Jersey Shore Boardwalks
Rides, games, food, and fun. The boardwalk is the heart of the Jersey Shore experience.
Top Boardwalks
Wildwood Boardwalk
Cape May County
Classic boardwalk with most rides
Length: 2 miles
Highlights
Best For
Must-Try Food
Curley's Fries, Mack's Pizza, Douglass Fudge, Kohr Bros Ice Cream
Ocean City Boardwalk
Cape May County
Family-friendly, classic charm
Length: 2.5 miles
Highlights
Best For
Must-Try Food
Manco & Manco Pizza, Johnson's Popcorn, Shriver's Fudge, Kohr Bros
Seaside Heights Boardwalk
Ocean County
Iconic, energetic, young crowd
Length: 1 mile
Highlights
Best For
Must-Try Food
Midway Steak House, Berkeley Candy, Sawmill Pizza
Point Pleasant Boardwalk
Ocean County
Family-friendly, local favorite
Length: 1 mile
Highlights
Best For
Must-Try Food
Hoffman's Ice Cream, Jenkinson's Food Court
All Boardwalks
Wildwood Boardwalk
Wildwood
2 miles
Classic boardwalk with most rides
Ocean City Boardwalk
Ocean City
2.5 miles
Family-friendly, classic charm
Seaside Heights Boardwalk
Seaside Heights
1 mile
Iconic, energetic, young crowd
Point Pleasant Boardwalk
Point Pleasant Beach
1 mile
Family-friendly, local favorite
Atlantic City Boardwalk
Atlantic City
5.5 miles
Big city, casino entertainment
Asbury Park Boardwalk
Asbury Park
1 mile
Artsy, hip, revitalized
Long Branch Boardwalk
Long Branch
1.5 miles
Modern, upscale
Belmar Boardwalk
Belmar
1.2 miles
Low-key, local beach town
Classic Boardwalk Food
Pizza
Mack's (Wildwood), Manco & Manco (OC), Sawmill (Seaside)
Fries
Curley's (Wildwood), Fry Guys, Potato Works
Ice Cream
Kohr Bros, Hoffman's, Springer's
Fudge
Shriver's (OC), Douglass (Wildwood), Original Fudge Kitchen
Funnel Cake
Available at most boardwalks
Salt Water Taffy
James Candy, Fralinger's, Shriver's
Boardwalk Tips
Save Money
- • Buy ride wristbands for unlimited access
- • Bring cash - many games are cash only
- • Wildwood beaches are FREE
- • Evening rides have shorter lines
Best Times to Visit
- • Weekday evenings for fewer crowds
- • September for warm weather, empty boardwalks
- • Sunset for best photo opportunities
- • Night rides for the full experience
Accessibility
- • All major boardwalks are wheelchair accessible
- • Free beach wheelchairs at many locations
- • Mobi-Mats provide sand access
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best boardwalk at the Jersey Shore?
It depends on what you want! Wildwood has the most rides and free beaches. Ocean City is family-friendly and alcohol-free. Seaside Heights is classic Jersey Shore. Point Pleasant has the best aquarium.
Are Jersey Shore boardwalks free?
Walking the boardwalks is always free! You pay for individual rides, games, and food. Some activities have wristband options for unlimited rides.
When are Jersey Shore boardwalks open?
Most boardwalks are walkable year-round. Rides and attractions operate Memorial Day through Labor Day, with some open weekends in May and September. Wildwood often has the longest season.
Which boardwalk has the best rides?
Wildwood's Morey's Piers has the most rides including major coasters and two water parks. Seaside Heights has the Casino Pier with the Hydrus coaster. Ocean City has family-friendly Gillian's and Castaway Cove.
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