home Plan Your Atlantic City Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Casino nightlife meets surprisingly solid South Jersey golf
Atlantic City is the ultimate degenerate-friendly golf trip — quality courses by day, full-scale casino action and nightlife by night. Play well-conditioned South Jersey courses through pine barrens terrain, then hit the boardwalk casinos for table games, steakhouses, and clubs. It is not fancy, but it is an absolute blast for a guys' weekend.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Atlantic City — curated for groups.
4 coursesSpring, Summer, Fall ACY (15 min drive)50-200k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 10-16
$400-$1400/night
Margate / Longport (south of AC)
ocean views deck outdoor grill beach access parking
resort house Sleeps 8-16
$300-$800/night
Boardwalk / Marina District
casino access pool spa restaurants nightlife
Dining
Dock's Oyster House $$$ seafood AC institution since 1897 — raw bar, whole lobsters, and classic seafood in a white-tablecloth setting
Borgata Steakhouse (Old Homestead) $$$$ steakhouse High-end casino steakhouse with dry-aged prime cuts and a power-dinner atmosphere
Chef Vola's $$$ italian Secret basement Italian restaurant — BYOB, cash only, no sign. The most legendary meal in AC.
Tony's Baltimore Grill $ italian 24-hour Italian joint on Atlantic Ave — pizza, subs, and neon lights since 1927
Buddakan $$ sushi Stephen Starr's Asian fusion spectacle at the Playground Pier — group-friendly with a scene
Nightlife
Borgata Beer Garden Late Night patio Outdoor beer garden at the Borgata with live DJs, fire pits, and pool parties in summer
Hard Rock Casino Bars Late Night casino bar Multiple bars inside Hard Rock — Center Bar is the action spot, Lobby Bar for cocktails
Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall Late Night brewpub Craft beer hall off the boardwalk with long tables, German-style brews, and a laid-back vibe
The Irish Pub Late Night dive Classic AC dive on St. James Place — open since Prohibition ended, cheap drinks, zero frills
Activities Borgata Casino casino 2-3 hours $0-$500/pp
The best casino in AC — premium table games, poker room, and sportsbook
Hard Rock Casino casino 2-3 hours $0-$500/pp
Boardwalk casino with great nightlife, live music, and a massive gaming floor
Steel Pier Amusement Park go karts 2-3 hours $20-$50/pp
Classic boardwalk rides, go-karts, and games — goofy fun between casino sessions
Deep Sea Fishing Charter fishing half day $80-$150/pp
Charter out of AC Marina for flounder, sea bass, and bluefish
AC Shooting Range shooting 2-3 hours $40-$80/pp
Indoor range with pistol and rifle lanes — competitive group shooting is a blast
