Do I need a beach badge for Ocean City Beach?

Yes, Ocean City Beach requires a beach badge. Daily badges cost $5 and season badges are $25.

What are the best activities at Ocean City Beach?

Ocean City Beach is best for families, kids, boardwalk-lovers.

Yes, Ocean City Beach allows surfing and is known for good waves.

Ocean Beach

Ocean City · Cape May County

America's Greatest Family Resort. Dry town with classic boardwalk.

Badge:$5/day

Lifeguards:Yes

Surfing:Yes

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Cape May

Free beach famous for Cape May diamonds and spectacular sunsets.

Wildwood

Free, wide beaches with classic boardwalk. The widest beaches at the shore.

Stone Harbor

Upscale family beach on Seven Mile Island. Clean, quiet, well-maintained.