The Sifting Sands Motel

07/20/2026

Spend a great day at the beach, walking distance from Sifting Sands. Beach tags included and an awesome pool. Call 609-399-1178 to make your reservation.

07/13/2026

We are making beaches for you. Beat the heat and come this week. We have rooms available at Sifting Sands. Call 609-399-1178

BEACH REPLENISHMENT LATEST UPDATE

July 8, 2026: The Dredge Illinois is in place at the offshore borrow area, and sand-pumping operations began on Tuesday, July 7. Beaches covering 1,000 feet of work area from the First Street jetty to the Third Street jetty are closed on Wednesday July 8. These include the guarded beaches at St. Charles Place and Pennlyn Place.

Delivery and placement of equipment continues. The Morningside Road dune crossover is closed Wednesday to allow for the transport of pipes and equipment to the work area. Deliveries in the area of the beach entrance at Morningside will continue through the end of this week.

Guarded beaches north of the First Street jetty (Stenton, North Street) and south of the Third Street jetty (Park Place, Brighton) will be open to swimmers during the first phase of work.

A subline from the offshore borrow area lands on the beach at St. Charles Place, and that guarded beach will be closed to swimming for the duration of the project. In the first stage, work will proceed southward toward 12th Street. When that is complete (within an estimated 20 days), work will move northward toward Great Egg Harbor Inlet. Approximately 1,000 feet of beach (two blocks) surrounding the immediate work area will be closed to public access at any time. Sand-pumping operations will continue 24 hours a day for the duration of the project. All projected timelines are subject to weather delays, equipment and logistics issues, and multiple other factors. Please check back regularly for updates.
https://www.ocnj.us/beachupdate

06/21/2026

What a glorious weekend. Call Sifting Sands at 609-399-1178 to reserve your vacation.

06/15/2026

See what you're missing! Call Sifting Sands at 609-399-1178 to book your reservation.

06/14/2026

We are pleased to share this with you. Call Sifting Sands at 609-399-1178 to reserve your getaway.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $19.5 million contract for a major beach replenishment project that will pump more than 1.6 million cubic yards of sand onto Ocean City’s shoreline, marking the first federally funded restoration effort in the city since 2024.

https://shorelocalnews.com/ocean-city-prepares-for-massive-beach-rebuild-this-summer/

06/06/2026

The Ocean City Beach Patrol will begin the 2026 season on Memorial Day Weekend. The OCBP guards beaches from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekends and holidays, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

From Saturday, June 6, 2026 through Friday, June 12, 2026, the following beaches will be guarded:
St. Charles Place
Brighton Place
Atlantic Blvd.
North Street
8th Street
9th Street
10th Street
11th Street
12th Street
14th Street
22nd Street
26th Street
34th Street
44th Street
58th Street
Check back as more guarded beaches are added throughout the rest of June. The OCBP will be staffed with response teams to assist with rescues on all beaches.
Lifeguard stands may not be exactly at street ends as guards will place the stand in the safest area depending on water conditions. Thank you for helping to keep Ocean City safe. The Ocean City Beach Patrol strongly urges bathers to swim only at guarded beaches. If you have any questions, please call 609-525-9200. For all emergencies, call 911.

06/02/2026

Wow! Come enjoy Ocean City. Call 609-399-1178 to make your reservation. The pool is open. Sifting Sands is dog-friendly (additional fee) for well behaved dogs.

🌟 BIG NEWS FOR OCNJ! 🏖️

Ocean City, New Jersey has officially been voted one of the Top 3 Summer Destinations in the nation in the 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards! 🇺🇸☀️

From our beautiful beaches and iconic boardwalk to the unforgettable memories made here every summer, Ocean City continues to stand out as one of America’s favorite vacation spots — and it’s all thanks to our amazing community and visitors. ❤️

Whether it’s your first trip or a lifelong tradition, there’s something special about summer in America’s Greatest Family Resort. 🌊🎡

Summer is almost here… and we can’t wait to welcome you back to OCNJ! 🏖️

05/18/2026

It’s that time of year. Call Sifting Sands at 609-399-1178 to make your reservation

03/23/2026

Our opening day this year is April 3, 2026. Come spend the weekend and check out the Great Easter Egg Hunt on the Boardwalk on April 4. Call 609-399-1178 to book your reservation.