Location: Ocean City
Top Things to do in Ocean City
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In Ocean City, Maryland's only coastal community, the beach is the main attraction. Stroll the three-mile Boardwalk along the seafront while sampling salt water taffy and other old-fashioned treats. The summer season explodes with special concerts, beach bonfires and kids' activities. Nature enthusiasts will love nearby Assateague Island, home to deer and wild ponies. Once a tiny fishing village, it now spans 10 miles, but anglers still flock to the area waters; it's known as the White Marlin Capital of the World.
Restaurants in Ocean City
1. Coastal Kayak
Overall Ratings
5 based on 134 reviews
Coastal Kayak is the most experienced rental, tour and instructional business at the beach - since 1994. Coastal Kayak rents kayaks, Stand up paddle boards, and sailboats. They also offer guided kayak & Paddle board tours to all areas of Delmarva including the back bays of Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach and Assateague Island. Coastal Kayak also offers instruction from ACA certified instructors in both kayaking and paddle boarding. In addition CK is a certified "Pro School" of the American Canoe Association. CK has over 125 kayaks, 50 paddle bords and 6 catamaran sailboats all available for rent directly from their bayside beach rental location. Call for hours off season 302.539.7999.
Reviewed By Jen P - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
We decided to skip the beach for a bit and head out on a kayak excursion! We read that coastal kayak received good reviews on yelp and trip advisor so we decided to give it a try. The staff is super friendly , chill and...MoreHi Jen, thanks for the nice review!! Hopefully we can get you out next time on a nice calm day. Although we try to pick routes that will be sheltered from the wind sometimes the wind is still a challenge. Thanks again!
2. Northside Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 636 reviews
Northside Park is located on 125th Street and the Bay. It is Ocean City's largest and most popular park and home to the Recreation and Parks Department administrative offices. This 58-acre complex boasts three lighted softball/baseball fields, a lighted soccer field, multipurpose field, a foot bridge, mini-borrowing library, concession stands, accessible playground, picnic shelter, two piers, over 1 mile of walking/jogging paths and a state of the art outdoor exercise area. Indoor facilities include a Community Center with 14,200 square foot gymnasium, kitchen, community room, conference room, patio, sitting areas and a Sports Center annex with a 21,000 square foot multi-use arena. Northside Park hosts more than 100 special events and recreational programs and activities each year for both residents and visitors to Ocean City.
Reviewed By Jason D - Ocean City, Maryland
This is the perfect park for families and for people who live an active lifestyle. There is track to run or job. Has an awesome playground for kids. Baseball field, Basket ball court. Has a super long dock on the bay where you can witness beautiful sunsets. Also in the December hosts the Winter Fest of Lights.
3. Ocean City Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Bobbi M - Pittsburgh
What can you say bad about a Beach? Ocean City has 10 miles of the most beautiful beach on the East Coast.From the inlet to the Delaware State line, there is no bad spot on this beach. Do a double treat go on the beach from the inlet to 27th Street and your also on the Boardwalk.
4. Fenwick Island State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By EliMidAtlantic - Mid Atlantic
Very nice family friendly Beach at small State Park. Park features Atlantic Ocean access and large Beach area. Beach is very clean and has lifeguards. Park also features changing and shower area and a food concession stand. They also rent beach chairs and umbrellas. Only issue is during the summer months parking lot fills up early. I advise getting there before 11 a.m.
5. Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 317 reviews
A museum dedicated to collecting and preserving the history of life saving on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.
Reviewed By Taswege - West Fargo, North Dakota
we stopped in one moringing while we were there. A great little spot which tells the story of Ocean city, how it started, what the challenges were etc. Really a great spot for history buffs.Thank you so much for your review and words! We are glad you enjoyed yourself.
6. DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By Liz R - NY
This place looked unpromising at first glance— it’s located just above a shell gift shop. You enter, walk to the back, head upstairs— and suddenly you’re in a world class collection of shipwreck artifacts— from coins to ship parts to instruments to old cobalt bottles to fabulous jewelry.
If you’re lucky enough to come when Dale is there you are in for a real treat. He is knowledgeable, kind, warm and can answer any questions— he’s been unearthing treasure since age 14.
The place is awesome. Great little gift shop— I was sorely tempted. Will return!!
7. Ocean City Boardwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By MsPearl105 - Weldon, North Carolina
My husband, daughters, parents, sister, nieces, and nephew visited Ocean City for Easter weekend (March 30-April 1, 2018). We enjoyed walking this boardwalk. It is very spacious and features many of the family/individually owned shops and restaurants that create a welcomed sense of nostalgia.
During our stay, we purchased funnel cakes, fried Oreos, and homemade lemonade. We ate at a restaurant and purchased a few clothing items and souvenirs. Bicyclists (individual and family), "trikers", skateboarders, and joggers had plenty of room (and in some cases, their own lanes). We never felt too crowded. There were plenty of benches for lined along the stretch where we stayed and well lit for nighttime/early morning use.
Only thing I'd say is that some of the shops were closed (whether for the holiday or permanently I'm not sure). I don't know if this was due to inability to pay rent/operate or some other issue, but some stretches appeared a little worn down for this reason.
Overall. we love Ocean City's boardwalk and beach so we plan to return soon!
8. Golf Down Under
Overall Ratings
5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By KMc4528 - Virginia Beach, Virginia
The week we visited Fenwick Island was hot, so I had delayed our visit to Golf Down under until we reached the last day. I needn't have waited! There was a great ocean breeze until after noon when we finished our first round. Perfect timing for the free ice cream with playing all day! The second round our group of 6 broke in to two groups of three (good idea since it was so hot!), and while we enjoyed our second round, we were are thankful for the ice cold bottled water ($1 each) at the end. Just right!
Tips:
1. Military discount with ID
2. Go early, before noon.
A few stairs, not designed for strollers!
Restrooms available
cold drinks for sale
ice cream for sale
Every hole has a bench to sit on.
There are several places with full shade, two with extra large benches.
9. Fractured Prune
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By Kim E
These donuts are unique in texture in that they have more of a cake consistency than dough. They are served warm and they are given a glaze at time of purchase which really soaks into the donut. Beyond the glaze you can add nuts, coconut, chocolate chips and more. They have many flavors and choices from which to choose. The biggest downfall is the price but they are worth a try. I wouldn't buy them often.
10. Frontier Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 607 reviews
Our Woodall's(R) Double 5W rated waterfront campground is situated along the beautiful Sinepuxent Bay and features nearly 600 spacious campsites catering to primitive tenting all the way up to luxury 45 foot motor homes, deluxe rental trailers, and camping cabins. On-site we offer a Western Theme Park, Water Park & Miniature Golf, and High Ropes Adventure Park, as well as daily planned activities for campers, a restaurant and bar, camp store, deli, ice cream parlor, gift shop, and arcade. Bring along your boat and dock it at our 75 slip marina or enjoy fishing and crabbing from our 200 foot long pier. Whether you want peace and quiet or excitement and adventure, Frontier Town has something for everyone in the family to enjoy.
Reviewed By sam280_ - Wildwood, NJ
In town for the weekend, and saw the Haunted Trail sign out front while driving to the state park. Stopped on the way back and the girls in the gift shop/arcade gave me the info and we returned in the evening. My grandparents and my...MoreThank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review! We are thrilled to hear you had a wonderful time with your family during our Halloween festivities. Please join us again next season :)
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