Bally's, Borgata, Caesars, Golden Nugget, Hard Rock, Harrah's, Ocean, Resorts and Tropicana anchor the city's resort economy.
Atlantic County · Absecon Island · City Guide
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is New Jersey's best-known resort city, combining free ocean beaches and the Boardwalk with nine casino resorts, major entertainment venues, historic neighborhoods, convention activity, local businesses and year-round residential communities.
This NJTGO flagship guide is designed for residents, visitors, businesses, students, job seekers and people considering a move to Atlantic City.
BoardwalkFree Beaches9 Casino ResortsMarina DistrictHistoric NeighborhoodsConvention City
Atlantic CountyCounty
08401Primary ZIP code
1854Incorporated as a city
Absecon IslandAtlantic Ocean setting
9 casino resortsCurrent destination landscape
Atlantic City in 2026
Atlantic City continues to evolve beyond its traditional casino-and-Boardwalk identity. The city is investing in neighborhood infrastructure and small-business support while the tourism district adds renovated hotel rooms, new dining, entertainment and non-casino lodging.
The Seahaus adds boutique non-casino Boardwalk lodging, while major resorts continue room and amenity investments.
City and CRDA programs are supporting housing, infrastructure, small businesses and mixed-use development across Atlantic City.
The Atlantic City Convention Center, Boardwalk Hall and casino venues make the city a year-round event and meeting destination.
Atlantic City neighborhoods
Atlantic City is not one continuous resort strip. Its residential and commercial neighborhoods have distinct identities and development patterns.
Southwestern neighborhood with residential streets, Ventnor Avenue businesses, Stockton University's Atlantic City campus and growing housing investment.
Historic Italian-American neighborhood west of downtown, known for long-running restaurants, small businesses and the nearby outlet district.
Central Atlantic City around Atlantic and Pacific avenues, civic institutions, retail, services and access to the Boardwalk.
Northern oceanfront neighborhood around Absecon Lighthouse, Ocean Casino Resort, historic residential blocks and redevelopment activity.
Waterfront resort and employment district anchored by Borgata, Harrah's and Golden Nugget, with access toward Gardner's Basin.
Predominantly residential communities that highlight Atlantic City's year-round local character away from the Boardwalk.
City government
Atlantic City operates under a mayor-council form of government. City Hall is at 1301 Bacharach Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.
Marty Small Sr.
Aaron Randolph · Latoya Dunston · Kaleem Shabazz · George Crouch · Maria Lacca · Jesse O. Kurtz · Stephanie Marshall · Patricia Bailey · Mohammed Suhel Ahmed.
City departments cover planning and development, public works, recreation, health, public safety, licensing, code enforcement and resident services.
Official municipal news, services, meetings, departments and 2026 initiatives.
Official resourcePolice, fire, emergency management and public-safety information.
Official resourceEducation
Atlantic City Public Schools serves roughly 7,000 students in Pre-K through grade 12 across 11 schools. Atlantic City High School also serves students from several nearby shore communities through sending relationships.
Brighton Avenue, Chelsea Heights, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School Complex, New York Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, Richmond Avenue, Sovereign Avenue, Texas Avenue, Uptown School Complex and Venice Park.
The district's comprehensive high school serves Atlantic City and students from selected sending districts.
Stockton University Atlantic City has become an important Chelsea neighborhood institution connecting housing, education and workforce development.
District information, schools, calendars, Board of Education and family resources.
Official resourcePublic university campus information, academics and community programs.
Official resourceBeaches, Boardwalk & outdoor recreation
Atlantic City's ocean beaches are free to access. Guarded areas and seasonal operations vary, so check current city beach information before swimming.
The historic Boardwalk connects hotels, casinos, shops, attractions, dining and ocean views across much of the city.
Marina and waterfront destination with boating, fishing, cruises and access to the city's back-bay side.
Prominent Chelsea-area park and memorial landscape near Albany Avenue and Stockton's Atlantic City campus.
New Jersey's tallest lighthouse, with 228 steps to the top and a major role in Atlantic City's maritime history.
Classic Boardwalk amusement destination with rides and elevated ocean views.
History, arts & culture
Landmark 1929 venue known for its historic architecture, massive pipe organ, concerts, sports and civic events.
Exhibits and archival material interpreting the city's resort, entertainment and community history.
Public memorial space honoring the struggle for civil rights and the individuals who advanced it.
State memorial located near the Boardwalk and Park Place.
Historic performing-arts venue in the Ducktown neighborhood connected with Stockton University.
Atlantic City's streets famously inspired the property names used in the classic Monopoly board game.
Transportation
NJ Transit's Atlantic City Rail Line connects the city with Philadelphia via the terminal beside the Convention Center.
Regional and interstate bus service links Atlantic City with New Jersey communities and New York-area connections.
Multiple NJ Transit bus routes serve Atlantic City and surrounding Atlantic County communities.
Local jitneys connect major visitor districts including the Boardwalk, casino areas, Marina District and shopping areas.
Rail, bus schedules, service alerts and trip planning.
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Business & Shopping
Current retail, services, healthcare, childcare, professional businesses, employers and local commerce.
Food & DrinkBoardwalk, casino and neighborhood dining with verified GF/DF guidance.
Real EstateNeighborhoods, development, current market context, flood due diligence and housing resources.
Visiting & LodgingHotels, resorts, attractions, transportation and current destination planning.
ClassifiedsCommunity marketplace categories, local notices and safe transaction guidance.
JobsMajor employers, current hiring signals and official workforce resources.
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