locations...

14th and Asbury and 34th and West (next to Hoy’s).

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FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTS Sock Hops Magic Shows Karaoke

Gift Certificates Available • Accepts V, MC, AE, & D • Family-Owned for 24 Years • Dine In, Take Out • Coffee & Espresso

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JOHNSON'S POPCORN Three locations on Boards: 1360, 828 & 660 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-398-5404 • johnsonspopcorn.com

On the Menu ICONIC BOARDWALK AROMA HAND TOSSED TO ORDER CARAMEL PEANUT CRUNCH ARTISAN CHEDDAR CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE

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HE aroma is unmistakable – hot caramel tossed over giant kernels of popcorn – and that heavenly smell wafting up into your nostrils can make you feel like a carefree kid in a flash. There’s nothing like it in the whole world.

Your night on the Ocean City Boardwalk is not complete until you’ve grabbed a bucket of Johnson’s Caramel Popcorn. Johnson’s Popcorn is an Ocean City icon. Not sure where they’re located? Simply follow the aroma of warm popcorn and caramel-y goodness. Want to give some to friends, but don’t want to carry it around? No prob. Johnson’s ships anywhere in the world! And try their other flavors: Peanut Crunch, Artisan Cheddar, Chocolate Drizzle and Platinum Edition. There are three locations spread out along the Ocean City Boardwalk; near 14th Street, 8th Street and 6th Street.

All of Johnson’s Caramel Popcorn is hand-mixed in large copper kettles. And that distinctive aroma drifting up and down the Boardwalk always draws a crowd – go ahead and join them, it’s ok. A batch is made every seven minutes... all day, every day, all year!

14TH STREET GIFT SHOP CORPORATE GIFTS, PARTY FAVORS

14th Street Year Round • Always Fresh • A Great Gift or Party Favor • Accepts V, MC, AE, & D • Souvenirs & Gear

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JON & PATTY'S COFFEE BAR & BISTRO 637 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-3377 • jonandpattys.com

On the Menu CAPPUCCINO, ESPRESSO & MORE PB&J FRENCH TOAST THE BISTRO SALAD JOHNNY’S CHEESE STEAK SURF & TURF BURGER STEAK & BRIE QUESADILLA

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INTER, spring, summer, or fall, there's always a good crowd at Jon and Patty's. They keep the menu fresh, don't take shortcuts and are super-friendly. Go check it out.

This cozy happy bistro has garnered a big following in town thanks to a core menu of healthy, creative dishes and an atmosphere that’s warm and welcoming. With so many customers flocking in, there's also a dining room on the second floor with a new kitchen, hardwood floors, wooden tables, a brick fireplace, and an oak coffee bar featuring a vintage espresso machine, all decked out in a rustic red and yellow color scheme.

But the thing that made them famous in the first place remains; classic dishes with creative flair. From a quick cup o’ joe, to full breakfasts, tasty lunch sandwiches, and inventive dinners, there’s something here for everyone. There are also weekly specials that change with the seasons. In summertime, there are sidewalk tables that are charming and delightful.

This place is a gem. Find them on the east side of Asbury Avenue between 6th and 7th streets.

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KEY LIME PIE

Spacious Second Floor • Open Year Round • Eat In, Take Out • Sidewalk Seating • Dinner In Season • Accepts V, MC, AE, & D

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MALLON'S HOMEMADE STICKY BUNS 14th and Bay AND 55th and Central, Ocean City • 609-399-5531 • mallonsstickybuns.com

On the Menu DONUTS, MUFFINS, COFFEE, BAGELS, & MORE SERVING QUALITY BAKED GOODS FOR 29 YEARS OPEN FOR CHRISTMAS SHIPPING TEES AND OTHER SWAG

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OUR locations at the shore! 14th & Bay, Ocean City: Memorial Day thru Labor Day, 7am-3pm, seven days • 55th & Central, Ocean City: Mid-June thru Labor Day, 7am-1pm, seven days • 5008 Landis Avenue, Sea Isle, 609-263-1280: Mid-June thru Labor Day, 7am-1pm, seven days • 2105 Ocean Drive, Avalon, 609-967-5400: Mid-June thru Labor Day, 7am1pm, seven days. Call for off-season hours.

Mallon’s Homemade Sticky Buns are, in a word, magnificent. Mallon’s products are made with love (and deliciousness) – their sticky buns, donuts, bagels, and everything they bake make getting out of bed in the morning worth it. There are people who can’t sleep at night just thinking about having a Mallon’s sticky bun for breakfast.

And, of course, they provide all of these quality products with a smile. Mallon's has been a family tradition since 1988. They bake their sticky buns they way you would. If you had time.

Mallon’s ships their awesome stuff anywhere in the continental U.S.

STICKY BUNS Plain Raisin Walnut Peach Apricot Blueberry Cherry & More

Seven Days in Season • Mail Order Year Round • Two Locations in OC • Cash Only • Open Early • Variety of Baked Goods

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MANCO AND MANCO PIZZA Three locations in Ocean City; 8th, 9th and 12th streets on the Boardwalk • 609-399-2548 • mancospizza.com

On the Menu SINCE 1956 NEW 9TH STREET OPEN YEAR ROUND TABLE AND COUNTER SERVICE A FAMILY TRADITION NOW SERVING WINGS, TENDERS, AND FRIES

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ANCO and Manco moved their flagship 9th Street store to the corner of 9th and Boardwalk last year and it is boss! It's bigger and shinier and those Manco memories that you love are still waiting to be made. The new shop's menu now includes wings, tenders, and fries.

But the pizza remains as good as it’s ever been.

For over six decades the Manco family has served the thin, crispy pizza pie that makes your mouth water just thinking about it. This is legendary pizza with a tangy, fresh sauce, quality cheese served piping hot with a taste that will stick in your memory like a warm summer breeze. The aroma as you walk down the Boardwalk will make you think it’s time for a slice no matter the time of day.

And it’s always entertaining to watch as the pieman shapes and tosses the secret-recipe dough before sliding it into the rotating oven. It’s a show!

Even the traditional sequence of ingredients is different – at Manco and Manco it’s cheese THEN sauce. Luckily for all of us, there are still three locations on the Boards; 8th, 9th and 12th streets.

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TRADITIONAL THIN AND CRISPY THE FIRST AND LAST NAME IN PIZZA FREE DELIVERY TO THE WHOLE ISLAND

Dine In, Take Out • Three Locations in OC • Cash Only (ATM on Site) • Family Owned for 62 Years • Somers Point Location, Too

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OCEAN CITY COFFEE COMPANY 916 & 1066 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-399-5533 • 917 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • 609-398-2326 • oceancitycoffee.com

On the Menu SINGLE ORIGIN COFFEES FLAVORED COFFEES LOOSE TEA K-CUPS LIGHT EATS APPAREL / MUGS GIFT BOXES / BASKETS SEATING AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND

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F YOU’RE looking for a freshly roasted cup of coffee (on the beach), Ocean City Coffee Company offers three great locations: the corner of 9th and Asbury, on the Boardwalk at 9th Street, and the Boardwalk at 10th Street.

Whether you’re a coffee or tea lover, Ocean City Coffee Company is the place for you. Don’t spend your time searching the town for your morning caffeine fix. You can easily find a hot, steamy, delicious and organic (if you prefer) coffee or tea at each location. All coffee beans are freshly roasted then blended and/or flavored by hand in the main 9th and Boardwalk location. This means you’ll get the freshest, most flavorable cup of coffee possible.

Each location features eight different pots of fresh-brewed coffee every day and just about any espresso drink you can think of. Their Asbury location offers a variety of fun Friday night events from Open Mic nights to Game/Trivia nights.

Follow them on Facebook or Instagram for details @oceancitycoffee. Ocean City Coffee Company coffee is an ideal gift for new homes, holiday gifts, birthdays, event favors, and more.

110 Types of Gourmet Coffee • Specialty Teas • Espresso & Coffee Drinks • Accepts V, MC, AE, & D

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT OUTDOOR SEATING ON ASBURY FRESH ROASTED BEANS

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RED'S JERSEY MEX CAFÉ 11th and Haven, Ocean City • 609-399-2272 • redsjerseymex.com • @redsjerseymex • Follow on Facebook and Instagram

On the Menu TACOS BURRITOS QUESADILLAS ENCHILADAS PLATTERS CRABCAKES, MAHI MAHI, SHRIMP BREAKFAST BURRITOS​

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LOCALS' fave thanks to fresh ingredients, generous portions, friendly staff and a welcoming vibe, this little restaurant with a big heart should be on your short list.

A consistently good eatery that never mails it in.

Honey Chipotle Grilled Shrimp, Chile Rellenos, and Carne Asada Tacos are just a few of their tasty dishes – all prepared with fresh ingredients and a lot of love.

Try the fish tacos, breakfast burritos, Jersey-fresh salads, Red’s super burrito, spiced chicken mexi tacos (a favorite), and the famous fried ice cream! Yum! This place is perfect for a post surf-session meal or a pre-Boardwalk feast. Open Spring to January or so. Try one of Red’s homemade burgers, chicken sandwiches, or crispy Jersey-Fresh salads. The meals served up at Red’s are perfect for dine in or take out.

Call ‘em up, grab and go. Muy Bien.

To get there find the little business strip at the corner of 11th and Haven with plenty of free off-street parking.

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VEGETARIAN DISHES DOIN' IT FOR THE PEOPLE!

Eat In, Take Out • Gluten Free Menu Available • Lunch & Dinner • Free Delivery • Off-Street Parking • Cash Only • Kids Menu

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VOLTACO'S ITALIAN FOODS 957 West Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-0753 • voltacositalianfoods.com

On the Menu ITALIAN TAKEOUT BREAKFAST SANDWICHES SUBS AND SANDWICHES PIZZAS CLASSIC DINNERS SPAGHETTI FAMILY TRAYS

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OLTACO’S is an Ocean City icon. One taste and you'll know why.

This long-established eatery is a favorite of visitors and locals because of their commitment to quality and friendly service.

Also probably because their oversized subs and homemade Italian food is some of the best you’ll ever have. Okay, we’re sure your Italian grandmother makes some of the finest food ever, but Voltaco’s uses family recipes and throws a touch of their own Italian-ness into each and every item. Breakfast sandwiches, cheesesteaks, hoagies, salads, baked lasagna, stuffed shells, chicken parmigiana, etc.

People await the opening of Voltaco’s each year much the same way that they await summer – with mouth-watering anticipation. From famous oversized subs to homemade Italian dinners – it’s some of the best food you’ll ever have. You don’t want to miss Voltaco’s if you’re in OC. Voltaco’s and summer – perfect together. Open at 9am from April to October.

Located on the northeast corner of 10th and West.

SOUPS, SALADS, AND SIDES SINCE 1954 PICNIC TABLE OUTSIDE

Lunch and Dinner • Breakfast Sandwiches • Takeout Only • Call Ahead • 64 Years in Business • Cash Only

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SPADAFORA'S RESTAURANT & CLAM BAR

On the Menu

843 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City • 609-398-6154 • spadaforaseafood.com

CAPE MAY SEA SCALLOPS COLD WATER LOBSTER TAILS GRANDPOP’S DEVILED CRABCAKES OPEN HEARTH FILET MIGNON SOFT SHELL CRAB FRIED OYSTERS

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INCE 1981, Spadafora's has been a yearly tradition for generations of Ocean City lovers.

Spadafora’s Restaurant and Clam Bar, which enters its 38th season this year (they have to be doing something right!) continues to serve up their famous dockside-fresh local flavor, along with a big helping of friendliness, just off the Boardwalk.

Delivered daily from their fish market, Spadafora’s seafood is always served moist, not overcooked, and not covered up with overwhelming sauces. The fresh flavor is the star of their dishes. The soups, salads, and desserts are all homemade and the fried seafood (which is hand-breaded) is cooked in pure, cholesterolfree vegetable oil. You’ll taste the freshness immediately. Enjoy ice cold local clams and fresh ocean breezes with your friends and family on the outdoor patio.

Be sure to save room for Cindy’s key lime pie...

Ocean City’s original key lime pie.

This downhome seafood shanty is located pretty much on the corner of 9th and Atlantic.

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Open Air Patio • Air-Conditioned Inside • Reservations Accepted • Children’s Menu • Accepts V & MC

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SPADAFORA'S SEAFOOD MARKET

On the Menu

932 Haven Avenue, Ocean City • 609-398-6703 • spadaforaseafood.com

STEAMED LOBSTERS KING AND SNOW CRAB BROILED AND FRIED SEAFOOD FRESH BROASTED CHICKEN BUCKETS HOMEMADE SHRIMP SALAD LARGE COOKED AND CLEANED SHRIMP

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HEN you’re at the shore, what do your tastebuds crave? Seafood!

And there’s no better place to catch the flavor of the Shore than at Spadafora’s Seafood Market, featuring traditional seafood takeout. Spadafora’s market remains one of Ocean City’s tastiest traditions, providing the largest and freshest selections of takeout fish and shellfish on the island. Spadafora’s Seafood Market also offers cooked take out dinners and a variety of fresh-broiled and hand-breaded dinners such as crabcakes and clams casino for your convenience.

