Open weekends for fall 2026 (rides Sat 12 PM–midnight, Sun 12 PM–9 PM); The Wheel also runs weekday evenings. The pier was listed for sale for $85 million in September 2026 but remains open.
About Steel Pier
Steel Pier stretches over the ocean across from Hard Rock in Atlantic City, with about 20 rides, games, food and The Wheel observation wheel. It suits families and teens on a boardwalk day. There is no gate fee; rides take 4 to 8 tickets each, and the 100-ticket book brings tickets down to $1 each.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Single ticket | $2.08 | $2.00 cash; 2026, tax included |
| Book of 50 tickets | $78.13 | $75.00 cash |
| Book of 100 tickets | $104.17 | $100.00 cash |
Free to walk on the pier. Rides cost 4–8 tickets each. The Wheel, SlingShot and helicopter rides are priced separately.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
Cash prices are lower: $100 for 100 tickets instead of $104.17.
See the dealFrom late June 2026, rides were 2 tickets each on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2–6 PM (no federal holidays).
See the dealBuy 50 tickets and get 10 free, or buy 100 and get 20 free, 2–6 PM in summer 2026.
See the deal10% off tickets for military.
See the dealPromo codes
Coupon sites list codes for Steel Pier, but none we found are real. Paying cash and the weekday ticket specials are the deal.
Good to know
- Address
- 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
- Hours
- Fall 2026: rides Sat 12 PM–12 AM, Sun 12 PM–9 PM; The Wheel Mon–Fri 4–9 PM too.
- Parking
- Nearby casino garages and meters (Resorts, Margaritaville, Hard Rock valet, Showboat)
- Phone
- +1-609-345-4893
- Type
- Pier/boardwalk · run by Catanoso family
- Official site
- steelpier.com
Don't miss
- The Wheel, an observation wheel over the ocean
- Crazy Crab, Mix and Tropical Storm spin rides
- Grand Carousel and Flying Dutchman
- SlingShot thrill ride
- Helicopter rides from the pier
- Tiki bar and boardwalk food
Little ways to save
Bring cash; the 100-ticket book is $4.17 cheaper and singles are 8 cents cheaper.
Next summer, aim for 2 Ticket Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, when rides drop to 2 tickets.
Tickets never expire, so leftover tickets carry to the next visit.
Budget separately for The Wheel and SlingShot; tickets do not cover them.
Questions people ask us
How much are Steel Pier ride tickets?
Singles are $2.08 ($2 cash). A 100-ticket book is $104.17 or $100 cash, tax included.
How many tickets does each ride take?
Rides take 4 to 8 tickets each. Kiddie rides like the carousel are 4; Crazy Crab and Tropical Storm are 8.
Is Steel Pier open in October?
Yes. Fall 2026 hours are Saturday 12 PM–midnight and Sunday 12 PM–9 PM for rides, with The Wheel open weekday evenings.
Is Steel Pier closing?
It was listed for sale in September 2026 for $85 million, but it remains open and operating.
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Where these prices come from: Official tickets and rides page, Official contact and hours page, Hoodline, Sept 2026 sale listing. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.