Atlantic City Beach and Boardwalk

The boardwalk is cool, the beach needs some type of upgrade but the people asking you for money is so ridiculous every five feet then the people trying to sell you a time share are relentless then get mad when you don’t want to take their survey after you already said NO THANK YOU in your most polite voice, i didn’t ask you to stand in this cold and try to sell people a dream they don’t want… After all that said the casinos were clean if you stay in the hotel and get one of those member cards you can valet for next to nothing everything is pretty close and not too expensive

So lucky the weathergod has blessed up my night with no rain nor wind.
Was the last night in AC and thought I wouldnt be able to tourist-​ly view the boardwalk on a december day, but there were so many families here and enough shops open to put a glimmer on the walking area.
Parked at the outlet and walked about 2 – 3 blocks
5 $ parking beats 10 $ parking at a casino.
They have shopping centers and malls as well as a huge candy shop unfortunately not run by 50cent. Jajaja.
anyways definitely would say check this place out!
would come back on a summer/​warmer day to hit the beach with all the sand and sun (:

i like walking here lots of shops and bars on side street a breath of fresh air must visit when you are in Atlantic City.

After hearing that the boardwalk isn’t what it used to be long ago, I was prepared to leave this place with a two star rating in my head. But as soon as I hopped on the shuttle back to Harrah’s, I actually had an extra star in my mind.
The boardwalk consists of numerous restaurants, stores that sell clothing, jewelry, candy (including salt water taffy), and souvenirs, and bars (including Margaritaville) in the main tourist area. They also have units for you to buy funnel cake and soft ice cream. They also have places for you to get massages, tattoos, and body piercings. They also have booths for those who want to play games for stuffed animals.
As far as non-​gambling attractions are concerned, they do have the Playground Pier Mall, Central Pier Arcade and Speedway (Go Karts), the Steel Amusement Pier (across from the Taj Mahal), and the Ripley’s Believe it Or Not Museum. For those who want to gamble, the remaining casinos available are Tropicana, Caesars, Bally’s (including Wild Wild West), Resorts, and Trump Taj Mahal. Of course we can’t forget about the beach for those who want to sunbathe on the sand and/​or jump around in the ocean. But for those who want to sit down and relax briefly on the boardwalk, they do have benches available.
During our recent experience, we came here on a Sunday Night. We walked the distance from Caesars to Trump Taj Mahal. We knew that most of the businesses closed early that night, so we just walked to enjoy the available decorative lights and cool weather. As we walked, we saw TVs that broadcasted the weather, resort commercials, and news about pop culture. It was a good walk, and the lights were enjoyable.
Now for the not-​so-​good. Even though the sky was quite dark, there was still enough light for me to see that a lot of the buildings are runned-​down and have never been modernized. There was also a lot more homeless people hanging around than the years before, which was sad. Of course, we can’t forget about the shuttered casinos, which are Trump Plaza, Showboat, and Revel.
The structures for the shuttered casinos remained, with all of the lights off. Seeing the Trump Plaza brought back memories of us walking through that resort when I was younger. There were officers on bikes standing in the middle of the boardwalk, and behind them were the other shuttered casinos and buildings with the lights off. We wondered if they were preventing tourists from entering that area, as we didn’t see any tourists beyond that point. With the inactive shuttered casinos and building with a creepy scenery visible behind the officers, I don’t know why anyone would want to venture past them at night.
When I was younger, the boardwalk was filled with life. Even though I was obviously too young to gamble, I was still old enough to enjoy the scenery, arcade games, and the beach. But now, based on what I saw, it just isn’t what it used to be. Oh, and running a shuttle (for a fee) with a sassy audio quote saying «Step aside, so we can enjoy the ride» isn’t going to make the city any classier. Despite the negativity, we still enjoyed our walk. We’ll only come back if we’re staying overnight at Harrah’s again.

When I crave a stroll on the boardwalk and boardwalk favorites like funnel cakes and fresh cut french fries this is the boardwalk that comes to mind.
There is an abundance of things to do ranging from restaurants to retail stores to purchase your «jersey girl» printed gear. Mostly, these stores are useful when you need a sweater because the night turned out cooler than expected or you spilled bright red cherry flavored snow cone all over yourself.
The beach is not the cleanest but it serves it’s purpose. Atlantic city is my favorite because 1. Its Closer and 2. Has a lot more to do because of the casinos.
Going to college very close by made it the go to place for nightlife.

The coolest things about the Boardwalk:
1. Seeing street signs for the places seen on the Monopoly game board.
That’s it.
My first time was grossly disappointing. It was a scary, desolate place devoid of life, gaeity and if I never set foot on this historic site, I won’t be upset.
Many hotels and resorts are closed. Closed as in lights out, no longer in business. The tall, once lot structures loom and look to be a setting for a d-​list horror film. I’m giving the Boardwalk 2 stars because of the beach (you can still walk down it) and going under the boardwalk is still a thing. I saw many couples emerging from under there as if they were selling seashells or hotdogs down there. And as far as I know, they were.

