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The sun setting over the bay by the Longport Bridge looking southwest. Photo by John Loreaux, www.Loreaux.zenfolio.com

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Kids from the OC Sailing Foundation take a leap into the lagoon. Photo by Macy Oteri

About This Book

By BILL GODFREY, GONE NATIVE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

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can be stressed when there’s a warm breeze blowing NEED FLIP FLOPS. Having grown up in Philadelphia, I’m across your skin as the sun sets over the bay? Nobody, accustomed to all four seasons, but that I say.

Magic permeates this place. Many of you are nodding doesn’t mean I like all four seasons, at least not equally. There is nothing that compares your heads in agreement right now and for those who are still skeptical I say breathe. Take in a deep breath of to summer, especially a summer in Ocean City.

I see photos of people laughing and smiling as they Ocean City, let it fill your lungs and entire body, and romp in the snow, clad in their oh-so-fashionable Gor- you will begin to understand what I’m talking about.

And that is the essence we’re trying to capture in Tex snow suits and I think “good for them.” But that’s not for me. I mean, I still like a good snow storm and this book. This book is more than photos and words, the dream of a white Christmas is enticing, but my it’s an homage to the enchantment of Ocean City. It’s natural state is boardshorts and flip flops. And flip flops an attempt to capture and convey the beauty and art that surrounds appear in the us here on our Ocean City logo little slice of – how perfect for “There is a measurable magic about Earth. If we me!

Ocean City... this island is extraordinary” can contribute If you’ve spent in even the any time in smallest way Ocean City, then to someone you know how special summers can really be. There is a measurable realizing the true delight of this place, then I consider magic about Ocean City and so much about this island this book a success.

There is so much to do here. Take off your shoes and is extraordinary. Take, for starters, the sand on our beaches – it’s almost perfect. Have you put your feet slip on flip flops. Enjoy your time in the OC and enjoy in the sand elsewhere? No offense to North Carolina this book.

And please, visit the businesses that appear in this or anything, but the Ocean City sand has practically perfect texture – just the right balance of softness and book. They share our love for Ocean City’s magic and they are the reason this book exists. Tell them we sent walkability. Not so elsewhere.

And there’s definitely something scientifically you.

See you in flips flops. quantifiable about the effects of our ocean breeze. Who

Ocean City magazine

Our sister publication, the lovely Ocean City magazine, is turning seven this summer! It’s 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 $21.40 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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A 2016 GONE NATIVE PUBLICATION Gone Native Communications, Inc. PO Box 63, Marmora, NJ 08223 ocnjmagazine.com (609) 675-0867 PUBLISHERS Stef and Bill Godfrey

DESIGN Stef Godfrey

SALES JT Williams

PHOTOGRAPHER Karyn Brown

PROOFREADER Angela Mamo

Catch a wave and you’re sitting on top of the world. Photo by Magdalena Kernan

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COVER ART Maryanne Pappano

Copyright 2016 by Gone Native Communications, Inc. Printed in Hong Kong. All rights reserved. The contents of this book are property of Gone Native Communications, Inc. Reproduction of the materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, without the prior written consent of the publisher, is prohibited by law.

Table of Contents Welcome to Ocean City.................................................... 9 Events......................................................................................... 10 Summer Nights......................................................................24 Got it Made.............................................................................26 Whale Watch..........................................................................28 Boys & Girls of Summer..................................................30 Beach Guide............................................................................31

Ocean City Restaurant Association..........................72 Ocean City Coffee Co......................................................73 Red’s Jersey Mex Cafe..................................................... 74 Voltaco’s Italian Foods.......................................................75 Fractured Prune Donut Shop.......................................76 Positively 4th St and Laurel Bay B&B.......................77 The Somers Point Diner...................................................77

good eats

shopping

Cousin’s Restaurant............................................................34 Chatterbox .............................................................................36 Del’s Oceanside Grill..........................................................38 Hula Restaurant & Sauce Co........................................40 Adelene Restaurant............................................................42 Flippers Grill at Port•O•Call Hotel............................ 44 Uncle Bill’s Pancake House.............................................46 Aunt Betty’s Ice Cream Shack......................................48 Tuckahoe Inn..........................................................................50 Yianni’s Cafe............................................................................52 Oves Restaurant...................................................................54 Frankie’s on the Bay for Breakfast..............................56 Frankie’s on the Bay for Lunch & Dinner....................57 JiLLy’s Ice Cream Factory...............................................58 JiLLy’s French Fry Factory..............................................59 Spadafora’s Seafood Market.........................................60 Spadafora’s Restaurant & Clam Bar...........................61 Yoasis Frozen Yogurt..........................................................62 Yoasis Beach Bowls.............................................................63 Bennie’s Bread and Italian Market..............................64 The Crab Trap........................................................................65 Emily’s Ocean Room Café..............................................66 Johnson’s Popcorn..............................................................67 Jon & Patty’s Coffee Bar & Bistro..............................68 Mallon’s Homemade Sticky Buns................................69 Johnny B Goode Ice Cream Parlors.........................70 Manco and Manco Pizza...................................................71

Downtown Ocean City.....................................................78 LEH Soap Company..........................................................80 The Original Fudge Kitchen...........................................82 Shriver’s Salt Water Taffy.................................................84 Shriver’s Gelato.....................................................................85 JiLLy’s Dollar Store..............................................................86 JiLLy’s T-shirt Factory.........................................................87 By the Sea Surf Shop.........................................................88 Stingray......................................................................................89 Ta Dah........................................................................................90 The Sunglass Menagerie...................................................91 Bowfish Kids............................................................................92 Tuckahoe Bike Shop & Surf Buggy.............................93 The Jewelry Hut....................................................................94 Fisherman’s Cove Gift & Beach Store.........................95 Heritage Surf & Sport........................................................96 Ocean City Wireless Variety Store............................97 Sun Rose Words & Music................................................97 Artisan Body Products......................................................98 Henry’s Landmark Jeweler.............................................98 Island Beach Gear................................................................99 The Red Tulip..........................................................................99

activities

Family Events on the Boardwalk..............................100 Playland’s Castaway Cove............................................102 JiLLy’s Arcade......................................................................104

Greater OC Theatre Company.................................106 Ocean City Aquatic/Fitness Center.......................108 Ocean City Free Public Library.................................109 Ocean City Arts Center..................................................110 Ocean City Historical Museum.....................................111 Historic Tours/Farmers/Crafters Market...............................112 OC Tabernacle & Moorlyn Theatre........................106 OC Waterpark & Boardwalk Bounce......................107 Gillian’s Wonderland Pier................................................113 Beesley’s Point Sea Doo...................................................115 Bayview Watersports & Marina.................................. 116 Escape to the Jersey Cape............................................117 Chip Miller Surf Fest......................................................... 118 Slide for Amyloid................................................................. 119 Clubs & Cars Golf Classic............................................120 Potomac Bead Company................................................121 Daks Kayaks.............................................................................121 Wet ‘N Wild Waverunner Rentals..............................122 Ocean City Parasail.......................................................... 123 Pirate Voyages...................................................................... 123 Moorlyn Family Theatre.................................................124 Ocean City Tabernacle...................................................124

Patrick Halliday/Berkshire Hathaway.......................131 OC Development Group................................................131 Long & Foster Vacation Rentals..................................132 Long & Foster Real Estate Sales................................ 133 Berger Realty........................................................................134 Monihan Realty.................................................................... 135 Balsley Losco Realty.........................................................136 Goldcoast Sotheby’s Int’l Realty.................................137 Century 21 Alliance............................................................138 Daniel Maimone - Remax at the Shore.........................138 Ocean City Board of Realtors....................................139 Pete Madden - BHHS Fox & Roach.........................139

Humane Society of Ocean City..................................125

Port•O•Call Hotel Conferences................................146

weddings

Wedding & Portraits by Magdalena Kernan............141 Nobil Catering...........................................................................142 Christine’s Italian Pastry Shoppe...................................143 The Cake Studio.......................................................................143

retirement

The Shores at Wesley Manor......................................145

events & veterinary services conferences health

AtlantiCare Primary Care Plus................................... 126 AtlantiCare Clinical Laboratories..............................127 AtlantiCare Urgent Care.................................................127 Ocean City Family Practice Center........................128 Ocean City Dental Center...........................................128 Atlantic Coast Dentistry for Children.................... 129

real estate

Halliday Leonard General Contractors.......................130

staying over

Port•O•Call Hotel...............................................................148 OC Hotels and Property Mgt., LLC........................150 Harris House Motel............................................................152 Seaport Inn Motel.............................................................. 153 Atlantis Inn Luxury B&B.................................................154 The Flanders Hotel............................................................154 Pier 4 Motel........................................................................... 155 Atlantis Inn.............................................................................156 Osborne’s Inn.........................................................................157 7

Devon Grisbaum & Phoebe Prettyman jump the waves. Photo by Macy Oteri

This is your island.

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Welcome to Ocean City, NJ!

OU CAN ALMOST taste the salty air when the Atlantic sits in front of you, crashing and retreating all for your serenity and enjoyment. If you’ve been camping, chances are you’ve heard of “fire tv” – it’s when you sit around the campfire just watching it wiggle and snap. In OC, you have “ocean tv” – all you have to do is pull up a chair on our coast and be entertained as you watch mother nature at work. And boy, do we have a good beach to sit said chair. As winter gets a little long in the tooth, visions of pizza with friends and long nights on the Boardwalk dance in our heads. Fall and spring are lovely in OC, but summer, oh, those summer nights. Tell me more, tell me more, you say?

Our island 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.

Ocean City receives accolades just about every year for having one of the best beaches in America. In 2015, the island won tons of awards including Top 5 Beaches from today.com, a People’s Choice Award for Best Downtown, and Best Boardwalk from New Jersey Monthly. It’s no surprise then that the city takes pride in keeping the beaches clean, safe and ready for your chairs, umbrellas and sand castles day after day.

If you’re looking for a first-class vacation, Ocean City has everything – beaches, Boardwalk, did we mention that already?, big-city shopping, outstanding dining options, a municipal airport, golf course, recreational fields, 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), 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. Put on your explorer hat and take a beach walk. They are offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in summer. For more details, see the events on page 10.

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, movie theatres, amusement rides, miniature golf courses and a water park like no other. The Boardwalk hosts free family events such as Character Nights, where you can meet the Boardwalk Mascots and get their autograph.

When it comes to shopping, Ocean City has what you need. Asbury Avenue and the Downtown Shopping District from 6th to 14th streets is a destination spot. 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 topnotch 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 Funtastic Tuesdays, holiday shopping days and a lot more. See page 78 for more

info on the Downtown, between the beach and the bay on the Avenue.

Continuing toward the west is what the locals refer to simply as “the bay” – 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.

AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER The Center is a multi-faceted facility that encourages people of all ages and fitness levels to participate in programs that promote good health. In other words, it’s an awesome place to work out. The Center has strength training and cardiovascular equipment; a 25-meter saltwater pool, a studio for aerobics, yoga, and pilates, racquetball, babysitting, and youth programming spaces.

Located in the Community Center; (609) 398-6900.

OCEAN CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM OCHM depicts early Ocean City’s history with period room displays and vintage clothing, a large display of old Ocean City photographs and postcards, dolls and toys. Displays of items from the city’s past will delight visitors. The Sindia Room features a scale model of Ocean City’s most famous shipwreck and a lighted eight-by-eight-foot stained glass window showing the Sindia under sail. Located in the Community Center; (609) 399-1801.

THE OCEAN CITY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY The Ocean City Library strives to be the “intellectual, social and cultural heart of our community, providing a place to go for information, literacy and cultural resources, in a comfortable, attractive and convenient environment.” Of course you can borrow books at

the library, but there’s more than that. The library has movies to entertain you, newspapers to inform you, programs and workshops to enlighten you. And more.

(609) 399-2434.

OCEAN CITY MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE Ocean City has a public, 12-hole, par three golf course. Set in the scenic meadows of the bay area, the golf course provides a beautiful and fun way to spend a few hours of the day in Ocean City. All ages are welcome, but children under 12 years old must be accompanied by a parent. Located at Bay Avenue at 26th Street. Call (609) 399-1315.

OCEAN CITY POPS ORCHESTRA Every year, the Ocean City Pops brings internationally-renowned guest performers to the stage at the Music Pier. Visit oceancitypops.com.

COMMUNITY ART PROJECTS CAP keeps the island decorated in fun, lovely art work that comes up when you least expect it. Visit communityartprojects.com.

OCEAN CITY THEATRE COMPANY The OCTC works with the Ocean City Pops orchestra to put on wonderful fully-staged Broadway-style productions. Every summer there are three to five performances under the direction of Michael Hartman. OCTC also runs a recreation program to bring the theatre to young children who love the arts. Visit oceancitytheatrecompany.com.

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Spring

Doo Dah brings bassets to the Boards (as seen here) and Asbury Avenue. Photo by Karyn Brown

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May May 13 & 14 BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN MERCHANT TABLE SALES (No Vendors) 6th-14th streets on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue.

May 14 HAVE YOU SEEN THESE SOCKS WALK Walk to raise money for Epilepsy research.

Wear your craziest socks. Registration begins at 9am in front of the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Walk begins at 10am. Individual registration: $20, Team of Five registration: $90. For more information, call 609-445-4196 or visit http://cureepilepsy.donorpages.com/ HaveYouSeenTheseSocks/2016.

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

May 15 OCNJ TRIATHLON/DUATHLON Triathlon: 1/4 mile timed pool swim, 2 mile run/14 mile bike/2 mile run.

Duathlon: 2 mile run/14 mile bike/2 mile run. Plus a kids course. Benefits Ocean City Recreation Scholarships and programs. For more information, call 609-525-9317 or visit www.ocnj.us/Race-Events.

Nothing beats a cup of coffee while you stare at the sea. Photo by Magdalena Kernan 12

May 15 8TH ANNUAL WALK TO END LUPUS NOW 9am registration at the 6th Street practice field. 10am walk start. Discover your power at the annual Walk to End Lupus Now! Help them raise $75,000 to support the 10,000 individuals living with lupus in Southern New Jersey. For more information, call 215-517-5070 or visit www.walktoendlupusnowsj.org.

May 21 AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEARTWALK Registration begins at 9am at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk, walk begins at 10:30am.

May 21 7TH ANNUAL MILES FOR MELANOMA Ocean City 5k/Walk – Registration begins at 8:30am at 34th Street beach.

Race begins at 10am. You can help raise critical funding to fuel new treatments, education and advocacy for melanoma.

Register online by May 19: $30 timing services will be provided (untimed runners & walkers FREE). Awards will follow race. For more information, call 717538-4359 or visit http://join.melanoma. org/2016mfmoceancity.

May 21 & 22 THE MAGNIFICENT SEVENTH TREASURE HUNT The ECRDA’s seventh annual open beach hunt at the Ocean City Music Pier.

Compete in a series of metal detector hunts for great prizes. Special kids hunt on Saturday and gold and silver hunt on Sunday. No experience needed. Loaner detectors available for kids who hunt for only $5. All are welcome. Register online at www.ecrda.org or at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk on Saturday.

For more information, call 732-276-8251 or visit www.ecrda.org.

May 27 UNLOCKING OF THE OCEAN & BUSINESS PERSONS PLUNGE Participants dress in business suits, carry briefcases and march in to the ocean to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance to welcome the new season. Noon at Moorlyn Terrace Street beach.

May 28 4TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL BEACH CHALLENGE The race will consist of team and individual entrants in three separate events – A SEAL Team-inspired Obstacle Course Challenge, an Ocean Paddle Challenge and a Kids Fun Run as well as a Patriot Ceremony to honor our veterans and fallen warriors. Race begins at 7:30am at 9th Street beach.

For more information, visit www. memorialbeachchallenge.com.

May 28 SINATRA AT THE SHORE WITH THE JERSEY SHORE POPS 7pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. A tribute to the life and times of the great Frank Sinatra. This concert features one of the country’s leading Sinatra tribute artists Peter Oprisko. This Chicago-based entertainer is often described as “The next Sinatra.”

This will mark his Ocean City Music Pier debut with the fabulous orchestra under the direction of conductor and pianist Linda Gentille. Tickets are $22$40 available by credit card by calling 1-800-838-3006 or beginning May 21 at the Music Pier box office by cash or check only. For more information, call 1-800838-3006 or visit www.jerseyshorepops. org.

May 30 MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE 11am at Veterans Memorial Park, 5th & Wesley Avenue.

June Farmer’s Market At the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday also crafters in Fire House Parking Lot on 6th Street.

8am-1pm. June 29 to September 7.

