Margate (New Jersey)

Margate, officially Margate City, is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey.

Margate is on Absecon Island, a few miles west of Atlantic City. It borders Ventnor City to the east, and Longport to the west. It has a year-round population of 6,354, and a peak summer population reaching over 30,000. The city is primarily known for its beaches, as well as being notable for its large Jewish population. Although it does attract tourism, Margate caters more to the locals than the surrounding towns, with a decent collection of restaurants, delis, and other commerce. Margate was incorporated in 1885.

Get in

• One of the easiest ways to get to Margate is to take Margate Boulevard, a bridge to Northfield and the mainland.
• Taking Atlantic Avenue west from Atlantic City will also bring you into Margate.
• It is a short 10-min drive from the Atlantic City Rail Station, and about 20 minutes from Atlantic City International Airport. The airport has a shuttle into Atlantic City.

See

There are a number of things to see in Margate, most of which involve beaches.

• Lucy The Elephant Atlantic & Deactur Aves +1 609 823-6473 Family -- Perhaps Margate's most well-known attraction, a giant life-size elephant statue which offers tours on a regular basis, and views from the top of nearby beaches.
• Milton & Betty Katz Jewish Community Center and Chabad House, Jerome & Fulton Aves, Margate Family -- The heart of Margate's Jewish community, and one of the only centers in the region.

Do

Beaches, Margate has many beaches, and you are never further than a mile from the ocean! Jefferson Beach is the most popular beach, located at Jefferson Avenue. In order to visit the beach during the summer, before 5pm, a beach pass is required. During this time most beaches are fully staffed with lifeguards.

Casinos, Atlantic City's world-class casinos are just a short drive away, and the boardwalk begins in Ventnor, just over the border from Margate.

Buy

Ventnor Plaza, the nearest shopping center, is about 10 mins away.

Hamilton Mall is by far the largest mall within reasonable distance. 4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ.

Eat

• Aversa's Italian Bakery and Deli, 9309 Ventnor Ave, ☏ +1 609 487-6600. Italian delicatessen. (updated Oct 2020)
• Dockside Deli, 9315 Amherst Ave, ☏ +1 609 823-0200. Deli that makes sandwiches. (updated Oct 2020)
• Downbeach Deli and Restaurant, 8 S Essex Ave, ☏ +1 609-823-7310. Delicatessen. (updated Oct 2020)
• Florida Cold Cuts & Liquors, 7301 Ventnor Ave, ☏ +1 609 822-3545. Sandwiches. (updated Oct 2020)
• Liang's Imperial East, 7800 Ventnor Ave, ☏ +1 609-487-1040. Chinese. (updated Oct 2020)
• Margate Dairy Bar & Burger, 9510 Ventnor Ave, ☏ +1 609-822-9559. American. (updated Oct 2020)
• Shucker's Bar and Grille, 9403 Ventnor Ave, ☏ +1 609-350-7478. American. (updated Oct 2020)
• Steve and Cookie's By the Bay, 9700 Amherst Ave, ☏ +1 609-823-1163. American. (updated Oct 2020)

Go next

• Atlantic City, famous casino resort town
• Ventnor City
• Ocean City
• Longport
• Brigantine
• Sea Isle