Jersey-fresh flounder, local clams and day-boat scallops, live Maine lobsters, steamed king crab, and local hard and softshell crabs are just a few of the many items you’ll find at Spadafora’s. Try the homemade lobster bisque and clam chowder. Yum! And for those who remember another Ocean City takeout tradition, they offer the original BROASTED CHICKEN. Spadafora’s is in the middle of Haven Avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, on the west side of the street,

The Sea is Everything. It Covers Seven-Tenths of the Globe. – Jules Verne

AND MUCH MORE

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YOASIS BEACH BOWLS ON THE BOARDS

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1242 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-938-0898

FULL SERVICE STORE HEALTH FOOD CAFE ACAI BOWLS PITAYA BOWLS REAL FRUIT SMOOTHIES ORGANIC FROZEN YOGURTS COLD BREW COFFEE

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N NEED of a refuel that fills you up and gives you energy all day long? Yoasis Beach Bowls has what you need – fresh fruit smoothies, acai bowls and frozen yogurt – what more could you want from a place on the Boardwalk?!

The acai (ah-SIGH-ee) bowls have a taste that’s uniquely delicious, and they provide the perfect amount of energy for your day on the beach. A dairy-free frozen treat made with fresh, healthy ingredients, acai bowls are what your body is craving and it doesn’t even know it yet! Yoasis is well-known for using quality ingredients and their products are always top-notch.

Owner Tina Spadafora is a local girl who grew up on the beach – she’s all about a healthy lifestyle. And tasty treats on the Boardwalk, too! Count on Yoasis to provide great-tasting frozen yogurt (or pitaya bowl or acai bowl or green smoothie) in a relaxing, clean atmosphere.

Nutritious AND delicious.

Find Yoasis on the Boardwalk, a little south of 12th Street, next to Henry’s Landmark Jeweler.

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Gluten Free, Raw, and Vegan Options • Steps from the Beach • Healthy Alternatives • Open 7am-11pm in Season

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YOASIS FROZEN YOGURT & ACAÍ CAFE 838 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • 609-525-2100 • yogurt-oasis.com

On the Menu OCEAN CITY'S ORIGINAL ACAI CAFE SELF-SERVE FROYO 12 ROTATING FLAVORS OVER 50 TOPPINGS GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRYFREE, & NO SUGAR ADDED OPTIONS

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OASIS is open late, has a fabulous product, is shiny clean and is a great place to meet. Mic drop, turn, and get some froyo.

Located in the historic Downtown, on the West side of Asbury between 8th and 9th streets. Across from City Hall’s stone steps. This cozy clean establishment, located right in the heart of the Downtown, is a refuge of rejuvenating tastiness that’s sure to revitalize your senses. Ocean City’s fun, new way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Their mission is to provide the community with an enjoyable experience and relaxing atmosphere, while promoting a healthy lifestyle.

There are 12 featured flavors and 50 toppings readily available inside this sparkling and spacious store. They offer the highest quality frozen yogurt made with the finest ingredients including organic, non-fat, low-fat, sugar-free, and dairy-free options – it’s simple: Swirl it. Top it. Weigh it. Pay it.

Yoasis has fresh fruit and green smoothies and acai bowls too.

And there’s more! Yoasis yogurts are good to your bones (an excellent source of calcium), good for your tummy (contains probiotics to promote good health and wellness, and it’s yummy!) and good for you (low sodium and low cholesterol).

ACAI BOWLS & REAL FRUIT SMOOTHIES AN OASIS IN THE CENTER OF TOWN

Open Late • Open March to January • Inside Seating • Gift Certificates • Parties Welcome • Smoothies and Bowls

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STARFISH CAFE 822 E 9th Street, Ocean City • 609-432-2686 • starfish-cafe.com • @starfishcafenj

On the Menu UNPROCESSED AND ORGANIC INGREDIENTS, LOCALLY SOURCED WHEN POSSIBLE PLAYA BOWLS, SMOOTHIES, & JUICES Add a Boost: Organic Acai, Cacao Bee Pollen, Echinacea Turmeric, & more COFFEE BAR HOMEMADE FOOD & SWEETS

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TARFISH Cafe is that laid back cool spot on 9th Street as you walk toward the boards.

It's a welcoming open air eatery with a breezy patio. Sip your favorite coffee, fresh squeezed juice or frozen smoothie while munching on homemade food.

Owner Maryanne Nolan uses organic, unprocessed ingredients that are locally sourced whenever possible.

Starfish is a convenient spot (it's steps off the boards) for a quick bite, family meal, or grab-n-go beachbox.

There's something to please everyone here... even your picky three-year-old. They are serving up pancakes, steel-cut oatmeal, hand-cut fries, baked chicken nuggets, burrito bowls, quesadillas, a guacamole salad and playa bowls, plus sandwich and burger selections of all natural beef, Bhudda veggie and wild salmon.

Need a pick-me-up? Grab a coffee, fresh baked goodie, made-to-order smoothie, or juice and head to the beach.

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Eat In, Take Out • Made Fresh to Order • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Free WiFi • Kids Menu

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YIANNI'S CAFÉ

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841 Asbury, Ocean City • 609-391-1113 Ocean City Community Center • 609-814-6500 1213 West Brigantine Avenue, Brigantine • 609-266-4600 • yianniscafeoc.com

ALWAYS FRESH, HEALTHY, AND DELICIOUS BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER YEAR ROUND NEWLY DECORATED DINING ROOM LAMB CHOPS SEAFOOD COMBO DISHES SMOOTHIES PATIO SEATING

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WNER Yianni Siganos has earned a loyal following in Ocean City based on his simple, yet sophisticated menu. Whether it’s his Greek specialties, refreshing salads, fresh-made smoothies, homemade soups, or thoughtful sandwiches – Yianni’s gyros and tasty menu will have you saying “opa!”

Homemade soups, made fresh from a scratch stock. Sandwiches, too, including specialties like the Spartan Chicken Breast. There are also wraps and burgers and Yianni’s salads (with extra virgin olive oil from Yianni’s olive trees in Crete). Voted Best of the Shore 2016 by Philadelphia Life, Best of the Press Gold 2017 for Family Restaurant and Best of the Press Silver 2017 for Breakfast, Best of the Sentinel 2017 for Greek Food.

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

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POSITIVELY 4TH STREET & LAUREL BAY BED & BREAKFAST

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N THE corner of 4th and Atlantic, you’ll find a cozy, comfortable B&B, one block from the beach, complete with one of the best cafés on the island. The inn is a haven for poets and artists with six bedrooms that’s clean and a bit quirky. The cafe serves breakfast and lunch year round and dinner in season. Homemade items with a full range of coffee drinks served in an eclectic-cool setting.

Innovative grilled sandwiches, baked goods, grilled fish, eggs, signature chicken salad, vegetarian dishes, and lots more.

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CHRISTINE'S ITALIAN PASTRY SHOPPE

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PECIALIZING in homemade and gluten free products, Christine’s can make you the wedding cake of your dreams.

Christine’s makes custom cakes for every occasion. The cheerful staff will help you navigate the sometimes difficult process of choosing your wedding cake so you can relax and work on other details.

A visually stunning and truly tasty cake is what you’ll get when you work with Christine’s. And the other pastries are great too! Cash or check. Open every day except Wednesdays.

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LITTLE EGG HARBOR SOAP COMPANY 1312 Boardwalk & 937 Asbury, Ocean City & 232 South Shore Road, Marmora • 609-390-9500 • lehsoap.com

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SING good ingredients truly produces a better product, but you knew this, right?

Did you know, though, how important it is to use quality ingredients on your hair and skin? Your skin and scalp absorb every product you place on them. So it’s important to use ingredients you can pronounce – ones that come from nature, not a lab. At LEH Soap, they hand make their line of hair and body products in small batches, including their original product – soap. LEH small-batch soap leaves your skin clean without stripping its natural oils (you won’t find any harsh detergents here or animal by products – only pure food-grade vegetable oils). With over 50 scents and new ones added seasonally, you can choose from fragrance or essential oil soaps as well as seven unscented therapeutic soaps for skin problems.

From moisturizer to shampoo and conditioner – LEH products will elevate your skin. LEH also sells products from other manufacturers including FHF, Mistral, Savannah Bee Company and more. Stop in today to any one of their locations – Ocean City, Marmora, Smithville, or Rehobeth Beach, DE.

On the Shelves HANDMADE SOAP IN A LARGE VARIETY OF SCENTS BEACH DAYS LAVENDER JERSEY GIRL ALMOND CRUMB APPLE MARTINI AVOCADO COCONUT BOBBI SUE THERAPY DETOX HONEY AND OLIVE OCEAN CITY SUNRISE OLIVE OIL SMOOTHIE & MANY MORE! LEH SOAP LINE OF BODY AND HOME PRODUCTS FOR MEN AND WOMEN MANY OTHER BRANDS OPEN YEAR ROUND

New Shop Open on Asbury Avenue • Accepts V, MC, AE, & D • Follow on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, & Instagram

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7TH STREET SURF SHOP

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Flagship store at 720 Asbury, Ocean City • 609-398-7070 • 7thstreetsurfshop.com 1118 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-391-7877 & 654 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-391-1700

SURF CAMPS AND LESSONS WAVE CAMS THE LATEST SURF STYLES EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF BOARDS SKATEBOARDING MENS, WOMENS, AND KIDS ACCESSORIES

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ORN in 1986, 7th Street Surf Shop is a destination for both experienced surfers and casual visitors alike. With a huge array of name-brand surfboards in the board room and three stores packed with fashion, gear, accessories and more, they've got everything you need for the sun, surf, and sand.

Thousands of kids and adults have learned to surf through 7th Street. They've been teaching for over 20 years and they remain dedicated to safety and fun. Offering group and private lessons as well as surf camps, 7th Street uses soft, safe surfboards for maximum fun. The mix includes boys, girls and entire families and students from six to 76.

Follow 7th Street on Instagram to keep current on new fashion arrivals, surf conditions and the latest in OC happenings. Stay up to date on special events including skateboarding and surf competitions.

Check out the 7th Street lifestyle at one of their three locations around town.

Three Locations • Open Year Round • Trusted & Respected • Yeti Products • Accepts V, MC, AE, & D

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JILLY'S DOLLAR STORE

On the Shelves EVERYTHING FOR A $1.00 (PLUS TAX)

1044 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-385-1234 • JiLLysOCNJ.com

HUGE INVENTORY TOYS BEACH ITEMS COLD DRINKS

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INFANT/TODDLER ITEMS

ODA, candy, dog toys, puzzles – even DVDs are never more than one dollar.

Batteries, flip flops, hats... you get the idea. With over 12,000 items in the store, you’ll definitely find that special something for that special somebody and it’s only, well, you know how much it costs. JiLLy’s Dollar Store is a tradition in Ocean City, where you’ll find everything from suntan lotion to beach toys to fabulous Ocean City gifts for friends and family back home – all for one dollar plus tax. Owned by the JiLLy’s family of stores, the Dollar Store is a great place to hunt for some Ocean City treasures. Kids want to take home a souvenir? Let them loose at JiLLy’s Dollar Store and everyone will be happy.

There are so many bargains to find like apparel and bath items, beach gear and toys, crafts, general merchandise, gifts, health and beauty, housewares, infant/toddler items, light bulbs, party supplies, pet supplies, photo frames and stationery, souvenirs, tools/hardware and more.

And it’s all on the Boardwalk between 10th and 11th streets, next to JiLLy’s T-Shirt Factory.

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Great Values • Open Seasonally • Open in Shoulder Season • Family Owned • Credit Cards Accepted

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JILLY'S T-SHIRT FACTORY

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1048, 762 & 936 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-385-1234 • JiLLysOCNJ.com

T-SHIRTS IN ALL SIZES AND COLORS CREATE CUSTOM SHIRTS FOR YOUR SCHOOL, GROUP, ORGANIZATION, CHARITY, TEAM USE YOUR OWN DESIGN

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OU’RE in charge of getting T-shirts for your daughter’s dodgeball team... what do you do? What do you do?! You call up the apparel experts at JiLLy’s and let them help. JiLLy’s T-shirt Factory is the go-to place for CUSTOM T-shirts & sweatshirts. Let your imagination run wild and let the nice folks working JiLLy’s T-shirt machines do the heavy lifting for you. Customize your own design or choose from thousands of stock designs all of which can be placed on a wide variety of garments from infant creepers to oversized tees for adults. JiLLy’s handles small and large size custom T-shirt runs for your business, organization, charity, or school all year long. After all, everyone needs to express themselves. Do it the American way... on a T-shirt.

Step on up to JiLLy’s Custom Counter where you can search their designs, send your own design, or let them design one for you from scratch. Leave it to JiLLy’s to make you look good.

Step 1 – Choose your design. Step 2 – They make it. Step 3 – You rock it!

Three locations on the Boards: 762, 936, and 1048 Boardwalk.