June 2 WONDER’S BIRTHDAY BASH AT GILLIAN’S WONDERLAND PIER 6th Street & Boardwalk. Celebrate Wonder Bear’s birthday from 6-10:30pm.

All rides will be 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 85 years on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

June 3-5 OCEAN CITY FLOWER SHOW See beautiful commercial and amateur displays at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Show times are Friday 2-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm.

June 15-18 MISS NEW JERSEY PAGEANT Boardwalk Parade (June 15), preliminary competitions, and the finals at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

June 25 ANTIQUE AUTO SHOW Over 300 vintage vehicles. Tabernacle grounds, 6th & Asbury Avenue. 9am2pm. Boardwalk parade after 2pm.

June 25 OCEAN CITY’S 3RD ANNUAL TALENT SHOW & COMPETITION The Talent Show will put the spotlight on performers from across the Delaware Valley. The OC’s Got Talent competition is open to the public and will be held at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 per person with the proceeds benefiting the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company. To compete, visit www. oceancitytheatrecompany.com or call 609398-1118. For tickets, call 609-399-6111 or visit www.ocnj.us/boxoffice.

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Summer

Jump for joy... it’s summer!. Photo by Kelsey Nickles

June 27-30 JULY JUBILEE A fun-filled week of contests leading up to July 4 complete with taffy sculpting, french fry sculpting and more. 11am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

July

Historic Tours Thursdays 2-4pm, pickup at 7th & Central Avenue.

The Ocean City Pops Orchestra has performances throughout the summer at the Music Pier.

EVERY TUESDAY THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST

EVERY SUNDAY THROUGH AUGUST 14

Funtastic Tuesdays 10am-1pm on Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, face painters, balloon sculptors.

Character Nights 6pm on the Boardwalk. Characters will sign autographs in front of the Music Pier. Come join the fun and meet all the Ocean City Boardwalk Merchant’s Mascots.

Sponsored by: Jilly’s, Surf Mall & Manco & Manco Pizza.

Beach Walks South End Location: 59th Street & Central Avenue, (Entrance to Corson’s Park). Tuesdays-9am. North End Location: OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway) Tuesdays-6:30pm.

Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1. Children $.50.

EVERY WEDNESDAY THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST

Farmer’s Market At the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday also crafters in Fire House Parking Lot on 6th Street.

8am-1pm. Ends September 7.

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Market Days 10am-1pm on Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, face painters, balloon sculptors.

Family Nights Entertainment on the Boardwalk 7:30-9:30pm between 6th-14th streets. Sponsored by: Playland’s Castaway Cove, Johnson’s Popcorn, Shriver’s, and Gillian’s Wonderland Pier.

Mummers Night Strutting 7-9pm on the Boardwalk, 6th-14th streets.

Sponsored by: Preps Pizza, Henry’s, Shirt Shack & Ocean Treasures.

Funtastic Tuesdays happen all summer long Downtown. Photo by Stef Godfrey

EVERY THURSDAY THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST

Beach Walks South End Location: 59th Street & Central Avenue, (Entrance to Corson’s Park). Wednesdays-6:30pm.

North End Location: OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway.

Wednesdays-9am. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1. Children $.50.

July 1 JULY JUBILEE The last day of a fun-filled week of contests leading up to July 4 complete with taffy sculpting, french fry sculpting and more.

11am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

July 2 BEATLEMANIA NOW 7pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. An amazing concert experience... Recapture the excitement, the mood and the frantic intensity as BeatleMania Now performs live-on-stage, against a backdrop of stunning images which evoke memories of some of the most turbulent decades of modern times... the ‘60s and ‘70s! Back by popular demand, opening act – First Ladies of Rock & Soul.

July 4 BIKE PARADE Sponsored by the Gardens Civic Association. Registration 9am at the Longport Bridge parking lot. Parade begins at 10am.

July 4 BIKE PARADE Sponsored by the South OC Improvement Association. Registration 9am at 40th & Asbury Avenue. Parade begins at 10am.

July 4 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Kite flying competition at 7pm followed by entertainment. A spectacular Boardwalk fireworks display tops off the evening.

July 6 SAND SCULPTING CONTEST 9am at the 6th Street beach. The first one of the season.

July 7 FRECKLE CONTEST 6:30pm at the Music Pier. Registration begins 6pm in front of the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

July 16 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.

July 27 OCBP WOMEN’S LIFEGUARD INVITATIONAL RACES 34th Street beach at 6:15pm. Women representing the 15 beach patrols on the South Jersey coast will be competing in this annual invitational race.

July 29 CHIP MILLER SURF FEST/SLIDE FOR AMYLOID Surf contest and waterpark party to

raise awareness for Amyloidosis. Family friendly event. Open to all ages. For more information, visit www.chipmiller.org or call 609-231-1562.

July 30 37TH ANNUAL T. JOHN CAREY MASTERS SWIM Registration 8am at the Beach Patrol Station, 34th Street and the beach. The race will start at 10am.

August The Ocean City Pops Orchestra has performances throughout the summer at the Music Pier.

EVERY TUESDAY THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST

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: Preps Pizza, Henry’s, Shirt Shack & Ocean Treasures.

Beach Walks South End Location: 59th Street & Central Avenue, (Entrance to Corson’s Park). Tuesdays-9am. North End Location: OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway) Tuesdays-6:30pm.

Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1. Children $.50.

EVERY WEDNESDAY THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST

Farmer’s Market At the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday also crafters in Fire House Parking Lot on 6th Street.

8am-1pm. Ends September 7.

Beach Walks South End Location: 59th Street & Central Avenue, (Entrance to Corson’s Park). Wednesdays-6:30pm.

North End Location: OC/Longport

OC is an awesome spot to kayak.

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Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway.

Wednesdays-9am. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1. Children $.50.

EVERY THURSDAY THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST

Market Days 10am-1pm on Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, face painters, balloon sculptors.

Historic Tours Thursdays 2-4pm, pickup at 7th & Central Avenue.

Family Nights Entertainment on the Boardwalk 7:30-9:30pm between 6th-14th streets. Sponsored by: Playland’s Castaway Cove, Johnson’s Popcorn, Shrivers, and Gillian’s Wonderland Pier.

EVERY SUNDAY THROUGH AUGUST 14 Character Nights 6pm on the Boardwalk. Characters will sign autographs in front of the Music Pier. Come join the fun and meet all the Ocean City Boardwalk Merchant’s Mascots.

Sponsored by: Jilly’s, Surf Mall, and Manco & Manco Pizza.

August 2 TWINS CONTEST Prizes for those who look the most and least alike. Registration begins at 6pm in front of the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

August 3 SAND SCULPTING CONTEST 9am at the 6th Street beach, the second one of the season.

Getting married in OC is fabulous.

Check out our new weddings section on page 142. Photo by Magdalena Kernan 18

August 3 MISS CRUSTACEAN HERMIT CRAB BEAUTY PAGEANT The original beauty contest for crustaceans.

The winner receives the coveted Cucumber Rind Cup and gets to walk down a flowery runway. 1pm at the 6th Street Beach.

August 3 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 the 6th Street beach.

August 5-7 54TH ANNUAL BOARDWALK ART SHOW Leading artists from throughout 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 10am4pm.

August 9 PAMPER SCAMPER Annual baby crawling race 9am registration, 9:30am start at the 6th Street beach. For babies up to 15 months.

August 11 107TH ANNUAL BABY PARADE One of the oldest baby parades in the country. On the Boardwalk, 6th-12th streets. Time to be announced.

August 13 41ST ANNUAL BOYS AND GIRLS SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT 9am-12pm at the north end beach adjacent to the Ocean City/Longport Bridge. Registration: 9-10am in the Longport Bridge parking lot. Fishing from 10-12pm. Parental supervision required, participants must bring their own bait. Age groups: 8-10, 11-13, 14-16. Awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place for each age group.

On going casting and fishing instruction will be provided during the tournament.

Sponsored by the Ocean City Fishing Club and the Ocean City Recreation Department. Rain date is August 20.

August 13 MISS OCEAN CITY PAGEANT At the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club. For more information, visit www.ocexchangeclub. org or call 609-399-6111.

August 15-19 WEIRD WEEK Wacky But Not Tacky these events are fun for the entire family. 11am each day at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

August 19 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). For registration information, call 609-525-9304.

September Farmer’s Market At the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday also crafters in Fire House Parking Lot on 6th Street. 8am-1pm. Ends September 7.

September 2 KING AND QUEEN OF PLOP COMPETITION Ocean City has an unusual way of welcoming the fall season. Four years ago, we initiated the Ms. Fall Gal and Mr. Fall Guy contest also known as the King and Queen of Plop. The event will be held at 11am on the 9th Street beach opposite the Music Pier.

Contestants are asked to greet the fall season, always a lovely time of year, by falling dramatically (and in slow motion) to the sand. Those performing the most dramatic renditions will be crowned the King and Queen of Plop.

Registrations begins 10:30am at the 9th Street beach. Entry is free and prizes will be awarded.

from World War II Planes to Classics and Warbirds. Meet the performers for the next day’s Aerobatic Air Show.

September 5 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 and under. Benefits Ocean City Recreation scholarships and programs. For more information, call 609-399-6111 or visit www.ocnj. us/Race-Events.

September 24 WALK FOR THE WOUNDED 8:30am registration in front of the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Anyone raising $50 or more will receive a long sleeve t-shirt.

A three mile walk on the Boardwalk to raise money for wounded soldiers returning from overseas. A ceremony honoring our military will be held just prior to walk kickoff. All money raised benefits Operation First Response.

For more information, visit www. walkforthewounded.org.

September 10 STREET ROD WEEKEND Features classic cars on display.

Boardwalk display 12-4pm on Saturday.

September 18 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.

September 24 MS CITY TO SHORE RIDE 7,000 cyclists raising $5.6 million 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. For more information, call 1-800-445-BIKE or visit www. mscycling.org.

September 24 OCEAN CITY AIRPORT FESTIVAL Annual festival at the Municipal Airport, 26th & Bay Avenue. 10am3pm. Features include a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging

September 25 OCNJ HALF MARATHON 5k & 10 mile non-competitive walk/run. Half marathon $50 preregistration until August 31. $60 from September 1-20, $70 from September 21-23 until 4pm. NO RACE DAY registration for the half marathon. For more information, visit www.ocnj.us/ Race-Events.

September 25 BOARDWALK AEROBATIC AIRSHOW 1pm, 6th-14th streets. Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world plus military demonstrations.

September 30 BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN MERCHANT TABLE SALES (No Vendors) 6th-14th streets on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue.

Romance abounds here.

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Fall & Winter

An old-fashioned Downtown Christmas is one of the highlights of the season.

Photo by Stef Godfrey

October October 1 BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN MERCHANT TABLE SALES (No Vendors) 6th-14th streets on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue.

October 8 FALL BLOCK PARTY & FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR 9am-5pm from 5th-14th Streets on Asbury Avenue. Over 400 crafters, food vendors, music and more. In the evening, family night entertainment on the Boardwalk with fireworks.

October 8-10 INDIAN SUMMER WEEKEND Seafood vendors at the Music Pier (SaturdayMonday) and Boardwalk table sales.

October 8-10 BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN MERCHANT TABLE SALES (No Vendors) 6th-14th streets on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue.

October 26 OC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S ANNUAL WELCOME NIGHT At the Ocean City Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk. Meet OC groups, businesses and organizations. 6-8pm, free!

October 27 HALLOWEEN PARADE 7:15pm on Asbury Avenue from 6th-11th streets.

Sponsored by Ocean City Exchange Club.

November November 5 TRAIL OF TWO CITIES Run/walk over the 9th Street Bridge from Ocean City to Somers Point. Registration 7am for run/

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walk. Start 8am at 10th & Haven at the Ocean City Transportation Center. Finish in Kennedy Park in Somers Point. Registration 7am. Run/ walk starts 8am.

November 11 VETERANS DAY PROGRAM 11am at Veterans Memorial Park, 5th & Wesley Avenue.

November 11-13 QUIET FESTIVAL A celebration of quiet things.

November 19 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.

November 25 CHRISTMAS IN THE DOWNTOWN “OUR MIRACLE ON ASBURY AVENUE” 2-5pm. Join the merchants and Chamber in kicking off an old-fashioned Downtown Christmas.

December December 3 & 4 TRAIN SHOW NEW LOCATION: Ocean City Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk. 10am-5pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children.

December 3 & 4 FREE HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES 12-3pm, in front of City Hall, 9th & Asbury Avenue.

December 3 & 4 PHOTOS WITH SANTA 12-3pm at the Music Pier.

December 10 & 11 FREE HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES 12-3pm in front of City Hall, 9th & Asbury Avenue.

December 10 & 11 PHOTOS WITH SANTA 12-3pm at the Music Pier.

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

December 17 & 18 PHOTOS WITH SANTA 12-3pm at the Music Pier.

December 31 FIRST NIGHT NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION A complete schedule of entertainment leading up to fireworks at midnight.

January 2017 January 1 5K BOARDWALK RUN 1pm. For more information, call 1-800-BEACH-NJ. January 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.

All dates are subject to change or cancel. For more information call 1-800-BEACH-NJ or 609-399-6111. Visit: www. oceancityvacation.com.

Practice your shred at the brand new Skate Park. Photo by Magdalena Kernan

Fall Block Party is a must-attend event every year in our Downtown. Photo by Karyn Brown

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Summer Nights ( onthe)

Boardwalk

By Lauren Avellino Turton

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t’s a Friday night in July, and the tough work week is in the books. You’re headed down the shore with the family for a fun-filled weekend in Ocean City. You look forward to a relaxing day on the beach, a slice of fresh-from-the-oven pizza, and an exciting night on the world-famous Boardwalk.

Whether you’re a kid, or a kid at heart, there’s no doubt your visit includes a stop at Ocean City’s iconic amusement piers – Playland’s Castaway Cove and Gillian’s Wonderland Pier. For decades, these parks have delighted thrill-seekers time and time again.

Playland’s Castaway Cove Playland’s Castaway Cove fired up its amusements and opened its doors back in 1959.

Created by David Simpson, the original park had only a handful of rides. Now owned by Simpson’s son Scott, Playland expands from 10th to 11th streets on the Boardwalk, and boasts 31 rides, three 19-hole mini golf courses, a go kart track and lots of delicious treats.

A large portion of the park sits in front of the iconic Flanders Hotel. Some might remember the giant salt water swimming pool in that spot which was open from the 1920s through late 1970s. In 1996, that land went up for sale, and the Simpson family bought it which allowed them to triple the size of the park.

Kids love the variety of Playland’s exciting thrill rides, including the 100-plus foot Double Shot tower, Gravitron, and log flume. For the little tykes, there’s a miniature train that circles the entire park and “Arrgh,” there’s the giant pirate ship welcoming guests on the Boardwalk complete with a giant colorful parrot.

New this year, the highly-anticipated GaleForce Roller Coaster that’s sure to be a fan favorite! The 125-foot coaster features a 64-mph launch and a 90-degree drop as it winds fast and furious over the park.

Playland’s Vice President Brian Hartley knows GaleForce will be a premiere piece of the park, and bring new elements to both Ocean City and the state of New Jersey.

“We’ve been working on the design and tweaking the technology for four years,” he says.

“Scott has come up with some revolutionary ideas to make the new coaster work within Playland’s space. Most other local amusement parks at the seashore don’t have anything like this.”

The GaleForce Roller Coaster is scheduled to open this season, along with two other smaller, family-friendly coasters.

Hartley says, as he reaches his 25-year milestone as part of the Playland team, he’s proud to see how much it’s grown. He started working there at the young age of 14.

“Scott and I go way back. Our dads and uncles worked there together in the ‘60s,” he says. “Our

families have known each other for many, many years. The Simpsons are very generous and give a lot back to the community and to the staff. They helped mold me into the person I am today. It meant a lot to work for that family, and that’s why a lot of my own family, from parents to brothers to uncles and cousins, have all worked there. For decades, they’ve taken care of us.”

Hartley admires how close knit the Playland team has become under the leadership of the Simpson family.

“From the full-time staff to college kids and

high school students, employees are recognized as an intricate part of the business. It’s more of a family atmosphere for the kids than just a job.

We have parties, mini golf tournaments, and other fun activities,” he says. “We’re like family.

It’s truly a family affair.”

Playland’s Castaway Cove 1020 Boardwalk Ocean City, NJ 08226 (609) 399-4751 oceancityfun.com

Wonderland Pier Wonderland Pier is a sacred place where millions upon millions of shore-goers have visited and had the time of their lives. The late David Gillian opened the original Fun Deck on the Boardwalk at Plymouth Place in the early 1900s. His son Roy expanded the family business by building Wonderland at 6th and the Boardwalk. At that time, the park had ten rides including the Ferris wheel and carousel. Both have become iconic pieces of the pier.

