Atlantic County, New Jersey travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Atlantic County is in the Shore region of New Jersey.

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Wettest: Mar and Aug. (climate data from nearby Toms River)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
ACY Atlantic City International Airport, Atlantic City — 3 mi away. Directions
PHL Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia — 42 mi away (major hub). Directions

Atlantic City International Airport ACY

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 3-day trip

Day 1: Atlantic City — Atlantic City Aquarium, Absecon Lighthouse, Lucy the Elephant.
Day 2: Ventnor City — Margate Miniature Golf.
Day 3: Margate — explore the town.

Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.

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Places in Atlantic County

Atlantic City

City / town · 55 listings

Ventnor City

City / town · 44 listings

Margate

City / town · 8 listings

Egg Harbor City

City / town · 7 listings

Brigantine

City / town · 6 listings

Mays Landing

City / town · 3 listings

Somers Point

City / town · 2 listings

Hammonton

City / town · 1 listings

Pleasantville

City / town

Cities

Mays Landing — Scenic and Victorian-esque historical town less than an hour away from Atlantic City, although also very modern. Bed & Breakfasts adorn the town and the local golf course is held in high esteem. Overall, a lovely town that many guides would gloss over.
Atlantic City — An ocean resort town from the 1800s, the city revived legalized gambling in the 1970s. The boardwalk remains a major attraction and is often packed on any summer weekend.
Brigantine — South Jersey's best kept secret, Brigantine Beach is a beautiful pristine hideaway for families seeking a safe peaceful haven. This historical town, just minutes away from Atlantic City, is also very modern. Resorts adorn the town and the local golf course is held in high esteem. Overall, a lovely town that many guides would gloss over.
Egg Harbor City — Small picturesque city with character. Tree-lined streets with houses from the mid-1800s. Established in 1855. It has a small downtown with shops and restaurants.
Hammonton — Small town distinguished as the "Blueberry Capital of the World".
Margate
Somers Point — The oldest settlement in Atlantic County with a rich history.