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Seashells to Spanish Coins: Treasure hunting the Ocean City Shore
Treasure Hunting HAVE YOU ever been walking along an Ocean City beach at low tide, only to discover a beautiful, picture-worthy seashell peeking out of the sand? Maybe it was a pale gray, perfectly coiled knobbed whelk. Or it could have been a striated black and white Northern quahog. Regardless of the species, if you…
Love on these Must Haves for a cozy winter night
Shopping Downtown Ocean City for a cozy winter night As winter settles in and we ride out the long nights (they are getting shorter each day!), Ocean City, New Jersey eases into its coziest season, trading beach days for quieter streets, twinkling lights, and a slower, more relaxed pace. It’s the perfect time to slow…
Your Guide to First Night in Ocean City
Everything You Need to Know for a Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Ocean City’s beloved First Night celebration returns for its 33rd year, offering a full evening of entertainment, activities, and fireworks to ring in the new year — all in a safe, alcohol-free environment perfect for families. Experience the joy and excitement of First Night…
This year’s Holiday Historic Home Tour sleighs the day
On Saturday, December 6, from 5 to 8pm, The Friends of OCNJ History & Culture together with the Scarborough Inn hosted its third annual Holiday Historic Home Tour in Ocean City. The tour is open to about 400 people, giving it a cozy, community feel. “It feels like neighbors opening their homes for neighbors,” said…
Ocean City Under the Stars – Here come the Geminids
By Kevin Beare – Cape May Astro Geminid Meteor Shower: December’s SpectacularSaving the best for last, December brings us the Geminid meteor shower, often considered the year’s finest display of shooting stars. The shower peaks on December 13-14, with observers potentially seeing up to 120 meteors per hour under ideal dark-sky conditions.What makes the Geminids…
Winter Hygge Guide: Simple Ways to Get Cozy at the Jersey Shore
November hits, and suddenly it feels like it’s pitch black by 2pm. The wind has major opinions, the temps dip, and holiday commercials are already yelling at you to do more, buy more, and bake better cookies, Martha. Let’s not. Instead, let’s talk about hygge (pronounced hue-guh). It’s a Danish word with no perfect English…
OC Business Reps Host Briefing Before City Council Vote
On December 3, representatives from Ocean City, NJ business associations gathered for a press conference to address any questions about the upcoming City Council vote on December 4. All the represented organizations are asking for the City Council to vote yes to send the 600 Boardwalk property to the Planning Board for redevelopment designation review.…
Stirring it up – Wayne Molosky of Yesterday’s Gives a New Take on an Old Fashioned
Bartender & Assistant General Manager — Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern, Marmora, NJInterview by Kristen Dowd • Photos by Stef Godfrey How and why did you get into bartending? “I grew up in Ocean City and as a kid I worked on the Boardwalk, so I was fortunate to work in food and beverage at a young…
Falling in Love With Pizza: The Story Behind Squares & Fare in Somers Point
By Kristen Dowd Squares & Fare When Dominic and Joanne Russo went to Italy on their honeymoon in 2015, the South Jersey natives fell in love with the food—especially the pizza. It was clean, refreshing, and made with the freshest ingredients. “We just loved it,” Joanne said. But when they returned home, nothing quite compared.…
Get cozy… the November issue of OC Mag is here!
The November/December issue of Ocean City Magazine is out on the streets. Grab your free print copy today or read online now.
Fall migration brings birds, and the people that love them, to Cape May
PERCHED at the tip of South Jersey, Cape May is a renowned bird watcher’s paradise, especially in autumn when the region comes alive with the movement of waterfowl, songbirds and raptors heading to warmer climates on their fall migrations.Known as one of North America’s top birding destinations, the area draws thousands of enthusiasts each year…
Tuckahoe Inn bartender Billy Muller makes a great drink
We sat down with the longtime Tuckahoe Inn bartender for a bit of a chat and a bit of a freshly made painkiller. See recipe after interview. Q: How and why did you get into bartending?A: Believe it or not, I started in the back of the house. My parents had a breakfast/lunch place called…
Next step prep for high school juniors and seniors
We went straight to the source… OCHS College and Career Counselor Tobi Oves If you’re a high school junior or senior ready to turn that tassel and look toward the future, the options out there are longer than a Snapchat streak. To help navigate, we asked OCHS College and Career Counselor Tobi Oves for a…
A dozen ways to fall into the season
Take advantage of Ocean City’s beautiful autumn with activities and events geared toward this picturesque time of year AS WARM GOLDEN SUNSETS GIVE WAY to gold-tinged leaves, summer slides into fall in Ocean City. And as we have professed time and again in Ocean City Magazine, there is something really special about the shoulder seasons…
New Ocean City Boutique Brings Sustainability and Style Downtown
The Garb Collection is Bowfish Studio owner Caitlin Quirk’s latest vision The old proverb “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is generally used in a philosophical form. It doesn’t necessarily have to be referring to actual waste; it could refer to someone’s taste in certain items. Just because one person doesn’t like something it…
Fall events color the season in OCNJ
🍂✨ Fall events in Ocean City, NJ ✨🍂The summer season may be winding down, but Ocean City, NJ is just getting started with a calendar packed full of exciting events and Ocean City Magazine is here to keep you informed! From holiday races and classic car shows to airshows, block parties, and festive fall celebrations,…
In the Kitchen with Holiday Coffee
Holiday Coffee brings a ‘latte’ friendly service, delectable brews and more to their new storefront in the center of town IN 2021, Holiday Coffee set up shop in a little corner of Wonderland Pier.The beachside coffee stand on the boards served up delicious coffee – especially cold brew, which was a welcome respite for beachgoers…
Savor fall at the shore – September 2025 issue is here
September 2025 issue of Ocean City Magazine is out on the streets. Find your copy here + read below.
