Ocean City (New Jersey)
Cape May County
34-54360
Ocean City is a city in Cape May County, New Jersey in the United States of America.
According to the United States Census 2000, the population is 15,378 people in the winter. In the summer months the population is estimated at 115000-130000.
The city, located directly on the Atlantic beach " Greatest Family Resort in America" , is known as what is due to the fact that is prohibited in the City of sale of alcohol. In 1986 the opening of shops were allowed on Sunday. Among the many famous, most regularly recurring guests of Ocean City, belonged to and include other Grace Kelly, later Princess Grace of Monaco, her fellow actors from Rear Window James Stewart, Kevin Bacon, Mike Tyson and many others. Nevertheless, the place is very quiet and down to earth and is the self-given Image righteous still.
Ocean City is an island that is connected by four bridges to the mainland. In between is swampy marshland, in particular, the duck hunting is practiced. On the side facing the Atlantic Ocean more than 12 km of sandy beaches and sand bars that allow partially above-average browsing experience extend. Ocean City is about 20 minutes from Atlantic City and about 70 minutes from Philadelphia and connected via the Garden State Parkway Exit 25. Increasingly, Ocean City is used as a summer home by New Yorkers ( about 175 miles away ). 2008 Ocean City was the third best beach in all of New Jersey in the competition " 10 Beaches Contest" determined, sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium.
In addition to the miles of sandy public beach Ocean City is known in particular for his Boardwalk. It is a mile-long wooden pier along the beach with year market-like attractions such as roller coasters, mini golf and carousel next to shopping and restaurants. In addition, a boat parade takes place in July, the so-called "Night in Venice" ( " Night in Venice " ) instead, which attracts about 100,000 visitors.
Ocean City has, among other things, a high school with about 1,300 students and 125 teachers.
Originally the island was used from the 17th century by whalers for interim storage of whales; after grazing. It was not until the mid-19th century Ocean City was first inhabited all year long, and soon transformed into a Christian seaside resort by the land were parceled out and sold. Still be found, especially in the so-called historical district, a number of buildings of this period. Increasingly, however, smaller apartment buildings replace the old structures.
Sons and daughters of the town
- Preston Foster, actor
- Keith Andes, actor
- Walter Trout, composer, guitarist and singer