Jay Gillian, the Mayor of Ocean City and third generation owner of Wonderland, looks back fondly

upon his family’s legacy.

“In 1924, our family purchased real wooden horses from Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters for the carousel,” Jay says.

Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters is one of the oldest existing roller coaster companies in the world and is based in Hatfield, Pa. “I was about 13 or 14 and worked at a bike rental spot, but I really wanted to be in the amusement park business. When the guys would work on maintaining the carousel and other rides, I’d follow them around, carry their tools and watch what they were doing,” says Jay. Jay Gillian worked his way up the ranks quickly, learning all the ins and outs of the family business.

One job, he says, rings true. Literally.

“The best year of my life is when I was the ‘Ring Boy.’ Until this day, that was the best summer I ever had.”

If you’ve been a summertime visitor to OC, chances are you have fond memories of the Ring Boy too. The Ring Boy stood sentinel at the Carousel and when it was time for the brass rings to appear, he would feed them into the steel arm and watch as riders tried to grab one as they circled. For this writer, as a kid growing up in Ocean City during the summer time, I remember my frequent visits to Wonderland.

My nightly goal was to visit the Ring Boy and grab that brass ring. Call it a rite of passage into serious Boardwalk status. I’d ride that carousel until I got that brass ring. Who knew all these decades later I’d interview the lord of that coveted ring.

“I loved my job and meeting new people at the carousel, the Ferris wheel, around the park,” Jay says.

“The City Jet was my ride. That coaster was from New England. My family bought it and rebuilt it and it was amazing.”

The City Jet wasn’t just Jay’s ride; it rushed its way into many a rider’s heart – including my own. It took me more than a decade to work up the courage to ride it, but when I finally took the plunge I absolutely loved it.

I also have fond memories of their special winter attraction.

“Back in the ‘70s, early ‘80s we had an ice skating rink at the park and everybody loved it,” Jay says.

Whatever the season, the Gillians are all about the family-friendly experience and want to make sure everyone – no matter your age – has a fun and pleasurable time in Ocean City.

“At the end of the day, I just love Ocean City. With the two amusement parks, we have a wide variety of rides. Your time here is always going to be great,” he says.

“Ocean City is unique. We bring the Disney touch.

Families can do everything they want. From the beaches to the bays to jet skis, golf, and tennis. From amusement rides to music and salt water taffy. It’s all here.”

Gillian’s Wonderland Pier 600 Boardwalk Ocean City, NJ 08226 (609) 399-7082 gillians.com; facebook.com/GilliansOCNJ

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WHALE WATCH Last fall while many of us were just starting to long for the heat of summer, we got an unexpected, thrilling surprise that brought our focus back on the ocean. A humpback whale treated us to a few Nat Geo moments as it popped up through the glassy sheen of the sea. Here are a few pictures of the gorgeous ocean creature that called Ocean City’s waters home last December. Photos by Jesse Stanislaw and Daniel Maimone

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Got it Made This is the story of three locals with creativity and entrepreneurship in common: they each create and sell their own product line right here in OC.

By Lauren Avellino Turton Photos by Stefanie Godfrey

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OU’RE sitting on the beach enjoying a gorgeous summer day, relaxing and chatting with your friends. You start talking about how cool it would be to open up your own restaurant, run a fancy boutique, or invent a new product that flies off the shelves. You’re brainstorming, you’re imagining, you’re starting to seriously think how your idea could actually become a reality. Well, the truth is, it can. Just ask “The Makers” – three local entrepreneurs who are realizing their dreams and making them come true. Meet the owner of a popular Boardwalk jewelry store, Anthony Bayham; Shannon Oteri, the Ocean City High School senior who designs her own clothing line; and Shelby Treadwell, the mastermind behind all-natural laundry soap.

THE JEWEL OF THE BOARDS Anthony Bayham’s been working on the Boardwalk since he was 13 years old. At that time, he worked for a company called Ocean Sales, but after a few years became a part of The Jewelry Hut team.

“When I was young, I thought I would go into law enforcement,” he says. “But then once in retail I just kept going back. I loved being up on the Boardwalk, seeing the beach, the people. I couldn’t ever leave.”

After ten years of working with the former owners, he took the leap and took over ownership of the store at 13th and the Boardwalk.

“In my first year of owning the business, I increased sales by 47 percent,” he says.

He’s continued to bring serious success to The Jewelry Hut. You’ve likely seen Bayham’s exclusive collections while strolling the Boards. His pieces celebrate this iconic Jersey Shore town and all it has to offer – from the beaches to ocean to family atmosphere.

“I carried the Ocean City Hook bracelet exclusively until it was sold to Henry’s and I knew I needed to come up with new, special items,” he says. “I came up with the Ocean City Memories Collection and began to design charms representative of Ocean City businesses, nautical themes, things that remind people of the seashore.”

The first one he designed is the Johnson’s Popcorn charm.

Next, he made Manco and Manco, a Boardwalk pizza staple.

“I’m most proud, though, of the Boardwalk charm. I drew it from scratch and it’s the best charm I’ve sold yet,” says Bayham. “Now we have a total of 200 beads and they’re selling very well. It’s been fantastic.”

Business hasn’t always been smooth for The Jewelry Hut. It suffered a major setback during Hurricane Sandy in 2012.

“We were very much affected by Sandy, but not the hurricane itself. My power went out so I had no alarm system and we were looted. I lost more than $60,000 in product with a retail value of $135,000. It was rough.”

But Bayham and his staff overcame this hardship, and business is once again booming. He couldn’t be happier.

“Personally this is very rewarding. I get to see people everyday up here in the sunshine and they come say “hi” to me. I look out at the ocean and it’s so relaxing. Even if I’m having a busy day, I don’t feel stressed up here. Plus, I have a ton of great customers that support me. It’s great.”

MENDED THREADS Think vintage renewal clothing. Mended Threads is a handcrafted, reconstructed clothing line created by Shannon Oteri and her friend Sophia Talese, who are just 17-yearsold. The young ladies take thrifted flannels, distress, bleach, and redesign them into hip and happening pieces.

Oteri, a senior at Ocean City High School, says she’s been intrigued by fashion for as long as she can remember.

“I’ve always loved it. Over the summer, my mom surprised me and got me into Drexel University’s fashion design summer camp and that’s what really sparked the most interest,” she says. “I’d be walking around Ocean City and realized everybody was wearing the same sort of thing, the same style. My goal is to make different, unique pieces.”

She’s also the stylist for Ocean City magazine’s “The Look” column.

“I spent the year doing the styling for the magazine every month and absolutely had a great time. It inspired me to pursue my career,” she says.

So with a solid goal in mind, Oteri and Talese put their passion for fashion to work about a year ago and developed Mended Threads.

The one-of-a-kind clothing line is more of a comfort-based, weekender type style.

“I’ve always loved flannels and like to incorporate denim into my wardrobe,” says Oteri. “While I do like trendy clothing, I always make it my own. And it’s always about comfort.”

Mended Threads is typically targeted to teenage girls, with clothing prices just right for that age group.

Currently, the clothes are available online at mendedthreadsusa.com or on their Instagram page. Oteri says she’s proud that shoppers from all over the country have ordered her creations. Also, look for her during Ocean City’s Fall and Spring Block Parties and the Farmers Market.

This Fall, Oteri’s off to University of Delaware to study fashion design and merchandising and hopes to keep growing her business. With her drive, talent and lovely personality it’s a sure bet she’ll be a success.

“My favorite part about our business is seeing people wear that things that I make,” she laughs. “I enjoy seeing them happy. Every day in school, I see at least three or four people wearing my stuff with a smile on their face. And it makes me smile.”

CLEAN LIVIN’ Shelby Treadwell graduated Egg Harbor Township High School with her sights set on a business degree. The 24-year-old headed up to Paul Smith’s College in upstate New York. While attending the Adirondack-based school, she majored in business management and entrepreneurial studies. For her senior project, she created environmentally-friendly laundry detergent.

“My boyfriend up there, who’s now my fiancé, developed a nasty rash and eventually we tracked it back to the store-brand laundry detergent we were using to wash our clothes,” she says.

Treadwell decided why not make her own? And so she did.

“I spent a lot of time on Pinterest looking up recipes and other makers’ ideas,” she says. “I started testing and testing on my family and friends and figuring out what the best combination would be.”

After getting it just right, Treadwell introduced her new line called Northern Suds, which produces and sells all-natural, homemade cleaners and detergent. The first product, laundry soap, was introduced fall of 2013 and was an instant success. She took third place in the energy/sustainability category of the North Country Regional Business Plan Competition.

“I try to be conscious of sustainability and not waste anything,” she says. “My recipe is simple and organic. The soap is made from a blend of castile soap, borax, washing soda, and essential oils. It’s allergy friendly and even the packaging is completely decomposable.”

After graduating college, Treadwell moved back to the area to grow her business and is doing just that. In addition to the laundry soap, she has created fabric softener, pain rub, and trail spray to keep away the pesky bugs during outdoor activities. All the products, she says, are selling quite well.

“This December I started my Etsy shop and it’s doing great,” says Treadwell. “I’ve been going to shows and farmers markets in the area too and people seem to love it. I’m thrilled!”

When not busy creating her next product, Treadwell works at Little Egg Harbor Soap in Marmora. Stop by and say hello or follow her on Facebook and Etsy to see where she’ll turn up next!

From top to bottom: Northern Suds’ product line will amaze you with their scents, Shannon shows off her flannel shirt, and Anthony Bayham’s Ocean City Memories collection.

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Beach Tag Sales

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

DAILY SPECIALS LINGUINE WITH MEATBALLS GRILLED SALMON MARYLAND CRABCAKES TWILIGHT SPECIALS FROM 4:30 TO 5:30PM EVENTS AND TAKEOUT RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED

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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 mouth-watering 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 a delectable coconut-crusted tilapia entrée, as well as jumbo stuffed shells overflowing with ricotta cheese and a tender veal parm dish, to name just a few.

Cousin’s lives the theme of “America’s Greatest Family Resort” by offering family-sized 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 full-sized portions.

Your guests are sure to love the spread Cousin’s provides. Be sure to call in advance when ordering catering.

Al Fresco Dining Available • Dinner Only • Catering • Accepts V, MC, AE & D • Seasonal

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CHATTERBOX RESTAURANT 500 East Ninth Street, Ocean City • (609) 399-0113 • chatterboxrestaurant.com

A Look Inside TAKEOUT AVAILABLE BREAKFAST Hearty and tasty, just like you’d expect LUNCH Salads, wraps, burgers and more DINNER PLATTERS Seafood, steaks, pasta and more FAMOUS DESSERTS FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS

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Celebrating 79 years, the Chatterbox has been a destination for locals and visitors. Family owned and operated, owners Bob & Maria have been diligent in restoring the “Box” to its nostalgic era, post Hurricane Sandy. From full breakfasts to gourmet burgers, the “thickest shakes on the island,” homemade soups, big and healthy salads, all-lump crabcakes, house-roasted meats and dinner entrées makes this a family favorite.

Fresh fruits and vegetables are delivered daily. The newly added ice cream fountain offers over 40 ice cream items.

Dine outside on the Patio (pet friendly) and enjoy the sights and sounds of the island.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Large Parties Welcome • Accepts V, MC, AE & D • Open 8am - 9pm in Season

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

FRESH SEAFOOD DEL’S FAMOUS STEAK SANDWICHES BLACK ANGUS BURGERS SURFSIDE SALADS SIGNATURE SANDWICHES FAMILY FRIENDLY TABLE SERVICE

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OCATED ON THE BOARDWALK between 9th and 10th streets, Del’s is still OC’s top family-favored Boardwalk eatery - since 1965! 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, you’re sure to be pleased with whatever you lay those hands on.

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, super friendly and home to three (yes three!) former Miss Ocean Citys.

It’s all good at Del’s.

Takeout Available • Children’s Menu • High Chairs • Cash Only - ATM Inside • Seasonal

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

A Look Inside GRILLED AHI PLATE HAWAIIAN CHICKEN COCONUT SHRIMP CRABCAKES PULLED PORK PLATE SHRIMP SCAMPI INDOOR/OUTDOOR SEATING ORDER SAUCES AND GIFT CERTIFICATES YEAR ROUND AT HULASAUCES.COM

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OU’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 streets.

As for why you should go... because Chef Dave Rihl’s cuisine is based on the Hawaiian plate-lunch concept – basically a protein, salad and rice. Dave perfected this 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 serve them 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.

Lunch and Dinner • Family Friendly • Takeout Available • Sauces Available Online • Cash Only - ATM Inside • Seasonal

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

FRESH, LOCAL INGREDIENTS BEAUTIFUL, COASTAL CHIC INTERIOR EVERYTHING IS MADE-TO-ORDER CAN ACCOMMODATE PRIVATE PARTIES UP TO 85 INDOOR/OUTDOOR SEATING AWARD-WINNING KIDS MENU

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Adelene is redefining oceanfront dining in the OC. The concept is beautiful – warm coastal-chic inspired decor that compliments a sweeping panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean from each table. Unwind amid the soft, relaxing hues while enjoying thoughtful cuisine. Everything is a la minute (a culinary term meaning “made to order”). Known for their breakfasts, Port•O•Call has upped its game for lunch and dinner. Winner of the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce award for “Outstanding Renovation” and Ocean City Chamber award for “Best Renovation.” Adelene can accommodate private parties up to 85.

Brand new in 2014, Adelene is redefining oceanfront dining in OC with elegant style and a re-energized menu. Working with fresh, local ingredients, each plate is designed with the breezy sophistication and family friendliness that Port•O•Call is known for.

Breakfast & Lunch March-December • Dinner in Season • Handicap Accessible • Accepts V, MC, AE & D

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FLIPPERS GRILL AT PORT•O•CALL HOTEL

BEACHGOERS WELCOME

1510 Boardwalk, Ocean City • (800) 334-4546 • portocallhotel.com

NO SHOES, NO SHIRT, NO PROBLEM! BURGERS, HOT DOGS, CHICKEN FINGERS PIZZA, NACHOS SALADS FRENCH FRIES ICE COLD DRINKS

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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, chicken fingers, fries, pizza, nachos, 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.

Salads, Burgers, Sandwiches • Family Friendly • Walkup Service • Seating Available • Seasonal

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UNCLE BILL’S PANCAKE HOUSE 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 EVERY LOCATION MARRIED TO AN AUNT BETTY’S

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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.

UBPH has 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 smiling waitresses still wear those 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-November. If you want to wander a bit, try the Strathmere location for smaller lines and a big parking lot.

You can also take home your favorite Uncle Bill’s items. Shop online for their authentic pancake mix and syrup, as well as mugs, apparel and more.

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

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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

PERFECT SUNDAES Daily Specials HOMEMADE DAILY Waffles Brownies Cookies Waffle Cones CONES Hard ice cream Soft ice cream ITALIAN ICE TREATS For your favorite doggie friend

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UST LIKE UNCLE BILL’S, AUNT BETTY’S has two locations: 21st and Asbury and 40th and West.

Ice cream is one of the most important food groups... at least in summertime. And nobody does ice cream better than Aunt Betty’s Ice Cream Shack, dishing it out with a friendly crew of scoopers in a clean, family-fun atmosphere. Serving both hard and soft ice cream as well as Via Veneto Italian Ice, ice cream sandwiches, homemade brownies and cookies and more – Aunt Betty’s is your salvation from the summertime heat. There’s something here to please everyone, even your dog. That’s right, Rover needs a sweet treat too and he’s welcome at the outside tables. And you can get almost anything you want on top of your ice cream. Put that ice cream in one of Aunt Betty’s famous sundaes, or wrap it in an Uncle Bill’s waffle and you’re in paradise.

Eat your ice cream al fresco! 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 Street • ATMs at Both Locations

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CASUAL DRESS

1 Harbor Road, Marmora • (609) 390-3322 • tuckahoeinn.com

NIGHTLY MUSIC OUTDOOR DINING YEAR ROUND SEAFOOD TO STEAK UNBEATABLE VIEWS LOCAL BREWS REGGAE NIGHT BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER

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HE TUCKAHOE INN IS LOCATED on Route 9, right on the Great Egg 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.

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!

There’s a Back Bay Cafe for relaxed outdoor dining and the Boat Bar is a great place 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 get together, enjoy cocktails and good times. It’s a responsible atmosphere inviting everyone to socialize. It’s better than just a simple bar, but not so stuffy that you can’t relax. You’ll love this place!