OC BEACH PATROL LICENSED PRODUCTS FAST SERVICE

Credit Cards and Travelers Checks • Year Round • Souvenirs • Gifts • Large and Small Runs • Infant to Adult Sizes

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DOWNTOWN OCEAN CITY Asbury Avenue, from 6th to 14th streets, Ocean City • 800-BEACH-NJ • oceancityvacation.com

In the Downtown OVER 100 REASONS TO VISIT UNIQUE BOUTIQUES EXCEPTIONAL EATERIES DISTINCTIVE CRAFTS LUXURIOUS SPAS AND SALONS AND MORE

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ITH more than 100 distinctive shops, cafes, galleries, spas, and salons, Downtown Ocean City, New Jersey is home to the best in shopping, dining, culture, and relaxation. From seafood to sundaes, and from pedicures to paintings, the heart of America’s Greatest Family Resort offers food, fashion, and fun for everyone, all year long. Special events provide even more fantastic entertainment for all ages and tastes. In the spring and fall, more than 500 crafters and food vendors line the streets for the City’s mile-long block parties, while summer brings free family entertainment, such as face painting, pony rides, costumed characters, balloon sculptures, and more. In the winter, holiday shopping weekends such as the Earlier Than the Bird extravaganza combine with old-fashioned carriage rides, an annual Christmas parade, and appearances by Santa himself to create a magical experience. Whether you’re planning a girls’ weekend, a weeklong family vacation, or a romantic getaway, there’s a reason every season to visit Downtown Ocean City, New Jersey.

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Asbury Avenue 6th - 14th • From the Beach to the Bay

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IT'S MY DERBY Inside Stainton’s Gallery of Shops, 810 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • 609-545-8688

On the Shelves OPEN YEAR ROUND DERBY PRINTS AND MEMORABILIA AUTOGRAPHED ITEMS COLLECTIBLES T-SHIRTS DERBY HATS CIGARS

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ELIVE “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” with select Kentucky Derby memorabilia and collections that include the fun, fashion, food, and allure that represent horse racing’s premier event. It’s My Derby features accessories direct from Louisville as well as Jane Heart Jewelry, Dimacci bracelets, and Diamante’s cigars.

It’s My Derby features prints autographed by legendary jockey Ron Turcotte, rider of Secretariat, winner of the 1973 Triple Crown. There are also hats from Christine A Moore, official milliner of the Kentucky Derby and Breeders Cup International. It’s My Derby also offers Mint Julep collectible glasses, Maker’s Mark sauces, and bourbon-infused foods.

There’s also Derby artwork, merchandise, tiny horse figures, and more. The space also houses a 10-foot, custom-made replica of Secretariat, complete with a Kentucky Derby garland of roses replica slung around his neck and a replica saddle cloth over his back. Email owner Michael Yanniello at itsmyderby@gmail.com for special inquiries.

Kentucky Derby Showcase Store • Mint Julep Glasses • Derby Artwork • Bourbon-Infused Foods • Jewelry

LOTS MORE

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THE ORIGINAL FUDGE KITCHEN 8th and Boardwalk • 800-23-FUDGE • fudgekitchens.com • @theoriginalfudgekitchen

On the Shelves SIX LOCATIONS AT THE SHORE OVER 45 YEARS EXPERIENCE

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HE Bogle family has been making candy along the Jersey coast for over 45 years and when you see Fudge Kitchen employees whipping, twirling, and lifting those ribbons of fudge out of the copper kettles, well, you know you’re going to get some quality fudge to take (or send) home. The fudge comes in an assortment of flavors, and it’s all simply delicious.

But there’s more than fudge. The Original Fudge Kitchen is a candy lover’s dream and they have huge assortments of candy and chocolates that are sure to keep your sweet tooth craving more.

Strolling by The Original Fudge Kitchen on the Boardwalk is such a pleasant experience – there’s a smiling employee handing out free samples.

But the real treat is when you step inside – that’s when the aroma of sweet chocolate and yummy candy almost knocks you over. It’s a beautiful thing.

Next time you need a little sweetness in your life, head up to the Boardwalk at 8th Street, check out the David Dunleavy whale mural on the side of the building, turn right, and pretty soon you’ll see a smiling employee out front handing out free samples of fudge.

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Open Every Day • Huge Selection • Ship Anywhere • Accepts V, MC, AE, & D

HAND-WHIPPED FUDGE Dark Chocolate Chunk Vanilla nut Chocolate nut Snickers Cookies and Cream Sea Salt Caramel Vanilla Black Forest Chocolate Peanut Butter SALT WATER TAFFY SUGAR-FREE SELECTION FREE SAMPLES

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SEAGRASS BOUTIQUE 752 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • 609-938-2398 • seagrassboutique.com • @SeagrassBoutique

On the Shelves COASTAL FASHION WITH A MODERN BOHEMIAN FLAIR FRESH, ORIGINAL DESIGNERS ASTARS Joah Brown Voluspa Johnny Was Rag Poets Anama JEWELRY, ACCESSORIES, HOME GOODS

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HEN you walk into Seagrass Boutique, even if you still have a little OC sand on your flip flops, you'll feel as though you've traveled to California with just a couple steps.

The boutique is well-appointed, lined with carefully selected clothing so fab, you'll want to take them all home, along with owner Kevin Heck, just so he can style your outfits from then on. Kevin spent his career in women's retail working with BCBG Max Azria, SISLEY, and Herve Leger. With one look around the shop, you can tell he knows what he's doing. The clothes at Seagrass have a luxurious feel and cool casual California-chic vibe. After all, just because you're at the beach, doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style. Quite the opposite, actually.

Seagrass has looks that can go from day to night with a few accessory changes. And speaking of, they have Quay sunglasses, handmade jewelry, hats, scarves, bags (the most lovely bags – hello Sienna Fringe Beaded Clutch!), and more.

Accepts V, MC, AE, & D • Gift Certificates Available • Second Location in Linwood

SUNGLASSES Quay, Raen, Tom Ford GIFTS

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SHRIVER'S SALT WATER TAFFY 9th and Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-399-0100 • shrivers.com

On the Shelves SHIP ANYWHERE IN USA FAMILY-OWNED SINCE THE DAYS OF QUEEN VICTORIA BEST PLACE TO GET SWEETS IN OCEAN CITY

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LOVE taffy, oh that taffy. I love taffy, and candy, and fudge! And I pity, anyone who has never had Shriver's. From flippy fruit to chocolate banana, cinnamon to vanilla, Shriver's salt water taffy is exploding with flavor, gooeyness, and just the right amount of sweet to satisfy.

Take a spin around Shriver’s aisle of clear bins filled with the tubular triumph of hand crafted goodness, known as salt water taffy and you’ll be in candy heaven. With delicious flavor options and its chewy, creamy bite, taffy is a perfect end to a perfect day on the Boardwalk. This is one sweet memory-making confection that’s stood the test of time.

Shriver's is one of the oldest businesses on the Boardwalk – boasting 120 years since it first opened by William Shriver in 1898 – and if you enjoy the sweeter things in life – taffy, fudge, macaroons, chocolate, mint rolls, jams, jellies and other fine confections – then you’re going to LOVE Shriver’s. Shriver’s also brings their selections and old-time tradition home to you through their website. Log on, browse, and enjoy! Shriver’s is a retail store and working factory where you can shop the largest selection of candy in Ocean City while watching the production of their fabulous sweets.

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Year Round • Online Shopping 24/7 • Summer 9am to Midnight • Accepts V, MC, AE, & D

MADE FRESH ON PREMISES WATCH THE TAFFY BEING PULLED

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SHRIVER'S GELATO 9th and Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-398-2288 • shrivers.com

On the Shelves NEW YORK CHEESECAKE COOKIE MONSTER FRUTTI DI BOSCO BLUEBERRY CHOCOLATE

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E RECENTLY heard the phrase, "ice cream solves everything." We think it sounds better as "Shriver's Gelato solves everything," Don't you agree? Gelato, ice cream's fabulous Italian cousin, is the perfect answer to all of life's little stumbles, surprises, and successes. Got a little sunburn today?

Cool down with a pina colada waffle cone. Aced that exam? Celebrate with a Stracciatella. First time up on the surfboard? That's worth two scoops of the creamy, dreamy frozen concoction that is gelato.

Gelato is a yummy treat that was born in Italy. It’s similar to traditional ice cream, but it’s made with whole milk as opposed to cream so it has fewer calories. It's also more dense, creamier, and tastier than traditional ice cream.

At Shriver's you can say buon giorno to coffee, cappuccino, or espresso for a bright start to your day, or for a jolt if you need one late at night. In an attempt to completely win over our hearts (and stomachs), they also sell warm crepes to pair with the gelato. Though you'll find vanilla, chocolate, and Strawberry... step out of your comfort zone and try a tiramisu, mango or amaretto. Free samples are encouraged!

HAZELNUT STRACCIATELLA MANGO SALTED CARAMEL

Gelato Made Fresh Daily on Premises • Espresso & Cappuccino • Smoothies, Coffee, Hot Chocolate • April to October

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YES SHE CAN! 30 Tuckahoe Road, Marmora • 609-478-3266 • yesshecannj.com • facebook.com/yesshecanNJ • @yes_she_can_NJ

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ANA Wilson knows size matters. Over the past six years, she grew her mobile bra fitting business to include thousands of customers in the South Jersey and Pennsylvania area. A good bra is essential for support, confidence and comfort. Not sure of your size? Stop in and chat with Dana or make an appointment for a private fitting. Yes She Can! has two dressing rooms to ensure your privacy and will give you the attention you deserve.

One step inside the bright, chic space and you'll realize Yes She Can! sells bras, but so much more.

They have athletic apparel - tanks, tees, pants, (perfect for yogis or anyone who wants a stylish, comfy look while exercising or not), and sports bras, lingerie, nursing wear, competitive swim wear for ladies and girls, athletic underwear, maternity, shape wear, and adorable accessories including waterproof watches and sunglasses.

Treat yourself to well fitting wear, be it a new bra or a new workout outfit or anything in between. At Yes She Can comfort and style reign and service is served up with a smile. To become a VIP and receive exclusive deals and bra tips, text BRAVIP to 51660.

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Open Year Round • Private Events • Accepts V, MC, AE, & D • Gift Certificates Available

On the Shelves BRA FITTINGS Private Scheduled BRANDS INCLUDE: Swoob Dolfin Natori Yummie Yellowberry Soulflower Panache Wacoal Curvy Couture Green Apple MATERNITY/NURSING SHAPE WEAR/LINGERIE YOGA/ATHLETIC APPAREL

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TUCKAHOE BIKE & SURF BUGGY RENTALS 1235 West Avenue, Ocean City • 609-398-9700; 2151 Route 50, Tuckahoe • 609-628-0101 • tuckahoebikeshop.com 3254 Dune Drive, Avalon • 609-961-3232; JFK and Pleasure Avenue, Sea Isle • 609-263-3186 • tuckahoebikeshop.com

On the Shelves GEAR AND CLOTHING HELMETS ACCESSORIES BIKE AND VACATION ITEM RENTALS TOP BRANDS CASUAL TO COMPETITION RIDING WEEKEND RIDES AT TUCKAHOE LOCATION

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ET your ride on at the West Avenue location, across from Wawa, as well as three other locations including Tuckahoe, Sea Isle, and Avalon.

Tuckahoe Bike Shop is family-owned and can handle all your bicycle needs. They have the latest models, best equipment and accessories, the friendliest staff and the fastest repair services in the county. They carry top brands including Fuji, Jamis, 3G, Biria, Sun, Phat, and others. The store is stocked with everything for a Sunday ride or a competition event. Exclusive free lifetime maintenance with any new bike purchase.

BIKE RENTALS IN SEASON: 55th and West, seven days, 8am to 12:30pm; 12th Street and Boardwalk, seven days, 7am to 12pm; Surrey and bike rentals, wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons.

Surf Buggy Rental Centers, everything you need: baby items, beach gear, linens, household items, wheelchairs, and even kayaks. Call 800-976-5679.

Year Round • Sales & Rentals • Expert Service • Vacation Item Rentals • Accepts V, MC, & D

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ARTISAN BODY PRODUCTS

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RTISAN Body Soap Shop encourages you to experience the amazing scents, feels and textures of these beautiful handmade soaps by picking them up... Ahhhh smells like heaven without the headaches. The creativity and varied combinations of their soaps come to life once you touch them and you'll feel the difference in your skin after the first use.

Artisan highlights the importance of natural soaps and quality ingredients with artistic flare.

Find organic, vegan and gluten-free soaps as well as men’s soaps and shaving needs. You’ll also find bathroom accessories, pottery, and wall art. Vintage tins made into mirrors and shelfs, beautiful sea sponges, more.

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LUE Lotus is a chill, relaxing place to shop and find unique items for yourself or someone special.

A Gypsea-chic boutique with bohemian flair, they carry sea-inspired products that include jewelry, sea glass jewelry, skin care, bath products, plants, funky clothes, underwear and home goods.

Don't miss their lava rock oil diffuser necklaces and bracelets - how cool is that?!

Aromatherapy items, Citrine gemstone chunks, and a whole lot more.

