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Photo Friday Contest Winner August 13th 2026

Sunrises, sunsets, sandy toes, Boardwalk adventures, and unforgettable family moments—this collection celebrates the little memories that make an Ocean City vacation last long after the sand is gone.

By Anne5 min read

Photo Friday Contest Winner August 13th 2026

Congratulations to Chris Luc for this bright and colorful picture of their family biking the Boardwalk, with the ocean breezes and beautiful views making the perfect recipe for creating memories together in a place they love. Congratulations Chris!

A little poem this week to say thank you for sharing your vacation photos with us!

From sunrise skies above the sea,
To sunsets glowing on the bay,
Ocean City memories
Are made in a thousand ways.

Sandcastles rising by the shore,
Boardwalk pictures, smiles so wide,
Braving ghosts behind haunted doors,
And taking that thrilling ride.

Fireworks bursting overhead,
Ice cream melting in the sun,
Morning bike rides down the boards,
Another beach day has begun.

Dolphins dancing through the waves,
A baby’s first toes in the sand,
(However those dreaded jellyfish
were not part of what we planned!)

These are the moments we remember,
The little things that mean the most—
The laughs, the sunsets, sandy feet,
And memories made along the coast.

So take a look through photos shared
By those who came to laugh and play,
And celebrate the memories made
In Ocean City, Maryland, USA!

Chris Luc -  of our family’s favorite Ocean City traditions is biking the Boardwalk in the morning! 🚲☀️ Nothing beats the ocean breeze, beautiful views, and making memories together in a place we love.
Chris Luc - of our family’s favorite Ocean City traditions is biking the Boardwalk in the morning! 🚲☀️ Nothing beats the ocean breeze, beautiful views, and making memories together in a place we love.
life guard ocmd Heros don't always wear capes.
Nou Press - don't always wear capes.
Trent Moore - Burying my nephew in the sand loll
Trent Moore - Burying my nephew in the sand loll
Josie Realo Bambary - Have to get the picture with the Incredible Hulk!!
Josie Realo Bambary - Have to get the picture with the Incredible Hulk!!
Jessie Lee - My geeky self had to get a pic at platform 9 3/4!
Jessie Lee - My geeky self had to get a pic at platform 9 3/4!
Kent Melissa Meacham Whirt - My husband and I snuck away to Ocean City for a night to celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary. This is from our evening walk along the beach. 
Kent Melissa Meacham Whirt - husband and I snuck away to Ocean City for a night to celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary. This is from our evening walk along the beach. 
Heather Metric - Picture taken off the happy hooker this week!
Heather Metric - Picture taken off the happy hooker this week!
Sara Gallagher - My daughter rode the haunted house for the first time!
Sara Gallagher - My daughter rode the haunted house for the first time!
Dawn Renee - Love to sit on the balcony and watch the sand sweepers.
Dawn Renee - Love to sit on the balcony and watch the sand sweepers.
Mindy Joyner - Fireworks on a Thursday night
Mindy Joyner - Fireworks on a Thursday night
Justine Hunia - My family has vacationed here for over 20 years. sunrise mcmd
Justine Hunia - My family has vacationed here for over 20 years. It was my mom's favorite place. She passed at age 56 from cancer and we came back with my dad to honor her during the month of her birthday & anniversary of her and my dad. Her favorite thing was getting up for sunrise so here is a photo that I took and it looks like a photo she would have taken
Lindsay Marie - I scream, you scream, we all scream for Dumsers Ice creamEvery year we come down for a week and partake in all of our faves! Post shared!
Lindsay Marie - scream, you scream, we all scream for Dumsers Ice cream. Every year we come down for a week and partake in all of our faves! Post shared!
Dona Nash - We brought our grandson to OC. This was his first time here! He said he loved playing in the sandbox!
Dona Nash - We brought our grandson to OC. This was his first time here! He said he loved playing in the sandbox!
Josh N Cammi - My husband was cold on the beach.
Josh N Cammi - My husband was cold on the beach.
Debra Corson - During our visit last month, my son and I rented bicycles on the boardwalk for the first time.
Debra Corson - During our visit last month, my son and I rented bicycles on the boardwalk for the first time.
Courtney Gillock - Nothing like snacking at the beach! Princesses treatment for sure!!!!
Courtney Gillock - Nothing like snacking at the beach! Princesses treatment for sure!!!!
Hanna Marie - Nothing better than a freeze pop on the beach
Hanna Marie - Nothing better than a freeze pop on the beach
Lauren Sloan - One of the most magical experiences in all 39 years of visiting OC! 🐬
Lauren Sloan - One of the most magical experiences in all 39 years of visiting OC! 🐬

Jen Nolan - Trimpers haunted house electric chair!!! We love oc!
Jen Nolan - Trimpers haunted house electric chair!!! We love oc!
Trent Moore - Me at the beach in my fursuit!
Trent Moore - Me at the beach in my fursuit!
Rachel Gibbons - Me my mom an nephew on the Oc Rocket boat ride
Rachel Gibbons - Me, my mom and nephew on the OC Rocket boat ride
Hannahh Lynn - Sunrise on 21st/22nd st. What an experience it was to view such beauty so early in the morning♡
Hannahh Lynn - Sunrise on 21st/22nd St. What an experience it was to view such beauty so early in the morning♡
Keera Willard - Took my maternity photos on the beach this week
Keera Willard - Took my maternity photos on the beach this week
Chelsea Elizabeth - This place is filled with so many memories since 2008. Now I share memories with the family I created and show them where one of best places to make memories is. Now they agree
Chelsea Elizabeth - This place is filled with so many memories since 2008. Now I share memories with the family I created and show them where one of best places to make memories is. Now they agree
Chrissy Moreland - My sweet girls first time at the beach.
Chrissy Moreland - My sweet girls first time at the beach.

