The Town of Ocean Grove

Ocean Grove is a beautiful Victorian town that was founded in 1869 by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Known as "God's Square Mile," Ocean Grove is a "dry" town with no liquor sold. There are no bars or pubs and alcoholic drinks are strictly "BYOB" in all restaurants and inns.

The Camp Meeting Association is our host for the convention; we rent their meeting facilities and enjoy their hospitality. Please be sure to respect their properties. We also must keep outside noise down after 9 pm and before 7 am. On Sundays, the beach is closed until 12:30 pm.

For information about Camp Meeting Association events and worship opportunities, visit The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association website. Be sure to view the tent life slide show that gives a peek inside the life of the Ocean Grove tenters.

Ocean Grove also has a thriving town center, with restaurants, shops, and service businesses. The Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce website will help you locate restaurants and services during your stay in Ocean Grove.

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