There are several pet friendly hotels in all areas of Ocean City, Maryland.  Remember that you cannot have your dog on the beach or boardwalk between May 1st and September 30th. Dogs must be leashed at all times in Ocean City and Berlin. Assateague National Park’s beach allows dogs year-round, but the State park at Assateague does not allow any pets.  Therefore, you will need to be sure that when you bring you dog to the beach from May 1 to September 30, you have what you need to keep your pet happy and quiet in the hotels.  

Many of the restaurants in Ocean City and Berlin not only allow your dogs, but they are actually pet-friendly.  The Clarion allows pets and lets you take them to the outdoor restaurant there.  The Aloft has pet treats and water stations waiting for you when you arrive. Their restaurants are pet-friendly as well.  Macky’s has a beach where you dog can cool down and Blacksmith in Berlin has two outdoor deck areas where you dog can comfortably wait for you to finish eating.