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

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2012 Award Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Business

Best Mediterranean Restaurant for 2013

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YIANNI’S CAFE

HOMEMADE DAILY

THREE GREAT LOCATIONS: 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 DINNER LAMB CHOPS SEAFOOD COMBO DISHES

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HEF/OWNER 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, freshmade smoothies, homemade soups, 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).

LAMB CHOPS, SEAFOOD AND A NEW DINNER MENU BEST BAGELS AT THE SHORE SINCE 1997.

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

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

BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER TABLE SERVICE OCEANSIDE VIEWS APPLE CIDER DONUTS FRESH SEAFOOD CHICKEN, BURGERS, STEAKS AND MORE CHAIR, UMBRELLA, AND BOOGIE BOARD RENTALS WALK UP WINDOW

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VES IS ON THE BOARDWALK at 4th Street.

Oves is an iconic Ocean City restaurant – an open air, beach front eatery where you can get breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And since it’s steps from the beach, 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 that has kept generations of families coming back year after year. Family owned and operated since 1970. 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.

Takeout Available • Private Parties • Children’s Menu • Bike & Surrey Rentals • Accepts V, MC, AE & D

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FRANKIE’S ON THE BAY FOR BREAKFAST 1050 Bay Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 399-2520 • frankiesonthebayofocnj.com

HEROES BREW COFFEE Fearless French Vanilla Honorable Hazelnut Cream Cautious Carmel Cream Courageous Cappuccino CLASSIC BREAKFASTS INNOVATIVE BENEDICTS AND OMELETS KID FRIENDLY ALWAYS FRESH AND LOTS MORE

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HE CREW BEHIND FRANKIE’S on the Bay is originally from Hazleton, Pa., a coal-mining town in the northeast section of the state with a quirky attitude and a huge portion of pride.

You’ll notice that pride when you walk in the doors. The place is clean and bright and you’re always greeted with a smiling face.

Smiling faces are all well and good, but it’s when you dig into their hearty menu that you’ll get a sense of this outsized pride.

Start your morning with a Brakeman Favorite (a brakeman you might have guessed, helped stop the train carrying the coal). Try a Classic Eggs Benedict. Or get adventurous (like the Moravian missionaries that settled Hazleton), with a Crabby Frankie Benedict, a Coal Dust Benedict, a Holy Cannoli or a Chunky Monkey. Wondering what’s in all these yummy-sounding items? Stop in and find out for yourself.

And don’t forget their own-brew coffee – Heroes Brew. Heroes is a gourmet coffee line that is the exclusive coffee at Frankie’s. Heroes Brew is another way to salute America’s heroes one cup at a time.

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Step Back in Time • Eclectic Train & Coal Decor • Big Groups Welcome • Family Owned

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FRANKIE’S ON THE BAY FOR LUNCH & DINNER 1050 Bay Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 399-2520 • frankiesonthebayofocnj.com

HOMEMADE SOUPS SPECIALTY FRIES SALADS, PANINIS SANDWICHES, WRAPS PASTA ENTRÉES UNIQUE BURGERS SIGNATURE SOUPS MASON JAR “MOONSHINE” Pureed strawberry, lemonade and sweet tea

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RANKIE’S ON THE BAY is located at the corner of 11th and Bay. Any restaurant that has an item named the “Explosive Burger” should definitely be on your list for a visit. The Explosive Burger is named after the practice of dynamiting for coal in the Coal Region of Northeast Pennsylvania. The owners of this cool little joint are originally from Hazleton, Pa., where coal is king, and they brought that heritage them with them when they opened this restaurant a couple years back. It’s not the surfboards and seashells you’re used to, but it’s still a darn tasty eatery.

You need to try this family-friendly restaurant serving pasta, burgers, lasagna, homemade soups, salads, and a variety of special entrées. Big groups welcome. Catering and take out available.

Bring your family to see this family. Eclectic decor from the heyday of the railroads. It’s different from anything in OC with a large and yummy menu.

Takeout & Delivery • Private Parties • Catering Available • Cash Only • Open Year Round

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JILLY’S ICE CREAM FACTORY 1172 Boardwalk, Ocean City • (609) 385-1234 • JiLLysOC.com

A Look Inside ICE CREAM ALL DAY HAND-DIPPED SOFT SERVE SUNDAES & SHAKES FRESH-SQUEEZED LEMONADE COTTON CANDY CHILLY JILLYS & LOTS MORE

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OOK FOR JILLY’S ICE CREAM Factory adjacent to JiLLy’s Arcade at 12th and the Boardwalk.

Nothing’s better than ice cream on those hot summer days when the Boardwalk 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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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 • JiLLysOC.com

FRESH-CUT DAILY MADE-TO-ORDER ALL THE FIXINGS COLD DRINKS MEET FRY GUY COTTON CANDY FUNNEL CAKE

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ILLY’S FRENCH FRY FACTORY is on the Boards between 10th and 11th streets.

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. When you think of Ocean City, what do you think of?

You think of fun, sun, sand... and JiLLy’s fries.

JiLLy’s fries have been called “the best fries on the Boardwalk... hands down.” And as you’re driving home after another fabulous trip to Ocean City, you’ll talk about the great bodysurfing, the cute lifeguards, and, of course, the bucket of JiLLy’s fries that you shared. Make sure you also taste their homemade funnel cakes, deep fried Oreos, and Chipstix.

The 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.

Credit Cards Accepted • Fresh, Fresh, Fresh • Family Owned • Open Seasonally

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SPADAFORA’S SEAFOOD MARKET 932 Haven Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 398-6703 • spadaforaseafood.com

DEEP FRIED SEAFOOD FAMILY-STYLE BUCKETS FRESH BROASTED CHICKEN BUCKETS SIGNATURE HOMEMADE SHRIMP SALAD STEAMED LOBSTERS HOMEMADE DEVILED CRAB CRAB IMPERIAL AND MUCH MORE

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OOK FOR SPADAFORA’S in the middle of Haven Avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, on the west side of the street.

Catch the flavor of the Shore at Spadafora’s Seafood Market. 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 ovenready specialties 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.

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Local Catch • Cooked Takeout Dinners • Party Trays • Key Lime Pies & Tarts • Accepts V & MC

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SPADAFORA’S RESTAURANT AND CLAM BAR 843 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 398-6154 • spadaforaseafood.com

CAPE MAY PANCAKES SEA TheSCALLOPS best ever HOT DOGS The best ever COLD WATER JUICETAILS LOBSTER The best ever

MUFFINS GRANDPOP’S The best ever

DEVILED CRABCAKES SALADS TOAST OPEN-HEARTH STRAWBERRIES FILET MIGNON WHIPPED CREAM BLUEBERRIES BURGERS & CHICKEN

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FRIED OYSTERS LOCAL SOFTSHELL CRABS SANDWICHES & MORE

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HIS DOWNHOME SEAFOOD shanty is located pretty much on the corner of 9th and Atlantic.

Spadafora’s Restaurant and Clam Bar, which enters its 36th 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, cholesterol-free 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... your taste buds will never be the same.

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

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YOASIS FROZEN YOGURT 838 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 525-2100 • yogurt-oasis.com

SELF-SERVE FROYO 16 ROTATING FLAVORS OVER 50 TOPPINGS GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRYFREE AND NO SUGAR ADDED OPTIONS PROMOTES A HEALTHY IMMUNE & DIGESTIVE SYSTEM AN OASIS IN THE CENTER OF TOWN SMOOTHIES & BOWLS

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OU’LL FIND YOASIS on the West side of Asbury Avenue between 8th and 9th streets. Across from City Hall’s big stone steps.

This cozy clean establishment, located right in the heart of OC’s Historic Downtown, is a refuge of rejuvenating tastiness that’s sure to revitalize your senses. It’s 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 16 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, sugarfree, 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 for 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).

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YOASIS BEACH BOWLS 1242 Boardwalk, Ocean City • (609) 938-0898

A Look Inside FULL-SERVICE STORE ACAI BOWLS PITAYA BOWLS REAL FRUIT SMOOTHIES ORGANIC FROZEN YOGURTS COLD BREW COFFEE FRESH PRESSED JUICES STEPS FROM THE BEACH OPEN 7AM-11PM IN SEASON

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OW IN ITS second year, Yoasis Beach Bowls is on the Boardwalk a little south of 12th Street, next to Henry’s Landmark Jeweler.

Fresh fruit smoothies, acai bowls and frozen yogurt – what more could you want from a place on the boardwalk?! The acai (ahSIGH-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.

12th & Boardwalk Location • Gluten Free, Raw & Vegan Options • Seasonal Hours • Healthy Alternatives

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BENNIE’S BREAD AND ITALIAN MARKET

FOCACCIAS

1159 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 398-9450 • benniesbread.com

TOMATO PIE STUFFED BREADS Buffalo Chicken Pepperoni & Cheese Sausage & Cheese WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS with 00 flour dough SALADS & SOUPS FRESH OLIVE OILS ITALIAN DOLCI SPECIALTY COFFEES

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HIS IS YEAR TWO of Bennie’s Bread and Italian Market. It was formerly just Bennie’s Bread, but the new Bennie’s is so much more.

The “new” Bennie’s Bread is filled with so many delicious foods, you may never leave. Seriously. New space, new menu, new uniforms, new pizza oven. What was formerly a great store with quality products is now a true Italian market similar to what you’d find in Philadelphia or New York.

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 dolci to finish your meal including cannoli, muffins, cookies, tiramisu and more. Try the filled shortbread cookies, you’ll thank us later.

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Catering Available • Newly Renovated • Take Home Items • Indoor/Outdoor Seating Available

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THE CRAB TRAP 2 Broadway, Somers Point • (609) 927-7377 • thecrabtrap.com

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

BY THE GLASS COCKTAILS OPEN YEAR ROUND OUTDOOR DECK BAR BANQUETS AND LARGE PARTIES AVAILABLE NEXT TO PIER 4 HOTEL

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OU’LL FIND THE Crab Trap in Somers Point overlooking the Greate Egg Harbor Bay. Serving award-winning food for 49 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 family-friendly service for lunch, dinner and cocktails. Though it’s known for seafood, try the daily-roasted 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.

Celebrate a Special Event • Deck Bar • Frozen Drinks • Lunch & Dinner • Year Round

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EMILY’S OCEAN ROOM CAFE

Inside The Flanders Hotel, 11th & Boardwalk, Ocean City • (609) 399-1000 • theflandershotel.com

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DINING ROOM TAKEOUT AVAILABLE BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER OUTSIDE PATIO OPEN TO THE PUBLIC NO RESERVATIONS KIDS MENU JUST OFF THE BOARDWALK

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MILY’S OCEAN ROOM CAFE is inside The Historic Flanders Hotel at 11th and Ocean Street, 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.

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JOHNSON’S POPCORN Three locations on Boards; 1360, 828 & 660 Boardwalk, Ocean City • (609) 399-5404 • johnsonspopcorn.com

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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 13th 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 okay. A batch is made every seven minutes... all day, every day, all year!

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

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

OPEN YEAR ROUND EXPANDED FOR 2016 WIFI FREE DELIVERY CAPPUCCINO, ESPRESSO & MORE SANDWICHES, BURGERS, WRAPS & MORE FULL BREAKFASTS LOCATED IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN

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AST SIDE OF ASBURY AVENUE between 6th and 7th streets, is where you’ll find this special little eatery.

This warm and happy bistro has garnered a big following in town, so much so that they’re expanding to the second floor of their building this year. Classic dishes with creative flair have made this intimate eatery a favorite for both locals and visitors. The ambiance alone is worth the trip but you’ll also find a core menu of healthy, creative dishes that are truly delicious. 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. Try an Ocean City breakfast taco, or the baked apple pie oatmeal in the morning and follow it up with fire-grilled salmon or veggie bomb pasta for supper. This place is a gem.

In summertime, there are sidewalk tables that are charming and delightful. They’re also clean, well-appointed and have a great view of the Downtown. When it gets cooler, the inside is like a cozy living room with tinkling glasses and bright conversation.

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MALLON’S HOMEMADE STICKY BUNS 14th & Bay AND 55th & Central, Ocean City • (609) 399-5531 • mallonsstickybuns.com

DONUTS, MUFFINS, PASTRY, BAGELS & MORE COFFEE TOO OPEN FOR CHRISTMAS SHIPPING OPEN EARLY OVER 25 YEARS IN BUSINESS SHORTS & TEES VARIETY OF FLAVORS CENTRAL LOCATION

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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, 7am - 1pm, seven days. Call for offseason 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.

Seven Days in Season • Mail Order Year Round • Two Locations in OC • Cash Only

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

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTS Sock hops Magic shows Karaoke SUNDAES MALTS SHAKES COFFEE & ESPRESSO FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIES FRESH BAKED WAFFLES

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F YOU HAPPEN to pass by either one of the two Johnny B Goode Ice Cream Parlors on any given 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. The sundaes will make you go ape and fresh-fruit smoothies will make you flip. Two locations... 14th and Asbury; 34th and West (next to Hoy’s).

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MANCO AND MANCO PIZZA

Three locations in Ocean City; 8th, 9th & 12th streets on the Boardwalk • (609) 399-2548 • mancospizza.com

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HEN SOMETHING IS GOOD... really good... it usually stands the test of time. Manco and Manco Pizza is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. That’s six decades of thin, crispy pizza pie that makes your mouth water just thinking about it. This is, after all, pizza like no other pizza you’ve ever tasted – tangy, fresh sauce, and 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. Sit on a green stool at the counter, or at a table or booth and watch as the piemen shape and toss 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 three locations on the Boards; 8th, 9th and 12th streets.

Of course, there are toppings like broccoli, pepperoni, and sausage, and there’s Venetian pizza too.

Free Delivery • Dine In, Take Out • Three Locations in OC • Family Owned for 60 Years • Somers Point Location too

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OCEAN CITY RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION Member restaurants all over the island • eatinocnj.com • Facebook - Eat-In-OCNJ

OVER 50 MEMBERS RESTAURANT WEEK June 10-17 Take advantage of member specials during this food lover’s week

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FACEBOOK Keep updated on the restaurant scene @ Eat-In-OCNJ SPECIAL EVENTS OCRA has events in the works. Check their website for more details.

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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 10-17 take advantage of member specials (there are over 50 members!) 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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OCEAN CITY COFFEE COMPANY 928 & 1066 Boardwalk, Ocean City • (609) 399-5533 • 917 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 398-2326 • oceancitycoffee.com

SINGLE ORIGIN COFFEES They probably have what you’re looking for. If they don’t, just ask.

FLAVORED COFFEES GIFT BOXES SEATING AVAILABLE SHIPPING NOSHES YEAR ROUND

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F YOU’RE LOOKING for a stellar cup of coffee, there are three locations; corner of 9th and Asbury, Boardwalk at 9th Street and Boardwalk near 10th Street.

If you’re into coffee (or tea), then Ocean City Coffee Company is the place for you. Don’t waste time searching the town for your morning cup o’ joe (or Earl Grey). You can easily slide into Ocean City Coffee and grab a hot, steamy, yummy (and organic if you’d like) coffee or tea. Get your motor runnin’, head out on the highway and grab a cup of Ocean City Coffee – you’re born to be wild. If tea is more your style they carry a large selection.

Every coffee must pass several taste tests before Ocean City Coffee Company will offer it. They promise the freshest, most deeply flavorful cup of coffee possible. There are eight different pots of fresh-brewed coffee every day and just about any espresso drink you can think of. An ideal gift for new homes, holiday gifts, birthdays and more. Open mic nights too!

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

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RED’S JERSEY MEX CAFÉ 11th & Haven, Ocean City • (609) 399-2272 • redsjerseymex.com

A Look Inside JERSEY MEX It’s not all Mexican, and if you’re in the mood for something different, Red’s will not disappoint SANDWICHES, BURGERS, SALADS. AND MORE SAUCES, SALSAS, AND HOUSE DRESSINGS ARE HOMEMADE AND ALL-NATURAL, WITH NO PRESERVATIVES SINCE 2004

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HERE’S A LITTLE business strip at the corner of 11th and Haven.

Red’s is in there, all the way on the left.

