Ventnor Pier
The Ventnor Pier offers a host of outdoor activities. Stroll, jog or ride the six-mile boardwalk. Participate in a volleyball tournament or catch some rays at the Ventnor Beach. You can even test your angling or surfing skills at the pier.
Ventnor Pier
Cambridge Avenue & the Boardwalk
Ventnor City, NJ
(609) 823-7944
atlanticcitynj.com/ac_ventnor_pier.aspx
Absecon Lighthouse
The country's third tallest lighthouse and the Garden State's tallest lighthouse, the Absecon Lighthouse stands 150 feet high and dates back to the 1850s. Climb the 228 steps and at the top, glimpse a spectacular view of the Atlantic City skyline. A museum can be found in the replicated Keeper House. The museum houses photos of the historic lighthouse and information about shipwrecks. The lighthouse is open from June through September.
Absecon Lighthouse
31 S. Rhode Island Ave.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 449-1360
abseconlighthouse.org
Fishing
Atlantic City offers a bevy of fishing expeditions.
With Highroller Fishing, you can ride a 50-foot pontoon boat that holds 61 passengers. Try your luck at catching fluke, bluefish, weakfish and stripers. During fishing season, trips depart twice daily.
Highroller Fishing
800 N. New Hampshire
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
609-348-3474
highrollerfishing.com
Hone your angling skills in luxury aboard the Atlantic Star, a 46-foot yacht equipped with the latest fishing gear. Spend an afternoon trying to capture big game fish including tuna, shark and marlin. The 18-passenger yacht also includes a wet bar, velvet couches and a surround-sound stereo system.
Kammerman's Atlantic City Marina
447 Carson Ave.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 348-8418
atlanticstarcharters.com