813 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City 609-391-5210 • facebook.com/bluelotusoc

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FLYING CARP GIFT GALLERY

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O AHEAD and turn off the beaten trail.

Exploring new areas while you're on vacay (or not!) sometimes leads you to discover a gem that you may not have found otherwise. The Flying Carp Gift Gallery is a sparkly, shiny shop on West, across from Barefoot Market. As you pull open the screen door (with its red fish knobs) and enter the boutique, the first one to greet you probably won't be owner Laura Rossi, but her sweet pooch Zen. The Carp carries chic home goods, art, organic baby items, purses, candles, soaps, hand-crafted jewelry, and fun, inspired unique gifts. Pop in for the Jersey Shore Platter, or the Chirpy Bird wine pourer. Chances are you'll fall in love with Zen, and with the whimsical, fabulous Flying Carp.

225 West Avenue, Ocean City 609-741-7717 • flyingcarpocnj.com

HOY'S 5 & 10

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OY’S 5 & 10 carries on a tradition of affordable beach items for your trip to the Jersey Shore. Toys, clothes and accessories can make your vacation feel like paradise. It’s not a true beach trip until you stop at Hoy’s!

Walk into either location in Ocean City and find exactly what your family needs at the best price in town. Since 1936, Ocean City residents and visitors have come to Hoy’s for beach chairs, souvenirs, surf apparel, hats and shoes on their way to a family getaway.

Come check out the largest selection of beach chairs around. They have friendly staff and aisles filled with hard-to-find items. Open year round.

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ALUE, service, and selection – all in a casual, no-pressure atmosphere – that’s what makes Henry’s an OC favorite, where you’ll find the highest quality jewelry in exciting new designs. And its locations on the Boardwalk just south of 12th Street and also between 9th and 10th make it an easy destination to get to no matter where you are on the island.

In addition to being OC’s exclusive retailer for Pandora, Alex and Ani, and the OC Hook Collection, Henry’s is your trusted name for fashion and for signature designs. Visit their website at henrysoc.com.

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ET geared up on 9th Street at the foot of the 9th Street Bridge. Island Beach Gear is the One-Stop Shop with Everything You Need for the Beach. Top name brands include a huge selection of Telescope, LaFuma and Rio beach chairs, Wheeleez and Fish-N-Mate carts, Frankford and dig-git umbrellas, Havaianas and Sperry footwear, Salt Life, Toes On The Nose, prAna and Body Glove apparel and swimsuits, Slowtide and Beach Road towels, Sunnylife and Big Mouth floats, Bagguu bags, California Board Co boogie boards, Sun Bum sunscreen, Hang Ten sunglasses, Panama Jack and Hang Ten bicycles, Ruffwear, and so much more! Open all year with plenty of free, off-street parking.

2 West 9th Street, Ocean City 609-788-3836 • islandbeachgear.com

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HE Ocean City Fine Arts League is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization formed in 2002. The League is a co-op of artists and volunteers who maintain the “Art on Asbury” gallery.

The gallery offers work from over 50 local artists in watercolor, oil, acrylic, mixed media, photography, pottery, textiles and sculptures.

Original art, giclees and prints are for sale.

Ocean City Fine Arts League is a facility to nurture artists in their development and to showcase their talents in monthly exhibits. Visit their website www.oceancityfineartsleague.org to learn more about membership, artists and the listings of all of their shows. The gallery is open year round.

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FAMILY FUN ON THE BOARDWALK 6th to 14th Streets on the Boardwalk, Ocean City • oceancityvacation.com • facebook.com/ocnjboardwalk

On the Boards FREE ENTERTAINMENT FROM 6TH TO 14TH ON THE BOARDS TUESDAYS MUMMERS NIGHTS: STRUT YOUR STUFF WITH THE MUMMERS FROM 7-9PM THURSDAYS FAMILY NIGHTS: LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT ALONG THE BOARDWALK FROM 7:30-9:30PM

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OU probably thought hitting the boards at night couldn't get any better... there's fresh salt air, the sound of the ocean crashing, tons of fab dining and shopping, people watching, activities galore, you name it... what more could we possibly want?! How about live entertainment for the entire family? Mind blown! In July and August on Thursday evenings, come be a part of Family Night. There is entertainment for everyone on every block. Live music, magicians, stilt walkers and more – all from 7:30-9:30pm.

Now, if you fancy yourself a strutter, then Mummers Night is for you. Sounds of happy music and sights of happy people dancing together fill the Boardwalk on Tuesdays nights from 7-9pm in July and August. If you aren't a dancer, you'll still find yourself hard pressed not to smile... and perhaps even break out into a strut. We warned you. This fun is contagious.

Free, Family-Friendly Entertainment Along the Boardwalk from 6th-14th Streets

NEW FALL EVENT! PARACHUTE PYROTECHNIC SHOW ON SEPTEMBER 15

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CHIP MILLER AMYLOIDOSIS FOUNDATION Four Fun Events – Slide for Amyloid • The Clubs and Cars Golf Classic • The 15th Annual Chip Miller Surf Fest • 2nd Annual Skate Fest

About CMAF Helping to ensure a better quality of life for those afflicted with Amyloidosis, a rare disease that affects 3000 people annually and helping science find the cure!

JULY 19 CLUBS & CARS CLASSIC JULY 20 (RD 7/21-22) SURF FEST & SLIDE FOR AMYLOID

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HE Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation makes giving back fun. The foundation hosts several fundraising events through the year – The Chip Miller Surf Fest, the Slide for Amyloid, the Clubs and Cars Classic, and in 2017 added the inaugural Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation HPDE Track Day event.

The Surf Fest and the Foundation were created in 2004 in memory of Chip Miller. Chip, who proudly raised his family in Ocean City, was known worldwide for his passion for Corvettes and resilient positive attitude. In 2003, Chip was diagnosed with a rare disease called Amyloidosis. Just a few months after Chip was diagnosed, the world lost an incredibly special person. The foundation needs your help to prevent this from happening to other families.

Since its inception 13 years ago, the Surf Fest at 7th Street Surfing Beach has grown to be one of the largest surf events on the East Coast attracting some of the biggest names in surfing: Bethany Hamilton, Brad Gerlach, Rob Machado to name a few.

The Clubs and Cars Classic at Stone Harbor Country Club combines a car show with a golf tourney for a day of philanthropy and fun. The Slide for Amyloid at the OC Waterpark is a familyfriendly event featuring private access to the waterpark, dinner, beverages, entertainment, Chinese auction, and a raffle.

To Register for an Upcoming Event and/or Make a Donation, visit chipmiller.org

JULY 27 (RD 7/28-29) SECOND ANNUAL CHIP MILLER SKATE FEST

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GREATER OCEAN CITY THEATRE COMPANY 1501 West Avenue, Ocean City • 609-398-1118 • oceancitytheatrecompany.com

On the Stage 2018 INCLUDES: A CHORUS LINE JULY 10 - 13 LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL WITH GOCTC'S HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR COMPANY JULY 20 & 21 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST WITH THE OCEAN CITY POPS AUGUST 7 - 10

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HE Greater Ocean City Theatre Company celebrates their 11th season in 2018 and has become one of Ocean City's most beloved attractions. Year after year this troupe puts on professional shows that mesmerize audiences and create lasting memories.

This non-profit company attracts talented singers, dancers and actors from in and around NYC, Philadelphia, and South Jersey. The onstage talent level, supported by a brilliant creative team, makes an enjoyable, memorable entertainment experience in OC. GOCTC has also established a Junior Company that features area youth in several fully-staged productions.

There’s a camp for K-8th grade kids, a Halloween costume party, an October musical, and a holiday production. GOCTC operates as a Summer Stock/Regional Non-Equity Company, too. The office is at 1501 West, but they perform at the Ocean City High School, Music Pier, events around town, and more.

SUMMER BROADWAY SERIES WITH THE OC POPS SUMMER CHILDREN’S THEATRE SERIES AT THE MUSIC PIER

Committed to the Arts in Ocean City Through Theatrical Productions and Performing Art Camps • Tickets Available Online

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JILLY'S ARCADE 1168 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-385-1234 • JiLLysOCNJ.com

In the Arcade 10-CENT SKEEBALL FAMILY FRIENDLY BIKE RENTAL FROM CLASSIC TO CUTTING-EDGE PARKING AVAILABLE (free for bike rentals) ONE ROLL OF QUARTERS, HOURS OF FUN

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ILLY’S is open everyday (24 hours in the summer) on the Boardwalk – enter at 12th Street, turn left, it’s right there.

JiLLy’s Arcade always has the latest and greatest games. From driving simulators and Star Wars Pod to Jurassic Park and Big Buck Hunter along with dozens of others that you could never play or imitate in your home. They also have tons of classics like Pacman, Skeeball, air hockey and the largest pinball collection anywhere at the Jersey Shore. There is literally something for everyone.

JiLLy’s Arcade is open 24/7 from July 1 to Labor Day. That’s right, they don’t close for two months!

Cool, huh? In the off season, they’re open daily, so pull out your pocket change and enjoy hours of family fun at JiLLy’s Arcade – rain or shine. Came to Ocean City without a bike? No problem. JiLLy’s offers bike rental service behind JiLLy’s Arcade.

They have surreys, speed bikes, beach cruisers, kids bikes, and more. And before you do a happy dance over the low prices and variety of rentals... they offer FREE PARKING during your hourly rental.

Year Round • Open 24/7 July 1 to Labor Day • On-Site Ice Cream • The Latest Games

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PLAYLAND'S CASTAWAY COVE 1020 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-399-4751 • oceancityfun.com

At the Park NEW RIDES FOR 2018!

GO KARTS ARCADE MINI-GOLF CLASSIC AND CUTTING-EDGE RIDES DAIRY QUEEN PREP'S PIZZA

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CEAN City's oldest amusement park has provided unmatched family fun for over 50 years and it's only getting better.

Castaway Cove added a new stateof-the-art coaster in 2017; GaleForce coaster is 125 feet high (that’s huge) and features a 90-degree drop, three launches and speeds of 64 mph! There are also three other coasters including a E&F Miler Family Coaster that’s great for everybody from kids to grandparents. More roller coasters? Yes, please.

Castaway Cove is the real deal with everything a great Jersey Shore amusement park needs; Miniature Golf, a Go-Kart Speedway, top-notch thrill rides, fun family rides, a mad-cool arcade and so much more. There are over 30 rides so there’s something for everybody. The arcade has the latest video games and all the classics, including skeeball.

There’s also a Dairy Queen attached – how sweet is that? Birthday parties are always a great idea – seriously, a birthday party at Castaway Cove?

Awesome. Castaway Cove is on the Boards covering the entire stretch of Boardwalk from 10th to 11th streets. Look for the giant pirate ship.

Birthday Parties & Events • Tickets Never Expire • Over 30 Rides & Attractions • Accepts V, MC, AE, & D

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CAPE MAY LEWES FERRY 1200 Lincoln Boulevard, North Cape May • 800-643-3779 • CMLF.com

At the Ferry OPERATES YEAR ROUND FOOD COURT AND INDOOR BARS ON BOARD SUMMER LIDO BAR ON BOARD PET FRIENDLY GIFT CERTIFICATES OUTDOOR SEASONAL DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT

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HE Cape May-Lewes Ferry is the place to be for family time, couple time, entertainment time, or when it’s time to kick back and chill out. Take a break from the ordinary and set sail across the Delaware Bay for a fun trip on the water! The ferry trip between North Cape May and Lewes, Delaware is an 85-minute boat ride, perfect for sightseeing, and relaxing.

From food courts and gift shops to whale watching, you’ll find plenty to do on board. The ferry is just a short drive from Ocean City.

Hungry? The ferry fun continues at the terminal with the newly-renovated and expanded On the Rocks Dockside Grill. The Grill has the best waterfront views on either side of the bay.

The ferry also offers specialty events and excursions from live music to holiday brunches beer festivals, and more. There is always something going on year round.

And don't forget, traveling on the ferry is easy – you can bring bikes, pets, skateboards, motorcycles, cars, and more aboard the ferry. Book now and get started on your ferry adventure today!

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The Ferry is Where Memorable Journeys Begin • Book in Advance at CMLF.com

ALL SIZE RVs WELCOME SEASONAL SHUTTLES INTO CAPE MAY AND LEWES

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GILLIAN'S WONDERLAND PIER 6th and Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-399-7082 • gillians.com

At the Pier TICKETS NEVER EXPIRE WEEKDAY SPECIALS GROUP RATES A FAMILY TRADITION OPEN FOR FIRST NIGHT ANNUAL HALF-PRICE TICKET SALES RIDES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY FIREWORKS

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EW in 2018, the 130-feet, thrilling Drop Tower gives riders a breath-taking experience as they accelerate towards the ground from a height of 120 feet reaching a speed of 47mph!

Not to mention, the Drop Tower offers awesome aerial views of OCNJ! Gillian’s Wonderland Pier should be in the top 10 of your “things to do in this lifetime” list. It’s that fun.

