Ocean City, New Jersey is a reputable family friendly vacation spot. The soft sand, crashing waves, collecting seashells, washed up jelly fish and seaweed, and seagulls soaring above is unforgettable. Ocean City, NJ has caused many memories. How many of these bring back some memories for you?

1. "Down The Shore"

We go down the shore, not the beach

2. Dry town

The Methodist retreat voted it to be a rule since day one of opening back in the 1700's that it would be a dry town.

3. Beach tags

A new way of gaining revenue.

4. Boardwalk

Here its called the boards, and runs from 1st to 23rd street.

5. Music pier

Best meeting spot on the boardwalk.

6. Watsons

"The adults restaurant"

7. Surrey's

Rent a ride for up to 6 people and pedal on the boards.

8. Kessle's Korner

Ice cream!

9. Shoobies

Back in the day, people would come from Philly for the day and pack their lunch in a shoe box and eat it on the beach.

10. Wonderland pier

So many rides and games for kids!

11. Ferriswheel

Best view looking over Ocean City is on the top of the ferris wheel.

12. Grabbing rings on the merry-go-round

Trying to grab the gold ring from the clown to win that extra free ride.

13. Strand movie theater

Tickets for movies were a lot cheaper back in the day.

14. Hermit crab race

Place your bets on which one will win.

15. Seaside bath

$1 for a shower and a place to change.

16. Oves Rent Bicycles

Eat some food then ride it off on a bicycle.

17. Browns Donuts

Homemade apple cider doughnuts >>>

18. Kohr Bros

Everyones had to have been there at least once if you've lived here.

19. Blitzs Market

Only food market down by 50th street.

20. Night In Venice

Watch the decorated boat parade down at the bay.

21. Mack & Mancos

Update, they split up, it is now Manco & Mancos.

22. Johnsons Popcorn

The kettle corn >>>

23. Mini Golf

Congo Falls, Goofy Golf, Tee Time Golf, and Pirate Island.

24. Johnny B Goode

"Making Memories Since 1994"

25. Baby Parade

See how creative people can get dressing their babies up.

26. Kettle Fudge

Fudge, fudge and more fudge.

27. Chris restaurant

Take a ride on the PT boat too!

28. Uncle Bill's Pancake House

Also has an Aunt Betty's ice cream shop attached to it now.

29. Dot's Bakery

Homemade baked goods and pastries.

30. Hoy's 5 and 10

Everything a beach goer would need is in this store.

31. Corsons Inlet State Park

Gorgeous park to take a nice adventure walk through.

32. Chatter Box

Biggest hangout spot back in the day.

33. Ocean City High School

Walking past it and always wondering how much better high school would be right next to a beach.

34. Shrivers

Fudge and salt water taffy.

35. Cast Away Cove

You have to do the double shot at least once in your life.

36. Slingshot

Although they took it down, it was entertaining to just sit and watch people ride it!

37. Mikes Seafood

The crab cakes are worth the wait.

38. Peanut Guy

Dance Peanut dance!

39. Sweet Charlie's

Rolled up ice cream, so entertaining to watch.

40. Hogates

Seafood right on the sea line.

41. Discovery Seashell Museum

Buy and sell whole sale and retail shells.

42. Metal Detectors

So many treasures to be discovered under the sand.

43. Al La Mode Ice Cream

Sit down or take it to go, either way its a lot of ice cream for one person!

44. 7th Street Surf Shop

Surfs up and hang loose at this store.

45. Pictures in Lifeguard Stand and Boat

Can you even call it a family vacation to the beach without taking pictures on the beach all dressed in kakis and white shirts?

Memories are forever.