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(from Jersey Coast Anglers Association May 2003 Newsletter)
If you’re not a boater, you may not know about the Senator Frank S. Farley State Marina, which sits adjacent to Trump Marina. With its serene, still waters and panorama of casino excitement, the Senator Frank S. Farley State Marina might just be the most beautiful harbor in south Jersey. This state facility certainly is the most unique.
The Marina was originally built in the late 1950s to help revitalize the pleasure boat industry in Atlantic City. A joint venture between the state and the city of Atlantic City, it soon became the “show place” marina of the East Coast.
Today, the Senator
Frank S. Farley State Marina is managed by Trump Marina Associates, and owned by
the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry Services. It boasts 640 slips,
capable of berthing boats from under 20 feet to over 300. A popular destination
for mariners, the Marina is a short distance from the Atlantic Ocean via Absecon
Inlet, or the Intracoastal Waterway.
Boaters can take advantage of the variety of on-site services, which include hook-ups for water, electricity (service up to 100 amps), cable TV and telephone. There are also bathrooms and private showers, a laundry facility, high-speed pumps for gas and diesel fuel and a holding
tank pump out station. The Docksider is a fully equipped ship’s store for all nautical needs. Transient boaters staying overnight can use the health club as well as the pool and recreation deck.
In terms of dining and entertainment, the Marina is a stop for mariners and landlubbers alike. Arrive by boat or land to dine on The Deck, the best bayfront bar and restaurant in Atlantic City. The Deck offers casual fare, the coolest drinks and the hottest times! Open seasonally, The Deck is the place to hear hot new bands which perform against a backdrop of the bay.
For more formal dining, visitors will enjoy the highly-acclaimed Harbor View restaurant, which as its name suggests, offers unparalleled views of the glittering Atlantic City skyline. This elegant, intimate setting is perfect for that special date. The Harbor View serves the ultimate in gourmet seafood, including Dover Sole Meuniere, Lobster Francaise and the signature Marina crabcakes. Top the meal with a slice of fresh key lime pie, bananas foster or chocolate decadence cake and you’ll be full and satisfied—not only with the meal but with your extraordinary experience.
In season, there is a staff of dock attendants available to assist boaters. The New Jersey State Police Station maintains a division on site as does the Coast Guard. Trump Marina provides 24-hour security.
Visitors to the Marina can view an interpretive exhibit about New Jersey's maritime history and the changing role of marinas. Historic Gardners Basin can be seen off of the south side of the marina.
The Senator Frank S. Farley State Marina is a short drive from the Garden State Parkway and the Atlantic City Expressway. From the Expressway, exit at the “Marina” and take the tunnel (Atlantic City Expressway Connector). Take Exit G right at the Trump Marina/Farley Marina. From the Parkway, take exit 38, which is the Atlantic City Expressway, toward Atlantic City. Follow directions from the Expressway.
The Marina is located directly across from the Trump Marina Hotel Casino on Huron Avenue. Access to the Trump Marina Hotel and Casino is easy through the two-story building that houses the marina office.
The Marina office is open during May through September from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and from October through April from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling the Marina office at 1-800-876-4386 or (609) 441-8482. Rates are available upon request.
The Senator Frank S. Farley State Marina is a public facility owned by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry, managed by Trump Marina.