Frequently Asked Questions

Pets are only permitted on the Boardwalk between October 1st and April 30th, and they must be kept on a leash.

**The Boardwalk tram is suspended indefinitely** The Boardwalk Tram costs $5.00 per person, per boarding, per one way ride. Although the tram runs every day throughout the summer, it may not maintain its normal schedule during during inclement weather due to safety precautions. For further questions please contact Transportation at 410-723-1606. Summer Boardwalk Tram Hours: May 24 – September 2 2024, 12pm -Midnight/Daily Special Events Boardwalk Tram Hours: Springfest: May 2-5 2024, OC Cruisin’ Weekend: May 16-19, Post Labor Day: September 3-8, Bikefest: September 11-15, Sunfest: Thursday, October 24-27

Definitely the inlet lot.  Here is information from the Town of Ocean City on parking in the inlet lot. Your first 30 minutes are free, including handicapped! Patrons must pay for expired time prior to leaving the Inlet Lot to avoid being billed for additional administrative costs April 1 – May 23, 2024 Monday – Thursday: FREE Parking Friday – Sunday: $3.00/hour May 24 – September 30, 2024 Daily Rate: $3.50/hour July 4, 2024 – $5.00/hour October 1 – October 31, 2024 Monday – Thursday: FREE Parking Friday – Sunday: $3.00/hour

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

When parking at the Inlet Parking Lot in Ocean City, here’s what you need to know: Payment Options:

• You can pay for your parking session when you arrive or before you leave the lot by paying for the amount of time you have stayed.
• Use a nearby kiosk to enter your license plate details and pay for your desired parking duration. Make sure to enter your complete license plate, including numbers.
• There’s a 30-minute grace period to start your parking session, including for handicapped spaces.

Receipt Display:

• There’s no need to display the receipt on your dashboard after payment.

ParkMobile App:

• Alternatively, you can use the ParkMobile App to pay for your parking at the Inlet Parking Lot.

Violation Fees:

• Violations of parking regulations at the Inlet Lot will result in a mailed bill for the time spent in the lot, plus a $25 administrative fee.
• If the violation fee is not paid within 30 days, it will escalate to $50.

Payment Before Leaving:

• To avoid additional administrative costs, make sure to pay for any expired time before leaving the Inlet Lot.

Assistance:

• Parking lot ambassadors are available at the booth located in the center of Row E in the Inlet Parking Lot.
• For technical support and guidance on using the parking machines, you can call the number displayed on the front of the machine.

Following these guidelines ensures a smooth parking experience at the Inlet Parking Lot in Ocean City, Maryland.

Pets are only permitted on the Boardwalk between October 1st and April 30th, and they must be kept on a leash.

Yes, public bathrooms can be found at the following locations: Boardwalk at Worcester Street Boardwalk at Caroline Street 3rd Street & St. Louis Avenue next to Skate Park Boardwalk at 9th Street Boardwalk at 27th Street S. Division Street Transit Center Rinse Stations can be found at: Caroline Street (4) Inlet Beach (4) 9th Street (2)

The Boardwalk is technically open year round, however many businesses close during the offseason. Businesses open on an individual basis, so it’s best to contact them directly if you want to know their offseason schedule.

Biking is allowed only between the hours of 2 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day). It is allowed anytime of the day and night in the off-season from the Tuesday after Labor Day to the Friday before Memorial Day subject to the following exceptions: Springfest and Sunfest (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday), between 2:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon of the same day. Class 2 & 3 Electric bicycles are not allowed on the boardwalk at any time.

Skateboarding/ rollerblading/ rollerskating is prohibited on the Boardwalk during the summer season, but is allowed anytime of the day and night in the off-season from the Tuesday after Labor Day to the Friday before Memorial Day.

Yes, the Town of Ocean City provides beach wheelchairs at designated locations from 10am to 5pm daily, from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Chairs are available from the Beach Patrol and must be used within a block of where they are picked up. Chairs can be rented at the following lots: Inlet Lot, 7th St., 30th St., 40th St., 48th St., 59th St., 70th St., 81st St., 89th St., 94th St., 107th St., 120th St., 130th St., 139th St., 145th St.

As of May 1, 2015, the Clean Air Smoking Ban is in effect. All public smoking on the beach/Boardwalk must be confined to designated areas.

**The Boardwalk tram is suspended indefinitely** The Boardwalk Tram costs $5.00 per person, per boarding, per one way ride. Although the tram runs every day throughout the summer, it may not maintain its normal schedule during during inclement weather due to safety precautions. For further questions please contact Transportation at 410-723-1606. Summer Boardwalk Tram Hours: May 24 – September 2 2024, 12pm -Midnight/Daily Special Events Boardwalk Tram Hours: Springfest: May 2-5 2024, OC Cruisin’ Weekend: May 16-19, Post Labor Day: September 3-8, Bikefest: September 11-15, Sunfest: Thursday, October 24-27

The rides are located near the inlet south of Somerset Street.  You have Trimper’s Amusements and Jolly Roger at the Pier, both of which are popular.  Trimper’s has the oldest (and most spectacular) carousel located inside so you can enjoy it even if it rains.  Most of the kiddie rides are inside too.

