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Gardner's Basin



At the north end of Absecon Island, where Clam Creek meets Absecon Inlet, lies one of Atlantic City's little known treasures: Historic Gardner's Basin.

Gardner's Basin is home to some serious commercial fishing boats. However, a large part of the basin has been restored to provide attractions that would appeal to visitors who want a break from the casinos. These include sightseeing and fishing cruises, boat charter and dive services, watersport equipment rental, and restaurants that specialize in fresh seafood and ale house brews.

Crafters Village is there, with numerous quaint and interesting shops and an artist colony. The Atlantic City Aquarium is also located at Gardner's Basin.


Plans are being made to expand, and transform Gardner's Basin into a major attraction, to widen Atlantic City's appeal to more than casinos. See: Gardner's Basin Concept Plan.


Gardner's Basin Descriptions and Photos


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Entrance to Gardner's Basin


Gardner's Basin, Atlantic City NJ

Entrance to Gardner's Basin, Atlantic City


Gardner's Basin Sign


Gardner's Basin Sign

This sign lists the many neat things to do and see at Gardner's Basin. Some examples are shown below.


Gardner's Basin Marina


Gardners Basin Boats

Boats docked at Gardner's Basin. You could dock your boat here.


Atlantic City Boat Cruises


Atlantic City Boat Cruises

Atlantic City Cruises offers the following boat cruises on the "Crusin 1":
Morning Skyline cruise starting at 11:00 AM, Monday - Friday
Dolphin Watching cruise, daily starting at 1:00 PM
Afternoon Delight cruise, daily starting at 4:00 PM
Happy Hour cruise starting at 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday

These cruises all operate out of Gardner's Basin.
For reservations call: 609-347-7600 .

After your cruise you can grab a cool drink, and a delicious meal, at the Back Bay Ale House (see photos below).


Back Bay and Inlet Fishing


High Roller Fishing

"High Roller Fishing" offers two 4-hour back bay fishing trips each day.
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Phone: 609-348-3474

After your fishing trip you can grab a cool drink, and maybe a delicious meal, at the Flying Cloud Cafe' or Back Bay Ale House (see photos below).

To find out more about Highroller Fishing follow this link:
Highroller Fishing


Atlantus Deep Sea Fishing


Atlantus Deep Sea Fishing

You can book a deep sea fishing excursion on the "Atlantus" by calling them at 609-408-3564.


Jersey Devil Surf


Jersey Devil Surf


Back Bay Ale House


Back Bay Ale House

The Back Bay Ale House features great cocktails, a variety of ales and tasty food, along with an outstanding second story view.

Phone: 609-449-0006


Scales Grill & Deck Bar - previously Flying Cloud Cafe

Flying Cloud Restaurant

The Flying cloud Cafe was recently purchased by the owners of the Back Bay Ale House. They renamed it the Scales Grill & Bar. Scales has a new menu featuring casually priced seafood and cold beer and ale. It still has outdoor seating on a deck overlooking the inlet.

Scales was badly damaged by the Sandy Superstorm and has not been rebuilt.

Gilchrist Restaurant


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A new restaurant named "Gilchrist Restaurant" has recently opened in Gardiner's Basin. It has received high praise for its oustanding breakfasts.

Phone: 609-345-8278


Atlantic City Aquarium


Atlantic City Aquarium

The Atlantic City Aquarium, located at Gardner's Basin, has eighteen tanks and more than 50,000 gallons of water that feature a variety of sea creatures native to the waters of New Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic region.


Commercial Fishing Boats at Gardners Basin


Gardners Basin Commercial Fishing Ships


Crafters Village


Crafters Village Sign


Crafters Village is also located at Gardner's Basin. This sign lists the many shops. Some examples are shown below.

Donna Elias Bayside Gallery


Donna Elias Bayside Gallery


Jewelry Beads & Things


Jewelry Beads & Things


The Little Dollhouse By the Sea


Little Dollhouse By the Sea



Kimmies' Knick Knack Shack


Kimmies' Knick Knack Shack


Some views as seen from Gardner's Basin are shown below.

Pleasure Boat Underway


Pleasure Boat at Gardner's Basin


Drive Your Boat Right Into the House

Houses at Gardner's Basin

During prohibition, in the days of Nucky Johnson, smuggled liquor was unloaded into homes and buildings along Gardner's Basin.


Golden Nugget and the Atlantic City Coast Guard Station

Trumpm Marina Casino and the Atlantic City Coast Guard Station


Harrah's


Harrah's


The Borgata and The Water Tower


The Borgata

The Farley Marina is seen in the foreground.


Farley State Marina


Farley State Marina

The Farley State Marina just across the Bay.

To find out about the Farley State Marina follow this link: Farley State Marina


Gardner's Basin Map


Gardner's Basin map

Map by Google

To get to Gardner's Basin go north on either Atlantic or Pacific Avenues, then west on New Hampshire Avenue.




Gardner's Basin Concept Plan


Plans are being made to expand, and transform Gardner's basin into a major attraction, to widen Atlantic City's appeal to more than casinos.

The plans include extending the boardwalk further north, and back along the inlet, all the way to Gardner's Basin. Also to add a Retail Village, more restaurants, more boat docks, a new amphitheather, a fisherman's park and to expand the Aquarium.

Gardner's Basin Concept Plan

View Toward Retail Village


Gardner's Basin Concept Plan






      



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