If you’re a kid, have kids, or are a kid at heart then Wonderland Pier, well... it’s all there in the name – it’s a wonderland! There’s the classic Tilt-A-Whirl, the wind-inyour-hair Swings, the Speedway Whip, the famous Giant Wheel, and so much more. During both Christmas and Easter, Gillian’s offers a special half-price sale on tickets.

Wonderland is a pay-as-you-go park and rides range from two to six tickets per person. You can also have a party at Gillian’s. Gillian’s offers birthday parties, group rates, and weekday specials. Tickets never expire!

Become a kid again on the Boardwalk at 6th Street.

You can’t miss this Ocean City icon.

Over 30 Different Rides • Birthday Parties • Family Owned • Accepts V, MC, AE, & D

NEW IN 2018...

DROP TOWER!

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HISTORIC TOURS, FARMERS & CRAFTERS MARKET Visit the Ocean City Visitor’s Center on the 9th Street Bridge, Ocean City • 609-399-1412 • oceancityvacation.com

At the Market TOUR HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN AN OLD-FASHIONED TROLLEY MEET THE INNKEEPERS GET FRESH PRODUCE Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables with organic options FRESH FLOWERS

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XPLORE the history of America’s Greatest Family Resort with a guided Historic Tour.

Each week, a trolley takes tour goers through the storied streets of Ocean City stopping at various historic buildings for a personal tour. The tour takes a different route each week and winds through historic neighborhoods while a guide tells you all about the barrier island. The tour takes about two hours. Cost is $14 per person.

Another weekly event is the fabulously fresh Ocean City Farmers & Crafters Market. Come by foot or by bicycle and get your taste of New Jersey’s abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables.

The Farmers & Crafters Market provides Jersey Fresh produce directly from farmers to locals and visitors plus unique crafts. Help sustain New Jersey’s agriculture industry by supporting our farmers. Rain or shine event. Farmers Market is held every Wednesday, June 28 through September 6 from 8am to 1pm at the OC Tabernacle grounds, 6th and Asbury. Pick-up spot for the Historic Tour is 7th and Central at 2pm on Thursdays from July 6 to August 24.

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BAKED GOODS RAIN OR SHINE

Join the Ocean City Community Wednesdays in the Summer for the Open Air Market and Thursdays for the Historic Tours

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OCEAN CITY AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER 1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City • 609-398-6900 • ocnj.us/recreation

At the Center SALT WATER POOL Year round and heated GROUP EXERCISE STUDIO Tai Chi, Zumba, Kickbox, Circuit, Body Sculpting, more

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STRENGTH AND CARDIO Olympic benches and bars, plate-loaded strength equipment, treadmills, ellipticals, and lots more

HE OC Aquatic and Fitness Center is inside the Ocean City Community Center at 17th and Simpson.

This place is great whether you’re a resident or just staying a few days. The Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center is a multi-faceted facility that encourages people of all ages and fitness levels to participate in programs that help to promote good health. The center has a 25-meter salt-water pool, strength and cardiovascular equipment training space, indoor cycling classes, an exercise studio for aerobics, yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi and martial arts, Surfset Fitness Classes, personal training, racquetball court, child care and youth programming spaces, and more. The Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center has something for everyone in the family.

The Center is truly a great place to improve your fitness and meet great people. And don’t forget, Ocean City has plenty of beaches – so get to the Aquatic and Fitness Center now to get in shape for this season!

HOURS: M-F 6am-9pm; Sat 7am-6pm; Sun 9am-6pm.

KIDS PROGRAMS SWIM LESSONS RACQUETBALL & MORE

Year Round • Child Care Available • Free Parking • Affordable Rates • Variety of Memberships • Personal Training

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OCEAN CITY ARTS CENTER 1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-7628 • oceancityartscenter.org

At the Center EVENTS Boardwalk Art Show Juried Photography Show and more CHILDREN’S SUMMER ART CAMPS THE GALLERY HAS NEW MONTHLY EXHIBITS The Meet the Artist reception is on the second Friday and open to the public

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HERE'S something about the salt air that gets your creative juices flowing. Lucky for all of us, the Arts Center is a perfect outlet for channeling this energy into something beautiful. Be it a painting, composition, sculpture or dance routine.

The Arts Center is on the second floor of the Community Center at 17th and Simpson. There are three large studios and a music room, dance room, and pottery studio, a gallery, and small gift shop.

The Center offers more than 40 visual and performing arts classes for all ages year-round including pottery, painting, dance, drawing, and more. There are more than 50 children’s art camps from mid-June to Labor Day including dance, pottery, painting, crafts, and more. The Boardwalk Art Show, attracting hundreds of exhibitors, is in early August. Gallery exhibits change monthly and feature two- and three-dimensional art. Their mission is "to engage the individuals and communities of Southern New Jersey in the kind of participation in the visual and performing arts that leads to individual and collective fulfillment.”

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Summer Camps • Events • Group Classes • Individual Instruction • Art Gallery • Large Studios

CLASSES Weekly, day, and evening classes for children, teens and adults

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OCEAN CITY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY 1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-2434 • oceancitylibrary.org

On the Shelves CHILDREN’S SECTION DOWNLOADABLE EBOOKS COMPUTER WORKSHOPS CDS & DVDS OPEN SEVEN DAYS GUEST LECTURERS FUN ACTIVITIES BOOK CLUB

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ROM historical novels to current magazines, from blockbusters on DVD to a massive selection of e-Books, and from educational lectures to children’s puppet shows, the Ocean City Free Public Library has everything you need to stay informed, inspired, and entertained.

Located just blocks from the beach, the Ocean City Free Public Library is open seven days a week throughout the year. Whether you’re stopping by to pick up the latest beach read, bringing the kids for an afternoon of storytelling, or borrowing a DVD or video game for the weekend, the Library offers convenient hours and a knowledgeable, accessible staff.

Lectures and workshops offer intellectual stimulation for adults, while children’s programs, teen and tween book clubs, and social events and activities instill an early love of learning in young readers.

The Ocean City Free Public Library is the heart of the Ocean City Community Center, a vibrant gathering place that offers residents and visitors the opportunity to strengthen their bodies, nourish their minds, and nurture their spirits.

Open Year Round • Full Calendar of Events • Free Parking • Free Saturday Movies • Teen Programs

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OCEAN CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-1801 • ocnjmuseum.org

At the Museum A WELL-PRESENTED HISTORY OF OCEAN CITY PERUSE ITS EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF OCEAN CITY HEIRLOOMS AND MEMORABILIA THE SINDIA A large display of artifacts from one of the city’s most famous (and mysterious) legends

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ON'T have a DeLorean? Don't fret.

Nearly as quick as you can say, "Great Scot!" you can go back in time simply by walking through the doors of the Ocean City Historical Museum tucked inside the Ocean City Community Center.

With over 50 years in Ocean City, the Historical Museum makes local history fun, interesting and accessible. Whether you’re a native, a long-time resident or a day-tripper visiting OC for the first time, you owe it to yourself to learn just a little about the history of this eight-mile barrier island off the coast of New Jersey.

The museum is an ever-changing testament to the many volunteers who give their time and resources to ensure that Ocean City’s vibrant history stays alive. Explore its extensive collection of Ocean City heirlooms and memorabilia. Pop in for featured and mainstay exhibits, or planned free programs.

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Year Round • Free with Free Parking • Full Calendar of Events • Permanent Exhibits • Research Tools

ARTIFACTS, PHOTOS, RESEARCH TOOLS, AND MORE

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OCEAN CITY POPS ORCHESTRA Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-399-6111 • oceancitypops.org

At the Orchestra FULL SUMMER SCHEDULE YOUTH OUTREACH SPECIAL EVENTS SEASON TICKETS 2018 GUEST PERFORMERS INCLUDE...

Clint Holmes Under the Street Lamp The Celtic Tenors Jackie Evancho

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HE POPS is one of Ocean City's most beloved treasures and one of the funnest things to do while you're in town. The POPS performs a full range of concerts during this summer season at the historic Music Pier and whether you're in town for the summer or for a day, it's a show that shouldn't be missed.

An evening with the POPS can include anything from a fully-staged Broadway musical to opera, jazz, theme nights, movie scores, or a Children’s Lollipop concert.

The POPS often hosts some of the top talent in America, including big names such as Clint Holmes and The Celtic Tenors. Chamber Music, retrospectives of the 40s and 50s, Broadway, the American Songbook, Opera, and much much more – the POPS rocks.

The POPS offers a variety of tickets including season tickets and individual tickets. Order online at oceancitypops.org or call 609-525-948 in season or 609-399-6111 off season. Check the website for the full schedule.

The Friends of the Ocean City POPS is a group of volunteer supporters organized to promote excellence in the programming, performance, and continuing development of the Ocean City POPS Orchestra.

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113 Years of Musical Entertainment in Ocean City - A True Ocean City Tradition

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WET 'N WILD WAVE RUNNER RENTALS

At 3rd & Bay

244 Bay Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-6527 • wetnwildwaverunners.com

EXPERIENCED STAFF OPEN SEVEN DAYS MAY 20 THROUGH SEPTEMBER, 8AM SUNSET RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY LOOK FOR THE BRIGHT GREEN BOOTH

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ET wild on the back bays of Ocean City. Look for the bright green rental booth at 3rd and Bay. Free parking at the Marina while you

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Go fast and get wet – what a great way to spend some time in OC. Wet ‘N Wild is the premier Waverunner and Jet Ski rental location at 3rd and Bay. Their commitment to customer safety and satisfaction will have you coming back year after year for a great experience. Once you sign up and are given proper instruction, you are guided on the Jet Skis to a large riding area in the Back Bay of Ocean City. Trained staff is always on water to answer questions and assist whenever necessary.

Get wet. Get wild. Contact Wet ‘N Wild Waverunners for a good time.

Open Memorial Day through September, seven days a week.

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OU’VE seen those two beautiful yellow parasail boats as they pull the red and yellow smiley-face parachutes in front of the beach. Stop staring, go! Ocean City Parasail brought parasailing to OC and has been soaring for 24 years with top-of-the-line equipment and the most experienced captains and crew ready to give you the thrill-ride of a lifetime. Call ahead to book your “flight” today.

OC Parasail is family-owned with USCG certified captains and crew.

There’s online booking, too. Find them at 232 Bay Avenue.

232 Bay Avenue, Ocean City 609-399-3559 • oceancityparasail.com

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MAGINE yourself a pirate? Have we got the adventure for you! Climb aboard the Sea Dragon and let the crew take you on an old-fashioned swashbuckling adventure through the back bays of OC. The Sea Dragon crew has been entertaining scallywags for 10 years, so they know a thing or two about having a good time. Face painting, storytelling and fun – you never know when you might have to fire up the 16 water-cannons to defend the ship. Bring a camera. Online booking available.

9:30am, 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm, and 5pm.

Also an evening trip at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Find them at 232 Bay Avenue.

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HE Ocean City Tabernacle is located at 6th Street and Wesley Avenue.

Ocean City was established on the grounds of the OC Tabernacle in 1879, and the community is still strongly rooted here.

The Tabernacle has a large outreach including Boardwalk services, concerts featuring Grammy Award-winning performers, and world renowned Sunday speakers. There is also a great focus on youth programs like the Son Club after school program, the Ark Preschool and VBS. Everyone is welcome to the non-denominational and uplifting services offered. Two Sunday morning services at 8:30am and 10:30am and evening services throughout the summer.

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ELCOME to the Kull Youth Center at the Ocean City Tabernacle!

Just blocks away from the beach, the Ocean City Tabernacle’s Kull Youth Center is a popular choice for youth retreats, senior class trips, conferences, indoor festivals, sporting events and much more. The KYC is well outfitted with a multi-purpose gymnasium, game room, loft, fully equipped commercial kitchen, and two dormitory rooms for boys and girls. Additionally, it features a furnished one-bedroom apartment. For more information, contact Erin Whitcomb, KYC Leasing Manager, 609305-7197 or ewhitcomb@octab.org.

550 Wesley Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-1915

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ITE boarding is the fastest growing watersport in the world!

And you can do it regardless of your age, body type, and experience. Get the skills and knowledge needed to be a safe and confident rider under the guidance of an IKO certified instructor and assistant. Chris and Laura Lee are proud to offer top rated instruction as well as a positive and enjoyable learning experience.

Offering beginner and advanced lessons for children and adults, LEKS proudly maintains the highest standards for safety, efficiency and customer care, and use the latest and greatest Cabrinha kite equipment for all of their lessons. Get the stoke!

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GREATE BAY COUNTRY CLUB

At the Club

901 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point • 609-927-5071 • GreateBay.com

FAMILY FRIENDLY UNRIVALED FACILITIES GOLF LESSONS FULL SOCIAL CALENDAR WEDDINGS AT GREATE BAY COUNTRY CLUB AND OCEAN CITY YACHT CLUB

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REATE Bay Country Club is located just minutes from Ocean City. Cross the 9th Street bridge, veer left on Mays Landing Road, about a quarter mile down on the right.

Greate Bay is committed to delivering a firstclass membership experience filled with greate memories and greate friends. Your complete country club experience awaits: from championship golf to private dining, member events, elegant weddings at both Greate Bay Country Club and the Ocean City Yacht Club and much more.

