Margate City
Margate offers the best of all worlds.
About
Whether you want to spend a week or a lifetime at beach, Margate offers the perfect blend of a quiet seashore community close by to the action and excitement of Atlantic City and other Jersey Shore resorts. Best known for its landmark Lucy, The Margate Elephant, this community features a wide variety of recreational opportunities, restaurants and nightclubs, cultural events and more - along with a wide variety of homes, from modest condominiums to oceanfront estates.
For more information about Margate, contact Margaret Nulty at margaret.nulty@prufoxroach.com.
Exit 36 southbound; 29/36 northbound (609) 822-2605.
DID YOU KNOW? - In 1929, Atlantic City officials asked Margate if the city wished to become part of A.C. Margate politely refused.
TIP - Best elephant-gazing spot in the world: Green House Restaurant & Cafe, right across the street from Lucy.
MUST DO - Old-fashioned walk-up ice cream stand: Margate Dairy Bar, Ventnor Avenue.
Local Prudential Fox & Roach Office
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Margate City
9218 Ventnor Ave
Margate, NJ 08402
Phone: 609-822-4200
Beach Guide
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FEES - Seasonal: $7 through May 31, $15 thereafter; seniors $3.50 through May 31, $15 thereafter.
Attractions/Activities
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LUCY THE MARGATE ELEPHANT http://www.lucytheelephant.org/ - Built in 1881 to lure prospective land buyers, this architectural oddity is a historic landmark. One million pieces of timber and 4 tons of bolts were used to build this 90 ton, 6 story tall Elephant. Tours inside elephant available. 609-823-6473