Definitely the inlet lot.  Here is information from the Town of Ocean City on parking in the inlet lot. Your first 30 minutes are free, including handicapped! Patrons must pay for expired time prior to leaving the Inlet Lot to avoid being billed for additional administrative costs April 1 – May 23, 2024 Monday – Thursday: FREE Parking Friday – Sunday: $3.00/hour May 24 – September 30, 2024 Daily Rate: $3.50/hour July 4, 2024 – $5.00/hour October 1 – October 31, 2024 Monday – Thursday: FREE Parking Friday – Sunday: $3.00/hour

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

When parking at the Inlet Parking Lot in Ocean City, here’s what you need to know: Payment Options:

• You can pay for your parking session when you arrive or before you leave the lot by paying for the amount of time you have stayed.
• Use a nearby kiosk to enter your license plate details and pay for your desired parking duration. Make sure to enter your complete license plate, including numbers.
• There’s a 30-minute grace period to start your parking session, including for handicapped spaces.

Receipt Display:

• There’s no need to display the receipt on your dashboard after payment.

ParkMobile App:

• Alternatively, you can use the ParkMobile App to pay for your parking at the Inlet Parking Lot.

Violation Fees:

• Violations of parking regulations at the Inlet Lot will result in a mailed bill for the time spent in the lot, plus a $25 administrative fee.
• If the violation fee is not paid within 30 days, it will escalate to $50.

Payment Before Leaving:

• To avoid additional administrative costs, make sure to pay for any expired time before leaving the Inlet Lot.

Assistance:

• Parking lot ambassadors are available at the booth located in the center of Row E in the Inlet Parking Lot.
• For technical support and guidance on using the parking machines, you can call the number displayed on the front of the machine.

Following these guidelines ensures a smooth parking experience at the Inlet Parking Lot in Ocean City, Maryland.

Q: When are the stores and shops on the Ocean City Boardwalk open?

A: There’s no set time for all stores to open or close on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Each business has its own unique hours of operation.

Q: How can I find out the hours for a specific store or restaurant?

A: The best way to find out the hours for your favorite stores and restaurants is to:

• Check their individual websites
• Look up their hours on their Facebook pages
• Call them directly

Q: Are the stores open year-round?

A: Many stores and restaurants are open seasonally, with their hours varying depending on the time of year.

Q: When do most stores open for the season?

A: Typically, most stores and restaurants begin to open around Memorial Day weekend, often starting with weekend-only hours.

Q: When can I expect most stores to be open daily?

A: As the summer season progresses, you’ll find that most businesses are open daily during the week and on weekends.

Q: Are stores open after Labor Day?

A: Yes, many stores and restaurants remain open on weekends after Labor Day.

Q: Are there any special events that might extend store hours in the fall?

A: Yes, events like Oceans Calling and Sunfest often encourage businesses to remain open, at least on weekends, well into October.

Remember: It’s always best to confirm the hours of operation for a specific store or restaurant before heading to the Ocean City Boardwalk.

There is no universal time for a store to be open or closed.  Each business runs its own hours. So check the website or Facebook page of your favorite business to see their hours. Typically, the shops restaurants and stores open around Memorial Day, at least on the weekends.  As Spring moves into Summer, the businesses are almost all open during the week as well as the weekends.  Most businesses remain open on the weekends after Labor Day and will start closing as we get into October.  Now, with Oceans Calling, Sunfest and other big events in October, you will find the businesses will keep their stores and restaurants open at least on the weekends well into October.

Most are down near the inlet end of the boardwalk.     View the Ocean City Arcade Directory

Yes, public bathrooms can be found at the following locations: Boardwalk at Worcester Street Boardwalk at Caroline Street 3rd Street & St. Louis Avenue next to Skate Park Boardwalk at 9th Street Boardwalk at 27th Street S. Division Street Transit Center Rinse Stations can be found at: Caroline Street (4) Inlet Beach (4) 9th Street (2)

Yes, the Town of Ocean City provides beach wheelchairs at designated locations from 10am to 5pm daily, from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Chairs are available from the Beach Patrol and must be used within a block of where they are picked up. Chairs can be rented at the following lots: Inlet Lot, 7th St., 30th St., 40th St., 48th St., 59th St., 70th St., 81st St., 89th St., 94th St., 107th St., 120th St., 130th St., 139th St., 145th St.

As of May 1, 2015, the Clean Air Smoking Ban is in effect. All public smoking on the beach/Boardwalk must be confined to designated areas.

**The Boardwalk tram is suspended indefinitely** The Boardwalk Tram costs $5.00 per person, per boarding, per one way ride. Although the tram runs every day throughout the summer, it may not maintain its normal schedule during during inclement weather due to safety precautions. For further questions please contact Transportation at 410-723-1606. Summer Boardwalk Tram Hours: May 24 – September 2 2024, 12pm -Midnight/Daily Special Events Boardwalk Tram Hours: Springfest: May 2-5 2024, OC Cruisin’ Weekend: May 16-19, Post Labor Day: September 3-8, Bikefest: September 11-15, Sunfest: Thursday, October 24-27