Of all the popular Jersey Shore towns, Ocean City is most suitable for families as it forbids the sale of alcohol, effectively keeping the teenagers away. The beach has 8 miles of lovely oceanfront with fine soft sand, with lifeguards on duty and plenty of showers and restrooms.
If just hanging out on the sand, splashing in the waves, and making sand castles is not enough, kids will love Adventure Island Water Park and Mini Golf or Gillian's Wonderland Pier with all their attractions. During the summer, the beach is full of activities for the families. There is a Funtastic Tuesday, Family Nights on Thursday, Beach Walks on Wednesday and Tuesday, and Character Nights on Sunday.
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Step 1: Visit the website and book directly and/or call ahead to confirm their hours.
Step 2: If you are spending the night, search for Hotel Deals nearby. Call the hotel directly to book and ask for a romantic, kid-friendly or pet-friendly amenity if you need it.
Step 3: If you are flying, compare Flights. Book directly with the airline, add your frequent flier number and reserve your seat.
Step 4: Estimate your driving time using Google Maps (click the blue 'Directions' arrow in the search box).
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