As the summer sun starts to shine brighter, Atlantic City gears up for a season filled with excitement, new openings, and endless celebrations. Whether you're a local looking for fun or a visitor seeking iconic moments, here's a guide to what you can expect in Atlantic City this summer.
Citywide Events
North Beach Fireworks Show
On June 27, the annual fireworks show is kicking off the season with a celebration at North Beach Atlantic City. The event is free and open to the public with several viewing locations including Steel Pier, Resorts Casino Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, Showboat Resort, and Ocean Casino Resort. Enjoy live music, drink specials, and activations across the North Beach Boardwalk area before the fireworks begin!
New Openings
Orange Loop Neighborhood
Land on Tennessee Avenue in the Orange Loop and indulge in the newest dining concepts arriving this summer:
- Isabella’s Italian Pizza Kitchen: Wood-fired pies, Sicilian-inspired sauces, and modern Italian flair.
- Paulie’s Steak Italiano: A bold new steakhouse that becomes a lively late-night hangout with craft cocktails and live music.
- Jennifer’s Oyster Bar at Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall: This garden-to-seafood concept will serve local oysters, shrimp, clams, crab legs, and more.
Ocean Casino Resort
With over $50 million in property investments, Ocean Casino Resort has a variety of culinary expansions coming this summer:
- Two STARR Restaurant Concepts: A French-inspired restaurant and American restaurant
- Blend: a fresh, casual spot serving up smoothies, açaí bowls, and feel-good bites.
- LaScala’s Fire: A South Jersey and Philadelphia local restaurant focusing on Italian classics
Resorts Casino Hotel
Opening this summer, LandShark Bar & Grill is turning up the heat with a brand-new outdoor stage, an expanded oceanfront tiki bar and deck, and a refreshed, widened beach. Your new summer hangout spot awaits!
