Love is in the salty beach air: A guide to Valentine’s Day in Ocean City

There’s nothing that says “romance” quite like a quiet winter beach. Long walks along the shoreline may be a dating-profile cliché, but vacations are the perfect time to lean into those clichés—and enjoy every moment of them.

Who doesn’t love long walks on the beach? Couple that with a bargain of a hotel room, a candlelit dinner, and just time spent together, complete with chocolate and champagne, or all of the above, and you’ve got the dream of a Valentine’s Day getaway. Maybe it’s all cliche, but who cares? Love is in the salty beach air, and in Ocean City, Valentine’s dreams come true.

Here are  Valentine’s Day hotel packages, restaurants, and things to do, all to be shared with the one you love.

Ocean City Hotel Packages for Valentine’s Day

You’re likely to find discounted rooms and suites at most of the Ocean City hotels that are open during the off-season, look for ad-ons like meal credits, bottles of champagne, and chocolate.

Grand Hotel Ocean City

Romance is in the air at the Grand Hotel. Get two night accommodations, $60.00 Dinner Voucher to a local restaurant including Longboard Café, EPIC Bar & Grill, Pit and Pub, Sello’s Italian Oven & Bar, Coastal Salt, two souvenir Champagne glasses and chocolates! Check out the full package here.

Park Place Hotel

Howard Johnson Oceanfront Plaza Hotel

Valentine’s Weekend Getaway Packages for You and Your Sweetheart at the Howard Johnson Oceanfront Plaza, available February 13th-15th & February 20th-22nd. Package includes:

• 2 Nights Accommodations at the Howard Johnson Oceanfront Plaza
• $80 in Meal vouchers
• Flowers
• Box of Chocolates
• Bottle of Wine (must show ID upon check-in)

Side-View Room $349 including tax, Oceanfront Room $399 including tax

Fenwick Inn

Surprise your special someone with the Fenwick Inn’s Valentine’s Package starting at just $159 + taxes & fees. This romantic getaway includes a cozy King Room, a bottle of bubbly, two stemless wine glasses, and a box of chocolates. Be sure to ask the front desk about their plush robes to make your stay even more special. Book direct to SAVE at 800-641-0011 of click here. 

Cambria Bayfront

A quiet Valentine’s Day escape waits by the water a the Cambria Hotel. Your stay includes a bottle of Champagne and Wockenfuss chocolates. Book your bayfront stay today here.

Residence Inn

Princess Royale

Courtyard by Marriott

Set the mood for love. Treat your special someone to the Romance Package at Courtyard Ocean City… Enjoy chocolate-covered strawberries and a bottle of champagne waiting for you upon arrival. Available for February bookings here.

Where to go for Valentine’s Day in Ocean City

Ocean City is not necessarily a town that’s known for its fine dining, but it really probably should be. The town is not all sports bars and surf-themed taquerias all the time (although if that’s what you and your sweetheart are into, don’t hesitate to reach for a burger and a beer on V-day weekend and pour ketchup on your fries in the shape of a heart). On our restaurants page you will find an exhaustive list of every restaurant in Ocean City, from casual dining to pizza, but for easier-access, here are some of the more romantic options that are open in February:

Marlin Moon

32 Palm

Love is in the air at 32 Palm. Their specialty Valentine’s Day menu will be available February 13–15, served alongside their regular menu. Reservations are highly encouraged, book online or give them a call to reserve your table – 410-289-2525.

Captain’s Table

Join the Captain’s Table February 11–15, for their Valentine’s Day Menu served alongside their regular menu. Reservations are highly encouraged. Book online or call 410-289-7192 to make your reservation.

Vista Rooftop

Vista Rooftop at the Fenwick Inn on 138th Street is bringing back their fan-favorite 4 course Valentine’s Dinner for two for $150. Call 410-390-7905 to make your reservations, email vistarooftopevents@gmail.com or click here.

Longboard Cafe

Beach Barrels

Things to do on your romantic Valentine’s Day weekend

1. Art Uncorked: A Dinner Pairing Art & Wine

The Art League of Ocean City is bringing not just another wine pairing evening to the area, but instead it is presenting, Art Uncorked, Thursday, February, 12, 2026, 6-9pm for a one-of-a-kind evening of art, culture, and romance held in the elegant ballroom of the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. A fundraising dinner where love, creativity, and Italian wine come together in perfect harmony. The night promises to be a heartfelt celebration of passion—for food, for wine, for art, and for giving back. More information can be found here.

2. Take a romantic stroll along the beach, if weather allows.

Some Boardwalk businesses will be open unless the weather is really bad, either way you can still walk up and down the beach and boards. It’s extra romantic to stroll along the shoreline collecting seashells when you don’t see a single other person in your line of sight; only seagulls. Take in the salty ocean air, and even bring your four-legged friends along. They’re allowed on the beach until April 30.

And in case weather doesn’t allow…

3. See a movie.

Head over to Flagship Cinemas in West Ocean City for their deluxe heated seats and enjoy the latest offerings from Hollywood. Their Pig and Whistle bar means you can enjoy an adult beverage before the movie starts.

4. Trapped Escape Room

What could be more romantic than being trapped in a room with the one you love?? Well, it certainly can be great fun to work together to solve a problem! Whether you’re a couple, best friends, or a double date, visit Trapped Escape Room on 118th Street and find out how well you work together! Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Trapped Escape Rooms and put your teamwork (and love) to the test.
5. Pamper yourself at the spa.

This idea is great, because it can apply if you’re in a relationship and opt for a couples massage, or it can be just as (if not more) enjoyable on your own. If you are staying at the Princess Royale Hotel – or even if you aren’t – The Creative Day Spa can pamper you or your loved one for Valentine’s Day. If you don’t like the idea of a massage, you can always sit yourself down by an indoor pool and just ….. relax!

6. Old Pro Golf

This Valentine’s Day, putt your hearts together with a date night special at Old Pro Golf! Get 2 for $20, and putt your way through the perfect date!

7. Enjoy the local entertainment.

There’s no shortage of talented musicians in Ocean City. Check out the local bars and restaurants to find some live music to listen. Bars such as Seacrets, Beach Barrels, Crawl Street Tavern and Harpoon Hannas has live music regularly even in the winter. Find out which bars have live music here.

8. Carriage Rides in Berlin

You’re all our Valentine this weekend in Berlin MD, so we’re treating you to a free carriage ride! See you Saturday 11am-3pm