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Poll: Majority of Ocean City Residents Oppose Boardwalk Hotel

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July 17, 2025

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Poll: Majority of Ocean City Residents Oppose Boardwalk Hotel

An architectural rendering depicts the proposed "ICONA in Wonderland" resort hotel on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

The future of the Wonderland Pier remains unknown, but a recent poll said that most residents of OCNJ are not in favor of a proposed hotel resort. Poll results compiled by the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling at Rutgers University showed that those questioned would prefer to see family-oriented choices over a 252-room resort.

Learn more about the poll and what the residents of OCNJ had to say at https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/jul/10/poll-majority-of-ocean-city-residents-oppose-boardwalk-hotel/.

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Sunday, July 13

  • 🏊‍♀️ 45th annual T. John Carey Masters Swim | 20th St. Beach, OCNJ | 4:30 p.m. | More details here

Saturday, July 26 

  • 🚣70th annual Night in Venice Boat Parade | Bayfront, Ocean City, NJ | 6:30 p.m. | More details here

🎭 CHILDREN’S THEATER SERIES 

The summer series will feature kid-friendly productions, including:

  • July 22 – PETE THE CAT: The show is based on the Pete the Cat series of books by Kimberly and James Dean. For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up.

  • July 29 – A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD (TYA): A hit on Broadway, “A Year with Frog and Toad” was nominated for three Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Based on Arnold Lobel's well-loved books and featuring a hummable score by Robert and Willie Reale, this whimsical show follows two great friends through four fun-filled seasons.

Tickets are priced at $11 in advance and $13 on the day of the show. They are available at oceancitytheatrecompany.com.

☀️ WEEKLY FAMILY EVENTS

A full summer of weekly events will begin in July. The lineup this year will include:

  • Beach Exercise - Yoga (8 a.m. at 6th Street Beach) and Family Nights on the Boardwalk (7-9 p.m.) on Mondays.

  • Beach Walks (9 a.m. at 59th Street and Central), Fantastic Tuesdays (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Asbury Avenue) and Mummers Nights (7-9 p.m. on the Boardwalk) on Tuesdays.

  • Beach Exercise – Pilates Yoga (8 a.m. at 6th Street Beach), Beach Walks (6:30 p.m. at 59th Street and Central), and Family Nights on the Boardwalk (7-9 p.m.) on Wednesdays.

  • Market Days (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Asbury Avenue) and Mummers Nights (7-9 p.m. on the Boardwalk) on Thursdays.

  • Beach Exercise – Low Impact (8 a.m. at 6th Street Beach) and Walking Club (8 a.m. on the Boardwalk from the Music Pier) on Fridays.

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