Dive into Ocean City Magazine’s August 2025 Issue
Read the August 2025 issue of Ocean City Magazine Dive into the pages of Ocean City Magazine’s August 2025 issue for captivating content and engaging stories all about the island and its surrounding communities.
Beach readers unite! Ocean City Magazine June issue is here
Did you know the month of June was named after Juno, the Roman goddess of love and marriage?She’s also the queen of the gods and is associated with vital energy and eternal youth, too, cementing her influence over the sixth month. Thousands of years later, it’s still holding strong.It’s hard to deny the youthful energy…
Wave hello the latest Welcome to Ocean City guidebook
📖☀️ The Welcome to Ocean City Guidebook is your go-to, annual resource for where to eat, shop, stay & play in America’s Greatest Family Resort. Packed with features on local favorites, hidden gems, our updated Beach Guide, and can’t-miss events, the 2025/2026 edition is the perfect companion for making the most of your OCNJ experience…
Catch This – Only Thing on my Mind is Fish
By Brandon Smith I don’t know about you, but I didn’t think winter would ever end. Now that we’ve thawed out and are back outdoors without wearing a ton of constricting layers, the only thing on my mind is fish. Specifically, the fish local to Ocean City and the upcoming season which I hope is…
Masters Swim July 13 – Registration Now Open
Registration is open for the annual T. John Carey Masters Swim in Ocean City at 4:30pm on Sunday, July 13. The Masters Swim is one of the premier open-water swimming events on the Jersey Shore and has been since 1979. The one-mile ocean race follows a point-to-point course running parallel to the beach. Race directors…
It’s gonna be May – the first 2025 issue of Ocean City Mag has arrived
There are many certainties of beach life at the Jersey Shore.One of them happens about the end of March, when there is a palpable, collective yearning for hot island life. Makes me want to hit fast forward just thinking of the seagull’s call on a cloudless day that’s so scorching the asphalt burns your feet…
Weather impacts spring events in OC this weekend. See how here.
Weather Updates for Ocean City’s Great Egg Hunt, Doo Dah Parade, Easter Bunny Due to the potential for rain, wind and chilly weather, spring events like the Great Egg Hunt on the Ocean City Boardwalk will be postponed until Sunday, April 13. It had originally been scheduled for Saturday. More than 50 merchants will invite…
Be inspired by OC’s youngest artists at OC Schools Arts Showcase
May 10 from 10am to 5pm at the Ocean City Music Pier. Free admission. On May 10 at the Ocean City Music Pier, is the OC Schools Arts Showcase, an annual event that presents the exceptional talents of the community’s young artists. Presented by Primary, Intermediate, and High School students, the showcase features an eclectic…
OCNJ’s 2025 Spring Events to Fill Your Social Calendar
Plus a list of summer events not to be missed FEBRUARY 15 – Winter Warrior Challenge A Presidents Day Weekend event will bring families and local businesses together in Ocean City in the heart of winter. The event will be run out of Civic Center and include multiple components: an obstacle course race for children,…
Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr in OCNJ this Saturday
The event was originally scheduled for Monday, January 20. Ocean City will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday, January, 18. The ceremony will start at 12pm at the Ocean City Tabernacle. The event brings the community together to remember Dr. King through words, song and dance. The ceremony…
Love a good deal? Visit Downtown OCNJ’s B&B Department Store for cool resort attire
B&B Department Store aims to stock shelves with clothing, beach gear, gift items and more at price points for everyone AT B&B Department Store, they know every customer has value. With that idea in mind, the longtime Ocean City staple specializes in an array of clothing, swimwear, beach essentials and specialty gift items, all available…
Treasure Hunting HAVE YOU ever been walking along an Ocean City beach at low tide, only to discover a beautiful, picture-worthy seashell peeking out of the sand? Maybe it was a pale…
Shopping Downtown Ocean City for a cozy winter night As winter settles in and we ride out the long nights (they are getting shorter each day!), Ocean City, New Jersey eases into…
Everything You Need to Know for a Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Ocean City’s beloved First Night celebration returns for its 33rd year, offering a full evening of entertainment, activities, and fireworks to…
On Saturday, December 6, from 5 to 8pm, The Friends of OCNJ History & Culture together with the Scarborough Inn hosted its third annual Holiday Historic Home Tour in Ocean City. The…
By Kevin Beare – Cape May Astro Geminid Meteor Shower: December’s SpectacularSaving the best for last, December brings us the Geminid meteor shower, often considered the year’s finest display of shooting stars.…
November hits, and suddenly it feels like it’s pitch black by 2pm. The wind has major opinions, the temps dip, and holiday commercials are already yelling at you to do more, buy…