SUMMER SEASON ACTIVITIES

Ocean City, NJ "America's Greatest Family Resort"

The vast number of Summer Season Activities in Ocean City...and the surrounding Atlantic City and Cape May County areas...is astounding! There is literally something for everyone!

If you enjoy Sports & Recreational Activities, there's everything from tennis courts and a municipal golf course to bike trails and water sports of all kinds (surfing, sailing, fishing, and cruising, for example).  Joggers enjoy the boardwalk and the new Rt. 52 Causeway, plus a number of "runs."  Folks that enjoy WATCHING sports can see our local soccer team, or municipal basketball and baseball teams.  Of course, there's miles of beautiful beaches, too!

Appreciate Historical & Cultural Places or Events? The OC Historical Museum houses a fascinating collection of local artifacts and the Bayside Center focuses on local birds and other environmental exhibits, plus the story of our local Beach Patrol.  There are are a variety of historical sites in Cape May County - the Aviation Museum, lighthouses, a museum of local Jewish history, and Historic Cold Spring Village (a fascinating living history site that recreates an early settlement along the Jersey Shore).  There is also a remarkable variety of plays, musicals, and concerts throughout the season, too.

There are also Parks & Preserves for nature-lovers.  Cape May County is a world-renowned birding area and home to the CMC Park & Zoo.  Leemings Run is a charming site that invites walkers, photographers, and artists to wander through a variety of gardens and natural areas.  Corson's Inlet, here on the island, is just one of the nature preserves in our area.

Ocean City Attractions include miniature golf courses, amusement rides, a water park, and special seasonal events and activities. There are parades, sand sculpting contests, block parties, art classes, an environmental camp, sailing lessons, and so much more - for all ages.

When you plan your vacation getaway to Ocean City and the Scarborough Inn, check out website, facebook or twitter pages, or Pinterest boards for information about planned Summer Season Activities.  When you arrive at the inn, there will be additional brochures and our bulletin board for updated information or talk to us - we're always happy to assist you!


Carol & Gus, Innkeepers
Scarborough Inn
an Ocean City NJ Bed and Breakfast

OCEAN CITY VACATION PACKAGE: at the Scarborough Inn!

Spring Garden at Scarborough Inn

Planning an "Ocean City Vacation" at the Scarborough Inn this spring?

Our historic B&B is in the perfect location on the island. We are close to the beach, boardwalk, local parks & recreation, plus popular shopping and dining destinations, too. And our inn combines vintage charm with plentiful modern amenities like complimentary wireless Internet and flat screen television.

An Ocean City Vacation Package offers great value with a collection of amenities or experiences to suit your tastes and your budget. Here's an example:

GOURMET GETAWAY PACKAGE
During “Shoulder Season” enjoy 3-nights midweek in an individually decorated guest room with Daily Breakfast, Afternoon Refreshments, & on-site Parking PLUS receive a $50. Gift Certificate to one of our favorite local restaurants. From $389. per couple

PAMPERING & PLAYFUL PACKAGE
A relaxing Swedish Massage* and a refreshing1-hour Bicycle Rental for two are included with a 2-night Midweek Stay (Sunday to Thursday) at our historic and ideally-located Scarborough Inn. SAVE $79. or more!

Check our website "Specials & Packages" page for complete details and the fine print. Enjoy a great vacation getaway at the Scarborough Inn.....soon!


Carol & Gus, Innkeepers
Scarborough Inn
an Ocean City NJ Bed and Breakfast

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

An Irish Blessing

May you always have walls for the winds,
a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire,
laughter to cheer you, those you love near you,
and all your heart might desire.

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Carol & Gus, Innkeepers
Scarborough Inn
an Ocean City NJ Bed and Breakfast

HOLIDAY SEASON WISHES, FOR SCARBOROUGH INN GUESTS

At this beautiful holiday season we send thanks and appreciation to our loyal guests and friends for choosing to stay at our bed and breakfast during Ocean City, NJ vacation getaways.  

This year we are especially grateful for calls, letters, prayers, and emails expressing your concern and support during some of the challenging times we experienced this year.  Thank you for your thoughtfulness!  We feel blessed to have survived Superstorm Sandy with hardly a scratch to our historic building.   Immediately after closing for the season, we started winter projects as usual. 

We are also pleased and very proud to have completed 25 years as innkeepers of the Scarborough Inn - what an incredible milestone!

And at this season of celebration and anticipation, this is our wish for you...peace of mind, prosperity through the year, happiness that multiplies, health for you and yours, fun around every corner, energy to chase your dreams, and joy to fill your holidays!*

[*adapted from a quote by D.M. Dellinger]

Carol & Gus, Innkeepers
Scarborough Inn
an Ocean City NJ Bed and Breakfast

THANKSGIVING MEDITATION on LIFE & PRIORITIES

Our son, Jason, sent us a copy of this story; it seems very appropriate for Thanksgiving. We sincerely thank our guests for their loyal patronage & wish everyone a lifetime of blessings!

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full.. The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'

The professor then produced two Beers from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand.The students laughed..

'Now,' said the professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things---your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.. The sand is everything else---the small stuff.

'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life.

If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.

Spend time with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and mow the lawn.

Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the Beer represented. The professor smiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked.' The Beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of Beers with a friend.

author unknown -- happy to attribute if somebody knows


Carol & Gus, Innkeepers
Scarborough Inn
an Ocean City NJ Bed and Breakfast

CORSON'S INLET STATE PARK MAY BE CONNECTED TO 59TH STREET

Recently, representatives of the state Division of Parks and Forestry visited Ocean City's City Council to discuss a proposal to connect 59th Street to Corson's Inlet State Park (on the south end of the island). The plan would allow "...bicyclists and pedestrians to travel from the end of West Avenue at 59th Street onto a 300-foot raised boardwalk over the marshes. The boardwalk would connect with an existing rail trail that leads to the parking lot at Corson's Inlet State Park."

This plan would provide a direct connection to the state park for the local community.  In addition, due to the way the proposed boardwalk is to be constructed, water and wildlife would be able to navigate around the structure. Also, a recent review indicated that no endangered animals or plants would be affected.

Members of the local Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Sports spoke in favor of the project. They described it as "...an enhancement to safety and quality of life and a natural extension to a island-wide safe bicycle corridor under development."

INNsider Tip: Read the complete Ocean City PATCH article about this plan.

Carol & Gus, Innkeepers
Scarborough Inn
an Ocean City NJ Bed and Breakfast

SCARBOROUGH INN Concludes 115th. Season in Ocean City

The SCARBOROUGH INN is closed for the season....let the winter projects begin!

Keep in touch with what's happening at our Bed & Breakfast and what is going on in Ocean City and the surrounding Cape May County area via the Inn's blog posts and on facebook, twitter, and Pinterest (the links for all of these are available on the Scarborough Inn website homepage).

Thank you for choosing the Scarborough Inn for your Ocean City, NJ vacation; have a wonderful Winter!

Carol & Gus, Innkeepers
Scarborough Inn
an Ocean City NJ Bed and Breakfast