One of the best reasons to go here (besides the awesome food) is the friendly staff and customers – this is a reflection on the owner, David “Reds” Bridgens, an always-friendly kinda guy. This great little restaurant has earned its rightful place in the hearts (and stomachs) of Ocean City diners. Wanna know why? Honey Chipotle Grilled Shrimp, Chile Rellenos, and Carne Asada Tacos. All prepared with fresh ingredients and a lot of love. The portions are generous, the Jersey-Mex taste is amazing and the staff is helpful and cute. Try the fish tacos, breakfast burritos, Jersey-fresh salads, Red’s super burrito, spiced chicken mexi tacos, and the famous fried ice cream! Yum! This place is perfect for post surf-session meal or a pre-Boardwalk feast. Open year round (mostly). Try one of Red’s homemade burgers, chicken sandwiches, or crispy Jersey-Fresh salads. Red’s homemade salsa is available – all-natural and no preservatives. Take some home.

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

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VOLTACO’S ITALIAN FOOD 957 West Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 399-0753 • voltacositalianfoods.com

AWESOME ITALIAN FOOD From famous oversized subs, to homemade Italian dinners – it’s some of the best food you’ll ever have DINNERS, PIZZA, SANDWICHES, MORE FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1954 APRIL TO OCTOBER PICNIC TABLE ON THE SIDE

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N THE NORTHEAST corner of 10th and West.

Voltaco’s 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.

Lunch & Dinner • Breakfast Sandwiches • Takeout Only • Call Ahead • 62 Years in Business • Cash Only

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Good Eats FRACTURED PRUNE DONUT SHOP 1225 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 399-0482 • facebook.com/fpocnj 3339 West Avenue, Ocean City • (267) 614-6295 • facebook.com/fpocnj

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RACTURED PRUNE has two locations in OC to satisfy your donut cravings; East side of Asbury near 12th Street and 34th and West (next to Hoy’s).

Their donuts are “HOT,” made-toorder with your choice of over 12 glazes and 17 different toppings. You create ‘em, they make ‘em... So stop staring at rows of cold donuts, at the Fractured Prune, they don’t just serve donuts, they serve an experience.

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Good Eats POSITIVELY 4TH STREET & LAUREL BAY B&B

THE SOMERS POINT DINER

400 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 814-1886 • laurelbayoc.com

8 MacArthur Blvd., Somers Point • (609) 927-2284 • facebook.com/SomersPointDiner

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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 more...

OOK FOR THIS SHORE LANDMARK at the foot of the 9th Street Bridge in Somers Point. Open 24 hours!

The Point Diner is a shore landmark for over 50 years! Whether for a quick cup of coffee and a morning read, dinner with your family, take out or late night munchies, the Point Diner is the place to meet your friends and family!

Still a family-owned business, the Point Diner exceeds your expectations with a family-friendly atmosphere and affordably-priced dinners, featuring local, Jersey-grown produce. Kids Menu.

WiFi and that great diner vibe.

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Uncle Bill’s offers breakfast, lunch and dinner at 21st Street

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DOWNTOWN ASBURY AVENUE

Asbury Avenue, from 6th to 14th streets, Ocean City • (800) BEACH-NJ • oceancityvacation.com

A Look Inside OVER 100 SHOPS, RESTAURANTS, GALLERIES & STUDIOS MILE-LONG SPRING & FALL BLOCK PARTIES YEAR ROUND ENTERTAINMENT TRENDY SPAS & SALONS EATERIES & SWEETERIES BOUTIQUE SHOPPING

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AVE YOU BEEN to the Avenue lately? The perfect compliment to the Boardwalk, Downtown Ocean City is where America’s Greatest Family Resort shops... year round. Ocean City’s award-winning downtown is home to over 100 independently owned and operated coastalquaint shops, cafes, galleries, and studios. There’s plenty to soak up each season. Walk, pedal, or drive in – parking is accessible. Read a book, sip a latte, stroll the Avenue. Shop laid-back off-beach boutiques. Dine in eclectic eateries and sweeteries. Relax at trendy salons, spas and fitness nooks or find your creative side in a number of galleries and made-by-you, things-to-do studios.

Need something to do with your crew? Bring your family downtown this summer for fun, free entertainment. Visit spring and fall for the mile-long block parties with 500 crafters and food vendors. Come back for holiday shopping on Ocean City’s beautifully decorated avenue. Enjoy Santa’s arrival on the roof of City Hall, weekend carriage rides, and the annual Christmas Parade. Brush off the sand and stop by, the place where summer fun never ends.

Shopping • Dining • Galleries • Studios • Services • Locally Owned • Open Year Round • Special Events

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

HANDMADE SOAP IN A LARGE VARIETY OF SCENTS Beach Days Lavender Jersey Girl Almond Crumb Apple Martini Avocado Coconut Bobbie Sue Therapy Detox Honey & Olive Ocean City Sunrise Olive Oil Smoothie & many more!

LEH Soap line of body and home products for men & women Many other brands too!

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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 including their newest beer bar made with locally-crafted Tuckahoe Brewery beer.

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

Locally Owned • Open Year Round • Handmade • Accepts V, MC, D & AE • Men & Women Products

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THE ORIGINAL FUDGE KITCHEN 8th & Boardwalk • (800) 23-FUDGE • fudgekitchens.com

SIX LOCATIONS AT THE SHORE OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE HAND-WHIPPED FUDGE Dark chocolate chunk Vanilla nut Chocolate nut Snickers Strawberry Sea salt caramel vanilla Black forest Chocolate peanut butter and many more!

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HE BOGLE FAMILY has been making candy along the Jersey coast for over 40 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

The Boardwalk is super fun for all ages. Photo by Magdalena Kernan

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SHRIVER’S SALT WATER TAFFY 9th & Boardwalk, Ocean City • (609) 399-0100 • shrivers.com

SHIP ANYWHERE IN USA FAMILY-OWNED SINCE THE DAYS OF QUEEN VICTORIA BEST PLACE TO GET SWEETS IN OCEAN CITY MADE FRESH ON PREMISES WATCH THE TAFFY BEING PULLED

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'LL TAKE A SUPER smashing sour, flippy fruit, chocolate banana, cinnamon, and vanilla please. What are we discussing? Of course, we’re talking about taffy – tons of taffy to be exact. 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, gooey 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 118 years since it was first opened by William Shriver in 1898 – but it’s also one of the tastiest and fun-filled places on the Boardwalk. If you like 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

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SHRIVER’S GELATO

9th & Boardwalk, Ocean City • (609) 398-2288 • shrivers.com

A Look Inside NEW YORK CHEESECAKE PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE FRUTTI DI BOSCO BLUEBERRY CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT STRACCIATELLA RASPBERRY TRUFFLE COOKIE MONSTER

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N ITALIAN ARIA starts playing in your head the moment you step outside of Shriver’s Salt Water Taffy, turn left and realize these confection wizards have another shop dedicated to the creamy, dreamy Italian gelato. It’s a high note, indicative of something amazing, and something amazing is happening at Shriver’s Gelato. This is some of the best gelato you’ll ever have. Now, if you’re left wondering just what gelato is, we’ve got answers for you.

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. Yippee!

Shriver’s also has coffee, cappuccino or espresso to start your day, or to give you a jolt if you need one late at night. Starting last year, they also began selling warm crepes to pair with the gelato. You’ll find the traditional trio of flavors like Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate but the nature of true Italian Gelato is to produce original flavors that aren’t typical of ice cream, such as tiramisu, mango or amaretto. Free samples are encouraged!

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

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JILLY’S DOLLAR STORE 1044 Boardwalk, Ocean City • (609) 385-1234 • JiLLysOC.com

HUGE INVENTORY TOYS BEACH ITEMS COLD DRINKS TABLEWARE CLEANING SUPPLIES INFANT/TODDLER ITEMS EVERYTHING FOR A $1.00 (PLUS TAX)

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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

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JILLY’S T-SHIRT FACTORY

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762 & 936 Boardwalk, Ocean City • (609) 385-1234 • shopjillys.com

CREATE CUSTOM SHIRTS For your school, group, organization, charity, team USE YOUR OWN DESIGN STOCK DESIGNS AVAILABLE OC BEACH PATROL LICENSED PRODUCTS

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OU’RE IN CHARGE of getting tee 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.

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

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STINGRAY

854 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 399-0660 • oldsalt-stingray.com

SEASHELLS KITCHENWARE SHIP STORE CUSTOM MERCHANDISE CAT’S MEOW OCEAN CITY SOUVENIRS GIFT CERTIFICATES HOME DECOR HOLIDAY ITEMS AND MUCH MORE

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CEAN CITY’S HISTORIC Downtown is one of the best retail shopping districts in the country (they actually won an award for this distinction) and Stingray Gift Shop fits right in. Stingray is presented to you by the owners of Old Salt. You remember Old Salt at 13th and Boardwalk – it was on the Boards since they were practically built. Though Old Salt closed last year, its spirit is still alive and well at Stingray on Asbury Avenue.

Stingray is a fine nautical and home decor shop, with all kinds of beach-themed items. It’s nautical by nature, but they do carry a wide variety of exclusive custom OC products (including Ocean City and Somers Point Cat’s Meows), and a boatload of other OC-themed items.

From cool coastal living wall art, to seashell inspired ornaments to tableware – this is your one stop shop for fabulous home goods. It’s also a perfect place to pick up a few souvenirs like the OC beach tag wall plaques (pick one for each of your kids’ birth years!). Stingray has pillows, blankets and a slew of holiday decor.

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Open Year Round • Family Owned • Kid’s Stuff • Across from City Hall • Friendly Staff • Accepts V, MC & D

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BY THE SEA SURF SHOP

850 Boardwalk, Ocean City • (609) 398-0159 • Instagram @bytheseaoc

A Look Inside OAKLEY RAY BAN MAUI JIM ELECTRIC VON ZIPPER HOBIE UNDER ARMOUR REFLEKT POLARIZED • RVCA MATIX BRIXTON NEFF SALTY CREW MAD HUEYS • SANUK OLUKAI FREEWATERS RAINBOW HAVAIANAS REEF VANS NIKE SB

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Y THE SEA is the Boardwalk’s home for quality eyewear, including Oakley, Ray Ban, Maui Jim, Electric, Von Zipper, Hobie, Reflekt Polarized and more. Get the latest apparel from RVCA, Neff, Vans, Reef, Brixton, Oakley, Matix, Mad Hueys, and more.

Freestyle watches and headphones from Skullcandy. Stance socks.

Odysea Surfboards and Beater Boards. Globe and Penny Skateboards.

Find By the Sea on the Boardwalk at 9th Street, next to Shriver’s.

SUN OC’s largest selection of Oakley eyewear, featuring Oakley’s High Definition Polarized Optics.

SURF Learn to surf with private and semi-private lessons. Spend a full two hours with your instructor and get the personal attention you deserve. Surf rentals begin at 9am.

SAND Quality sandals and footwear for women and men from Sanuk, Reef, Havaianas, Rainbow, Cobian, Freewaters, Olukai, Vans, Nike SB, and more.

Sunglasses • Surf Lessons & Rentals • Sandals & Footwear • Boardshorts & Sundresses • Sunblock & Rash Shirts

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TA DAH

FIVE SHOP THEMES:

925, 952, 1026, 1038, & 1040 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 398-6771 • tadahocnj.com

Junior items Trendy Accessories Summer Contemporary Womens NEW MERCHANDISE ARRIVING WEEKLY

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ITH FIVE SUCCESSFUL stores along Asbury Avenue, Ta Dah must be doing something right. Each shop is tailored with a specific theme: one for the junior market, one with beach bags, jewelry and cover ups, one is for womens fashion, another is summer all year long and the last one is contemporary. They are all filled with the latest trends and looks and after one visit, you’ll be hooked. Ta dah!

Owners Danielle Guerriero and her mom Deborah along with store manager Loreyanne Sepulveda have been in the clothing biz almost 25 years and their knack for offering customers the right stuff has earned them a loyal following. As you stroll along Asbury Avenue, keep your eyes peeled for people carrying their signature purple shopping bags.

Whether you need a fabulous new scarf, cute shorts, a bracelet, crop top or dress, Ta Dah should be your first stop. With helpful staff and artfully arranged items, shopping at any of the Ta Dahs is a pleasure for your eyes and your wallet – the prices fit most budgets.

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Open Year Round • Prices for all Budgets • Five Locations on Asbury • Accepts V, MC

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THE SUNGLASS MENAGERIE 1124 Boardwalk, Ocean City • (609) 391-8000 • thesunglassmenagerie.com

A Look Inside MAUI JIM VAURNET OAKLEY DRAGON SMITH RAY BAN REVO COACH KATE SPADE

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OU WANT TO look good, that’s a no-brainer. And the Sunglass Menagerie staff is specially trained to ensure you look great.

They have the know-how to properly fit you with perfect shades for your face (and budget). Sunglasses are more than an accessory and Sunglass Menagerie has top brands and new styles to keep your eyes protected and keep you stylish.

Sunglass Menagerie also sells a variety of clip ons, can replace a loose screw in your frames while you wait, and will entertain you during your visit. Varieties include Arnette, Coach, Costa del Mar, D&G, Dragon, Electric, Gucci, Hobie, Maui Jim, Native, Oakley, Ray Ban, Revo, Ryders, Serengeti, Smith, Spy, Vaurnet and many more.

There are five other Sunglass Menageries up and down the coast: Surf City, Ship Bottom, Beach Haven, Stone Harbor, and in Victorian Cape May. Ocean City’s location is on the Boards near 11th Street, next to Pirate Island Golf and the talking crocodile and parrot. A menagerie indeed.

April to November • Shades for Every Budget • Hats, Tees, Accessories • Kids Shades • Accepts V, MC, D & AE

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BOWFISH KIDS

956 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 938-1901 • bowfishkids.com

A Look Inside CLOTHING FOR BOYS & GIRLS, INFANT TO TWEEN ACCESSORIES INCLUDING HAIR BOWS, JEWELRY, HATS & MORE GIFTS & TOYS FOR ALL AGES MUDPIE, MAYORAL, MAGNIFICENT BABY, VINTAGE HAVANA TEEN, ISOBELLA & CHLOE SPECIALTY SWIMWEAR UNIQUE BABY GIFTS

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HEN NOTHING BUT a fabulous pink tutu or a proper polo will do for your little prince or princess, you need to head to Bowfish Kids. This store will make even the most discerning shopper squeal with delight. Seriously, from the neat hanging rows of clothes, to the perfectly arranged accessories and toys – shopping at Bowfish is a pleasure.

And it’s not just a pleasure for the adults – owner Caitlin makes sure her little customers have a great time shopping too. There are shopping carts filled with fake groceries and a station where kids create their own soaps, perfumes, and custom-made flip flops. “We carry fun clothing, accessories and gifts from infants to teen,” says Caitlin.

When the shop opened three summers ago, it was originally called Bangles N Bows. In 2015, Caitlin relaunched as “Bowfish Kids” to better represent what her shop offers. Inside you’ll find apparel and accessories from international and local companies including stackable hair bows, jewelry, and many other fun products that you’ve never seen before. There are “Made in America” products here too... plus a huge selection online! Shoppers also have the ability to see customer highlights, product reviews and a behind-the -scenes look of the store on their blog toolsandtutus.com.

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Open Year Round • Boys & Girls • Infant to Tween • Shop Online 24/7 • Classes & Workshops in Off-Season

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TUCKAHOE BIKE SHOP/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

GEAR & CLOTHING HELMETS ACCESSORIES BIKE & 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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THE JEWELRY HUT

THEY SELL SUNGLASSES TOO

1310 Boardwalk, Ocean City • (609) 399-9634 • ocjewelryhut.com OAKLEY RAYBAN MAUI JIM COSTA DEL MAR ELECTRIC REFLEKT NATIVE

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NTHONY BAYHAM BEGAN working on the OC Boardwalk at age 14 and never looked back. He started at a place called Ocean Sales company and within 13 years had his own place, the Jewelry Hut. Now the Jewelry Hut is known not only for its excellent service, but for Anthony’s exclusive collections – collections that are specific to Ocean City that have become favorites of visitors and Ocean City residents alike.

The Ocean City Jewelry Collection contains a variety of necklaces, rings, and bracelets in luxurious sterling silver or 14k gold with accent stones and crystals. These statement pieces are eye-grabbing reminders of the best of Ocean City. The Ocean City Memories Collection was inspired by Anthony’s love for Ocean City and all its beauty. If you love Ocean City, you’ll agree that these charms bring a beautiful memory to mind.

The newest line, Ocean City Expressions is inspired by the island’s magical beaches, Boardwalk and the family atmosphere. Visit Anthony and let him and his very informative staff help you find a piece of Ocean City jewelry. Whatever your memory is of Ocean City, take it with you.

