A residential beach city just south of Atlantic City, sharing the same barrier island but with a quieter pace.
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A residential beach city just south of Atlantic City, sharing the same barrier island but with a quieter pace. Ventnor has a boardwalk, wide beaches, older homes, and neighborhood commercial areas that feel more local than resort-heavy. It often functions as a calmer alternative to Atlantic City while still being closely tied to it geographically and culturally.
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Route 504 bus from Atlantic City; bikeable from AC
Easy bike or bus ride from AC station
NJ Transit 504 — Ventnor
dogs
No dogs on beach during summer
tents
Pop-up tents allowed if unenclosed. Fully enclosed tents banned
smoking
Smoking banned on all NJ public beaches (state law since 2019). Fines $250–$1,000
glass
Glass containers prohibited on beach
alcohol
Alcohol prohibited on beach (local ordinance)
Ventnor Beach
Street meters
Virtual parking meters
65°
Mostly Sunny
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued May 18 at 2:52AM EDT until May 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
✈Rip current risk HIGH along entire NJ coast
Avoid swimming beyond waist-depth. Swim near lifeguards only.
Today
71°
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
62°
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
73°
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
64°
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
75°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday Night
57°
Showers And Thunderstorms