Local Spots and Attractions

Maris Local Recommendations

Restaurants & Food

- Manco & Manco Pizza - Iconic boardwalk pizza, three locations on the boards
- Prep’s Pizza & Dairy Bar - 1004 Boardwalk - Family-owned since 1965, pizza + ice cream
- Brown’s Restaurant - 110 Boardwalk - Home of the most famous donuts in Ocean City and our family favorite
- Johnson’s Popcorn - The classic boardwalk caramel corn
- Kohr Brothers - Boardwalk frozen custard
- Shriver’s Saltwater Taffy & Fudge - The oldest business on the boardwalk - saltwater taffy, fudge, and a true OC institution
- Fudge Kitchen - 8th & Boardwalk
- Augie’s Omelette & Waffle House - 403 East 14th Street - Family-owned since 1989
- Jon & Patty’s Coffee Bar & Bistro - 637 Asbury Ave - Specialty coffee, full breakfast menu
- Hooked on Breakfast - 916 Asbury Ave - Our family favorite. Biscuits and gravy, scrapple, omelets
- Uncle Bill’s Pancake House - A long-standing Ocean City breakfast staple
- Bennie’s Bread - A must for fresh-baked bread and pastries
- Ready’s Coffee Shop - 415 East 8th St - Local staple since 1962
- Doozie’s Place - 100 Asbury Ave - North End breakfast and lunch
- Ocean City Coffee Company - 917 Asbury Ave - Independent coffee shop
- Drip N’ Scoop - Coffee + ice cream
- Sunrise Cafe - 1200 Asbury Ave - Breakfast and coffee
- Barefoot Market - 2nd & West - Local favorite for coffee and scones
- Cafe Beach Club - Oceanfront breakfast and lunch since 1989
- Hula Restaurant and Sauce - Kid-friendly, casual
- Piccini - 13th Street area - Italian, a family go-to for dinner. Our family favorite
- Mario’s Pizzeria & Restaurant - 1510 Bay Ave - Pizza, family-friendly, vegan options
- Dockside Kitchen - Bay-side dining
- The Crab Trap - Seafood (in nearby Somers Point)
- Kessel’s Korner - 2760 Asbury Ave - Old-fashioned, family-friendly, breakfast through dinner
- Sandwich Bar - 3255 Asbury Ave - Cash only, sandwiches and lobster rolls
- Ove’s - American/seafood, breakfast and dinner
- Jay’s Crab Shack - 7th & Asbury
- The Promenade Food Court - Boardwalk - Pizza, gyros, smoothies, vegan/gluten-free options
- Bashful Banana - Vegetarian-friendly
- Opa Gyros and Crepes - Boardwalk
- Mario’s Pizzeria & Restaurant - 1510 Bay Ave - Pizza, vegan options
- Chickie & Pete’s - Famous crab fries
- Mallon’s Homemade Sticky Buns - Asbury Ave
- Crazy Susan’s Cookie Company
- Fractured Prune Donut Shop - 600 Boardwalk
- Aunt Betty’s - Ice cream, near Uncle Bill’s
- Churnhouse - Craft ice cream near 33rd/ 34th & Wesley Ave - the local’s pick over chain options

Family Activities & Attractions

- Playland’s Castaway Cove - 1020 Boardwalk - Amusement park, GaleForce roller coaster, go-karts, mini golf
- Jilly’s Arcade - 1168 Boardwalk - Classic arcade, video and pinball
- OC Waterpark & Adventure Golf - Plymouth Pl - Slides, lazy river, mini-golf
- Ocean City Music Pier - Summer concerts, family theater series
- Trimper’s Haunted House - Vintage horror experience on the boardwalk
- Congo Falls Miniature Golf - 1132 Boardwalk
- Pirate Island Miniature Golf - 9th & Haven
- Medieval Fantasy Miniature Golf - 1336 Boardwalk
- Haunted Golf - 824 Boardwalk
- Ocean City Historical Museum - 1735 Simpson Ave - Free, includes Grace Kelly family exhibit
- Encounters - Mirror maze and themed attractions
- Corson’s Inlet State Park - South end, hiking trails, and beaches

Outdoor & On-the-Water

- Ocean City Bicycle Center - 8th & Atlantic - Bikes, surreys, tandems, wheelchairs
- 13th Street Bikes & Bath House - 1301 Ocean Ave - Bikes, surreys, showers
- Bob’s Bike & Surrey Rentals - 14th Street - Free delivery and pickup
- Ocean City Paddle Company - 10th Street Wharf - Paddleboard and kayak rentals/lessons
- Bayview Watersports & Marina - 312 Bay Ave - Jet ski rentals (since 1987)
- 7th Street Surf Shop - 654 Boardwalk - Surf lessons, camps, board rentals
- Ocean City NJ Surf School - 51st Street Beach - Surf lessons
- Totally Tubular Watersports - 314 Bay Ave - Aqua park, banana boat rides
- Ocean City Parasail - 232 Bay - Parasailing
- Screamer Speedboat Thrill Ride - 3rd Street - 50-minute thrill ride and dolphin watch.
- Ocean City Beach - 8 miles of coastline, family-friendly, no alcohol
- Asbury Avenue (downtown) - Main shopping district, 6th to 14th Street
- B&B Department Store - 827 Asbury Ave
- Bowfish Kids - 956 Asbury Ave - Kids store
- Bookateria Two - 1052 Asbury Ave - Bookstore
- Stainton’s Shopping Mall - Downtown
- Boyar’s Market - 1340 Asbury Ave - Local

Beyond Ocean City - Worth the Drive

The Point - 998 Bay Ave, Somers Point - Tiki bar, live music, cabanas, family-friendly until 9pm
- Cape May Lighthouse
- Sunset Beach - Famous Cape May Diamonds
- Cape May Nature Center - Harbor safaris, kayaking, biking tours
- Historic Cold Spring Village - 19th-century village
- Quieter beaches, upscale downtowns, Avalon’s beachfront concerts (free, Friday/Saturday in summer)
- Avalon History Center - Local museum and events
- Morey’s Piers - Classic seaside amusement park (voted #1 best beach boardwalk by Family Vacation Critic)
- Mack’s Pizza - Iconic Wildwood pizza

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