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FISHERMAN’S COVE GIFT AND BEACH STORE 1300 Boardwalk, Ocean City • (609) 399-2683 • ocfishermanscove.com • instagram@ocfishermanscove

BUCKETS & SHOVELS SUNSCREEN & MORE BODY BOARDS SKIM BOARDS HERMIT CRABS GIFTS BEACH CHAIRS TOWELS OCEAN CITY SPECIALTY ITEMS BASICALLY EVERYTHING!

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RAND NEW THIS year! But not completely new. Long time Boardwalk merchant Anthony Bayham returns to his roots after purchasing the store where he got his start more than 20 years ago.

Fisherman’s Cove takes inspiration from two old-school Ocean City establishments where Anthony got his start – Fisherman’s Wharf and Shell Cove. Anthony started on the Boardwalk at age 14 and never left. Now he brings that nostalgic feel and fun vibe back to 13th Street.

Stock up on cool beach gear from body boards to hats, flip flops, buckets, shovels, beach towels, totes, caddies and water bottles, Fisherman’s Cove has you covered. And if it’s a gift you’re looking for, you’re in luck.

Anthony carries trusted names including Ohio Wholesale and Chesapeake Bay Ltd. From cool to cute and everything in between, Fisherman’s Cove has something for every taste.

And don’t forget that most prized of Ocean City keepsakes, a hermit crab!

They carry a nice selection of crabs plus all the gear you need to keep your new pet happy.

Everything You Need for the Beach • Gear & Gifts • Hermit Crab Stuff • Accepts V, MC & D

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HERITAGE SURF & SPORT

744 West Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 398-6390 and 14th & Boardwalk, Ocean City • (609) 391-SURF • heritagesurf.com

A Look Inside FAMILY-OWNED SINCE 1962 GROUP & PRIVATE SURF & PADDLEBOARD LESSONS RENTAL BOARDS & WETSUITS GIFT CERTIFICATES BEST SELECTION OF QUALITY SURF BRANDS NEW & USED SURFBOARDS

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ERITAGE SURF is South Jersey’s premier surf shop, established in 1962 by Dan and Barbara Heritage. It’s still family-owned, providing the best services and selection of quality surf brands and apparel for the whole family! They invite you to stop by and let their friendly and knowledgeable staff assist you. They offer group and private surf and paddle board lessons, as well as rental boards and wetsuits for some beach time fun. You don’t need to know how to surf in order to experience the lifestyle. Gift certificates available.

Heritage has two locations in OC: 744 West Avenue (open all year) and 14th & Boardwalk (seasonal). Each is fully stocked with new and used shortboards, longboards, paddleboards, bodyboards, skimboards and skateboards. Their selection caters to all skill levels from beginner to expert. Rental surfboards, paddleboards and wetsuits are available for hourly, daily or weekly rentals.

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Patagonia • Quiksilver • Rip Curl • Roxy • Billabong • Obey • Nike • Vans • O’Neill • Hurley • Ugg® • Reef • Toms®

Shopping OCEAN CITY WIRELESS VARIETY STORE

SUN ROSE WORDS AND MUSIC

1059 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 938-0135

756 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 399-9190 • sunrosebooks.com

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OU NEVER KNOW what you’re going to need on any given vacation day, but you know that if you need anything... it’s here at Ocean City Wireless. This is a neighborhood store run by nice people. Forgot your phone charger? Pick one up here. You can also grab sodas, waters, candy, food, milk, and paper products. Ready for a phone plan change? This is the home of unlimited talk and text. Plus they are an authorized Boost retailer and you can pay all your bills here.

Ocean City Wireless is right next to Starbucks in the heart of Ocean City’s Downtown Asbury Avenue and they sell the New Jersey Lottery. Give your dream a chance. OC Wireless also sells a large selection of cigarettes.

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UN ROSE IS a book-lover’s paradise.

Find best sellers, local treasures, fiction and non-fiction, all at prices you can live with. You’ll also find a large selection of office and computer supplies. and greeting cards. Not in stock? Special orders filled fast. Books on Ocean City by local authors, children’s and teen books, classics, selfhelp, cookbooks, accessories, and gifts. And they offer free gift wrapping!

Sun Rose has author signings throughout the year too at their shop on the west side of Asbury, near the corner of 8th Street. Fax Sun Rose at (609) 398-8590 or email them at nlm8470@aol.com.

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HENRY’S LANDMARK JEWELER

918 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 398-5661 • artisanbody.com

1236 Boardwalk, Ocean City • (609) 398-4238 • henrysoc.com

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RTISAN BODY SOAP Shop isn’t a “look but don’t touch” place. If it were, we would have long been removed from the premises. Just try not to pick up a bar of the colorful, soft silky soap and take in its beautiful fragrance. It’s nearly impossible.

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. They carry French soap makers Mistral and Pre de Provence as well as Greenwich Bay, Terra Viam and more.

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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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 location on the Boardwalk just south of 12th Street make it an easy destination to get to no matter where you are on the island.

Since 1972, Henry’s has specialized in the “WOW” factor. OC’s exclusive area retailer for Pandora, Alex and Ani, and the OC Hook Collection. Henry’s - your trusted name for unique, finely-crafted jewelry.

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THE RED TULIP

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

920 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 399-0155 • www.theredtulip-ocnj.com

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Island Beach Gear is a True OneStop Shop with Everything You Need for the Beach Lifestyle.

Top name-brands, including a huge selection of Telescope, LaFuma, Ostrich and Rio beach chairs, Havaiana’s, Keds and Sperry footwear, Salt Life, Reef, prAna, tasc, and It Figures! apparel and active wear, Sunnylife Radios, Big Mouth floats, Bagguu Bags, California Board Co. boogie boards, Sun Bum Sunscreen, Hang Ten sunglasses, “ready to ride” pre-assembled bicycles from Nirve, Panama Jack and Hang Ten and so much more, all in-stock now. Open year-round with plenty of free, off-street parking.

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Take a step into The Red Tulip on Asbury Avenue where you’ll find a beautiful selection of jewelry and accessories that will compliment all your occasions.

The Red Tulip has Trollbeads®, Crislu®, Ginger Snaps®, Melinda Marie®, Patricia Locke®, Angelica®, San Diego Hats, and lots more!

They have gifts for you and everyone on your list. Owner Diana HeinrichsTennyson and her staff are always ready to help you with whatever you need. Stop in today to say hello.

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

FREE ENTERTAINMENT FROM 6TH TO 14TH ON THE BOARDS TUESDAYS Mummers Nights: Strut your stuff with the Mummers THURSDAYS Family Nights: Live music along the Boardwalk SUNDAYS Character Nights: Get your autograph book signed by the mascots SPECIAL FIREWORKS DISPLAYS June 2, July 4, and October 8

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O YOU KNOW HOW many Boardwalk mascots there are? If you’re not even sure what a Boardwalk mascot is, then you need to head up there on a Sunday summer night for Character Nights starting at 6pm. That’s when all the mascots (think Fry Guy, Cell phone, Mr. Taffy) sign autographs in front of the Music Pier. Hug ‘em, high-five ‘em, give them a wave hello – and get their signature in your autograph book.

Thursday Family Nights has entertainment for everyone. From 7:309:30pm, stop and listen to live music (there’s something happening on every block!) while you hang out with your friends and family.

If you think you can strut your stuff with the best of them, here’s your chance to prove it... Mummers Nights run every Tuesday – listen to the string bands, be in awe of the beautiful costumes. All events run through July and August from 6th to 14th streets on the Boardwalk.

OC packs a lot of fun on its wooden planks, it’s true. But on June 2, July 4, and October 8, the fun reaches new heights with an amazing fireworks show. Grab your seat on the Boards or the beach and prepare to be wowed.

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

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Uncle Bill’s offers breakfast, lunch and dinner at 21st Street

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

THREE NEW COASTERS IN 2016!

GO KARTS ARCADE MINI-GOLF 1/2 PRICE TICKET SALE CLASSIC AND CUTTING-EDGE RIDES DAIRY QUEEN FAMILY FUN

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ASTAWAY COVE IS ON THE BOARDWALK – actually it’s the entire stretch of Boardwalk from 10th to 11th streets. Look for the giant pirate ship atop the entrance.

THREE NEW COASTERS IN 2016!

The new 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 two other new coasters including an E&F Miler Family Coaster that’s great for the entire family, from kids to grandparents. More roller coasters? Yes please.

Castaway Cove is the real deal with everything a great Jersey Shore amusement park should have. Miniature Golf, a Go-Kart Speedway, topnotch thrill rides, fun family rides, a mad-cool arcade and so much more.

Castaway Cove is for kids of all ages. 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.

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

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JILLY’S ARCADE

1168 Boardwalk, Ocean City • (609) 385-1234 • JiLLysOC.com

10 CENT SKEEBALL FAMILY FRIENDLY BIKE RENTALS 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 Pac-Man, 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. Now that’s happy dance worthy.

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

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

THE 2016 SCHEDULE INCLUDES: Four Broadway-style shows Five children’s theatre shows Holiday production Kids theatre camps SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE

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VER FELT LIKE singing or dancing when you cross over the bridge into OC? You’re not the only one. The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company’s commitment to dance, music and theatre education for youth in America’s Greatest Family Resort is always growing. The non-profit company holds auditions attracting talented singers, dancers and actors from in and around NYC, Philadelphia and South Jersey. Actors cast in GOCTC productions are housed in Ocean City and are featured throughout the year in the various Broadway-style shows.

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 fullystaged productions.

GOCTC operates as a Summer Stock/Regional Non-Equity Company, producing three to five professional musicals a year. The office is located at 1501 West, but the company performs at the Ocean City High School, Music Pier, events around town, and more.

Committed to the Arts in Ocean City Through Theatrical Productions and Art Camps

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

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25-METER POOL Year round and heated GROUP EXERCISE STUDIO Tai Chi, Zumba, Kickbox, Circuit, Body sculpting, more STRENGTH AND CARDIO Olympic benches and bars, plate-loaded strength equipment, treadmills, ellipticals, and lots more

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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 multifaceted 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.

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

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

CHILDREN’S SECTION DOWNLOADABLE EBOOKS COMPUTER WORKSHOPS CDS & DVDS OPEN SEVEN DAYS GUEST LECTURERS FUN ACTIVITIES FREE PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES & INTERESTS

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SCAPE TO A DIFFERENT world inside the Ocean City Community Center at 17th and Simpson.

The Ocean City Free Public Library is one of the funnest places on the planet. That’s right, the PLANET. There’s always something going on at the library – rain or shine. OCFPL offers free WiFi, you can search the databases of every library in the state through the Jersey Clicks program, and there are many ongoing programs for all ages. They also have special, kid-friendly computers your kids will love. The OCFPL has undergone major renovations and expanded. The Community Center is the City’s first green building with an eye toward energy efficiency. Fun AND good for you? Now that’s what we’re talking about!

Depending on the time of year, you’ll find organized activities for the wee ones and young adults alike, including Storymates, Family Craft Hour, board games, video games, and more.

Open Year Round • Full Calendar of Events • Free Parking • Free Saturday Movies • Computer Workshops

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

EVENTS Boardwalk Art Show, Juried Photography Show and more CHILDREN’S SUMMER ART CAMPS THE GALLERY Each month boasts a new exhibit CLASSES Weekly, day and evening classes for children, teens and adults

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ELEASE YOUR INNER ARTIST inside the Ocean City Community Center at 17th and Simpson, on the second floor.

Three large studios, including music room, dance and pottery studio. More than 40 visual and performing arts classes for all ages year-round including pottery, painting, dance, drawing, cartooning and more. More than 50 children’s art camps from mid-June to Labor Day including dance, pottery, painting, crafts, acting, and more. Boardwalk Art Show, attracting hundreds of exhibitors is August 5, 6 and 7. Gallery exhibits change monthly and feature two and three dimensional art.

Their mission: ‘’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

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

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 the Sindia, one of the city’s most famous (and mysterious) legends ARTIFACTS, PHOTOS, RESEARCH TOOLS AND MORE

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TEP BACK IN TIME inside the Ocean City Community Center at 17th and Simpson.

With over 50 years in Ocean City, the Ocean City Historical Museum has always worked to make local history fun, interesting and accessible. Whether you’re a native, a long-time resident or a day-tripper visiting Ocean City 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 has always been a work in progress, but today it’s a testament to the many volunteers who gave their time and resources to ensure that Ocean City’s vibrant history was easily accessible. There are always free programs going on at the museum – lectures, parties, featured exhibits and more. And you can always just pop in! Come and explore the museum by perusing its extensive collection of Ocean City heirlooms and memorabilia.

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

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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

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TOUR HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN AN OLD-FASHIONED TROLLEY GET FRESH PRODUCE Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables with organic options FRESH FLOWERS SCALLOPS & CLAMS BAKED GOODS LOCAL HONEY & JAM RAIN OR SHINE

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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 two-hour tour takes a different route each week and costs $14 per person. Trolley pick-up spot is 7th and Central at 2pm on Thursdays from July 7 to August 25.

Another weekly event is the fabulously fresh Ocean City Farmers and Crafters Market. Come by foot or by bicycle and get your taste of New Jersey’s abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. This farmers and crafters market provides Jersey Fresh produce directly from farmers to locals and visitors. Help sustain New Jersey’s agriculture industry by supporting our farmers. Rain or shine event. Farmers Market is held every Wednesday, June 29 to September 7 from 8am to 1pm at the OC Tabernacle grounds, 6th and Asbury.

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Join the Community Wednesdays in the Summer for the Open Air Market and Thursdays for the Historic Tour

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GILLIAN’S WONDERLAND PIER 6th & Boardwalk, Ocean City • (609) 399-7082 • gillians.com

TICKETS NEVER EXPIRE WEEKDAY SPECIALS GROUP RATES A FAMILY TRADITION OPEN FOR FIRST NIGHT ANNUAL HALF-PRICE TICKET SALES

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ECOME A KID AGAIN on the Boardwalk at 6th Street. You can’t miss this Ocean City icon.

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-in-your-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 three 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!

The Gillian family started in the amusement business in 1930.

Today’s Wonderland Pier has rides ranging from mild to screaminducing. Don’t miss Wonder’s Birthday Bash – it’s the first Thursday in June – with the spectacular firework finale!

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

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BEESLEY’S POINT SEA-DOO

Across from the Tuckahoe Inn, Beesley’s Point • (609) 390-1113 • beesleyspointseadoo.com

PREMIER WATER SPORTS CENTER FREE AMPLE PARKING SUMMER, WINTER, OR YEAR ROUND RACK STORAGE PICK UP & DELIVERY SERVICES AVAILABLE FAMILY OWNED FOR OVER 25 YEARS FULL-SERVICE SEA-DOO DEALERSHIP PRIVATE BEACH WITH HOT SHOWERS

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HE THRILL OF ADVENTURE can be found in some unexpected places.

We’re guessing you may not have heard of Beesley’s Point until now, but when you discover this piece of shore paradise, you’ll find adventure is not far behind. That’s because tucked into a private beach is Beesley’s Point Sea-Doo, a family owned premier water sports center.

Here you can spend the entire day out in the sunshine making your own waves. Beesley’s Point Sea-Doo has brand new Sea-Doo watercraft for rent and the largest, safest riding area at the shore. It offers plenty of wide open space, almost no boat traffic and you don’t have to ride in a circle like in those other rental spots. After your ride, sunbathe on the private beach, get a bite from the Snack Shack or rest under a shade tree. At the end of the day, grab a hot shower and freshen up in the changing rooms.

Beesley’s Point Sea-Doo is also a full service Sea-Doo dealer. They offer Sea-Doo’s full line of watercraft and their technicians have a combined 100 years of experience. If you’re a watercraft or sportboat owner, you can trust Beesley’s Point Sea-Doo for all your storage needs. Whether it’s summer, winter or year round rack storage, they aim to please.

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Spend an Entire Day with Family and Friends on the Bay

Surf laughter. Photo by Magdalena Kernan

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BAYVIEW WATERSPORTS & MARINA 312 Bay Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 399-5100 • bayviewmarina.com

GIFT CARDS FRIENDLY STAFF EVERYTHING FOR A DAY ON THE WATER RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED ACCEPTS V, MC & D FOLLOW THEM ON FACEBOOK CERTIFIED STAFF PROVIDES A SAFE, MEMORABLE ADVENTURE

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VERYTHING WATERSPORTS IS what you’ll find at Bayview Watersports & Marina. One location... lots of fun! From waverunner rentals, sales, service and storage to boat slips, tubing, wakeboarding, waterskiing and parasailing. Spend your entire afternoon at Bayview! Open seven days May-October. Reservations suggested, but walk-ups welcome.

