The best local spots!
These are all the local spots we love to go with our friends and family outside of the casinos.
Its only about a 10 minute walk to Historic Gardners Basin where Gilcrest is. Best Breakfast in the City especially when sitting outside looking at the water and boats go by. Fantastic prices, views, and food especially the incredible blueberry pancakes.
58 locals recommend
Gilchrist Restaurant
804 N Rhode Island AveIts only about a 10 minute walk to Historic Gardners Basin where Gilcrest is. Best Breakfast in the City especially when sitting outside looking at the water and boats go by. Fantastic prices, views, and food especially the incredible blueberry pancakes.
Only about a 10 minute walk to Historic Gardners Basin where Back Bay Ale House is. The best chill spot for amazing Sunsets and Drink right behind the Marina Casino district. We love anything with the Jerk seasoning (Shrimp, Wings, Pork Chops). Fantastic outdoor seating looking over the water and marina.
54 locals recommend
Back Bay Ale House
800 N New Hampshire AveOnly about a 10 minute walk to Historic Gardners Basin where Back Bay Ale House is. The best chill spot for amazing Sunsets and Drink right behind the Marina Casino district. We love anything with the Jerk seasoning (Shrimp, Wings, Pork Chops). Fantastic outdoor seating looking over the water and marina.
This is just a 10 minute walk from the house. Family owned and very interesting place to visit and taste some amazing spirits.
24 locals recommend
Little Water Distillery
807 Lexington AveThis is just a 10 minute walk from the house. Family owned and very interesting place to visit and taste some amazing spirits.
An amazing family owned Brewery just a 10 minute walk from the house. Great place to try some amazing unique one of a kind beers made right on site from scratch.
The Seed: A Living Beer Project
An amazing family owned Brewery just a 10 minute walk from the house. Great place to try some amazing unique one of a kind beers made right on site from scratch.
It may not seem like it but this is a lot of fun. Also only a 10 minute walk. I never thought it would be very entertaining but after doing it personally I can say that is is like nothing else you have done. Plus with the Seed Brewery and Little Water Distillery are right next door. It is just a great place to hang out with great people.
8 locals recommend
Westecunk Axe Throwing
807 Baltic AveIt may not seem like it but this is a lot of fun. Also only a 10 minute walk. I never thought it would be very entertaining but after doing it personally I can say that is is like nothing else you have done. Plus with the Seed Brewery and Little Water Distillery are right next door. It is just a great place to hang out with great people.
10 Minute walk from the house. This place has all kinds of boating activities, from fishing charters, to boat cruises, a Tiki Boat, and parasailing. They also have places to eat, drink, and take in amazing sunsets over the water and the marina casinos. There is even an Aquarium that is newly renovated in 2023.
17 locals recommend
Gardner's Basin
10 Minute walk from the house. This place has all kinds of boating activities, from fishing charters, to boat cruises, a Tiki Boat, and parasailing. They also have places to eat, drink, and take in amazing sunsets over the water and the marina casinos. There is even an Aquarium that is newly renovated in 2023.
Fun and Entertainment
Just a 10 Minute Walk is the Brand New North Beach Mini Golf and Bike Rental Facility. This place is the absolute best. If you just want some family fun or a B.Y.O.B adult game this place is the best. Unobstructed views of the water in one direction and unobstructed views of the Lighthouse and City Skyline in the background make this place magical. Add to it the amazing employees and cheap snacks and ice cream and you have will see why this place is the best. The Sunsets here are spectacular. Go before or after dinner for a relaxing game of mini golf or check it out in the morning for a cup of coffee and a bike or Surrey rental.
21 locals recommend
North Beach Mini Golf
120 Euclid AvenueJust a 10 Minute Walk is the Brand New North Beach Mini Golf and Bike Rental Facility. This place is the absolute best. If you just want some family fun or a B.Y.O.B adult game this place is the best. Unobstructed views of the water in one direction and unobstructed views of the Lighthouse and City Skyline in the background make this place magical. Add to it the amazing employees and cheap snacks and ice cream and you have will see why this place is the best. The Sunsets here are spectacular. Go before or after dinner for a relaxing game of mini golf or check it out in the morning for a cup of coffee and a bike or Surrey rental.
