Greater Atlantic City New Jersey Beaches - NJ Vacation Beach Getaways

Atlantic City is famous for its white sandy beaches, boardwalk and gambling casinos. There are convention centers here too. It is a year round resort. Come by yourself and gamble in a casino. Bring a companion for a romantic getaway.  Or bring your entire family for a great vacation in the sun. There is a little something for every member of the family to do here. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island, separated from the mainland by a narrow strait, in southeastern New Jersey on the Atlantic Ocean.

Atlantic City has a mild winter climate thanks to the Gulf Stream. It is a popular resort. Tour historic sites, museums, wineries and other attractions. Visit the Absecon Lighthouse State historic site, built 1857. Play golf. See a play at a theater. Take a cruise. See dolphins or whales. Climb a lighthouse. Learn about history. Camp. Golf. Hike. Bike. Visit art galleries, historic sites and museums.  Check out Steel Pier amusement park for a day of fun and excitement. Explore the marshes to see birds and wildlife. In nearby Egg Harbor Township, take the kids to Storybook Land for rides and games the kids will love. The Greater Atlantic City area encompasses Ventnor, Margate, Longport, Absecon, Pleasantville, Northfield, Linwood and Somers Point.

The boardwalk at Atlantic City was first built in 1870. It was the first boardwalk built in the world. The purpose was to cut down on the amount of sand tracked in from the beaches to hotels and train cars.

Towns and Beaches along the Greater Atlantic City Region