Local knowledge
Hand-picked guides to the Boardwalk, festivals, neighborhoods, and everything in between.
Deep dives into the corners of Ocean City — the Boardwalk, Assateague, the beach, neighborhoods, and day-trip spots.
Springfest, Sunfest, Oceans Calling, the Air Show — dates, lineups, vendors, and where to stay.
Four days of music, food, and Eastern Shore artisans at the Inlet Lot, April 23–26.
The world's largest billfish tournament — daily weigh-ins at Harbour Island Marina, August 3–7.
Three-day music festival just off the Boardwalk, September 25–27.
Watersports, jet skiing, boating and fishing, golf, amusements, camping — how to do it, where to rent, and what it costs.
Discover the best Ocean City, Maryland watersports, including boat rentals, jet ski rentals, parasailing, fishing charters, kayaking, paddleboarding, and more.
Although technically defined as "the art of riding waves," surfing is really what any of us do when playing in the waves and riding them from ocean to beach. Surfing is a lifestyle. Surfing is a culture. Surfing is one of the coolest things in the world to do and one that we recommend everyone try at least once. For those that have adapted the lifestyle, we don't need to say anything else. For those who haven't, Ocean City, Maryland is home to some of the finest surfing on the East Coast and gains national recognition for its quality waves each year, so the sooner you paddle out and experience it for yourself, the better. Bodyboarding was officially born in 1971 and has since grown into one of the most participated recreational activities that takes place on any beach around the world. In fact, the east coast is home to TWO of the world's top professional bodyboarders. What is even more interesting… Out of this coast that stretches from Florida to Maine, both pro bodyboarders, Brian Stoehr and Jay Reale, are from Ocean City, Maryland.
Parking, kid-friendly itineraries, pet-friendly spots, weddings, weather — answers to the questions you ask before you book.
FAQs, town ordinances, emergency information, and the history of Ocean City, Maryland.
