Downtown Ocean City Travel Guide
Ocean City
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Popular places to visit
Ocean City Boardwalk
Discover a diverse collection of specialty stores, arcades, amusements, restaurants and bars on this classic wooden boardwalk on Ocean City’s waterfront.
Jolly Roger at the Pier
The old classics get a new spin at this waterfront fun park, which has an exciting collection of wild rides, high-octane roller coasters and traditional amusements.
Trimper's Rides
Bring the family to Trimper's Rides and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Ocean City. Discover the breathtaking sunrises in this walkable area or enjoy its golf courses.
Oceanic Fishing Pier
After visiting Oceanic Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ocean City. Discover the breathtaking sunrises in this walkable area or enjoy its golf courses.
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Ripley's Believe It or Not! during your trip to Ocean City. Discover the breathtaking sunrises in this walkable area or enjoy its golf courses.
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum
Fascinating local coast guard history and an extensive collection of nautical artifacts await at this museum on the Ocean City Boardwalk.
Top hotels in Downtown Ocean City
Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront
The room was very clean, staff very helpful and there is a lot to do within the hotel itself.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Ocean City / Oceanfront
It was ok pool cold and small. Expected more
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Ocean City by IHG
Ocean city hotels are not the cleanest to be honest. The property was decent, across from Starbucks and is located on the boardwalk which is the huge plus. The view is amazing from the balcony and rooms were big comparing to other hotels. Clean - 3/5, staff 4/5, ocean view 5/5
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Crystal Beach Hotel
No beach view. Terrible location of the room. Right by the elevator. So noisy. Looked out on another property. They wouldn’t let me move rooms. They said they were booked. This was not true. The location was pretty good.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront
The room we were in was not facing the ocean. It did have a sliding glass balcony door with a screen for fresh air. The room was clean, it was handicap accessible and had shampoo, body wash and conditioner in the shower. The hotel staff was very nice and asked if we needed anything.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Tidelands Caribbean Hotel and Suites
Rooms are very spacious. Beds are very comfy and bathroom was spacious. Porch was full of bird poop when we check in. They will also charge you 19.99 a day for parking that is not disclosed when you book through a 3rd party so be aware of that.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ocean City
West Ocean City
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.
Midtown Ocean City
Midtown Ocean City is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Ocean City Beach and Seacrets Distilling Company, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Ocean City.
Sunset Island
While Sunset Island may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Seacrets Distilling Company and Seacrets.
Little Salisbury
Little Salisbury might not have many top sights, but Ocean Plaza Mall Shopping Center and Gold Coast Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
North Ocean City
A noteworthy feature of North Ocean City is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Ocean City Beach and Carousel Ice Skating Rink.
Heron Harbour Isle
While Heron Harbour Isle isn't home to many top sights, Northside Park and Carousel Ice Skating Rink are some notable places to visit nearby.