Golf has never been more fun or affordable.

Membership packages are available for everyone: Full, Weekday, Intermediate, Junior, Corporate and Social memberships with limited golf access.

Complete golf amenities including locker rooms, driving range and short-game practice facilities, golf shop, club storage and lessons. They offer affordable private dining with guaranteed reservations in their casual Pub or more refined Park Room.

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Championship Golf Course • World-Class Dining • Elegant Weddings • Public Banquet Facilities • Lively Pub and Grill

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GREATE BAY RACQUET & FITNESS 90 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point • 609-926-9550 • GreateBay.com

In the Gym REGION’S LARGEST FITNESS FACILITY GROUP TRAINING TENNIS, SQUASH, & PICKLEBALL blu wave spa FRIENDLY STAFF PLENTY OF FREE PARKING

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REATE Bay Racquet & Fitness is close by! Cross the 9th Street Bridge, veer left on Mays Landing Road. GBR&F is 1/4 mile after the light at Route 9.

Greate Bay Racquet & Fitness has something for everyone.

They offer state-of-the-art strength and cardio equipment with recently renovated locker rooms and the full service blu wave spa for a relaxing getaway. Over 50 group fitness classes a week include Indoor Cycling, Yoga, Tabata, H.I.I.T., Kettlebells, Zumba, and more!

Organic spray tanning, facial and massage treatments, indoor tennis, squash and pickleball are also available. Greate Bay has everything you need in a fitness facility, all under one roof!

Looking for personal attention? Their fitness professionals can guide you towards your goals with a personalized program.

Greate Bay Racquet & Fitness has convenient hours for any schedule. Juice bar, sauna facilities, steam room, and more.

PERSONAL TRAINING NEW MOTION DANCE

Full Service Club • Minutes From OC • Award-Winning Classes • Advanced Equipment • Child Care Available • blu wave spa

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LOCAL GYM AND FITNESS 908 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • 609-545-8732 • localgymandfitness.com • @localgym_fitness

In the Gym FOUR LIFTING PLATFORMS With Olympic plates and bars CARDIO EQUIPMENT Treadmills Ellipticals Bikes Jacobs Ladders & More

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OCAL Gym and Fitness became the reality of four local friends who shared a passion for fitness and working out. Owners Fritz Hastings, Mark Impagliazzio, Russell Snow, and Patrick Carr have long been in the fitness industry. They joined together in 2011 to open Local at 908 Asbury Avenue in the Downtown.

Local is a traditional gym (in an industrial setting) with big back doors that open up to the back alley. Inside the cavernous space you'll find cardio machines including Matrix treadmills, Octane and True Ellipticals, Star Trac exercise bikes, Cybex Arc Crosstrainers, and Jacobs Ladders. Strength equipment includes Hammer Strength, light/heavy dumbbells, Matrix 7 Cable Crossovers, Rogue Bumper Plates/Bars, TRX Suspension, heavy bags, Bosu Balance, resistance bands, heavy duty training ropes, free weights, and four lifting platforms. Rogue fitness equipment and workout accessories include jumping boxes (adjustable and foam), medicine and slam balls, large assortment of bands, trap bars, Olympic WL Bars, multi grip bars, MG-3 multi grip bars, dumbbell sets, competition kettlebells, bumper plates and Abram Glute Ham Developers.

Local's trainers are experts in all facets of strength and fitness.

ROGUE FITNESS EQUIPMENT AND WORKOUT ACCESSORIES DUMBBELL SETS, KETTLEBELLS, LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BUMPER PLATES

Day, Weekly, Month Passes Available • No Hassle, Easy Contracts • OC Students/Senior Citizens Discount

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ATILIS GYM 1214 West Avenue, Ocean City • 609-545-8830 • atilisgym.com

In the Gym OCEAN CITY'S LARGEST GYM OLD SCHOOL STYLE, MODERN FACILITIES WELCOMING ALL LEVELS OF FITNESS NO WAITING ON MACHINES SUPPLEMENTS YEAR ROUND

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HEN you hit the gym, what are you looking for? A good workout, a bright, open spot with plenty of the best machines, and nice people who know how to train you? This is exactly what you’ll find at Atilis Gym. Owner Chris Lambert has four locations at the Jersey Shore, so he knows a thing or two about fitness and what people want in a gym.

Ocean City’s Atilis has 8,000 feet of open space filled with treadmills, steppers, ellipticals, stepmills, Arc-trainers, bikes, rowers, and more. There’s a pro shop for nutrition and gear.

Atilis Gym Ocean City boasts a 28-machine circuit as well as a unmatched free-weight selection. Open all year, Atilis Gym Ocean City offers great personal trainers and a large selection of supplements and official Atilis Gym clothing.

At Atilis, there are no contracts and no initiation fees. You can grab a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly membership. There’s free personal training for new members, too!

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The Jersey Shore Mecca • All Types of Memberships • Student, Senior, Locals Discount

FIVE LOCATIONS PERSONAL TRAINING A LONG TRADITION AT THE SHORE

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PLAAY FITNESS AND YOGA 910 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • 609-840-6671 • plaayfitnessandyoga.com

In the Gym MASSAGE, PERSONAL TRAINING, NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING ROCK WALL, BOULDERING AERIAL ARTS Silks, lyra, trapeze, rope GROUP CLASSES Kickboxing, Pilates, Barre, Pole, Zumba, Boot Camp, Family Fitness YOGA Aerial, Yin, Power, Family, Vinyasa, Acro, Gentle, paddleboard, and more

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T’S time to Plaay at Ocean City’s newest, alternative fitness facility. At Plaay, you’ll enjoy the latest in training and conditioning. Walk in and the first thing you see is a rock-climbing wall. Then check out Plaay’s many unusual offers: yoga training (aerial, acro, paddleboard and mat), aerial arts with silks, lyra, trapeze, ropes, cargo net and bouldering, group classes for kickboxing, pilates, barre and pole, personal training, boot camps, slack line, and more.

Whether you’re a beginner or can swing on the trapeze like a pro, you’ll be comfortable at Plaay.

All the instructors are experienced and fun. They motivate, not intimidate. When it’s time to relax, head for the on-site massage room. Then nourish yourself at the organic vegan juice bar.

Plaay also offers kids classes, teacher trainings, and workshops. They even have a private party room to host your next celebration.

Schedule your class online now. You’ll want to spend every day at Plaay.

PRIVATE CLASSES Beach Yoga, Aerial Arts, Aerial Yoga, Yoga

Punch • Live • Aerial • Art • Yoga

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STILL WATERS STRESS CENTER 801 Wesley Avenue, Ocean City • 609-525-2125 • stillwatersstresscenternj.com

At the Center MASSAGE Swedish Therapeutic Deep Tissue Prenatal Reflexology Shiatsu SKIN CARE Facials Microdermabrasion Waxing Body Wraps ACUPUNCTURE LICENSED PRACTITIONERS

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TILL Waters Stress Center should be your first stop upon arriving in Ocean City.

You’ve come here to relax, rejuvenate, and renew.

And that’s exactly what a visit to Still Waters Stress Center will do for you. Many people don’t realize how daily stress affects the body. Still Waters’ licensed therapists and cosmetologists can help you lead a healthier life. Still Waters Stress Center is your retreat for full, personal body care.

Their professionally-trained, fully-certified massage therapists and estheticians are ready to nurture you, enhance your beauty, and rejuvenate your senses. Their therapist’s caring touch will have a profound effect on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. No wrong size, no wrong color, the perfect gift for you!

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Open Year Round • Free Customer Parking • Gift Certificates • Accepts V, MC, AE, & D

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TAN BOSS PROFESSIONAL SPRAY TANNING 409 8th Street, Ocean City • 609-816-2244 • tanbosstan.com • @tanbossspraytan

At Your Service PERFECT FOR BIKINI, CHEER, OR DANCE COMPETITIONS SPRAY TAN PARTIES LASTS SEVEN TO 10 DAYS TAKES SEVEN TO 10 MINUTES START TO FINISH

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F YOU'RE in need of a quick summer glow, a Tan Boss spray tan is the answer. Owner Angelique Fleischman uses the best available solutions and her experienced technique means a glowing, even, beautiful tan every time. Tan Boss tans are light to dark and even, and they get it right the first time so there's no retouching. You'd have to visit a tanning bed seven or eight times to get the color you get at Tan Boss in seven minutes.

Angelique makes you feel like family, not just a client – it's one of the reasons you'll keep coming back. Angelique is vibrant, comfortable, personable and quick to respond to requests. She believes the experience should be professional and fun.

As a leader in the industry she knows it's all about keeping the client happy. A Tan Boss tan means no sunburn, peeling, or discomfort.

Angelique's attention to detail means your tan will cover every body part you want and the instant-dry solution means no fear of staining. Tan Boss tans are perfect for bikini, cheer, or dance competitions and mobile tanning is available for parties and special events. Find them on 8th Street!

Mobile Tanning Available • Fun, Comfortable, Professional • Highest Quality Solutions • Dries Instantly

NO STREAKING, STAINING, NEVER ORANGE 5-STAR GOOGLE/YELP RATING 2017 YELP AWARD WINNER

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ATLANTICARE URGENT CARE CENTER

Services Offered X-RAYS, STITCHES, & SPLINTS

1-888-569-1000 • www.atlanticare.org/urgent

BOARD-CERTIFIED PHYSICIANS REGISTERED NURSES & PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS PERSONAL CALLBACKS ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING TO YOUR PHARMACY COORDINATED FOLLOW-UP CARE NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED

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TLANTICARE’S Urgent Care Centers are the right choice for unexpected minor emergencies.

Their teams have met the urgent care needs of southeastern New Jersey for more than 10 years, staffed with board-certified physicians, registered nurses, and X-ray technologists.

They treat all non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, from flu and asthma to deep cuts and broken bones. They offer treatment seven days a week, without an appointment or a long wait time. Get all the care you need on-site, including medication dispensing (select locations) and X-ray and lab services.

When you can’t get to your regular provider, let AtlantiCare’s dedicated professionals help.

Call 1-888-569-1000 for an AtlantiCare Urgent Care Center location near you.

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MEDICATION DISPENSING (MARMORA & SOMERS POINT)

OCEAN CITY (SEASONAL) Summer 2018 201 West Avenue Monday - Friday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm Saturday & Sunday: 8:30am - 8:30pm Holidays: 8:30am - 8:30pm MARMORA Hope Medical Commons 210 South Shore Road, Suite 201 Open Every Day: 8:30am – 8:30pm SOMERS POINT 443 Shore Road, Suite 103 Open Every Day: 8:30am – 8:30pm

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ATLANTICARE CLINICAL LABORATORY

ATLANTICARE PRIMARY CARE PLUS

1-888-569-1000 • www.atlanticare.org/labs

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TLANTICARE’S Clinical Laboratories are a perfect choice because they offer hospital expertise, neighborhood convenience, a skilled and caring team, and analysis by the certified staff at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. With no appointment necessary, you can have all standard lab tests, along with today’s more sophisticated tests, performed by their well-trained professionals at your convenience. For more information about all AtlantiCare Clinical Laboratory services, call 1-888-569-1000.

OCEAN CITY 201 West Avenue Monday – Friday: 7am – 2:30pm MARMORA Hope Medical Commons 210 South Shore Road, Suite 201 Monday – Friday: 8am – Noon Saturday: 7am – 11am SOMERS POINT 443 Shore Road Monday – Friday: 8am – Noon

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TLANTICARE Primary Care Plus providers are the right choice for your health and wellness needs. Why? AtlantiCare’s dedicated, board-certified providers specialize in preventive medicine.

Their team coordinates everyone involved in your care, to track everything from regular checkups and chronic disease management to hospital visits. They offer timely appointments, electronic medical record-keeping and convenient locations throughout southeastern New Jersey. Call 1-888-569-1000 to find an AtlantiCare Primary Care Plus location near you.

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OCEAN CITY 201 West Avenue Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5pm SOMERS POINT 443 Shore Road, Suite 201 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30am – 5pm Wednesday: 8:30am – 6pm Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

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HE practice is at the corner of 6th and Central.

Specializing in care for the entire family since 1982, Dr. Gary Raab, DO is board certified in family medicine. He and his entire staff are dedicated to helping you have the best health care outcomes.

Minor colds, wellness, and more.

Infant and pediatric care, adolescent and adult care, primary care, vaccinations and immunizations, minor surgery. Totally convenient with daily, evening and Saturday hours. On call for emergencies always.

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Dr. Gerald F. Raab, DDS, PA along with his sister Diane Stone, RDH and the entire staff provide you and your family with excellent dental care no matter the problem or concern. They’ve been treating for over 30 years and services include cosmetic veneers, I nvisalign Braces, bleaching, crowns, bridges, white fillings, laser gum treatment, and dentures.

SAME DAY EMERGENCY CARE! Full service lab on premises.

600 West Avenue, Ocean City 609-399-4542 • oceancitydentalcenter.com

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Mark R. Raab, D.M.D, and his staff are dedicated to providing the highest quality dental care for children of all ages and needs.

