On the Jersey Shore
Atlantic City hotels come in three kinds: oceanfront on the Boardwalk, inland by the Convention Center, and resorts in the Marina District. Only the first puts the beach on foot.
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Atlantic City runs along the Jersey Shore, with the Boardwalk and beach on one side and the Marina District across town. Book by the ocean if you want the beach. From a marina resort, the sand is a separate trip.
The Boardwalk is the city’s main walking route along the ocean. Steel Pier is on the north-central stretch, and Boardwalk Hall, where the big events are held, is farther south. Casino resorts line parts of the promenade. How you get to the beach, and what the blocks behind it are like, changes from one address to the next.
The Marina District is a few large resorts around Farley State Marina, away from the oceanfront. A room there is a resort stay, and the beach is a ride away. Inland, the Convention Center and the rail terminal are near The Walk outlet shops.
Absecon Lighthouse is north of the busiest Boardwalk blocks. Chelsea, south of Boardwalk Hall, is more residential. The promenade is long, so on a short visit stay on the stretch nearest your event or the beach entrance you want.
Summer is warm and the beaches are at their busiest. July highs average near 80°F at the Atlantic City Marina station, and winter is much cooler. NJ Transit’s Atlantic City Line comes in from Philadelphia. Atlantic City International Airport is inland. If you drive, find out what parking costs.
The central Boardwalk runs past Steel Pier and several casino resorts, with the beach right beside it. Stay here to walk between the pier, the restaurants and the sand. It gets crowded, especially on summer weekends.
Around here: Steel Pier, Atlantic City Boardwalk, Atlantic City Beach
Boardwalk Hall is on the south-central stretch, and past it Chelsea turns into quieter residential blocks. Pick this end for an event at the hall or a less crowded beach. Steel Pier is a long walk north.
Around here: Boardwalk Hall, Chelsea Avenue, Atlantic City Beach
The Marina District is across town from the Boardwalk, around Farley State Marina and its resort casinos. Stay here for a marina event or a resort stay. For a beach day you will need a ride or the car.
Around here: Farley State Marina, Borgata, Golden Nugget
The rail terminal and Atlantic City Convention Center are inland from the Boardwalk, near the outlet shops at The Walk. Book here if you arrive by train or have a convention. The beach is a walk or a bus ride away.
Around here: Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City Rail Terminal, Tanger Outlets The Walk
The northern Boardwalk leads toward Absecon Lighthouse and the inlet. It is a long way from Boardwalk Hall and the southern beaches. If you have an event or a family beach day planned, look at the hotel’s address on a map first.
Around here: Absecon Lighthouse, Garden Pier, Atlantic City Inlet
Beach season runs June through September, and July highs average around 80°F at the marina. Spring and fall are cooler, good for Boardwalk walks. Winter can be windy and cold. A winter trip works best around an event, so check the schedules.
NJ Transit’s Atlantic City Line connects Philadelphia 30th Street Station with the Atlantic City Rail Terminal by the Convention Center. Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) lies about 9 miles northwest of the center.
9 mi from downtown
From ACY, a taxi, a rideshare or a rental car gets you to a Boardwalk or Marina District hotel. Before you book a flight into ACY, find out how you will get from the airport to your hotel.
On the central Boardwalk. Steel Pier, the beach and several resorts are along this stretch. From the Marina District you need a ride to the ocean.
No. The marina resorts are across town from the oceanfront Boardwalk. Stay on the Boardwalk if beach access is your priority.
You can get a room for $56. There are 367 hotels spread over the Boardwalk, the marina and the inland blocks, and a resort fee or parking can come on top.
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