Save on your trip
Buy gift certificates to Ocean City hotels, restaurants, and activities for a discounted price. Most certificates are mailed via USPS — perfect for your own trip or as a gift.
Discounted gift certificates are not the only way to stretch your Ocean City budget. Tap into the local deals community and the coupon trail.
Join the 50,000+ member Facebook group where locals and visitors share the latest Ocean City deals, discounts, and money-saving tips all season long.
Join the group on FacebookFollow the Beach Bucks trail to collect coupons from participating Ocean City businesses and save as you explore the town.
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SaleSave $10 on a $25 gift card to Kalamata Meze Bar, located in West Ocean City. It is a vibrant tradition of sharing small, flavorful dishes that bring people together. Rooted in Mediterranean culture, it features a variety of spreads, grilled meats, fresh seafood, and seasonal vegetables. At Kalamata Meze Bar, we celebrate this experience with authentic Greek, Turkish, and Moroccan-inspired plates, perfect for pairing with handcrafted cocktails or a glass of wine. Gather, taste, and savor—the meze way. Gift certificates will be mailed to you via USPS.
SaleParasail above the Ocean City coastline. This $100 gift card is yours for just $60.
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SaleSave $10 on a $25 gift card to Brother’s Bistro on the Boardwalk at 12th Street. Brothers Bistro offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for families looking to indulge in authentic Italian cuisine. With delicious pasta, crispy thin-crust pizzas, and a fun and inviting bar, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. After savoring a hearty dish, families can take a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk, making it the perfect spot for a fun-filled day by the ocean. Gift certificates will be mailed to you via USPS.
SaleSeafood boils at Delmarva Boil Co. $25 value for $15.
SaleCruise the bay with Seacrets. $25 value for $15.
SaleOne child admission to Ocean's Playhouse. $25 value for $15.
SaleBeauty and wellness services. $25 value for $15.
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SaleEnjoy local craft beer at Fin City. $15 value for $9.
SaleSave 40% on your stay at the Eden Roc Motel on 20th Street! Save $30 when you buy this $75 gift certificate for only $45.
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SaleSunset Cruise on the Angler – $20 Value for Just $12 Take in a beautiful Ocean City sunset aboard the Angler for only $12 with this special gift card—a $20 value! Regular sunset cruise tickets are $20 per person, so you'll save $8. (Guests dining at the Angler before the cruise receive a special $10 rate.) This offer is perfect if you're planning to enjoy the cruise without dinner first.
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SaleUse at any Ocean City Hotel Group property. $100 value for $60.
SaleOff-season stay at the Cambria Hotel. $100 value for $60.
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SaleOcean City has gotten very expensive, and all of us want value when we head out for a vacation. Here are some great ways to make your hotel budget go farther in Ocean City.
Even when you want to stay for a weekend, you might consider skewing your stay either a little earlier or later. For hotels, Sunday night through Thursday night are considered mid-week and have lower rates than Friday and Saturday nights. Arriving on Thursday and leaving Saturday is much cheaper than arriving Friday and leaving Sunday. If you can stay Sunday through Thursday and avoid the weekend altogether, you will save enough to add another night and avoid some of the crowds.
Many hotels are increasing the price on rooms sold through the large online travel agencies like Hotels.com to cover the high commissions they pay on those rooms. It will usually benefit you to go to the hotel’s website and book directly.
Many hotels have book-early specials they offer in the spring. If you know you want to go to the beach, check out the book-early specials offered by most hotels.
Just like booking mid-week helps you avoid crowds and the highest prices, visiting in the fall or spring instead of peak summer helps you save. In our opinion, Ocean City in the fall is the best time of year: it’s still warm, the water is warm enough to swim, the weather is usually great, and the crowds have died down. Best of all, prices drop dramatically — not just on hotel rooms, but on restaurants too.
OceanCity.com does not charge commission on promoting hotel rooms, so we publish the offers and deals that hotels give us. We frequently publish packages hotels have for holidays and special events. Check this page often, as offers change constantly.
Hotels often send out promotional rates and packages through email to their subscriber lists.
If you aren’t interested in the big Ocean City events, you may want to book your trip around those dates. Popular events get busy and discounted hotel rates can be hard to come by. Some of the big ones are Bike Fest, 4th of July, the OC Air Show, and Sunfest.
