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.
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…
Discover Sharks! Free Summer Program at the Life Saving Museum
Discover what types of sharks are found off the coast of Ocean City!
Summer Listener Appreciation Party
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a fun summer evening featuring live music by The Permilla Project, 98¢ picnic dinners, games, prizes, animal ambassadors, ice cream, face painting, and plenty of family fun!
Sunset Park Party Nights
Sunset Park Party Nights return for Summer 2026 with eight Thursday nights of free live music on the bay featuring some of Ocean City’s favorite bands and one of our strongest lineups yet. From The…
Summer Send-Off
Celebrate the end of summer at Ocean City's Summer Send Off! Enjoy glowing hot air balloons, 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!
Thursday Night Fireworks
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
Kalamata Meze Bar
12849 Ocean Gateway, · West Ocean City, Maryland
The Coconut Club
Located on the second floor of The Park Place Hotel 208 Baltimore Ave, · Ocean City, Maryland
28th Street Pit & Pub
28th street · Ocean City, Maryland
Kalamata Meze Bar
12849 Ocean Gateway, · West Ocean City, Maryland
The Coconut Club
Located on the second floor of The Park Place Hotel 208 Baltimore Ave, · Ocean City, 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.
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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OCtoberfest 2026 Returns to Ocean City During Sunfest Weekend
OCtoberfest returns to the Ocean City bayfront on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Plan your Sunfest weekend around 30-plus craft beverage choices, Lower Case Blues, food trucks, local vendors and a limited VIP experience.
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