Sweets Down The Shore

Salt water taffy originated in Atlantic City. According to one legend, a man named David Bradley discovered one night that his store was flooded by the sea, covering his sweets, which he decided to call salt water taffy. Today, the candy is enjoyed across the Jersey shore.

Salt water taffy does not actually include ocean water. However, it does come in a variety of flavors and colors. Shrivers, a candy store in Ocean City, has taffies ranging from vanilla and chocolate to orange and grape to cinnamon and peanut butter.