Atlantic City is one of the best cruising destinations on the New Jersey coast. Its blazing skyline has become the east coast's most impressive all-night beacon for offshore cruisers. Whether you are planning a several-day stop or you need a place to get out of the weather, look no farther than this robust port with some of the most beautiful beaches on the New Jersey coast. The original 7-mile-long Atlantic City Boardwalk, built in 1870, was the first of its kind in the world and was the inspiration for the board game Monopoly. Today's boardwalk, which has been rebuilt over the years, stretches from Absecon Inlet southwest along 4 miles of spectacular beach and is the longest in the world.