Ocean City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Ocean City Beach which includes waves and a beach 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 kilometre) long beach and a wide range of family activities, including amusement parks and an ice-skating rink.

Wander along the three-mile (4.8-kilometre) 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, organise 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

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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.

North Ocean City
Assateague Island National Seashore showing a coastal town and a park

Downtown Ocean City

If you're spending some time in Downtown Ocean City, Ocean City Beach and Jolly Roger at the Pier are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Ocean City
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Midtown Ocean City

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Midtown Ocean City
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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.

West Ocean City
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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 Ocean Plaza Mall Shopping Center.

Sunset Island
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Montego Bay

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 ₹7,883 per night from 19 May to 20 May
₹7,883
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale.
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,012 reviews)
Very comfy and clean
"The staff was very friendly. Our room was clean and comfortable and the ocean view was beautiful you can walk out to the boardwalk. I like that the hotel had a few restaurants, game rooms, bar and a pool. I will definately stay at this hotel again."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront
Ashore Resort & Beach Club
Ashore Resort & Beach Club
3.5 out of 5
10100 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD
The price is ₹9,288 per night from 16 May to 17 May
₹9,288
per night
16 May - 17 May
Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (279 reviews)
"Very clean and the staff is nice."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Ashore Resort & Beach Club
Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort
Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort
3 out of 5
Oceanfront on 91st Street, Ocean City, MD
The price is ₹9,395 per night from 27 May to 28 May
₹9,395
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews.
7.8/10 Good! (1,811 reviews)
"My stay was okay this time. I’m very disappointed by how the hot tub and sauna were removed and replaced with a kids arcade. They should have kept the arcade inside and left the adult entertainment. That was one of the reasons I chose to stay there; however, it is no longer. In the future, I’ll probably ..."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort
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
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
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 19 Sep 2023

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
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
7.4/10 Good! (1,175 reviews)
"Staff was extremely kind and helpful. We will look to stay here during the season and will stay here again for cheerleading competition in the future"

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2024

Coconut Malorie Resort Ocean City a Ramada by Wyndham
Safari Apartments
Safari Apartments
3 out of 5
1208 Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, MD
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk.
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 30 Aug 2023

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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