Your guide to Ocean City, Maryland
Find the best restaurants, hotels, events, & things to do in Ocean City, Maryland.
Where to stay
Your Perfect Beach Vacation Starts Here
Find the right place to stay in Ocean City, from beachfront hotels and family-friendly resorts to cozy inns and weekend getaways close to the beach, boardwalk, and local attractions.
Boardwalk Hotel Group
Downtown
Princess Bayside Beach Hotel
Mid-town
Upcoming Events in Ocean City
Discover Ocean City's festivals, concerts, fireworks, and signature seasonal events — from Springfest and the Air Show to holiday celebrations and everything in between.
Oceans Calling 2026
Three-day music festival at the Inlet Lot.
Shore Craft Beer’s OCtoberfest 2026 in Ocean City, MD
OCtoberfest is back in October! Shore Craft Beer’s waterfront festival returns to Ocean City on October 24, 2026, with Lower Case Blues, 40-plus craft beverages, food trucks, vendors and limited VIP tickets on the Cambria Hotel lawn during Sunfest weekend.
Springfest 2027
Music, art, and food at the Inlet Lot every April.
Sundaes In The Park With Fireworks
Northside Park · North
Looking for the perfect way to spend your Sunday evenings? Head to Northside Park for a night of great music and even better vibes! This family concert series features FREE live music , with genres…
Ocean City Jeep Fest
Beach crawls, an obstacle sand course, vendors at the Convention Center, a show & shine competition, and parties - that's 2026 Ocean City Jeep Fest!
Land, Sea & Sky Program - Free Summer Programs At The Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum - Fridays
Learn how the inlet was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays each Friday. Free program at the Ocean City Life Saving Museum
Summer Send-Off
Celebrate the end of summer at Ocean City's Summer Send Off! Enjoy glowing hot air balloons or giant kites, and a spectacular laser show on the beach during this one-of-a-kind, weather-dependent event taking place on two days between August 27–30. It's a dazzling evening the whole family won't want to miss!
Liberty Calls!
Experience the drama of the American Revolution as The Patriots brings history to life at Wilkins' Tavern. Join Sam Adams, John Adams, and fellow Patriots as they rally against unjust taxes, while spirited songs, romance, and rising tensions unfold with the arrival of a commanding English Major. Written by Ruth Tyndall Baker and performed by The Lower Shore Performing Arts Company, this engaging production is filled with history, heart, and intrigue.
Aquarium Feeding - Free Summer Programs At The Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum
Discover the wildlife that inhabits our oceans and coastal bays as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meals.
Restaurants & Dining
Browse fresh seafood spots, waterfront dining, cafés, and bars across Ocean City. Explore everything from quick bites and brunch places to sunset dinners and late-night favorites.
28th Street Pit & Pub
28th street · Ocean City, Maryland
Epic Bar and Grill
2100 Baltimore Avenue · Ocean City, Maryland
Schooners Restaurant
92nd St & Coastl Hwy · Ocean City, Maryland
Brother's Bistro
1109 Atlantic Ave · Ocean City, Maryland
Shenanigans Irish Pub
4th & Boardwalk · Ocean City, Maryland
Big Truck Farm Brewery
148 Cooper Farm Lane, · Queenstown, Maryland
28th Street Pit & Pub
28th street · Ocean City, Maryland
Epic Bar and Grill
2100 Baltimore Avenue · Ocean City, Maryland
Schooners Restaurant
92nd St & Coastl Hwy · Ocean City, Maryland
Brother's Bistro
1109 Atlantic Ave · Ocean City, Maryland
Shenanigans Irish Pub
4th & Boardwalk · Ocean City, Maryland
Big Truck Farm Brewery
148 Cooper Farm Lane, · Queenstown, Maryland
Things to Do
From parasailing over the inlet to mini-golf under the stars — there’s no shortage of adventure.
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Insights
Insider tips, local favorites, and everything you need to make the most of your visit.
Photo Friday Contest Winner August 27th 2026
Excerpt: Ice cream in hand and not a care in the world! Congratulations to Madeline Walk for capturing a sweet Boardwalk moment that perfectly sums up the carefree fun of an Ocean City vacation.
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Education and Community Celebrated at Free First Friday Opening Reception on Sept 4
Celebrate art, education, and creativity at the Art League of Ocean City’s free First Friday Block Party on Sept. 4. Enjoy new exhibitions, live artist demonstrations, kids’ activities, refreshments, and a look at upcoming fall art classes.
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Meet Jim Halvorsen: The Photographer Behind OC Yacht Shots
You may know him as the guy in the bright pink shirt waving from the water! Meet Jim Halvorsen, the self-taught photographer behind OC Yacht Shots, who captures professional photos of boaters enjoying Ocean City’s back bays, Inlet and Route 50 Bridge.
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Photo Friday Contest Winner August 20th 2026
Congratulations to Brittany Preston for capturing this tiny beach explorer on a very important mission—splashing through the shallow ocean water without a care in the world! It’s moments like this that capture what an Ocean City vacation is all about: carefree days, sandy toes, new adventures, and memories that stay with us long after the vacation is over. Thank you to everyone who shared a piece of their Ocean City vacation with us this week, and congratulations again to Brittany for this wonderful photo!
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Jeep Fest Rolls Into Ocean City for Four Days of Sand, Jeeps and Beachside Fun
Jeeps are taking over Ocean City August 27-30! Ocean City Jeep Fest brings hundreds of Jeep lovers together for beach parades, a 4x4 expo, sand courses, vendors, parties, LED light shows and four days of Jeep-filled fun.
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I Thought I Was Helping a Radio Station…Then I Accidentally Joined a Sandcastle Team With The Joba Chamberlain Imposter
What started as a quick bike ride on the Ocean City Boardwalk turned into an unexpected sandcastle contest with a man pretending to be former Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain.
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