Bayview Marina has been the Jersey Shore’s Premier Watersports Center since 1987. The friendly, certified staff provides training for a safe, memorable jet ski adventure on a new Kawasaki & Yamaha watercraft. They will lead you to four and a half square miles of back bay waters. Twenty-eight new one-, two- and three-passenger watercraft fleet caters to families, private parties, and larger groups.

Life vests, wetsuits, goggles and gift cards available. Bayview welcomes groups of all sizes. Picture CD packages available too. Head to Bay Avenue between 4th and 3rd Streets for the ride of your life.

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The Jersey Shore’s Premier Watersports Center Since 1987. Best Prices Guaranteed.

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ESCAPE TO THE JERSEY CAPE Cape May County, NJ • (609) 463.6415 • thejerseycape.com

BEACHES BOARDWALKS & PROMENADES DINING BIRDING & BUTTERFLIES FISHING, BOATING, CAMPING & ANTIQUING ARTS, HISTORY, ENTERTAINMENT, GOLF & NATURE PARK & ZOO

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ROM THE SANDY BEACHES of the Atlantic Ocean to the natural strands along the Delaware Bay, north to south and east to west, the Jersey Cape has what you are looking for in a vacation destination. The Jersey Cape is easy to find, it’s the southern tip of New Jersey from Upper Township to Cape May. There’s truly so much to enjoy – the sun and sand of the county’s many award-winning beaches, the world-class birding and the annual butterfly migration, the arts and entertainment you won’t find anywhere else, or simply soak in the romance and solitude of a walk on the beach - the Jersey Cape is a magical place.

Spend a day, a weekend, or an extended vacation in Cape May County and you will see why generations of families return year after year. The nature-based activities, special events, history, shopping, antiquing, golf, biking, fishing and hiking, wineries, and great dining make this spot perfect for a spring, summer, fall, and winter getaway.

And don’t forget the free zoo!

Cape May County Offers Some of the Best Attractions on the East Coast

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13TH ANNUAL CHIP MILLER SURF FEST 7th Street Surfing Beach in Ocean City • Friday, July 29 from 7am-1pm • chipmiller.org

ONE OF THE BIGGEST CHARITY SURF CONTESTS ON THE EAST COAST FAMILY EVENT FRIDAY, JULY 29 RAISE AWARENESS FOR AMYLOIDOSIS DIVISIONS INCLUDE: GROMS BOYS GIRLS/WOMENS JUNIOR MEN/MEN MASTERS LONGBOARDS PARENT/CHILD CHIPMILLER.ORG

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HE CHIP MILLER Surf Fest is a grass-roots, annual family event in Ocean City to help raise awareness for Amyloidosis. Since its inception 13 years ago it 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 as well as local NJ Pros Dean Randazzo, Sam Hammer, Rob Kelly, Andrew Gesler, and Matt Keenan.

The Surf Fest and Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation were created in memory of Chip Miller in 2004. 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, which occurs when abnormal protein, called amyloid, build up in one or more organs to cause a malfunction. Just a few short months after Chip was diagnosed with Amyloidosis, the world lost an incredibly special person. The foundation needs your help to prevent this from happening to other families. So, grab your surfboard and come catch a wave for a great cause on Friday, July 29.

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Surf Contest to Raise Awareness for Amyloidosis in Honor of Ocean City’s Chip Miller

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SLIDE FOR AMYLOID

OC Waterpark, 728 Boardwalk, Ocean City • Friday, July 29 from 6-9pm • chipmiller.org

WATERSLIDE AT THE OC WATERPARK AT NIGHT FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE WITH NEON LIGHTS AND GLOW STICKS RIDES INCLUDE: Splash Down Falls Serpentine Slide Lil Buc’s Bay Tube Journey Lazy River HAVE FUN AND RAISE AWARENESS FOR AMYLOIDOSIS FRIDAY, JULY 29 BRING FRIENDS TO THIS PRIVATE EVENT CHIPMILLER.ORG

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ONGING TO RACE down a giant waterslide at night in the middle of the summer? Here’s your chance to slide and do some good for your community. Waterslides, neon lights and glow sticks will set the scene for the Chip Miller Foundation’s Family Night at the OC Waterpark on Friday, July 29. This family friendly event features private access to the waterpark, dinner, drinks, entertainment, auction and a raffle.

The Slide for Amyloid family-fun event benefits the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation, an organization determined to raise awareness for early detection of this rare disease.

The OC Waterpark sits right on the Boardwalk in Ocean City and features enough slides to keep you wooshing around and around for hours. There’s a lazy river, too, and splash down falls (two waterslides next to each other with a steep drop into the water). Race your friends while you raise money and awareness for Amyloidosis in honor of Ocean City’s Chip Miller. Bring your friends and family to the Waterpark on Friday, July 29 and waterSLIDE for AMYLOID!

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4TH ANNUAL CLUBS & CARS GOLF CLASSIC At the Stone Harbor Golf Club on Sunday, October 9 beginning at 10am • chipmiller.org

A Look Inside SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 GOLF TOURNAMENT CAR SHOW RECEPTION ON GOLF COURSE PATIO SILENT AUCTION & RAFFLE HELP RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR AMYLOIDOSIS A rare disease that affects 3,000 people each year in the United States CHIPMILLER.ORG

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HAT BETTER WAY is there to spend a crisp fall Sunday than on the picturesque greens of the Stone Harbor Golf Club? On October 9, the Chip Miller Foundation is having its fourth annual Clubs & Cars Golf Classic and they want you to come out for a day of fun and philanthropy. All proceeds from this event benefit the Chip Miller Foundation, created in 2004 to honor Chip, an Ocean City family man who passed away from Amyloidosis in 2003. The foundation helps people afflicted with this disease by raising awareness and supporting research facilities. Chip was know for his passion for Corvettes and his positive attitude and this event is a perfect celebration of his life’s passions.

This year’s Clubs & Cars Classic begins at 10am with the golf tournament and is followed by a car show at 2pm and a reception at 5:30pm on the Stone Harbor Golf Club patio overlooking the 18th green. There will be food, friends, family, and a festive atmosphere including a silent auction and raffle. For more information about this event, visit www.chipmiller.org.

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Event to Raise Awareness for Amyloidosis • Golf Tournament, Car Show & Reception • Charitable Donation

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DAKS KAYAKS

944 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 399-4400 • potomacbeads.com

1101 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 938-1185 • dakskayaks.com

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Potomac Bead has tens of thousands of products for hand-making your own jewelry and other beaded projects. With an extensive selection of gemstones, seed beads, glass, findings, tools, crystals, copper, pearls, wood, bone, horn, and more you’ll find it’s a ton of fun – once you get started, it’s not easy to stop. Best part is, you can come in any time to create.

Bead parties are a great idea for your youngster and the young at heart (think Girls Night Out or a birthday party). Classes are also available to you get started.

Outstanding customer service is the goal!

EADING OUT INTO the back bays on a kayak or stand up paddleboard is possibly the best way to spend an hour or two while you’re on vacation. Don’t tow your kayak or SUP here – you have enough to bring... Daks will make sure you have everything you need for fun in the sunshine and will deliver it right to your door no matter where you are on the island. They even have a shuttle bus to pick you up.

You’re on vacation, relax and let DAKS do the work for you!

Rent your own Waveski (a cross between a surfboard and a kayak), SUP or kayak and head out solo take a sunset paddle and guided ecotour and learn about the local ecosystem and see wildlife up close.

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WET ‘N WILD WAVERUNNER RENTALS

EXPERIENCED STAFF

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

OPEN SEVEN DAYS IN SEASON RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY LOOK FOR THE BRIGHT GREEN BOOTH GREAT FOR BEGINNERS

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ET WILD ON the corner of 3rd and Bay. Look for the bright green rental booth. Park at 3rd and Bay. Ride from marina at 3rd and Bay. 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 on the water, take comfort in the fact that their trained staff has given you proper hands-on training and they’ll keep an eye on you if you or your passengers have any questions or need a hand. Wet ‘N Wild guides customers out to a riding area and assists you when you return. Get wet. Get wild. Contact Wet ‘N Wild Waverunners for a good time.

Open Memorial Day through September, seven days a week.

During peak season, hours are 8am ‘til sunset.

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Group Discounts • Large Selection of Waverunners • No Boaters License Required • Accepts V, MC, AE & D

Activities OCEAN CITY PARASAIL

PIRATE VOYAGES

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

232 Bay Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 398-7555 • piratevoyages.com

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OU’VE SEEN THOSE two beautiful parasail boats – one green and one yellow – as they pull the smiley-face parasailors in front of the beach. Stop staring, go! Ocean City Parasail has been parasailing in OC for 22 years and has 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 on Bay Avenue, between 2nd and 3rd Street.

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. 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. On Bay Avenue, between 2nd and 3rd Street.

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Activities MOORLYN FAMILY THEATRE

OCEAN CITY TABERNACLE

837 Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk • (609) 399-0006 • moorlynfamilytheatre.org

550 Wesley Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 399-1915 • octabernacle.org

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HE MOORLYN FAMILY THEATRE is on the Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace, between 8th and 9th Street.

The Moorlyn Family Theatre has been an iconic part of the Ocean City scene since its construction in 1905. In 2012, the Tabernacle took ownership of the Moorlyn and restored the venue back to its original glory of family-friendly entertainment for Ocean City. The Moorlyn shows the latest movies, along with year-round private party packages and full theatre rental opportunities. The Moorlyn is also the home of entertainer and illusionist Joe Holiday on Tuesday nights at 7pm.

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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 nondenominational and uplifting services offered. The Tabernacle’s Kull Youth Center is also available for booking as a first-class retreat facility.

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HUMANE SOCIETY OF OCEAN CITY 1 Shelter Road, Ocean City • (609) 398-9500 • hsocnj.org

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2014 SHELTER OF THE YEAR STATE-OF-THE-ART FULL SERVICE VETERINARY OFFICE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC PROVIDES A CLEAN, SAFE, HAPPY HOME FOR STRAY OR ABANDONED PETS AFFORDABLE CARE COME IN AND VISIT ADOPTABLE PETS DURING SHELTER HOURS PET FOOD DONATIONS APPRECIATED

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INCE 1964, HSOC has proudly served Ocean City and the surrounding communities. The Shelter has rescued and cared for many stray or abandoned pets over the years. HSOC strives to place its homeless residents into good, loving homes. For unwanted pets, HSOC provides a safe, clean and happy home in the Shelter for the rest of their precious lives. HSOC has a state-of-the-art, full service Veterinary Office. The public can make appointments with the veterinarians on staff. The public can also apply for spay or neuter appointments at affordable fees. HSOC offers animal control too.

The educational center holds classes and tours for kids and young adults on proper treatment and respect for animals, as well as understanding and appreciation of pet guardianship and dog training.

Down Tennessee Avenue, then turn left onto Shelter Road and follow all the way to the end.

Veterinary Services • No-Kill Shelter • Animal Control • Spay/Neuter • Accepts V, MC & D • Educational Classes

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Health

ATLANTICARE PRIMARY CARE PLUS Ocean City, Marmora and Somers Point • 1-888-569-1000 • www.atlanticarephysiciangroup.com

REGULAR CHECKUPS CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT CONVENIENT HOURS DEDICATED, BOARD-CERTIFIED PHYSICIANS MOST MAJOR PLANS ACCEPTED ACCESS TO SPECIALISTS COORDINATING YOUR COMPLETE CARE THREE LOCATIONS

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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 physicians specialize in preventive medicine. They’ll partner with you to help you reach your family’s wellness goals. Their team coordinates everyone involved in your care, to track everything from regular checkups to chronic disease management to hospital visits. They offer timely appointments, electronic medical record-keeping and convenient locations throughout southeastern New Jersey. So no matter where you are, they’re nearby to keep you and your family healthy. Offering exceptional care for your whole family, convenient hours and direct access to AtlantiCare specialists if needed. Call 1-888-569-1000 to find a Primary Care Plus location near you.

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OCEAN CITY 201 West Avenue Monday: 8:30am – 5:30pm Tu, Th, Fr: 8:30am – 5pm; Wed: 8am – 5pm (609) 391-7500 MARMORA Hope Medical Commons 210 South Shore Road, Suite 201 Monday – Friday: 8:30am – noon (609) 390-7814 SOMERS POINT 443 Shore Road, Suite 201 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9am – 5pm; Wednesday: 8am – 6pm; Friday: 8am – 2pm (609) 407-7747

Offering Exceptional Care for Your Whole Family at AtlantiCare Primary Care Plus

Health ATLANTICARE CLINICAL LABORATORIES

ATLANTICARE URGENT CARE

Ocean City, Marmora and Somers Point • 1-888-569-1000 • www.atlanticare.org/labs

Marmora and Somers Point • (609) 407-CARE (2273) • atlanticare.org/urgent

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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 lab services, call 1-888-569-1000.

OCEAN CITY 201 West Avenue Monday – Friday: 7am – 3pm MARMORA Hope Medical Commons 210 South Shore Road, Suite 200 Monday – Friday: 8am – 12pm Saturday: 7am – 11am SOMERS POINT 443 Shore Road Monday – Friday: 8am – 12pm

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. They treat all nonlife-threatening illnesses and injuries, from flu and asthma to deep cuts and broken bones. When you can’t get to your regular physician, let AtlantiCare’s dedicated professionals help — without having to make an appointment. Call (609) 407-CARE for an Urgent Care location near you.

MARMORA Hope Medical Commons 210 South Shore Road, Suite 201 Monday – Friday: 1pm – 9pm Saturday & Sunday: 8:30am – 5pm

SOMERS POINT 443 Shore Road, Suite 103 Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 8:30pm

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Health OCEAN CITY FAMILY PRACTICE CENTER

OCEAN CITY DENTAL CENTER

500 East 6th Street, Ocean City • (609) 399-1862 • ocfamilypracticenj.com

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

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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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ORNER OF 6TH AND WEST. 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, Invisalign Braces, bleaching, crowns, bridges, white fillings, laser gum treatment, and dentures.

SAME DAY EMERGENCY CARE! Full service lab on premises.

Health ATLANTIC COAST DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN

THE RAAB FAMILY

450 Shore Road, Somers Point • (609) 601-9566 • Mark R. Raab, D.M.D.

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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. Stateof-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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Real Estate

HALLIDAY LEONARD GENERAL CONTRACTORS 700 Haven Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 398-5737 • halliday-leonard.com

HALLIDAY-LEONARD HAS BUILT HUNDREDS OF CUSTOM HOMES PREMIER BUILDING GROUP FOR OCEAN CITY SATISFIED CUSTOMERS: ”We are so happy to be able to be able to continue living where we created so many childhood memories.

We really appreciate your hard work, expertise, and time you spent making sure we were treated like family.”

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They know how much your home means to you. They don’t just create better living spaces – they create spaces that help you live better. Their attention to detail allows you to sit back, relax, and step into the reality of the home you’ve always dreamed of. Their quality of work has Southern New Jersey homeowners pleased to refer the Halliday-Leonard team. Whether you envision a new custom home, an addition to your 60’s-era split level or a remodel of the historic seaside Victorian that’s been in your family for generations, their top-rate builders are ready to deliver a space you will be proud to call home for years to come.

Halliday-Leonard has been consistently delivering the highest quality custom homes in the Ocean City, New Jersey area for over 35 years. On your lot or theirs, let Ocean City’s Premier Home Builder begin creating your dream home today.

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Creating Your Dream Home is Their Passion

Real Estate PATRICK HALLIDAY & ASSOCIATES-BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY

OCEAN CITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP

754 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 957-6787 • pathalliday.com

700 Haven Avenue, Ocean City • oceancitydevelopmentgroup.com

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OU’LL FIND PATRICK Halliday & Associates on Asbury Avenue near 8th Street. Patrick Halliday & Associates bring 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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Patrick Halliday & Associates

754 Asbury Avenue Ocean City, NJ 08226 Ph: 609-957-6787 • www.PatrickHalliday.com

CEAN CITY DEVELOPMENT Group is on Asbury near 8th Street.

For over 30 years, the partners of the Ocean City Development Group have made creating custom dream homes their passion. As a full service development company, they strive to build long lasting relationships with their clients to fulfill all their new construction needs.

Thinking of buying or building a new construction home in South Jersey? Let Ocean City Development Group help you to create your custom home’s timeless design that will delight your family and friends for years to come.

