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Best Bars in Ocean City, Maryland Trail
Find the best bars in Ocean City, MD with this self-guided trail. Check in at each of the 2026 Best of Ocean City® winners, score discounts, and enter to win a gift certificate.
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Ready to find the best bars in Ocean City, MD? The Best Bars Trail is a free, downloadable guide to the winners of the 2026 Best of Ocean City® contest — the bars our readers voted tops for happy hour, live music, waterfront views, and late-night fun.
Download the trail, check in as you visit each bar, and unlock discounts along the way. Hit every stop and you're entered to win a gift certificate to one of Ocean City's favorite bars.
It's the perfect way to plan a night out — or a whole weekend — around the best bars Ocean City has to offer.
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Best Bars in Ocean City, MD Trail - 2026 Winners
Frequently asked questions
Bars & Restaurants
Are children allowed at Seacrets?
Yes, children are allowed in Seacrets until 10pm
Trails & Passes
What are the Trails & Passes offered on OceanCity.com?
OceanCity.com offers mobile-based, gamified “passes” such as the Best of Ocean City® Trails, Coastal Craft Crawl, the OC Orange Crush Trail, and the Explore the Town of Berlin: The Game Trail. These digital passes guide users to curated attractions, restaurants, and bars—letting you check in, redeem deals, and earn rewards during your visitHow do I access these passes?
ou can download them directly from the Trails page on OceanCity.com or through emailed/text links after booking a hotel on OceanCity.com.Are the passes free?
Yes! They’re free to download and use. The passes are particularly rewarding because they each include automatic updates and exclusive benefitsWhat benefits come with the Coastal Craft Crawl pass?
With the Coastal Craft Crawl, passholders get $5 pints at select local breweries and craft beer venues—one deal per location. Plus, the pass automatically updates when new venues are addedWhat’s included in the Best of Ocean City® Trails and how many passes are there?
There are four Best of Ocean City® Trails and each pass leads you to 2025’s award-winning businesses. There is a trail for restaurants, bars, boardwalk spots, and activities. You earn points for check‑ins, coupon use, and sharing, and are entered to win monthly gift certificates to local hotels.What’s included in the Orange Crush Trail?
The Orange Crush Trail offers deals like $5 Orange Crushes at participating spots—another fun, beverage-centered pass you can download or choose when booking via OceanCity.com.Do the passes get updated if new businesses join or new coupons are added?
Yes, once downloaded, your pass automatically updates with new participating venues and offers—ensuring you always have access to the latest deals.Is there a points or rewards system?
Yes! Many of the Trails on OceanCity.com are gamified, meaning that if you check-in, use the coupons, or answer quiz questions, you collect points. You can then redeem the points for prizes. The four Best of Ocean City® Trails and the Explore the Town of Berlin: The Game Pass all include gamified elements—sign up gives you 3 points right away; you earn more for checking in, using coupons, and sharing. These entries help you win prizes and keep accumulating even after winning.How do I redeem deals and check‑in at locations?
Download the pass onto your mobile device, then show it at each location to redeem your $5 deals or your coupons. Checking in can be done without showing your pass to the cashier or server. It’s contactless, mobile-friendly, and hassle-free. Just be sure to click on the coupon or deal IN FRONT OF THE CASHIER OR SERVER. They will expire in minutes and a photo of the coupon will not be accepted.Can I book hotels and use the passes together?
Definitely. Booking through OceanCity.com (https://hotels.oceancity.com) not only gives you direct hotel access and no OTA commissions, but also includes free trails or passes (like Coastal Craft Crawl, the Berlin Trail, or the OC Orange Crush Trail), making your stay even more valuable.
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