It gets very crowded but there isn't a boardwalk like it for a family vacation. The beach is wonderful. A clean and nice place to be.
Enjoyed the Ocean City Boardwalk even if it was the last day of the year. Some merchants were open and enjoyed shopping in the shops. Bathrooms were clean and easily accessible. Walked on the beach and found a few shells. Cold crisp day but enjoyed the day.
We were prepared for the cold at the shore, so walking the boards and the beach was already on our agenda. In spite of the gusty winds, the Boardwalk has a beauty all its own...in every season. A slice of pizza at Manco and Manco's, a visit to Shriver's Salt Water Taffy ... and a walk along the beach (with the wind at our backs)...made for another memorable time at OCNJ.
will go back for NY eve, they promote as first night 2015 so we thought is was 1/1/15 but really was 12/31/14- we missed but others had a ton of fun will go bk to do
Overall, the best boardwalk on the Jersey shore. Best for families, and on top of it, they don't have the games you waste money on and never win, or win low grade stuffed animals. Town wont allow it. Two sections or piers of rides with rides for all ages. At least a dozen mini golf courses. Water park. Plenty of good food and boardwalk food as well.
We traveled to the beach in mid-September and the weather was perfect. Most of the shops were open, opening late/closing early, but that wasn't a big deal to us. The boardwalk was empty except for locals and quite enjoyable.
The Ocean City Boardwalk is a family friendly place. There are plenty of activities for the kids or grandchildren. It's also a nice place to take a stroll with someone special. Keep an eye out for events during the summer on or along the boardwalk. One of my favorites is the airshow usually held in September.
The boardwalk is a good experience any time you go. Want to see lots of people go in the summer, want to take a run without worrying about bumping into anyone go in the winter. Some shops open here and there but the ocean is forever just on the other side of the boardwalk and how blessed I feel to live so close.
OC is a great family friendly city to take a vacation. Every summer our grandchildren come to OC. One night we dedicate to the boardwalk. We eat, go on rides, get ice cream and buy a gift. They have family fun nights on the boardwalk. OC has everything for everybody.
The Ocean City Boardwalk is one of our favorites! It has everything you could want in a good-old-fashioned boardwalk: rides, activities, golf, water rides, movies, treats, nice shops, and most of all - a safe family focused atmosphere!The only downfall is that there aren't many sit down restaurants, other than some pizzerias. There are plenty of restaurants within a block of the Boardwalk.The fact is the boardwalk really doesn't call you to sit - it calls you to walk and to play!