Also only about a 10 minute walk is the Historical Lighthouse. Great place to bring the kids and wear them out climbing a million steps to see a magnificent view.
78 locals recommend
Absecon Lighthouse
31 S Rhode Island AveAlso only about a 10 minute walk is the Historical Lighthouse. Great place to bring the kids and wear them out climbing a million steps to see a magnificent view.
Rainy Day? Only a 5 minute car darive away inside the Ocean Casino Resort. Topgolf Swing Suite offers massive tv screens and a selection of exciting virtual games, such as 3 unique golf games, baseball, football, hockey, carnival classics, and even zombie dodgeball. Fun for all ages! It is an immersive social experience offering seven private bays to play and enjoy fantastic food, beverages, and views of the ocean and boardwalk. $50 an hour for your entire party and we highly recommend you make reservations in advance especially on weekends.
6 locals recommend
Top Golf
500 BoardwalkRainy Day? Only a 5 minute car darive away inside the Ocean Casino Resort. Topgolf Swing Suite offers massive tv screens and a selection of exciting virtual games, such as 3 unique golf games, baseball, football, hockey, carnival classics, and even zombie dodgeball. Fun for all ages! It is an immersive social experience offering seven private bays to play and enjoy fantastic food, beverages, and views of the ocean and boardwalk. $50 an hour for your entire party and we highly recommend you make reservations in advance especially on weekends.
Rainy Day? Check out this amazing arcade that is just a 5 minute car ride away. The largest Arcade East of the Mississippi. They have Mini Bowling, Virtual Reality, Old School Arcades, New Arcades, Claw Games, Skee Ball, Carnival Games, Axe Throwing, a Sports Bar, a Lounge, an Indoor Electric Race Track and so so much more. They have it all! Great place for families. Especially during a rainy day. New in 2023 will be an Massive $100,000,000 indoor water park!
22 locals recommend
Lucky Snake Arcade & Sports Bar at Showboat
801 BoardwalkRainy Day? Check out this amazing arcade that is just a 5 minute car ride away. The largest Arcade East of the Mississippi. They have Mini Bowling, Virtual Reality, Old School Arcades, New Arcades, Claw Games, Skee Ball, Carnival Games, Axe Throwing, a Sports Bar, a Lounge, an Indoor Electric Race Track and so so much more. They have it all! Great place for families. Especially during a rainy day. New in 2023 will be an Massive $100,000,000 indoor water park!
An amazing place for incredible family fun, food, and views. Just a 20 minute walk or 5 minute ride from the house. Park at the Hard Rock Casino or Showboat.
90 locals recommend
Steel Pier
1000 BoardwalkAn amazing place for incredible family fun, food, and views. Just a 20 minute walk or 5 minute ride from the house. Park at the Hard Rock Casino or Showboat.
Rainy Day? The IMAX Theatre will entertain like no other. Only about a 10 minute drive from the house.
28 locals recommend
IMAX Theatre at Tropicana
2831 BoardwalkRainy Day? The IMAX Theatre will entertain like no other. Only about a 10 minute drive from the house.
Fantastic Rainy day activity. This is also only a 10 Minute Walk from the house or a 3 minute car ride. Great fun for everyone.
77 locals recommend
Atlantic City Aquarium Historic Gardner's Basin
800 N New Hampshire AveFantastic Rainy day activity. This is also only a 10 Minute Walk from the house or a 3 minute car ride. Great fun for everyone.
Rainy and or Cold Day? Its always Summer here. This place is only a 5 minute car ride away and not matter what the weather is outside, it is always Summer here. This place is absolutely amazing. It is a brand new 100 Million dollar indoor water park. The place is absolutely huge and as things for each and every age, including an adults only section with a swim up bar. The place is fantastic.
Island Waterpark
Rainy and or Cold Day? Its always Summer here. This place is only a 5 minute car ride away and not matter what the weather is outside, it is always Summer here. This place is absolutely amazing. It is a brand new 100 Million dollar indoor water park. The place is absolutely huge and as things for each and every age, including an adults only section with a swim up bar. The place is fantastic.
The Hook
Fantastic brand new Theater for a one of a kind experience.