I’m a sucker for all NJ boardwalks. Each has it’s own vibe, and it’s own pros and cons. I would venture to say that anyone can find the perfect Boardwalk for them if they visit enough.
The pros: Casinos
Shopping mall
Rides
Arcades
Junk food options
Touristy shops
Good dining and drinking options
Great length for walking
The cons: Casinos
Shopping mall
Junk food options
Touristy shops
Begging
On this Boardwalk there seems to be less teens and young adults. But this pro is possibly offset by the occasional needy person requesting donations. The feral cats in the morning under the boards are one of my favs. Take a break from gambling and come outside to smell the salty air. 4 «hard four» Unilocal

It was nice to stroll around and people watch. It actually extends really far down to residential area. The start of the broadwalk was quite — heard a few of the cas went broke & shut down.
The light show every night os entertaining. Fireworks on Saturdays are cool!

The boardwalk is where you can chill out while enjoying the sea breeze.
The boardwalk is pretty long so where you enter and exit does matter.
There are multiple bars and lounges on the boardwalk. There are a lot of «taxis» which are operated by men with different kinds of carriages. I’m not too sure of how much their are, but I would assume it’s pricey because trying to walk to your destination would be challenging. It is very long.
Going further towards the beach, there are a lot of famous bars and restaraunts. They are very busy during the evening and late nights. You might want to make reservations.
Overall, I would return, you can shop, eat and have a good time.

We’re staying at Caesars so we’re right on the board walk. We used the tram today only $ 2.00 to take a ride to Tropicana Hotel. There were inexpensive gift shops down that way but the items were dated (old stuff). Looks like there doing some construction, possibly adding some new shops for the future, with newer stuff.

Ah, the steel pier used to be so appealing as a young child, now eh, not so much… I’m not sure what it is about the boardwalk that I don’t like but it’s something… Although many improvements have been made to it over the years it’s just still lacking something. The mall on the pier is amazing! I will say that much, but the rest of it just seems well, sleazy! Not sure if it’s the clientele of the boardwalk crowd or the area surrounding the boardwalk, but I think it maybe both! I have seen some shit in my day, walking that boardwalk, and I mean some shit! Like you can beef up security all you want, it just won’t do it for me! I still don’t feel safe being there! While the additions of Magaritaville, the bar on the beach, and the area by Harry’s oyster bar have made the area seem nicer, there still needs to be more going on on some parts of that boardwalk… Oh and don’t even get me started on the beach area, after I discovered the beach in Brigatine we haven’t set foot on the A.C. beaches! They are just gross! Regardless, I will still come because all the casinos are basically on it, and who doesn’t like a cool breeze from the ocean after a few hours of sinning your life away inside the four walls of a casino? I sure do…

I don’t get why so many people compare Vegas to AC. Atlantic City has a BEACH. Case closed, AC wins. Vegas is just a glorified Time Square with casinos and a bunch of amateurs. No thank you.
I’m not a gambling girl so I just want to walk the boardwark, stuff myself at the buffets and soak in the rays at the beach! And hello! Outlets!

As a child, I do not remember the boardwalk looking this hopeless and dilapidated. Perhaps I was fixated on the ocean, obsessed with the hermit crabs for sale or mesmerized by the funnel cakes, but my point stands. This place needs help, not just because the casinos look far more dated than any found in the older part of Downtown Las Vegas, but because I can see why the casinos here are near or have filed for bankruptcy.
At least one shop during my walk stated that it was a jewelry store but instead sold cheap clothing while even the captive hermit crabs looked more trapped than usual. Even on a Saturday afternoon, the Steel Pier amusement park was empty and many of the carnies overseeing the games of chance looked bored. Easily the most beautiful casino I saw was «Revel» but since the only employee currently working there was a sole security guard texting some unknown person in a knock-​off Popemobile, I quickly lost hope at seeing anything of note near the boardwalk, save the ocean.

Sad, but fun. So many shops out of business. So few tourists, even during season. No more taffy pulling machines or Belgium waffles, so sad & very missed.
You could find $ 1.00 hot dogs, ices, frozen yougart, pizza by the slice & some real food deals.
There are a wide variety of various shops to include: hookah, clothes, novelties, candy… about anything you can imagine.
There is a slow troll service with a misleading name, hop on hop off. Well it is $ 2.00 to hop on every time. There are men with carts enclosed with plastic, on 2 wheels that chase after you & want to push you along the boardwalk.
Their is an arcade, the Pier with rides & a minature golf
Massages, make-​up, … let your imagination take over.
Not an abundance of boardwalks in USA, so always fun to investigate. Of course th Atlantic Ocean is on your east side, past the sand dunes.
Frivious play. I found a 3 course pre fixed dinner for $ 19.99. I also found long island ice teas for $ 5.00 & decided to sit a spell.
After dark the Boardwalk is not the safest place to be. This trip, I did see police cars showing up on the boardwak, as it got close to dusk.
What’s a girl to do? See a boardwak, go exploring!

