Visitor Frequently Asked Questions
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Visitor Information
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Please visit the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce
Have a question about your OCNJ visit? Ask the Regional Chamber of Commerce!
You can contact the Chamber by calling 1-800-Beach-NJ (1-800-232-2465) or by using one of the email addresses listed below.
16 E. 9th Street.
Ocean City, NJ 08226
Phone: 609-399-1412
Fax: 609-398-3932
General Email:
Visitor FAQs
The City of Ocean City wants everyone to be able to enjoy the beautiful beaches and so offers a wonderful beach accessible wheelchair service for mobility limited individuals of all ages. "Surf Chairs" provide an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the surf and sand on Ocean City beaches.
The beach accessible wheelchair service is available on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (check-in by 4:30 p.m.) and on weekends from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (check-in by 5:00 p.m.). The surf chair program runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Reservations are suggested.
The Surf Chair Programis based out of the Ocean City Sports & Civic Center located on 6th Street at the Boardwalk. For more information about this program, call 609.525.9304. Lifeguards that are on duty are not usually available to assist persons needing the Beach Surf Chairs. If you require assistance, please call 609.525-9304 to make special arrangements.
If you are interested in making a donation to the Surf Chair Program, please send to The City of Ocean City Recreation Trust Fund, 861 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City NJ 08226.
Handicapped Beach Access- Handicapped beach access is provided at 1st, 6th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 14th, 26th, 29th, 34th, 36th, 40th, 43rd, 46th, 50th, 51st, 52nd, 53rd, 55th, 57th, and 59th Streets.
Accessible bathroomsare located at the Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace, 1st, 6th, 8th, 12th and 34th Streets.
Motorized wheel chairsare available on a first come, first serve basis at the 6th Street Civic Center located at 6th and the Boardwalk. They are available to use on the boardwalk only between the hours of Noon and 8pm. To reserve the wheelchairs, call 609.525.9304 between 9 am and 5 pm.
The following companies also offer Wheel Chair rentals for Ocean City:
Surf Buggy Centers 1-800-976-5679
Seniors on the Go Office: (800)332-0443