Dolores Duckie Bell - Getting in on the action of this gorgeous sunrise near the inlet.
Dolores Duckie Bell - Getting in on the action of this gorgeous sunrise near the inlet.
Justin Heidler - My Wife and I sunrise on 74th street, we love Ocean City Maryland!!!
Justin Heidler - My Wife and I sunrise on 74th street, we love Ocean City Maryland!!!
Victoria O'Neal - I’ve always wanted to take one of these out on the boardwalk and last year my husband finally said yes
Victoria O'Neal - I’ve always wanted to take one of these out on the boardwalk and last year my husband finally said yes
Deb Clinton - Appropriate for this week. 13th Street beach!
Deb Clinton - Appropriate for this week. 13th Street beach!
Kathryn Akimi Smith-McCartney - On our last day. Finally got Toto for our grandson's collection...Now his card collection is complete!!
Kathryn Akimi Smith-McCartney - On our last day. Finally got Toto for our grandson's collection...Now his card collection is complete!!
Kim Limmer - My grandson and nephew doing what they love, playing soccer in the tournament last weekend! But first some thrasher fries to give them some energy. I have reposted this post as well. I hope I win this for my grandson and nephew
Kim Limmer - grandson and nephew doing what they love, playing soccer in the tournament last weekend! But first some thrasher fries to give them some energy. I have reposted this post as well. I hope I win this for my grandson and nephew
Mark Sipus - We came down last week from Salem, Ohio!
Mark Sipus - We came down last week from Salem, Ohio!
Jennifer Gonzalez - My daughter and her cousin had a Lemonade Stand on Coastal Hwy and Old Landing Rd.
Jennifer Gonzalez - My daughter and her cousin had a Lemonade Stand on Coastal Hwy and Old Landing Rd.
Pam McCurdy - Ice cream at night
Pam McCurdy - Ice cream at night
Lindsay Pangborn - Sunset view from Ropewalk. One of our favorite spots to watch the sun sink down
Lindsay Pangborn - Sunset view from Ropewalk. One of our favorite spots to watch the sun sink down
Nancy McJilton Mackin - Peaceful morning in Northside Park.
Nancy McJilton Mackin - Peaceful morning in Northside Park.
Scott Sukanick - Starting the day off right with a little surf fishing
Scott Sukanick - Starting the day off right with a little surf fishing
Adam Toth - Love the sunset at OCMD!
Adam Toth ͏- Love the sunset at OCMD!
Kristie Becker - Saying goodbye to the beach last week with one last morning walk by the inlet .
Kristie Becker - Saying goodbye to the beach last week with one last morning walk by the inlet .
Michelle Snook Hopple - Grandkids trip to Ocean City. They had a blast and would do it again.
Michelle Snook Hopple - Grandkids trip to Ocean City. They had a blast and would do it again.
Samantha Roberts - Good old night pic
Samantha Roberts - Good old night pic
Tammy Drick - Our yearly beach picture. We also love Quickies
Tammy Drick - Our yearly beach picture. We also love Quickies
Candace Compton - Helicopter ride over the beach
Candace Compton - Helicopter ride over the beach
Donna Hooks - Enjoying a beach day with my amazing hubby
Donna Hooks - Enjoying a beach day with my amazing hubby
Kimberly Plumhoff Ortiz - 3 sisters having a little moment.
Kimberly Plumhoff Ortiz - 3 sisters having a little moment.
Sarah Shackelford - Northside park with my little man
Sarah Shackelford - Northside park with my little man
Robin Howard - Thursday night fireworks
Robin Howard - Thursday night fireworks
Denise Conni Enloe - Spain Bar for the first time. Best views, best drinks and incredible service.
Denise Conni Enloe - Spain Bar for the first time. Best views, best drinks and incredible service.
Katie Ann - Found this shell on our first morning there before grabbing some donuts and coffee from quickies!! What a great way to kick off our weekend!
Katie Ann - Found this shell on our first morning there before grabbing some donuts and coffee from quickies!! What a great way to kick off our weekend!
Alisha Sites - 4th on the beach
Alisha Sites - 4th on the beach
Crystal Jean - Our first family trip to OC, my daughter got her first ever Henna tattoo and it came out beautiful!
Crystal Jean - Our first family trip to OC, my daughter got her first ever Henna tattoo and it came out beautiful!

About Anne

Anne grew up in Edinburgh, Scotland, and came across Ocean City for the first time over 30 years ago and shortly after it became her permanent home. When time allows, Anne still loves to travel. She has been with OceanCity.com since September 2014.

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