Don't Miss the Ocean City Boardwalk Festival

The seaside resort town of Ocean City, New Jersey, is famous for its beaches, the boardwalk, and the large number of activities that tourists can indulge in when they are here. We have a large assortment of Ocean City NJ vacation rentals for you to select from to encourage the utmost relaxation on your vacation.

In addition to the obvious pastimes like playing in the surf, you can also try your hand at parasailing, rent some kayaks, find out how exciting jet skiing can be, or go fishing in chartered boats, and take speed boats rides. One of the interesting low-key and relaxing activities that is very popular here is renting a surrey or a bicycle with which to explore the local area. The Ocean City boardwalk has designated lanes for bicycles, surreys, and pedestrians. The boardwalk also has a water park, theme parks, and many specialty shopping options.

People usually spend a fair deal of time staying in their Ocean City NJ vacation rentals. It’s perfect here for a long vacation and the wildlife and the scenery of the island attract quite a number of tourists. If you are interested in relaxing and you love nature, it will be a treat watching the seals, dolphins, and whales along with many different types of birds. Species like northern diamondback terrapins, piper plovers, and black skimmers are protected in the Cape May Coastal Wetlands Wildlife Area, Howard Stainton Wildlife Refuge, Corson's Inlet State Park, Great Egg Harbor, and Peck Bay.

Some events in the area within walking distance to many Ocean City NJ vacation rentals that you won’t want to miss are – the Ocean City Boardwalk Festival being held October 7 from 7-11 p.m. This is a fee festival held on October 7th. Country Round Up at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk 7:00 p.m. Opening Jam, 8:00 p.m. Headliner. www.bubbamac.com.

Also worthy of mention is the Fall Block Party and Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday, Oct. 8th from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. located from 5th to 14th Street on Asbury Ave. There will be over 400 crafters, food vendors, music and more. In the evening, there’s family night entertainment on the boardwalk with fireworks beginning at 9:30 pm.