The Condo By the Sea’s Guidebook
Food scene
Anchorage Tavern Restaurant
823 Bay AveBest for Burgers, Sandwiches & Tavern food!
The Crab Trap
2 BroadwayFamous for their seafood and Happy Hour! Local Favorite.
Clancy's By the Sea
1244 BoardwalkNice entertainment at night!
For some of the very best pizza in Ocean City, make sure you check out Manco & Manco Pizza located right on the boardwalk just off the 9th St. Has been reviewed by Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports' Pizza Reviews.
38 locals recommend
Manco & Manco Pizza
816 E 9th StFor some of the very best pizza in Ocean City, make sure you check out Manco & Manco Pizza located right on the boardwalk just off the 9th St. Has been reviewed by Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports' Pizza Reviews.
Bocca Coal Fired Bistro
7805 Ventnor AveGreat pizza and good all around food!
Ventura's Greenhouse Restaurant
106 S Benson AveGreat for entertainment, not too pricey
Known for steaks and seafood. Pricey. Make reservations in advance as early as possible
16 locals recommend
Johnny's Cafe & Lounge
9407 Ventnor AveKnown for steaks and seafood. Pricey. Make reservations in advance as early as possible
Pricey, but very hard to get into. Make reservations as early as 1 or 2 months out. Food is excellent. Located in Margate.
49 locals recommend
Tomatoes
9300 Amherst AvePricey, but very hard to get into. Make reservations as early as 1 or 2 months out. Food is excellent. Located in Margate.
Pricey, but very hard to get into. Make reservations as early as 1 or 2 months out. Food is excellent.
54 locals recommend
Steve & Cookie's By the Bay
9700 Amherst AvePricey, but very hard to get into. Make reservations as early as 1 or 2 months out. Food is excellent.
Great restaurant in Ocean City for an all around Italian meal including their Pizza, Pasta, Sandwiches, Calzones! They also have Salads, Chicken, Steaks & Seafood! Pizza is delicious!!
20 locals recommend
Piccini Wood Fired Brick Oven Pizza
1260 West AveGreat restaurant in Ocean City for an all around Italian meal including their Pizza, Pasta, Sandwiches, Calzones! They also have Salads, Chicken, Steaks & Seafood! Pizza is delicious!!
Their crab cakes speak for themselves and located on the boardwalk in Ocean City.
Ike's Famous Crabcakes
1344 BoardwalkTheir crab cakes speak for themselves and located on the boardwalk in Ocean City.
Seafood & Steak is very good and not as pricey compared to other places on our guidebook with similar food
11 locals recommend
Island Grill Seafood & Steakhouse
100 Atlantic AveSeafood & Steak is very good and not as pricey compared to other places on our guidebook with similar food
Oves Restaurant
BoardwalkGreat Donuts!!
Good place for Vegans and they even have Vegan Pizza!
12 locals recommend
Mario's Pizzeria & Restaurant
1510 Bay AveGood place for Vegans and they even have Vegan Pizza!
Bright & fresh health food café with a surfing theme, serving fruity acai & pitaya bowls & smoothies. Great place for Vegans!
11 locals recommend
Bungalow Bowls
1054 Asbury AveBright & fresh health food café with a surfing theme, serving fruity acai & pitaya bowls & smoothies. Great place for Vegans!
Bustling, casual eatery featuring a variety of familiar Greek & American dishes, plus patio seating. Has both Vegan and Vegetarian options on their menu.
20 locals recommend
Yianni's Cafe
847 Asbury AveBustling, casual eatery featuring a variety of familiar Greek & American dishes, plus patio seating. Has both Vegan and Vegetarian options on their menu.
Located literally just before you hop on the bridge to Ocean City from Somers Point on the right-hand side! Closest liquor store to Ocean City!
12 locals recommend
Circle Liquor Store
1 MacArthur BlvdLocated literally just before you hop on the bridge to Ocean City from Somers Point on the right-hand side! Closest liquor store to Ocean City!
Great Breakfast joint in Ocean City! Food is very good! Walking distance to Hanscom, about 7 or 8 minute walk.
Hooked on Breakfast
Great Breakfast joint in Ocean City! Food is very good! Walking distance to Hanscom, about 7 or 8 minute walk.
One of the closest bars to Ocean City, just over the bridge in Somers Point. Great chicken wings, pool tables, and a popular bar hangout place by locals!
Di Orio's Circle Cafe
10 MacArthur BlvdOne of the closest bars to Ocean City, just over the bridge in Somers Point. Great chicken wings, pool tables, and a popular bar hangout place by locals!
Activities in Ocean City
Theme park on the boardwalk, great for the younger ages toddler to 10 years old
45 locals recommend
Gillian's Wonderland Pier
600 BoardwalkTheme park on the boardwalk, great for the younger ages toddler to 10 years old
Theme park located on the boardwalk for the older ages 8 up to adults
31 locals recommend
Playland's Castaway Cove
1020 BoardwalkTheme park located on the boardwalk for the older ages 8 up to adults
Located on the boardwalk right by the Hanscom Hotel off of 8th street is this water park for all ages
16 locals recommend
OC Waterpark
728 BoardwalkLocated on the boardwalk right by the Hanscom Hotel off of 8th street is this water park for all ages
Located next to our building, this is a great place to rent bicycles, surreys, tandem bikes, trikes and even wheelchairs during your stay! It is convenient when you stay with us because they are so close to the boardwalk and right next to the building across the street, so access right to the boardwalk is so close!
