About Ocean
Ocean City is a city in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population was 11,701. Known as a family-oriented seaside resort, Ocean City has prohibited the sale of alcoholic beverages within its limits since its founding in 1879. Before Ocean City was established, local Native Americans set up camps on the island for fishing in the summer months. During the summer months, frequent episodes of high humidity occur. Occasionally, heat index values exceed 95 °F (35 °C).