Explore Ocean City
Your guide to America's Greatest Family Resort.
Just over the 34th Street Bridge, The Crossings puts you in Ocean City's quieter South End, with the beach to the east and the rest of America's Greatest Family Resort a short trip north.
- Beach tags
- June 1 – September 7
- To the beach
- East on 34th Street
- Boardwalk
- St. James Pl. to 23rd St.
- Dry town
- No alcohol sold
The beach
Beach tags, the easy way.
Required for everyone 12 and older. The season runs June 1 – September 7, 2026. Head east on 34th Street, past West, Asbury, Central, Wesley, to the beach.
| Daily | $10 |
|---|---|
| Weekly | $20 |
| Seasonal | $35 from June 1 ($30 before) |
Daily and weekly tags are sold at beach entrances, by tag sellers on the beach and at boardwalk booths. Seasonal tags are also sold online.
Veterans and active military (and their families) receive free seasonal tags with ID.
Source: City of Ocean City
The boardwalk
Two and a half miles of boards.
Ocean City's boardwalk runs about 2.5 miles, from St. James Place to 23rd Street. From 34th Street, its south end at 23rd Street is 11 blocks north.
Source: Ocean City code, chapter 18Signature events
Plan around the big nights.
July 17, 2027
Night in Venice
The city's famous boat parade along the bay, with fireworks after dark.
Details from the City of Ocean CityEvery August
Baby Parade
One of the oldest baby parades in the country, held on the boardwalk.
Details from the City of Ocean City
Good to know
Ocean City is a dry town.
Ocean City is a dry town. Alcohol isn't sold anywhere in the city, and it isn't allowed on the beach, on the boardwalk or in restaurants.
Source: Ocean City code, chapter 4Getting here
Just over the 34th Street Bridge.
- 1Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 25.
- 2Follow Vernon Road.
- 3Turn left on Roosevelt Boulevard (CR-623) and cross the 34th Street Bridge.
- 4Turn right on Haven Avenue. The Crossings is at 34th & Haven.
Stay with us
Your studio just over the bridge.
Local information checked September 2026 against official City of Ocean City sources. Dates and prices are set by the city and can change.