Ocean City Bicycle Center
740 Atlantic AveLocated next to our building, this is a great place to rent bicycles, surreys, tandem bikes, trikes and even wheelchairs during your stay! It is convenient when you stay with us because they are so close to the boardwalk and right next to the building across the street, so access right to the boardwalk is so close!
City/town information
Another great city with a boardwalk and amusement parks. Probably the best rides & thrills in all of South NJ.
49 locals recommend
Wildwood
Another great city with a boardwalk and amusement parks. Probably the best rides & thrills in all of South NJ.
Seaside Heights is a hotbed of entertainment and attractions, and the Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Waterpark is just the start of the action happening along the one-mile boardwalk. The Casino Pier also has an amusement park with state-of-the-art rides, classic boardwalk amusement rides and children’s rides. Main location for filming of the hit MTV Show "Jersey Shore"
62 locals recommend
Seaside Heights
Seaside Heights is a hotbed of entertainment and attractions, and the Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Waterpark is just the start of the action happening along the one-mile boardwalk. The Casino Pier also has an amusement park with state-of-the-art rides, classic boardwalk amusement rides and children’s rides. Main location for filming of the hit MTV Show "Jersey Shore"
The Point Pleasant Boardwalk offers an overload of must-see attractions along its one-mile. The north end of the Boardwalk is home to Jenkinson’s Aquarium, featuring everything from sharks and alligators to seals and penguins. Families also will love playing a game of miniature golf, exploring the Fun House, going on the 7D Dark Ride or listening to legendary Frank Sinatra tunes at Sinatra House.
74 locals recommend
Point Pleasant Beach
The Point Pleasant Boardwalk offers an overload of must-see attractions along its one-mile. The north end of the Boardwalk is home to Jenkinson’s Aquarium, featuring everything from sharks and alligators to seals and penguins. Families also will love playing a game of miniature golf, exploring the Fun House, going on the 7D Dark Ride or listening to legendary Frank Sinatra tunes at Sinatra House.
Perhaps the most well-known boardwalk of them all, this historic destination was the world’s first boardwalk, built in 1870. Today, the boardwalk still draws in beach going visitors seeking entertainment, shopping, dining and a little fresh air. While you're here, don't miss the historic Steel Pier, built in 1898.
Extending 1,000 feet over the Atlantic Ocean, the Pier has more than 25 kid-friendly and “extreme” rides, as well as an amusement arcade. Another exciting attraction along the Atlantic City boardwalk is Ripley’s Believe or Not! Museum, where visitors can marvel at everything from the world’s smallest production car to real shrunken heads.
229 locals recommend
Atlantic City
Perhaps the most well-known boardwalk of them all, this historic destination was the world’s first boardwalk, built in 1870. Today, the boardwalk still draws in beach going visitors seeking entertainment, shopping, dining and a little fresh air. While you're here, don't miss the historic Steel Pier, built in 1898.
Extending 1,000 feet over the Atlantic Ocean, the Pier has more than 25 kid-friendly and “extreme” rides, as well as an amusement arcade. Another exciting attraction along the Atlantic City boardwalk is Ripley’s Believe or Not! Museum, where visitors can marvel at everything from the world’s smallest production car to real shrunken heads.
Shopping
Better places to shop (outside boardwalk shopping) in Ocean City for small boutiques, home decor & souvenirs. Located within walking distance of the Hanscom Hotel. Most shops between 6th & 11th Avenue in Downtown Ocean City.
7 locals recommend
Asbury Avenue
Asbury AvenueBetter places to shop (outside boardwalk shopping) in Ocean City for small boutiques, home decor & souvenirs. Located within walking distance of the Hanscom Hotel. Most shops between 6th & 11th Avenue in Downtown Ocean City.
Great shopping is located in Cape May, NJ on Washington Street spanning 3 blocks with lots of little beach shops & boutiques! Check it out!
195 locals recommend
Cape May
227 Beach AveGreat shopping is located in Cape May, NJ on Washington Street spanning 3 blocks with lots of little beach shops & boutiques! Check it out!
Yes, it is a trek, but totally worth going to! It is the 2nd largest mall in the USA behind Mall of America and boasts 450 stores with 7 department stores!! They have every type of store you can envision at a mall, from mom & pop shops to great boutiques, big brands galore and even lots of high-end designer! If you want a little getaway for one of the best malls in the USA, look no further!
221 locals recommend
King of Prussia
160 N Gulph RdYes, it is a trek, but totally worth going to! It is the 2nd largest mall in the USA behind Mall of America and boasts 450 stores with 7 department stores!! They have every type of store you can envision at a mall, from mom & pop shops to great boutiques, big brands galore and even lots of high-end designer! If you want a little getaway for one of the best malls in the USA, look no further!
City advice
Book before you go
Tolls
There are a few tolls coming into Sommers Point and also across the Atlantic City Expressway. Some only take coins, bring quarters and single dollars with you for getting in and out of Ocean City.