Their goal is to present dentistry in a pleasant environment at a young age. State-of-the-art treatment rooms and a professional staff will ensure your child feels right at home.

The waiting room alone is worth the visit.

The doctor is on call 24/7 and available for emergencies.

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COASTAL KITCHEN AND BATH 708 West Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-0900 • coastalkitchenandbathnj.com

In the Showroom EXCLUSIVE DEALER OF ULTRACRAFT CABINETRY Comes with a 100-year warranty BEAUTIFUL SHOWROOM IN OCEAN CITY CUSTOM SIZE CABINETRY AT NO EXTRA COST 21 YEARS EXPERIENCE FITS A WIDE RANGE OF BUDGETS FREE ESTIMATES

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DESIGN WITH LONG LASTING VALUE

ITH over 21 years of experience, owner Phil Gieseler has extensive knowledge of design, construction and materials and looks forward to bringing those services to you.

Coastal Kitchen and Bath specializes in basic updates to luxury renovations for your kitchen, bath and interior design needs. Phil will work with you to achieve your vision, keeping in mind your lifestyle, timing, and budget.

Coastal is an exclusive dealer of UltraCraft Cabinetry, a leader in the industry and offers custom size cabinetry for no extra cost. If you're thinking of an update, call Phil. He'll provide you with a long lasting value that transcends design and market trends. He believes good design does more than restyle a room, it brings value, beauty and functionality to your home. Visit the bright, lovely showroom on West for ideas, offers, and inspiration.

Your Remodeling and Renovation Specialist • Call for an Appointment

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EXECUTIVE AUTO & BOAT DETAILING 110 Woodland Avenue, Somers Point • 609-653-1658 • carandboatdetailing.com

At Your Service DETAILING WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH OPEN YEAR ROUND FREE AUTO PICK UP AND DELIVERY GIFT CERTIFICATES SHRINK WRAP AUTO GLASS REPAIR ON-SITE BOAT DETAILING

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IMMY Doc's Executive Auto and Boat Detailing has a spotless reputation after more than 20 years in service.

Executive leads the way by providing quality, expert service that will make your car or boat look brand new again.

You know your vehicle is in good hands when you drop it with "Jimmy Doc" Dougherty. Executive will sweep through your vehicle and remove all traces of dirt and grime and return your car to you like it was right off the showroom floor.

This is a full-service company that uses state-ofthe-art techniques and equipment to get you back on the road looking fantastic quickly and efficiently.

Expect Jimmy Doc to exceed your expectations.

Kids eat in the car? No problem. Need body work? Jimmy Doc and his crew provide unrivaled repairs. Want to impress your date or boss? Jimmy Doc will have you looking like a million bucks.

The proper care of a boat is a specialized niche and Executive knows the trade – from detailing to shrink wrapping, these guys are the pros.

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YOUR VEHICLE IS ALWAYS IN GREAT HANDS

Beauty is in the Detail

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WATERFRONT MARINE 1 Goll Avenue, Somers Point • 609-926-1700 • waterfrontmarine.com

In the Showroom MANUFACTURERS INCLUDE: Chaparral Robalo Carver Yachts Bennington Marquis NEW AND PRE-OWNED BOATS BOAT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FISHING SUPPLIES

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NCE you step into the massive Waterfront Marine showroom, you'll be greeted by a friendly face or two along with rows of boats, waiting for you to step aboard. With names like Chaparral, Robalo, Marquis and Bennington, you know you're about to step aboard some beautiful boats.

Waterfront Marine doesn't simply sell you a new or pre-owned boat. They also service and store boats and have a fully stocked boat parts and accessories shop right inside the showroom.

You'll find everything from oil and lubricants to wax and even boating apparel... if you're going to be a boat owner, you might as well look the part. The best part? If they don’t have what you're looking for in stock, they'll order it for next day delivery. How is that for customer service?

There's even a fishing section, too. Baits, rods, reels, lures... Waterfront Marine is an official Garmin dealer and installer, just in case you needed another reason to hurry up and get there.

BEAUTIFUL SHOWROOM

Inside and Outside Rack Storage • Spring and Winter Commissioning

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LONG & FOSTER VACATION RENTALS 14 East 9th Street, Ocean City • 609-398-6762 • OCNJvacationrental.com 1225 West Avenue, Ocean City • 609-938-9954 • TheGrisbaumGroup.com

At Your Service YEAR ROUND HOURS LOCAL OFFICES, LOCAL AGENTS PERSONALIZED SERVICE THE RESOURCES OF A NATIONAL FIRM CONVENIENT LOCATION

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ONG & Foster is centrally located on 9th Street on the right side as you come into Ocean City. That gives you easy access to book your rentals or pick up keys for check-in. There’s also a satellite office at 1225 West Avenue.

Vacations are a special time to relax and get away from it all. Make sure your vacation is the best it can be by relying on the experience and expertise of the Long & Foster Vacation Rentals team.

LF Vacations specializes in matching you with your perfect vacation rental home or condo in Ocean City. Moreover, their dedicated staff of real estate professionals is committed to providing you with the high level of service you’ve come to expect from Long & Foster. They promise each guest their “Personal Best” to ensure your vacation is an enjoyable experience.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re staying a few nights or a couple of weeks, Long & Foster agents have the properties to fit all your vacation needs.

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OCNJvacationrental.com Matches You with Your Perfect Vacation Rental Home or Condo in Ocean City

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LONG & FOSTER REAL ESTATE SALES

At Your Service

14 East 9th Street, Ocean City • 609-398-6762 • LongandFosterOceanCity.com 1225 West Avenue, Ocean City • 609-938-9954 • TheGrisbaumGroup.com

SERVING BUYERS, SELLERS, AND INVESTORS SEASONED AGENTS TOP PRODUCERS IN THE REGION LOCAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE OCEAN CITY MARKET EXCEPTIONAL PERSONAL SERVICE

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OCATED on 9th Street on the right side as you come into Ocean City, giving you easy access to book your rentals or pick up keys for check-in.

There’s also a satellite office at 1225 West Avenue.

Founded in 1968, Long & Foster has grown from a single real estate office in Fairfax, Virginia, to the largest privately owned real estate company in the United States and the fourth overall. As the most respected and top producing real estate services from the Mid-Atlantic region, Long & Foster has always been locally owned and managed. And with nearly 180 neighborhood offices, they are located near you. They are committed to providing their professional and knowledgeable agents with the latest training and technology.

From on-line training to individual agent web sites, their 35 Ocean City agents are armed with the skills and tools to better serve you.

Opening here in 2014 with 10 agents, their office has grown. They have now a second office at 1225 West Avenue and are continually growing with their customers in mind.

Ocean City is a Great Community – There’s No Better Place to Own a Residence or Second Home

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BALSLEY LOSCO REALTY

At Your Service

Elisa Jo Eagan Realtor Broker Associate Salesperson • 1137 West Avenue, Ocean City 609-399-1137 • 609-703-0432 • AtlanticCapeHomes.com

EXPERT LOCAL KNOWLEDGE LARGE INVENTORY OF HOMES PROVEN RESULTS ATTENTIVE SERVICE EXPERIENCED AGENTS EXCELLENT REPUTATION

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INCE 1954, Balsley Losco has been an important part of the real estate industry in Ocean City and in Atlantic and Cape May Counties. They are solely owned and operated by local residents – folks who live, shop, eat, and work in this area – so they know the market.

Their goal is providing outstanding client services through their full time, experienced real estate sales staff. Their full-time staff ensures quality and personalized service for every client they encounter.

Balsley Losco Realty has been honored for selling more real estate than any other office in this area. They are among the 10 largest independent companies for most sales in New Jersey. These achievements place them in the top 500 real estate companies for most sales in America. The list of honors goes on, but their focus remains with you.

If you need local expertise, years of experience, and an organization with a great reputation, Balsley Losco is your answer. Real estate transactions are big, but Balsley Losco will be there every step of the way.

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BERGER REALTY 3160 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • 888-399-0076 • 1670 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 888-579-0095 109 East 55th Street, Ocean City • 800-399-3484 • 1330 Bay Avenue, Ocean City • 855-399-1330

At Your Service SALES & RENTALS CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY INDEPENDENTLY OWNED SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

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ERGER Realty is ready to serve you at four separate locations across the island: 32nd and Asbury, 55th and Haven, 17th and Boardwalk, and 13th and Bay. Owner Leon Grisbaum knows that the key to over 90 years of success is having dedicated and hardworking agents and employees. In fact, some of Berger’s agents and employees have been with them for more than 20 years. All Berger agents are experts in the Ocean City market and will help you find and close the perfect property.

They also have a team dedicated solely to Ocean City summer rentals. Want to spend a few days, a week or two, or an entire summer on island time?

Call Berger today to help you with the rental process.

Berger Realty has been independently owned and operated since 1920 and has lasted in a very competitive market by adhering to one principle: providing superior customer service. They consider it an honor to help maintain Ocean City as America’s Greatest Family Resort.

FOUR OFFICES TO SERVE YOU: 32nd & Asbury 55th & Haven 17th & Boardwalk 13th & Bay

Knowledgeable • Experienced • Professional • Dedicated Rental Agents • Sales and Rentals • BergerRealty.com

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GOLDCOAST SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 200 34th Street, Ocean City • 609-399-2500 • goldcoastsir.com

At Your Service EXCLUSIVE SALE AND VACATION RENTAL LISTINGS SKILLED REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS COMMITMENT TO SUPERIOR SERVICE SERVING OCEAN CITY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA LOCAL EXPERTISE, GLOBAL EXPOSURE

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OLDCOAST Sotheby’s International Realty is a leading boutique real estate brokerage firm servicing Ocean City and surrounding southern New Jersey communities.

Their success is based on honesty, loyalty, and a commitment to personal service. With extensive experience in Ocean City and South Jersey real estate sale and vacation rental markets, they can help you accomplish your goals of either buying, selling, or renting.

Only one real estate brand has it all: a centuriesold heritage of expertise in treasured possessions, a proven referral network connecting qualified buyers and sellers locally and globally, a reputation for consistently delivering the highest level of service, a marketing strategy that achieves exposure through exclusive media partnerships and unique proprietary publications, and a team of agents with a consistent track record in handling sales and rentals of distinctive property at all price points. Stop in to see Goldcoast Sotheby’s International Realty on the south side of 34th Street at Haven Avenue.

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PROVEN REFERRAL NETWORK

Your best life begins with a home that inspires you

When time permits the opportunity to visit our office, be sure to stop by. We are located at 200 34th Street in Ocean

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MONIHAN REALTY 3201 Central Avenue, Ocean City • 800-255-0998 • 717 Battersea Road, Ocean City • 800-255-1311 • monihan.com

At Your Service SALES AND RENTALS IN BUSINESS SINCE 1947 NUMBER ONE IN CLIENT SATISFACTION ONLINE RENTALS LAST MINUTE RENTALS RENTALS FOR 2018 ONLINE FRIENDLY STAFF PROFESSIONAL AGENTS

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OR more than 71 years, Monihan Realty has helped vacationers and home buyers find the perfect accommodations for a fun-filled summer getaway or a lifetime at the Shore.

Monihan Realty is a full-service real estate agency. Their professional agents are experienced and knowledgeable about every aspect of real estate in the Ocean City area.

The team at Monihan Realty is dedicated to assisting clients in all facets of Ocean City real estate. Be it selling, buying, renting, or just friendly advice, Monihan Realty strives to provide results to meet your real estate needs.

Their website, WWW.MONIHAN.COM, has rental and sale prices, news, and more. Stop by either of their two locations: 32nd and Central for the central and southend, and 717 Battersea Road for the northend and Gardens sections.

Family Owned and Operated • Over 30 Experienced Agents Available • Facebook, Instagram • Two Locations

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DANIEL MAIMONE REMAX AT THE SHORE 3301 Bay Avenue, Ocean City • 609-670-9978 • MYOCNJ.com

At Your Service OCEAN CITY'S PREMIER REALTOR LONGTIME OCEAN CITY RESIDENT NEARLY TWO DECADES OF EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE IN THE OCEAN CITY REAL ESTATE MARKET CUSTOMER SERVICE IS A TOP PRIORITY LET DANIEL HELP YOU REALIZE YOUR DREAM OF BUYING OR RENTING A BEACH HOUSE

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ITH nearly 20 years experience, Daniel Maimone is proud to be “Ocean City’s Premier Realtor.” Whether you want to buy, sell, or rent a beach home, customer service is the top priority and Daniel has proven to be the best in the business. In today’s real estate market you need to work with a real estate professional you can trust and Daniel is dedicated to providing the absolute finest service and expertise possible.

Call Daniel today to make your real estate dreams come true!

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PATRICK HALLIDAY & ASSOCIATES BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY

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OU’LL find Patrick Halliday & Associates on Asbury Avenue near 8th Street.

