Ocean City, MD

Travel Guide
Ocean City Beach featuring a beach and waves as well as a small group of people
A resort town with a sweeping shoreline and plenty of activities for families, this is one of Maryland’s foremost summer destinations. 

Ocean City, Maryland, is one of the most popular resort towns in the area. It has a busy boardwalk, an eight mile (13 kilometer) long beach and a wide range of family activities, including amusement parks and an ice-skating rink.

Wander along the three-mile (4.8-kilometer) boardwalk and take in the view. Visit one of the amusement parks for a roller coaster ride, water slides and a range of games and shops.

Car lovers will want to explore Wheels of Yesterday, a classic car museum that is home to vintage cars such as a shiny gold 1960 Studebaker Hawk. For a different kind of museum experience, head over to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum and be wowed by all kinds of unusual exhibits. Not far from this “odditorium,” you can take a dizzying look through Ripley’s Mirror Maze. At Carousel Resort, there’s an ice-skating rink open to the public year-round.

Once you’ve finished with all the activities on the boardwalk, head to the beach, which is well maintained and patrolled by lifeguards. Beach tags are required during summer for children aged 12 and over and can be purchased from beach-tag inspectors.

Stroll along the beach and watch the waves roll in. If you get hungry or want to pick up a souvenir, duck into one of the many shops and restaurants along the way. For something a little more adventurous, organize surfing lessons or go scuba diving. Fishing enthusiasts can jump aboard a charter boat and try their luck. Ocean City is known for its excellent marlin, tuna and wahoo fishing.

Learn about some of the local history at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, located at the south end of the boardwalk. This museum has exhibits on storms, sea life and life-saving, and displays old-style equipment used to rescue people from shipwrecks.

Ocean City has much to offer, from clean beaches to lots of arcade fun.

Where to stay in Ocean City

North Ocean City featuring swimming, a beach and general coastal views

North Ocean City

North Ocean City is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Carousel Ice Skating Rink and Northside Park.

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Downtown Ocean City

If you're spending some time in Downtown Ocean City, Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum and Jolly Roger at the Pier are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Ocean City
Jolly Roger Amusement Park

Midtown Ocean City

4.5/5(1,515 area reviews)

Midtown Ocean City is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Seacrets Distilling Company and Jolly Roger Amusement Park.

Midtown Ocean City
West Ocean City

West Ocean City

4.5/5(891 area reviews)

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to West Ocean City. A stop by Tanger Outlet Center or Ocean City Harbor might round out your trip.

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Sunset Island

While there might not be top attractions in Sunset Island, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Seacrets Distilling Company and Ocean Plaza Mall Shopping Center.

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Montego Bay

5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Montego Bay, Northside Park and Assawoman Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Montego Bay
Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront
Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront
3 out of 5
2100 N Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, MD
The price is NT$2,536 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
NT$2,536
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,983 reviews)
"The hotel & accommodations are very nice. My grandson loves the indoor pool."

Reviewed on 2024/3/27

Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront
Fenwick Inn
Fenwick Inn
2 out of 5
13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD
The price is NT$2,848 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
NT$2,848
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,823 reviews)
"Decent room. Would like to have had an adult swim time for the pool, as it was full of kids pretty much the whole."

Reviewed on 2024/3/27

Fenwick Inn
Holiday Inn & Suites Ocean City, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn & Suites Ocean City, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
1701 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD
Fully refundable
The price is NT$3,682 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
NT$3,682
per night
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
The best in OC
"We always stay there whenever we travel to Ocean City. Everyone is friendly and very helpful if you need anything. The room to the deck was very clean"

Reviewed on 2024/3/21

Holiday Inn & Suites Ocean City, an IHG Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Majestic Hotel & Apartments
Majestic Hotel & Apartments
3 out of 5
7th St & Boardwalk, Ocean City, MD
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.2/10 (68 reviews)
"We stayed in one of the majestic apartments. I liked how it was an apartment, but it wasn't like dealing with a rental company. It was dealing with a hotel company. It was very simple and easy to get set up. We were lucky enough to get one of the apartments that was detached a block away. So it was ..."

Reviewed on 2023/9/19

Majestic Hotel & Apartments
Coconut Malorie Resort Ocean City a Ramada by Wyndham
Coconut Malorie Resort Ocean City a Ramada by Wyndham
3 out of 5
200 59th Street on the Bay, Ocean City, MD
Stay at this aparthotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,171 reviews)
"We really enjoyed it...... will definitely be staying again"

Reviewed on 2024/2/16

Coconut Malorie Resort Ocean City a Ramada by Wyndham
Safari Apartments
Safari Apartments
3 out of 5
1208 Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, MD
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Ocean City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ocean City Boardwalk and Midway Shopping ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"I stayed there for vacation with my two young children and I had to upgrade my room to a bigger room with a small kitchen. Although it was a little more expensive it was worth it because you have a full refrigerator and a place to eat. We really enjoyed the hospitality of the property manager. We ..."

Reviewed on 2023/8/30

Safari Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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