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From Beach to Bay - Sleeping on the Sunny Side of Ocean City
Most of Ocean City, Maryland, is laid out along a sun-kissed barrier island. Stay in any hotel, motel, or guest house on the sunrise side of the Coastal Highway and you'll find yourself a short, easy walk from the beach. In the bayside blocks, you'll see stunning sunsets from a balcony overlooking Isle of Wight Bay to the south, or Assawoman Bay north of the Route 90 bridge.
View full guideOcean City Shopping - Designer Beachwear and Boardwalk Novelties
The shopping scene in Ocean City extends from the boardwalk to the north end of town. If you're looking for name-brand surfwear or local artisanal products you won't have to stray far from the beach. Regional foods like salt water taffy and caramel popcorn can be packaged to take home, and coupon booklets distributed around town offer discounts on everything from beach sundries to handmade seashell jewelry.
Things to See and Do in Ocean City, a Summertime Hub on the Maryland Shore
For a laid-back beach resort, Ocean City makes it surprisingly easy for you to fill your slate, especially in the action-packed summer season. Read and relax on the beach? Check. Dance to live music? Check. Work on your golf swing? Check. Reel in a white marlin for the record books? Check. And even when all your boxes are ticked, you'll soon find something else fun to do.
Ocean City, Maryland - Beach, Boardwalk, and Beyond
Ocean City, Maryland is a busy, lively beach town on the Delmarva Peninsula, combining seaside fun with the abundance of dining and leisure options you might expect of a much bigger city. Golfers can take their pick of 17 championship courses, while both ocean and bay are world-class sport fishing spots. The boardwalk is lined with shops and amusements, and you could spend your whole stay just relaxing on the beach.
Happy Hours and Fireworks - Ocean City Nightlife
A night out in Ocean City can start before sunset, as many restaurants and bars entice customers in with music Happy Hour specials and live music. A seafood dinner might the main event of the evening, or kick off a long night of fun - convenient city buses make bar-hopping safe and easy. Town-sponsored evening beach events draw families to the sand for music, fireworks, and friendly competitions.
Fun In The Sun - Family Vacations In Ocean City
Families have free access to 10 miles of Ocean City beach, all of it keep clean and safe with lifeguards on hand to help. The local golf courses and fishing spots that appeal to so many adults also have kid-friendly equivalents - the whole family can play mini-golf and go sport fishing off the pier. You'll find all the beach gear you need at low prices in Tanger Outlets too.
Arts and Culture in Ocean City - A Busy Cultural Calendar
Ocean City seems to spend most of the year celebrating. With all of the fishing and golf tournaments, bike and kite festivals, and feasts of regional food through the summer season and beyond, your arrival will likely coincide with some sort of cultural happening. Springfest, Sandfest, Beachfest, and Sunfest are all popular gatherings of local musicians, artists, cooks, and crowds out for a good time.
Crab Feasts and Summer Treats - Ocean City Cuisine
You might want to put your diet on hold when you vacation in Ocean City. The temptations start at breakfast with hot doughnuts at the Fractured Prune, and continue all day long, as beach vendors and boardwalk stalls serve up summer treats from saucy barbecue ribs to sweet corn on the cob. If you can resist the delicious smells and sizzles on every corner, you'll find healthy options too.
The Ocean City Experience - Making the Most of the Maryland Shore
Ocean City works to keep its reputation as a mid-Atlantic playground with nonstop entertainments centreed on the beach and boardwalk through the summer. Its 10 miles of shoreline are so well-maintained that the city has won national awards for the cleanness of the sand. High season runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but visitors come all year to golf and fish, and winters here are cozy and quiet.
Top 10 things to do with your family in Baltimore
Baltimore is packed with family-friendly activities, from watching dolphins to exploring the Inner Harbor. Whatever your kids are into, there’s tons of fun for families in Baltimore.
Spring vacations in Baltimore
A spring vacation in Baltimore brings a rainbow of blossoming flowers, a host of special events and a chance to enjoy the outdoors in the warm sunshine. Book a spring hotel in Baltimore to discover the delights of Charm City.
Where to stay in Baltimore – a travel guide to Baltimore’s neighborhoods
Baltimore earned the nickname Charm City because of its friendly neighborhoods and welcoming residents. To decide where to stay in Baltimore, and which Baltimore hotel to choose, use this guide.
Short getaways in Baltimore – 48 hours of art, aquariums and American history
Although you can’t see it all on a short getaway in Baltimore, you can certainly try. Pack in the best experiences with just a few nights in a Baltimore hotel by following our fun-filled itinerary.
A Baltimore travel guide – crab feasts, American history, and a romantic harbor
A Baltimore getaway offers the delights of waterside strolls and18-century cobblestone streets along with modern culture and dining. Book a Baltimore hotel and discover how Charm City earned its name.
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