Patrick Halliday & Associates brings energy, integrity, and a fresh perspective to every real estate transaction. In today’s changing marketplace, the Patrick Halliday team believes it’s vital that a real estate professional works solely with a client-centered approach, providing an unmatched level of customer service. They listen to the specific needs of clients to develop a detailed plan that ensures the best possible results. Patrick has a firsthand appreciation of Ocean City living, and takes great pleasure in having a team with over 40 years of combined real estate experience help make your dream home a reality in “America’s Greatest Family Resort.”

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754 Asbury Avenue Ocean City, NJ 08226 Ph: 609-957-6787 • www.PatrickHalliday.com

754 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City 609-957-6787 • pathalliday.com

ETE Madden encompasses everything you need in a great Realtor in this competitive market. He will think outside of the box to get your deal done, while doing this with integrity, honesty, and pure love of Ocean City.

With over 10 years of experience and service Pete has many sales awards to his name and recognition in the community. We invite you to discover first hand why so many people highly recommend Pete Madden for all their real estate needs. His office is located in the Gardens on Battersea Road.

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HE members of the OCBOR are committed to bringing you the finest real estate service available.

The REALTORS® salespersons and brokers are NJ licensed professionals who have earned their client’s loyalty through the sale and rental of thousands of properties in the community.

The Ocean City Board of REALTORS®... dedicated to the highest standards in ethics, professionalism, and technology. The Board of REALTORS® office is located at 22nd and Asbury.

405 22nd Street, Ocean City • 609-399-0128 • ocbor.com

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OC HOTELS & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC Five properties to choose from all close to the beach, Ocean City • 609-399-7500 • ochotels.com

Staying Over FIVE PREMIER PROPERTIES POOL/POOL PRIVILEGES AT EACH PROPERTY FREE WIFI AT EACH PROPERTY SUPERB LOCATION FREE PARKING

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HOOSE from five unique properties, each with its own special charm and all within walking distance of Ocean City’s best attractions.

IMPALA ISLAND INN: This intimate inn provides the perfect locale for a memorable family vacation.

10th and Ocean.

BEACH CLUB HOTEL: Located on the Boardwalk overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this hotel offers an ambiance like no other resort. Ocean front pool and deck. Popular Cafe Beach Club. 13th and Ocean.

BEACH CLUB SUITES: Beach Club Suites offer luxury surroundings and today’s technology, steps from the beach.

EBB TIDE SUITES: One- and two-bedroom apartments. Some ADA compliant and all with private balconies and undercover parking. Close to the beach.

WILD DUNES INN: Just steps to the ocean and Boardwalk, the Wild Dunes was designed to provide a luxury vacation for Ocean City’s discerning visitors. Prime location, great amenities.

One bedroom suites with living room and kitchen.

A Variety of Accommodations Available • Rooms • Suites • European Kitchens • Full-Size Apartments

ON-SITE RESTAURANT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS

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PORT•O•CALL HOTEL CONFERENCE SPACE

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1510 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 800-334-4546 • portocallhotel.com

BUSINESS AMENITIES AUDIO/VISUAL HOOKUPS HOST YOUR PRIVATE PARTY OR CORPORATE RETREAT BEACHFRONT MEETING SPACE CAN ACCOMMODATE GROUPS FROM 10-85 FRIENDLY STAFF

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ORT-O-CALL Hotel located at 15th Street and the Boardwalk includes everything you need to host your next successful meeting or retreat at the

beach!

They specialize in signature meetings of all sizes, from small breakfast meetings to training seminars, product presentations, overnight and crafters retreats, cocktail receptions and dinner banquets. With the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop, the Port-O-Call offers an affordable and attractive location for your professional or private gathering.

The hotel contains over 2,000 square feet of flexible meeting space which can be divided into three breakout rooms, 98 well-appointed guestrooms to accommodate your group, and full catering capabilities. All-inclusive group packages are available.

Their professional sales staff will ensure that all of your needs are met and your expectations are exceeded.

On-Site Oceanfront Restaurant • Handicap Accessible • Accepts V, MC, AE, & D

FULL SERVICE ON-SITE CATERING WIFI

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PORT•O•CALL HOTEL 1510 Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-399-8812 • portocallhotel.com

Staying Over BEACHFRONT ACCOMMODATIONS FULL-SERVICE HOTEL GORGEOUS, RENOVATED LOBBY WITH PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS PENTHOUSE SUITE AVAILABLE PRIVATE ENTRY HOUSE AVAILABLE

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ORT-O-CALL Hotel is located at 15th and the Boardwalk in the heart of OC – it’s the iconic pink hotel you can see from almost anywhere on the island.

The Port-O-Call Hotel is a first class hotel offering spectacular beachfront accommodations as well as breathtaking views.

Their 98 well-appointed guestrooms offer a variety of options with views of the ocean, bay and coastline. Noted for their excellent service and attention to detail, customers take notice by consistently rating the Port-O-Call Hotel as a top hotel on Trip Advisor. The beautiful, renovated lobby offers amazing panoramic ocean views. This full service hotel offers everything for your family beach getaway.

Large ocean front heated pool, full service restaurant, and daily maid service, too.

No matter which room you choose, you’ll enjoy Port-O-Call Hotel’s famous hospitality.

Excellent Service • On-Site Restaurant & Fitness Center • Accepts V, MC, AE, & D

FITNESS CENTER MASSAGE THERAPY STUDIO

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ATLANTIS INN 601 Atlantic Avenue at 6th Street, Ocean City • 609-399-9871 • atlantisinn.com

Staying Over KING & QUEEN LUXURY SUITES SPA SHOWERS & JACUZZIS AMERICAN BREAKFAST FOR TWO If booked on inn’s website CENTRAL LOCATION SUITES & VILLAS GIFT CERTIFICATES RICH IN HISTORY

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UXURY has a home on the corner of 6th and Atlantic, steps from the beach and Boardwalk.

The Atlantis Inn is an elegant Europeaninspired bed and breakfast, with an extraordinary location. Singular and special – no other lodging in Ocean City comes close to the caliber of the Atlantis Inn. An impressive Grand Victorian on the outside, it exudes modern comfort on the inside, as if it were renovated yesterday. No doubt you'll say this place is "that" some place you've always wanted to stay.

Enjoy panoramic views from the roof deck and sip a glass of wine by the nighttime fire pit. Perfect.

The Atlantis Inn Luxury Bed and Breakfast is Ocean City’s favored hotel for romantic getaways, anniversaries, executive retreats, and family and friend reunions.

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Richly-Appointed Suites with Fireplaces/Whirlpools/Spa Showers & Euro-Style Villa Apartments

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THE FLANDERS HOTEL 719 East 11th Street, Ocean City • 609-399-1000 • theflandershotel.com

Staying Over ELEGANT PENTHOUSES SALON AND DAY SPA CLOTHING AND SPECIALTY SHOPPES FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT FITNESS CENTER COFFEE EXPRESS HEATED OUTDOOR POOL FREE PARKING SPACE

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T THE Flanders Hotel Banquet and Conference Center you can enjoy modern luxury accommodations and amenities in an atmosphere of historic grandeur.

The accommodations include one-, two-, and threebedroom suites and million-dollar penthouses with panoramic views. All suites have been newly renovated and include fully-appointed kitchens, flat screen TVs, in-room coffee service, in-room safes, telephone/voice mail, daily maid service, free WiFi, complimentary beach tags, and one free parking space.

The Flanders Hotel is one of Ocean City’s most historic Boardwalk hotels and provides guests with outstanding accommodations. The award-winning Emily’s Ocean Room Cafe is open all year for breakfast and lunch and dinners in season and, of course, the public is welcome. Their service-oriented staff looks forward to helping you create the perfect vacation in America’s Greatest Family Resort.

Luxury Boardwalk Suites • Daily Rentals with Housekeeping Services • Steps From the Beach

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HARRIS HOUSE MOTEL 1201 Ocean Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-7800 • harrishouse.net

Staying Over CLEAN, COMFORTABLE, QUIET AND FRIENDLY They’re open seasonally and offer special rates through the season AMENITIES INCLUDE Free coffee, free cribs, refrigerators and microwaves en suite, free WiFi BEACH TAGS AVAILABLE HEATED POOL

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ARRIS House Motel gives Ocean City travelers everything they need – clean, comfortable, and quiet newly-renovated rooms, a friendly and efficient staff, all at a fair price. Harris House is located just off the Boardwalk – you can get to Ocean City’s famous beaches and Boardwalk without having to cross a single street. Or swim in the large heated pool if that’s more your style.

Harris House is within walking distance of everything.

Downtown shopping, great restaurants, and, of course, the beach and Boardwalk. Every room is close enough to the sand that you’ll be greeted with a cool ocean breeze as soon as you step onto your balcony. Try Harris House Motel once, and you’ll be hooked. Guests will tell you it’s their favorite spot to stay on the island. Clean, close to the beach, good pool. Check!

They have free coffee 6-11am, free cribs, refrigerators and microwaves in every room, beach tags available, free WiFi, more. All these amenities only steps from the beach and Boards at 12th and Ocean make Harris House a motel you must try in Ocean City.

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Family Friendly • Free Parking • Free AM Coffee • Family Owned • Accepts V, MC, AE, & D

STEPS TO THE BEACH AND BOARDWALK

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OCEAN FRONT MOTEL 1417 Ocean Avenue, Ocean City • 609-399-4757 • oceanfrontmotelnj.com

Staying Over KIDS UNDER 12 STAY FREE DRESSING AREA IN SOME ROOMS COMPLIMENTARY WIFI FREE ICE FREE COVERED PARKING FREE COFFEE, TEA AND BAKED GOODS FREE USE OF 2 BEACH TAGS (2 NIGHT STAY)

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CEAN Front in Ocean City offers a location with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean.

You’re close to all of Ocean City attractions – it's right on the Boardwalk so you can people watch or enjoy the ocean view. And everything else that Ocean City offers is nearby; tennis, golf, shopping, surf, sun, sand. The Boardwalk is at your feet and you're within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and churches.

Ocean Front has 24 rooms total including queen rooms and two-double rooms, many of them with views of the ocean. There's continental breakfast starting at 8am and the staff is friendly and helpful.

If you're looking for a clean bright room on the beach, this is the place for you. There's nothing like falling asleep to the crashing waves and waking up to a sunrise over the ocean – Ocean Front has this and more. Oceanfront deck, covered parking, and family friendly. Perfect!

Great Location on the Beach • Continental Breakfast • Ocean Views • Friendly Staff

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OSBORNE'S FAIRVIEW INN 601 East 15th Street, Ocean City • 609-398-4319 • Cell 215-806-2161 • peggyannocnj@gmail.com

Staying Over CENTRALLY LOCATED 45 YEARS OF SERVICE IN OCEAN CITY OCEAN VIEW DECKS BEACH TAGS PROVIDED STEPS FROM BEACH FREE WIFI GREAT RATES

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FAMILY-OWNED

ISCOVER a more relaxed Ocean City on the corner of 15th and Wesley... just a stone’s throw from the beach.

Conveniently located 50 yards from the beach and Boardwalk, Osborne’s Inn may be one of the most comfortable places on the island with a relaxed vibe and easy-going feel.

Boardwalk shops, restaurants, and amusements begin just one block north at 14th Street. Osborne’s provides guests with beach tags and – this is huge – parking! It’s all about family at Osborne’s. Morning coffee is provided each day. Stay somewhere where they treat you like family. Customer satisfaction is their top priority.

Start your day watching the sunrise from the Osborne’s magnificent porch while you sip your morning coffee.

Later, read a book while the cool summer breeze caresses your cheeks. As the sun moves across the sky, sit and talk with your friends and fellow guests and then watch the night dwellers appear after the sun goes down. This is what Ocean City is about.

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OUSTANDING HOSPITALITY

This Ocean City Institution is Truly a Family-Run Business • Rediscover the Ocean City of Your Childhood at Osborne’s Inn

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THE PIER 4 HOTEL 6 Broadway Avenue, Somers Point • 609-927-9141 • pier4hotel.com

Staying Over WATERFRONT ACCOMMODATIONS FRIENDLY STAFF CLOSE TO BEACH, BOARDWALK, AND SHOPPING PRIVATE BALCONIES IN ALL ROOMS NEXT DOOR TO FAMOUS CRAB TRAP RESTAURANT FREQUENT STAY PROGRAM SPRING AND FALL SPECIALS

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HE Pier 4 Hotel is ideally located on the bay in Somers Point, behind the Crab Trap (talk about convenient). Pier 4 is close to everything including beautiful Ocean City, which is a short hop across the new bridge.

Pier 4 is a contemporary four-story high-rise hotel with spectacular bay views. All rooms have a private balcony with a magnificent view of the bay or city. The hotel sits on a beautifully-landscaped site with a sundeck and pool area to rival any other at the shore. The famous Crab Trap restaurant is next door offering lunch and dinner and during the season. Crabby Jack’s Bayside Deck & Raw Bar is open with entertainment. A beautiful outdoor pool and sundeck facing a panoramic view of the waterway is also open during the season.

Pier 4 is a privately owned and family-run hotel.

A Family-Run Hotel in the Heart of the Jersey Shore, with the Friendliest Staff in Town

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