Whether you are in search of the perfect family vacation, girls’ or guys’ getaway or a romantic retreat, Ocean City fits the bill with an endless array of possibilities available throughout the year. In Ocean City you will find a wide selection of accommodations, including full-service hotels, luxurious condominiums; family owned and operated motels, apartments and beach houses. Hospitality is our heritage and your enjoyment is Ocean City’s mission.
Splash in the surf, or sit back and watch the waves roll in and out. Paddle a canoe or kayak. Take a hike on a nature trail. Fly a kite or build a sand castle. Explore the heritage of the Lower Shore by visiting scenic nearby towns and touring the wonderful museums and art galleries. Stroll along Ocean City’s wide stretch of beaches, free and open to everyone all year long.
There are also plenty of free activities and events that will bring added value to your Ocean City vacation. During the summer take advantage of free evening activities on almost every evening of the week including bonfires, concerts and movies on the beach.
Spend Sunday evenings listening to live music in the beautiful setting of Ocean City’s Northside Park, 127th Street and the bay. This family concert series is offered every Sunday evening with free music ranging from country to rock. The evening also offers children’s activities and entertainment. Create your own delicious ice cream sundae for a small fee, then sit back, listen to the music and watch the sun set over the bay.
Gather on the beach at 27th Street every Monday and Friday for the free Movies on the Beach. Children will enjoy special activities including arts and crafts, games and other assorted fun the first hour, with the movie starting at approximately 8:45 p.m.
Each Tuesday evening on the 27th Street beach, Family Beach Olympics offer such activities as sand castle building contests, tug of way, relay games and more.
On Wednesday evenings enjoy free concerts right on the beach, just steps from Ocean City’s world-famous Boardwalk at North Division Street. The music varies from week to week. Bring your beach chairs and/or beach blankets and then sit back to enjoy the show.
Each Thursday evening gather with friends and family around the bonfire on the beach at North Division Street. Each week features a different guest speaker. The bonfire hour is designed to be entertaining as well as informative.
Ocean City’s downtown bayside park, Sunset Park, will be the scene of a series of free concerts on Tuesday evenings. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for sale. Sunset Park is on the bayside of South Division Street.
Gather outside the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum at the south end of the Boardwalk for fun facts and topics. A different subject is discussed each Monday through Saturday morning. Topics include beach safety, aquarium feeding, knot tying and all about sharks.
Since its founding in 1875, Ocean City has drawn anglers from all over. Beginning as a small fishing village, Ocean City now boasts the title of “White Marlin Capital of the World.” Spend a day out at sea on a head boat or charter boat in search of white or blue marlin, bluefish, tuna and wahoo; or venture out in smaller craft in the bay waters to catch flounder, trout and sea bass.
Ocean City offers a variety of water sport experiences. Rent a boat and glide along the bay. Or take out a jet ski and dash across the waves. For a bird’s eye view of Ocean City, enjoy parasailing high above the bay or ocean. You can also enjoy kayaking, canoeing, surfing, boogie boarding and windsurfing.
Ocean City is the premier golf vacation destination. Golfers can enjoy numerous area championship golf courses, including Ocean City’s own course, Eagle’s Landing, named one of the top 10 municipal golf courses in the U.S., all within a very short drive of the beach.
Each season in Ocean City, Maryland offers festivals, concerts, antique shows and arts and crafts events. The Roland E. Powell Convention Center is the perfect venue for conventions, shows and concerts. Conventioneers and business travelers find Ocean City provides a unique gathering place all year long. The convention center also houses Ocean City’s attractive visitors center, an excellent place to start your visit to this seaside town.
From inspiring sunrises over the Atlantic to breathtaking sunsets on the bay, every season offers a reason to visit Ocean City. Families have been vacationing in our resort for generations. Visit our shore and make Ocean City, Maryland your place in the sun.