Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401

Geographic’s 

Atlantic City is a beach community located in Southern New Jersey between Ventnor, NJ and Brigantine, NJ.  It’s approximately 2.5 miles long by 5 miles wide and is a barrier island with only bridges to get in and out.  It’s located at 39°21′54″N, 74°26′21″W (39.364966, -74.439034) on the GPS.  Atlantic City, New Jersey is located in the south eastern corner of the state of NJ.  New Jersey is located between Delaware and New York with Pennsylvania located to its western border.  It’s a very flat city as is most of the state.  The tallest buildings in South Jersey reside along the beachfront and go as high as 42 Stories high also known as the Casinos.

Climate

Summers in Atlantic City are getting longer and winters are becoming milder every year.  Average temperatures are above 65 degrees from May to October.  The average Temperature for the year is 58.5 degrees.  Golfers are now playing year round and basically never snows.

Golf Courses

Atlantic City Golf is one area many people don’t connect with the resort city of Atlantic City, New Jersey.  There 14 major golf courses within 25 miles of the beach and boardwalk.  South Jersey has more highly rated golf courses that have been reviewed by Golf Digest than Ocean City, Maryland another eastern resort city about 85 miles south.  The courses highly ranked are Atlantic City Country Club, Twisted Dune, ShoreGate, Sand Barrens, Harbor Pines, Blue Heron Pines, Marriott’s Seaview Resort Bay and Pines Courses, Vineyards Golf at Renault Winery, Links at Brigantine Beach, Mays Landing Country club, Cape Cape May National, Pine Hill and Scotland Run to name a few.  We guarantee you’ll be impressed with the #1 rated Atlantic City golf courses.

Casinos 

Atlantic City, NJ currently has 11 casinos.  Several changes have occurred over the last few years, for example, the Sands Casino closed in 2006 and the Claridge Casino was bought and merged into Bally’s Atlantic City.  The Trump Regency was knocked down about 5 years ago.  This leaves the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Harrah’s, Trump Marina, Showboat and House of Blues Casino, Trump Taj Mahal, Resorts Casino, Bally’s, Caesar’s, Trump Plaza, Tropicana and the Hilton casino as the remaining Atlantic City Casinos.  There a few new casinos that will be built in the next few years and plenty new expansion projects that will help the destination grow.  Pinnacle Entertainment Inc will knock down the Sands and construct a 1.5 to 2.5 billion dollar mega casino in its place.  MGM Mirage Gaming Inc recently announced a plan to construct a new casino resort, tentatively called [ City Center East ], and closely designed after the company’s City Center project in Las Vegas. City Center East would be located on 55 acres of land between The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa and Harrah’s casino Atlantic City.  There is also the possibility that Steve Wynn and Donald Trump will hook up to build a Mega Resort, plus, several other projects are in the works.

Beaches and Boardwalk

Many people don’t know how incredible the Atlantic City beaches are.  You’ll feel fine white sand in your toes and warm water from June to September.  The Atlantic Ocean generally gets to about 65 degrees in June and as high as 75 degrees in July and August before it goes back down in September and early October.  One unique aspect of the beaches in Atlantic City is the width of the beach.  The distance from the waters edge to the dunes and boardwalk is approximately 40 to 50 yards or 120 to 150 feet.  The boardwalk is currently under revitalization (Spring of 2007) and is getting a makeover and attraction new stores and entertainment.  Take a stroll down the world famous boardwalk and visit the Atlantic City Beaches this summer.   

Atlantic City Hotels and Accommodations 

Atlantic City hotels compliment the areas casinos by offering lower prices for rooms during the high demand summer months.  There are all kinds of hotels and motels scattered about the city, some are located on the boardwalk and others on the strip also know as Pacific ave.  You will also see a large contingency of Hotels, Motels and Inns on the way in to Atlantic City, New Jersey.  From 2 star tourist class hotels like the El Greco Motel to 5 star Convention Center hotels like the Sheraton Atlantic City.  You’ll find hotels with suites and Jacuzzis in rooms such as the FantaSea Resort, Skyline Towers, Atlantic Palace Suites, Flagship Resort, La Renaissance Suites and the Comfort Inn Boardwalk.  Other Atlantic City hotels located within the city limits are Crown Motel, El Dorado Motor Inn, Days Inn Atlantic City, EconoLodge Boardwalk, Super 8 Atlantic City and the Quality Hotel Casino City.  You’ll also find a group of lodging chains on you way into town for example the Knights Inn, Ramada Limited, Red Roof Inn, Clarion Convention Center, Comfort Inn, Best Value, Holiday Inn Express, Econo Lodge Airport and many more.  You can see there several lodging options in Atlantic City, NJ.

Transportation

What’s the best way to get to Atlantic City, New Jersey?  The fastest is way is by automobile.  You can drive your car on major highways right into town and park in on of the ample Casino parking garages for $5 - $10 per day.  An Express Train from New York City to Atlantic City is in the works and will be ready to roll in 2007.  Currently you can take the train but must change trains in Philadelphia at 30th Street Station before making your way into Atlantic City.  The bus is another easy way to get to the Jersey shore.  Both Greyhound and Academy Bus have “Casino Express” type buses that run from New York, Philly, North Jersey, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Click here for Greyhound Casino Express Schedules. 

Shopping

Atlantic City shopping has become the hottest place in South Jersey.  From the Walk, Atlantic City Outlets to the Pier at Caesars and the new boardwalk stores, AC has stepped up its game in the world of retail.  People are coming in from miles around to get the hot new stores.  The Walk Atlantic City Outlets has been so successful that it is expanding again for the third time. You’ll be shocked of the number of quality stores found in Atlantic City, NJ.