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LONG & FOSTER VACATION RENTALS

YEAR ROUND HOURS

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

LOCAL OFFICES, LOCAL AGENTS PERSONALIZED SERVICE THE RESOURCES OF A NATIONAL FIRM CONVENIENT LOCATION EXTENSIVE LISTINGS TWO OFFICES

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ONG AND FOSTER HAS RELOCATED to 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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LFVacations.com Matches You with Your Perfect Vacation Rental Home or Condo in Ocean City

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LONG & FOSTER REAL ESTATE SALES

SERVING BUYERS AND SELLERS

14 East 9th Street, Ocean City • (609) 398-6762 • longandfosteroceancitysales.com 1225 West Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 938-9954 • oceancitynj.lnfre.com

SEASONED AGENTS TOP PRODUCERS IN THE REGION LOCAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE OCEAN CITY MARKET TWO OFFICES

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OW LOCATED 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, Virgina, 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 in 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 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 now has over 35 agents and a new 12th Street location to better serve all your real estate needs.

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

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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 • bergerrealty.com

SALES & RENTALS CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY INDEPENDENTLY OWNED COMMITTED TO SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE FOUR OFFICES TO SERVE YOU: 32nd & Asbury 55th & Haven 17th & Boardwalk 13th & Bay SMALL TOWN ATTENTION

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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.

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Knowledgeable • Experienced • Professional • Dedicated Rental Agents • Sales & Rentals

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MONIHAN REALTY

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

SALES & RENTALS OVER 69 YEARS IN BUSINESS NUMBER ONE IN CLIENT SATISFACTION ONLINE RENTALS LAST MINUTE RENTALS RENTALS FOR 2016 AND 2017 ONLINE FRIENDLY STAFF FIND THE BEST AGENT FOR YOU AT EITHER OF THE TWO LOCATIONS

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OR MORE THAN 69 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 & Operated • Over 30 Experienced Agents Available • Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

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BALSLEY LOSCO REALTY

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 Real Estate 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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GOLDCOAST SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 200 34th Street, Ocean City • (609) 399-2500 • goldcoastsir.com

EXCLUSIVE SALE AND VACATION RENTAL LISTINGS SKILLED REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS COMMITMENT TO SUPERIOR SERVICE SERVING OCEAN CITY AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES 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 centuries-old 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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Real Estate CENTURY 21 ALLIANCE

DANIEL MAIMONE – REMAX AT THE SHORE

909 West Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 399-5711 • c21anj.com • allianceshorerentals.com

3301 Bay Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 670-9978 • MYOCNJ.com

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ENTURY 21 ALLIANCE is celebrating its 10th year in Ocean City. This is a big milestone, but not a surprising one since C21 offers their customers the power of the most recognized real estate brand in the world. Alliance is also the largest C21 company in the state of New Jersey with 10 offices right here in South Jersey.

Once you’re matched with their highly-experienced agents, whether you’re looking to buy, sell or rent, you’ll have access to the most stateof-the-art marketing systems in the industry today. Visit the C21 team at their new and improved location on West Avenue or visit them on the web.

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ITH OVER 15 years experience, Daniel Maimone is proud to be “Ocean City’s Premier Realtor.” Whether you are buying, selling, or looking to rent a beach home, customer service is always a 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. Daniel is dedicated to providing the absolute finest service and expertise possible for his clients. Call him today to make your real estate dreams come true.

Real Estate OCEAN CITY BOARD OF REALTORS

PETE MADDEN – BHHS FOX & ROACH

405 22nd Street, Ocean City • (609) 399-0128 • ocbor.com • info@ocbor.com

421 Battersea Road, Ocean City • (609) 513-4781 • peter.madden@foxandroach.com

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HE MEMBERS OF THE OCBOR are committed to bringing you the finest real estate service available.

The REALTOR® 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.

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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Artist

TLB BY MARYANNE PAPPANO (949) 427-0317 • talulalovebottoms.net

Introducing “Welcome to Ocean City” the newest artwork in her coastal collection A portion of the print sales will be donated to W4W Learn more at talulalovebottoms.net

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LB BY MARYANNE PAPPANO is happy to introduce “Welcome to Ocean City” as the newest artwork in her coastal collection.

“Welcome to Ocean City” is offered as a print and is available on the artist’s website Talulalovebottoms.net.

A portion of the print sales will be donated to W4W. http://www. wavesforwater.org.

Waves for Water is a nonprofit whose mission is to get clean water to every single person who needs it. See more on their website www. wavesforwater.org.

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TLB by Maryanne Pappano – a Collection of Coastal Artwork

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Photography

WEDDING & PORTRAITS BY MAGDALENA KERNAN magdalenakernan.com

AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE LIGHT AND CLEAN STYLE OF PHOTOGRAPHY WEDDING Limited availability for 2017 ENGAGEMENT PORTRAITS BUSINESS BRANDING SESSIONS INSTAGRAM @MAGSYMOOO FACEBOOK

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HE LAST TIME we emailed photographer Magdalena (Magi) Kernan, she was on location in Tahiti for a surf shoot. Yes, we said “Tahiti.” She’s also traveled to Morocco, Equatorial Guinea, and India, to name a few.

Traveling the world comes easy to this OC native. In 2012, she studied abroad in Milan, Italy for a semester and her interest in photography and travel grew immensely as she traveled and documented her adventure around 14 countries in Europe. Today, Magi is available worldwide, so whether you want to document surfing in Rio de Janeiro, the sunrise over Ayers Rock, or your wedding day in Ocean City, Magi will capture the moment with her signature style of photography. Her images can be easily identified by her light and clean style capturing candid moments and documentary-style photos.

If you’re getting married and want an authentic experience, contact Magi today. She is also available for engagement sessions and for business branding photography.

Exclusively for the Adventurous, Passionate, & Joyful

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Weddings

NOBIL CATERING

Exclusive caterer for the Ocean City Yacht Club with services across the region • (609) 457-7112 • nobilfoodservices.com

EXCLUSIVE CATERER FOR THE OCEAN CITY YACHT CLUB PRIVATE EVENTS CORPORATE FUNCTIONS START TO FINISH WEDDING PLANNING PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS STAFF WEDDINGS FOR HUNDREDS, CORPORATE EVENTS FOR THOUSANDS

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OBIL IS THE EXCLUSIVE caterer and event planner for the Ocean City Yacht Club and has provided exceptional service to clients in southern New Jersey and the Philadelphia metropolitan area for many years. The Ocean City Yacht Club is located on the bay and is a perfect setting for your special event.

Nobil has the experience and expertise to pull off a perfect party or event.

Whether you’re planning a dinner party for 10 guests, a baby shower for 50, or a wedding for 500, Nobil can handle every detail so you can relax, enjoy, and have a fabulous time. They are South Jersey’s premier offpremises wedding, private party caterer and event planner.

Bride-to-be? Give owner and chef Bill McGinnity a call. He and his experienced staff can handle your entire event including choosing a venue, entertainment and menu planning while still keeping you within your budget. Since 1995, Nobil has provided truly memorable experiences for generations of brides and grooms throughout southern New Jersey and the Philadelphia area.

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South Jersey’s Premier Off Premises Wedding, Private Party Caterer, & Event Planner

Weddings CHRISTINE’S ITALIAN PASTRY SHOPPE

THE CAKE STUDIO

314 Tilton Road, Northfield • (609) 646-5666 • christinesitalianpastries.com

1046 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City • (800) 314-4937 • occakestudio.com

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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.

NE OF THE BEST parts of any milestone occasion is the celebration. And the best part of nearly every celebration is... the cake of course! Elevate your next cake by having it made at The Cake Studio in Ocean City.

Everything on a Cake Studio cake is edible (including those fabulous flowers). The Cake Studio works closely with clients to make one-of-akind creations. Call today to have your cake dreams come true or email them at info@occakestudio.com.

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Retirement

THE SHORES AT WESLEY MANOR 2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 399-8505 • theshoresretirement.org

MANY OPTIONS OFFERED INCLUDING: Assisted Living Residential Living Assisted Living + Memory Support Long-Term Nursing Short Term Rehab Respite Care Hospice Neighborhood COMPASSIONATE CARING STAFF ABUNDANT LIFESTYLE HOMELIKE ENVIRONMENT

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HE SHORES IS a true treasure in retirement living right in Ocean City. Here, the abundant life you’ll find inside from the staff and the friendliness of the residents mirror the warm, ocean breezes you’ll find outside. The Shores offers all levels of care and a robust activity schedule.

At The Shores you choose your lifestyle and select from the many options offered to residents: Residential Living, Assisted Living, Assisted Living+, Memory Support, Long-Term Nursing, Short-Term Rehabilitation and Respite Care.

At The Shores, you gain a new home without sacrificing the connections that mean so much to you. Invite your family and friends in for lunch in the dining room, for a stroll around the beautiful grounds and so much more.

Shores is located on Bay Avenue between 22nd and 23rd streets, across from Tennessee Avenue and the eight-foot dog sculpture (named BonapART).

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The Shores at Wesley Manor Offers Excellence in Senior Living

Ocean City is all about family moments to remember forever. Photo by Magdalena Kernan

Events & Conferences

PORT•O•CALL HOTEL CONFERENCE SPACE 1510 Boardwalk, Ocean City • (800) 334-4546 • portocallhotel.com

A Look Inside BUSINESS AMENITIES AUDIO/VISUAL HOOKUPS HOST YOUR PRIVATE PARTY OR CORPORATE RETREAT BEACHFRONT MEETING SPACE CAN ACCOMMODATE GROUPS FROM 10-85 FULL-SERVICE, ON-SITE CATERING FRIENDLY STAFF

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HE PORT•O•CALL HOTEL is located at 15th and the Boardwalk.

A special event requires a special location and Port•O•Call Hotel is all that and more. With the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop, Port•O•Call Hotel is centrally located between New York City, Washington, DC and Philadelphia. They are a full-service beachfront hotel that offers a convenient and attractive location for your professional or private gathering. They have everything you need for a private party, seminar or corporate retreat with everything in one location to make your event memorable.

Port•O•Call Hotel offers over 2,000 square feet of flexible space to accommodate groups of 10 to 85. This area can be divided into three breakout rooms or used as one large room. Fully wired for audio/ visual hookup with on-site full-service catering. Professional Sales Staff will ensure that all of your needs are met and your expectations are exceeded.

Complimentary Parking • On-Site Oceanfront Restaurant • Handicap Accessible • Accepts V, MC, AE & D

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PORT•O•CALL HOTEL

1510 Boardwalk, Ocean City • (609) 399-8812 • portocallhotel.com

A Look Inside BEACHFRONT ACCOMMODATIONS FULL-SERVICE HOTEL GORGEOUS, RENOVATED LOBBY WITH PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS PENTHOUSE SUITES AVAILABLE PRIVATE ENTRY HOUSE AVAILABLE LARGE, HEATED POOL DAILY MAID SERVICE

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ORT•O•CALL IS LOCATED at 15th and the Boardwalk in the heart of OC – it’s the really big 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. They offer a variety of rooms for every budget as well as a beautiful Penthouse and Porthouse (a private entry house). Noted for its excellent service and attention to detail, customers take notice by consistently rating the Port•O•Call as a top hotel on Trip Advisor. The lobby offers amazing panoramic ocean views, was extensively renovated in 2015 and was the recipient of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Beautification Award for 2015. This full service hotel offers everything for your family beach getaway.

No matter which room you choose, you’ll enjoy Port•O•Call Hotel’s famous service, daily maid service, and use of all the hotel facilities including the pool and gym.

Newly Renovated in 2015 • Excellent Service • On-Site Restaurant & Fitness • Accepts V, MC, AE & D

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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

FIVE PREMIER PROPERTIES POOL/POOL PRIVILEGES AT EACH PROPERTY FREE WIFI AT EACH PROPERTY SUPERB LOCATION FREE PARKING ON-SITE RESTAURANT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS

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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. Enjoy warmth, taste and style in a spirit of uncomplicated hospitality. 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.

A Variety of Accommodations Available • Rooms • Suites • European Kitchens • Full-Size Apartments

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HARRIS HOUSE MOTEL

1201 Ocean Avenue, Ocean City • (888) 399-7800 • harrishouse.net

A Look Inside CLEAN, COMFORTABLE, QUIET AND FRIENDLY Harris House Motel is always working to make the motel a better place. 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 STEPS FROM BEACH AND BOARDWALK

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ARRIS HOUSE MOTEL gives Ocean City travelers everything they need – clean, comfortable and quiet 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.

They have free coffee 6-11am, free cribs, refrigerators and microwaves in every room, beach tags available (restrictions apply), 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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Steps to the Beach • Family Friendly • Free Parking • Free AM Coffee • Family Owned • Accepts V, MC, AE & D

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SEAPORT INN MOTEL

CENTRALLY LOCATED FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

1116 Wesley Avenue, Ocean City • (609) 399-1122 • seaportinnmotel.com

GREAT RATES ON-SITE PARKING TWO BEACH TAGS PROVIDED VOTED NUMBER ONE OCEAN CITY HOTEL ON TRIP ADVISOR NEWLY RENOVATED ROOMS CLEAN & COMFORTABLE

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LLOW THE BEAUTIFUL Seaport Inn to be your Ocean City getaway that feels like home. Conveniently located in the heart of town, this quaint motel is just a short walk from all the fun that America’s Greatest Family Resort has to offer. Be it beach, Boardwalk, restaurants or shopping Downtown, it’s all within steps.

No worrying about where to park, just get up and go. At Seaport, you’re treated like part of the family, a small detail that makes a huge difference in your experience.

This cozy, bright motel is a family-run business with well decorated spaces offering the best in quality and comfort. The clean, newlyrenovated rooms are comfortable and close to everything. There are weekday specials offered throughout the year on their already reasonable rates.

Seaport Inn was voted number one Ocean City Hotel and a 2016 travelers choice on Trip Advisor. So come join the folks at the Seaport Inn and make memories with family and friends to last a lifetime.

A Getaway that Feels Like Home. Close to Everything. Clean, Comfortable and Family Friendly.

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THE FLANDERS HOTEL

719 East 11th Street, Ocean City • (609) 399-1000 • theflandershotel.com

A Look Inside STEPS TO THE BEACH LUXURY SUITES, ELEGANT PENTHOUSES WEDDING, BANQUET & CONFERENCE CENTER CLOTHING & SPECIALTY SHOPS COFFEE EXPRESS FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANT FITNESS CENTER, SALON & SPA FREE WIFI, BUSINESS & COMPUTER ROOM

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HE FLANDERS HOTEL invites you to enjoy modern luxury accommodations and amenities in an atmosphere of historic grandeur. The accommodations include one, two and three bedroom condominiums and million-dollar penthouses with panoramic views. All condominiums have been newly renovated and include fully-appointed kitchens, flat screen TVs, in-room coffee service, telephones/voice-mail, daily maid service, complimentary beach tags, and one free parking space per unit.

Ocean City’s most historic and prestigious Boardwalk accommodations. Luxury suites, elegant penthouses, wedding, banquet and conference center, three unique clothing and specialty shops, Coffee Express – serving gourmet beverages, fullservice restaurant, and more.

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One Free Parking Space • Heated Outdoor Pool • Complimentary Beach Tags • Daily Housekeeping Service

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THE PIER 4 HOTEL

6 Broadway Avenue, Somers Point • (609) 927-9141 • pier4hotel.com

WATERFRONT ACCOMMODATIONS FRIENDLY STAFF CLOSE TO BEACH, BOARDWALK, AND SHOPPING PRIVATE BALCONIES IN ALL ROOMS NEXT DOOR TO FAMOUS CRAB TRAP RESTAURANT LARGE POOL RECENTLY RENOVATED

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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. The hotel recently underwent a complete renovation with top-of-the-line furniture, carpeting and lighting throughout. 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 privately owned and is truly a family-run hotel.

A Family-Run Hotel in the Heart of the Jersey Shore, with the Friendliest Staff in Town

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ATLANTIS INN LUXURY B&B 601 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City • (888) 399-9871 • atlantisinn.com

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KING AND QUEEN LUXURY SUITES SPA SHOWERS AND JACUZZIS FULL AMERICAN BREAKFAST CENTRAL LOCATION

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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 European-inspired 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. Known for its superior service, no special request is too big. Enjoy panoramic views from the roof deck and sip a glass of wine by the nighttime fireplace. 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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Ten Richly-Appointed Luxury Suites and Two Villa Apartments, Each Decorated with a Refined European Flavor

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OSBORNE’S FAIRVIEW INN 601 East 15th Street, Ocean City • (609) 398-4319 • peggyannocnj@gmail.com

A Look Inside FAMILY OWNED 40-PLUS YEARS IN BUSINESS OCEAN VIEW DECKS BEACH TAGS PROVIDED STEPS FROM BEACH FREE WIFI GREAT RATES CALL FOR RESERVATIONS

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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.

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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We’re over the moon for the bridge at night, especially when it’s shining red. Photo by Sharon Shipe, Sharon Shipe Photography