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Pet-friendly Ocean City
Where Fido is welcome — boardwalk seasons, beaches, hotels, and restaurants.
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Ocean City is generous to four-legged visitors in the off-season and gracious year-round at the right hotels and restaurants.
On the beach and boards
Dogs are permitted on the Boardwalk and the beach from October 1 to April 30. Outside those dates, leashed dogs are welcome on a handful of nearby trails and the bayside parks.
Pet-friendly hotels
Properties that welcome dogs year-round.
Boardwalk Hotel Group
Downtown
Howard Johnson Oceanfront Plaza, Howard Johnson Oceanfront Inn and Days Inn Oceanfront all located on the boardwalk. All are gold medal winners w/ microwave, coffee pot and refrigerators. Choose from…
Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City
Mid-town
The Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City hotel offers a beautiful bayfront location with stunning views over the bay. Unwind in our spacious suites, step out onto our outdoor balconies and take in…
Fenwick Inn
North
Everything you love about Fenwick Inn has been revamped in all of the best ways to make your stay in Ocean City, Maryland one you’ll want to relive year after year! Now with the indoor pool and hot…
OC Surf Villas
Mid-town
The Surf Villas is a freshly remodeled, four-unit, beachside haven in Ocean City, MD located on 54th Street, adjacent to the Quality Inn Oceanfront. The villas are available nightly and weekly. For…
Aloft Ocean City
Mid-town
Days Inn Oceanfront
Downtown
The Days Inn Oceanfront hotel on Ocean City's Boardwalk is walking distance to restaurants, shopping and amusements. It has two outdoor pools, recently updated rooms, efficiencies & suites, kitchen…
Frequently asked questions
Pets
Can I bring my dog to Springfest?
Technically, pets are not allowed at Springfest. There is an exception for service animals.Which hotels are pet friendly?
There are many hotels in Ocean City which welcome dogs. For a full list, click here.Are there any restaurants in Ocean City where I can bring my dog?
Yes there are quite a few restaurants with outdoor seating which welcome dogs. For a full list, click here.Are there kennels in the area that will board my pet?
If you can’t find rooms in one of the various Ocean City hotels that allow pets, or if you chose a rental that doesn’t allow pets but want your dog to join you during the day on your vacation, there are several kennels in the area that will board your pet. Some allow regular day visits and will accept your pet for overnight or extended absences. Village Kennels – 410-352-5108 Bishopville, MD Dogtel Hotel – 410-213-8188 West Ocean City Delmarva Kennels – 302-436-2275 Selbyville, DEAre there any veterinarian offices in Ocean City?
Yes there are:- VCA Delmarva Animal Hospital10311 Old Ocean City BoulevardBerlin, MD(410) 629-1800
- Ocean City Animal Hospital11843 Ocean GatewayOcean City, MD (410) 213-1170
- Berlin Animal Hospital, 10302 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin, MD 21811 (410) 641-1841
- Precious Paws Animal Hosp Inc118 Atlantic AveOcean View, DE 19970(302) 539-5763
- Whaleyville Animal Hospital8901 Whaleyville Rd, Whaleyville, MD 21872 (410) 352-3311
- Sussex Veterinary Hospital Ltd, 30053 Vines Creek Rd, Dagsboro, DE 19939 (302) 732-9433
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