Unsere Entscheidung auch Atlantic City in unsere Rundreise mit einzubeziehen, wurde auch vom Boardwalk beeinflusst. Ich fand es im Vorwege recht reizvoll, diese Promenade abzuwandern mit der Option des Strandbesuches.
Der Boardwalk wurde ursprünglich im Jahre 1870 gebaut, damit die Besucher den Sand nicht in die Hotels hineinschleppten. Mittlerweile ist er 4 Meilen lang und ist eine Mischung aus Strand, Casino, Shopping und Kneipentour. Offensichtlich feiern hier gerne viele jüngere Menschen ihre Volljährigkeit.
Als Folge der Wirtschaftskrise der Vereinigten Staaten und der Legalisierung des Glücksspiels in den angrenzenden Staaten, unter anderem in Delaware, Maryland, New York und Pennsylvania, hat Atlantic City mit harter Konkurrenz zu kämpfen. Daher sind etliche Casinos geschlossen worden oder sind von der Schließung bedroht.
Der Boardwalk macht einen sehr gepflegten Eindruck und ist sehr breit. Überall sind immer wieder Sitzmöglichkeiten, die zum Verweilen einladen. An mehreren Stellen kann man schnell und unkompliziert an den bewachten Strand gelangen. Die Läden im «Pier Shops at Caesars» sollte man sich nicht entgehen lassen. Das «Steel Piers» hat mich allerdings enttäuscht.
Weniger schön sind die Parkgebühren, die überall zu bezahlen sind. Wenn man abseits vom Strand spazieren geht, wird die Gegend doch sehr schnell «scruffy». Hier sollte man sich nachts nicht mehr herumtreiben.
Der Boardwalk an sich ist wirklich schön angelegt. Das Drumherum ist eher Geschmackssache.

I’m not huge on the Jersey Shore. The water isn’t that clean and the salt tears into my sensitive skin. The actual beach sometimes is covered in garbage.
However, if you get there on an off-​season or go early enough, it’s pretty decent and nice to just walk up and down.
Perk for the AC beach is definitely that they don’t charge you to go on the beach while other beaches, you pay and it’s not really any better.
The Boardwalk has all the usual including arcades, fortune tellers, and the usual shops that have hermit crab cages out front. It’s alright, not the best but not the worst in the area. It’s what we have to work with near here.

One of the original boardwalks on the Jersey Shore, AC is famed and steeped in history. From the board walk empire era to the 90s when open balconies on high rises were banned, AC has a rich history that will appeal to anyone interested in New Jersey lore.
Sadly, AC is in a death spiral due to the recession and the increase in the number of quality PA gambling halls. Three casinos are closing in 2014, including the famed and multi-​billion dollar disaster, Revel. The area immediately surrounding the casinos is sketch and please forget about walking around the city at night if you enjoy keeping your belongings or living.
That said, the boardwalk at 4am is excellent for people watching and is relatively safe compared to the rest of the city.
For what it is, AC is pretty great. You can go on a three day bender and spend all of your monies (or your boyfriend’s monies) drinking, eating and dancing. The difference between blowing cash here or in neighboring Philly is that you are on the beach.
This is one of the few, true, «free» public beaches in New Jersey which often makes it crowded in the summer. Legend has it people wash their underwear in the water…
Get yer butt to AC to get yer party on! It’s much easier to drive hungover than fly back from Vegas.

Love me some Atlantic City. The beach is actually surprisingly nice (pro-​tip: go down in front of Revel and you’re golden). The water a bit salty/​murky, but to be expected. I did the nicest walk on the boardwalk this trip around and went from end to end and between the scenery, people watching and weather, it was wonderful. The beach itself is large and wide with great sand. The water was very calm, warm and there were no waves until high tide rolled in. For a beautiful weekend in August, the beach was pretty empty making it prime for frisbee and just all around good times with friends.
I do like the beaches farther down in Ventnor and Margate a bit better since they are less crowded, but they are right next to AC, so all good.
Atlantic City is a NJ gem and we have an obligation to keep it going! Support some NJ beaches, make the trip down and enjoy.

The boardwalk is solid. I’m not talking about the stores selling cheap crap and tattoos. I mean the boards are solidly affixed.
Back in the old days, a lot of the boards were loose and would pop up, which made walking a hazard, let alone running. I was able to do a smooth run on the boardwalk, enjoy the salt air and the sun and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. Very pretty.