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Photo Friday Contest Winner September 4th 2026

Take one last look at our final Photo Friday collection of the season, filled with Ocean City sunsets, family traditions, first beach visits, summer adventures, and memories that will last long after summer ends.

By Anne4 min read

summer sendoff

It’s our final collection of Photo Friday photos for the season, and what a wonderful way to look back on another summer in Ocean City. ❤️

You certainly didn’t disappoint! We’ve loved seeing beautiful shots of the balloons at Summer Send-Off, Jeeps and duckies, little ones experiencing the beach for the very first time, birthday celebrations, and gatherings of cousins, neighbors, families, and friends.

There were sunny skies and stormy skies, spectacular sunrises and sunsets, and all those little moments in between—feeding the seagulls, discovering a crab in the sand, munching on Boardwalk fries, splashing in the waves, and simply having a blast.

That’s why we love your Photo Friday pictures so much. They remind us that Ocean City is about so much more than the beach and the Boardwalk. It’s about the people we share it with. It’s about slowing down, spending time together, continuing traditions, starting new ones, and making memories that somehow stay with us long after the sand has been washed from our feet.

Another summer may be coming to a close, but the memories made in Ocean City have a way of lasting forever. Thank you for sharing yours with us all season long. ❤️

Congratulations to Amanda Kinney who has won this week's contest with this great shot of the balloons at last weekends Summer Send Off. Congratulations Amanda!

summer sendoff
Amanda Kinney - Enjoying the summer send off!
Garry Smithson
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Beautiful on The Boardwalk
Garry Smithson - Beautiful on The Boardwalk
Sandy Moll Weister Spending time with family and having fun. Best way to enjoy jeep Week every year.
Sandy Moll Weister - Spending time with family and having fun. Best way to enjoy jeep Week every year.
Amy Phucas - Nothing says 4th birthday quite like sandy toes, sunshine, beach toys, and a crown fit for the birthday king!
Amy Phucas - Our favorite place to be 🏖️💙 Celebrating our youngest, Waylon, turning FOUR in his favorite place — Ocean City! 🎂🌊👑 Nothing says 4th birthday quite like sandy toes, sunshine, beach toys, and a crown fit for the birthday king! 👑☀️ This smile pretty much says it all. 🥹💙 Happy 4th Birthday, Waylon! Thanks for helping us make another amazing Ocean City memory! 🏖️🎉
Lauren Fowler Annual cousins/friends vacation week
Lauren Fowler - Annual cousins/friends vacation week
Nicole Carroll
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Wasn't expecting to see this on the beach
Nicole Carroll - Wasn't expecting to see this on the beach
Zach Feltz
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My 1 year old daughter walked the boardwalk two nights in a row and said hi to everyone. (I have a video too) She was trying to be the mayor!
Mayor Rick Meehan, there’s a new mayor in town.
Zach Feltz - My 1 year old daughter walked the boardwalk two nights in a row and said hi to everyone. (I have a video too) She was trying to be the mayor! Mayor Rick Meehan, there’s a new mayor in town.
Sandy Simone Woodward
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Mommy I’m ready for the beach!! Did you pack my sunscreen?😂😂❤️🌴😎
Sandy Simone Woodward - Mommy I’m ready for the beach!! Did you pack my sunscreen?😂😂❤️🌴😎
Alliē Cat
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Calm before the storm 🌊
Alliē Cat - Calm before the storm 🌊
Robert Pickard The perfect boardwalk. Cruise in end of summertime.
Robert Pickard - The perfect boardwalk. Cruise in end of summertime.
Robert Brooks
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First time at the beach for the twins!
Robert Brooks- First time at the beach for the twins!
Tina Windell
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Running from the cold water lol
May be an image of child, ocean and beach
Tina Windell - Running from the cold water lol May be an image of child, ocean and beach
Joyce Hepburn
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Heading out of OC in the boat to go fishing.
Joyce Hepburn - Heading out of OC in the boat to go fishing.
Sandy Simone Woodward
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I love my new hat!! OC is the best
Sandy Simone Woodward - I love my new hat!! OC is the best
Danielle Perkins  ·Mom finally getting a break. It was the best beach day. Hardly any jellies
Danielle Perkins - Mom finally getting a break 😂❤️🥰 It was the best beach day. Hardly any jellies 😅
Melissa Betz
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First time ever on the beach
Melissa Betz - First time ever on the beach
Dolores Duckie Bell
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You can’t beat this view for bike riding.
Dolores Duckie Bell - You can’t beat this view for bike riding.

Lisa Mae Roser
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My girl loved feeding the seagulls
Lisa Mae Roser - My girl loved feeding the seagulls
Alisha Sites
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Catching sand crabs
Alisha Sites - Catching sand crabs
Victoria O'Neal
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Swimming at sunset
Victoria O'Neal - Swimming at sunset
Debra Corson·Late night walk on the boardwalk with some Thrashers.
Debra Corson - Late night walk on the boardwalk with some Thrashers.
Blare Hall
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Taking a selfie at the beach.
Blare Hall - Taking a selfie at the beach.
Renee Heatwole Dunkerly Oh what luck, we got a duck (or 48) during the jeep parade!
Renee Heatwole Dunkerly - Oh what luck, we got a duck (or 48) during the jeep parade!
David Rossbach
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Sunrise at the beach 🏖️
David Rossbach - Sunrise at the beach 🏖️
Kat Smith
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250 summer days in Ocean City.
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Laci Louden Stobert
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My favorite sunrise
Laci Louden Stobert - My favorite sunrise
Ann Carnicelli
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My oldest just graduated and will be heading to the Air Force.. this was our last family trip for who knows how long 😭
Ann Carnicelli - My oldest just graduated and will be heading to the Air Force.. this was our last family trip for who knows how long 😭
Jessica Topfer
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Just two girls having a great time
Jessica Topfer - Just two girls having a great time
Jaimee Lynn
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Enjoying our afternoon lunch at Secrets!
Jaimee Lynn - Enjoying our afternoon lunch at Secrets!
Elizabeth Dintino Brielle loves OCMD!
Elizabeth Dintino - Brielle loves OCMD!
Tabitha Lipinski
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Miss Emilie finally living out her dream of riding in a Jeep on the beach during Jeep Fest.
Tabitha Lipinski - Miss Emilie finally living out her dream of riding in a Jeep on the beach during Jeep Fest.
Kathy Hudak Montgomery
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Beautiful night on 67th Street
Kathy Hudak Montgomery - Beautiful night on 67th Street
Barbara Braciszewski Wray
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We danced again!
Barbara Braciszewski Wray - We danced again!
Penny Carlin Harmon
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Watching the storm from our balcony
Penny Carlin Harmon - Watching the storm from our balcony
Brittney Cheno
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One more sunset before leaving.
Brittney Cheno - One more sunset before leaving.
Stephanie Trowbridge
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A beautiful rainbow over the ocean 🌈
Stephanie Trowbridge - A beautiful rainbow over the ocean 🌈
Danielle Hart
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Beach days are better when you have your best friend by your side! 🌊
Danielle Hart - Beach days are better when you have your best friend by your side! 🌊
Angel Hyatt Family vacation 2026.
Angel Hyatt - Family vacation 2026.
Melody Pickens
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Neighbors Visiting from WI!
Melody Pickens - Neighbors Visiting from WI!
Victoria Sadler- Marty's Playland GOLDEN TICKETS
Victoria Sadler - Marty's Playland GOLDEN TICKETS
Lisa Paul
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Feeding seagulls at diamond beach condo
Lisa Paul - Feeding seagulls at diamond beach condo

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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