Ocean City Maryland is famous for its three mile long wooden boardwalk. With plenty of live music and awesome nightlife, you will have an amazing time in this fun city!
It’s a great town for a family vacation or a trip with friends. I’ve gone to Ocean City Maryland on girls trips and it didn’t disappoint! I’m going to share with you the best things to do in Ocean City, Maryland… with and without children.
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What to SEE in Ocean City, MD
The Beach in Ocean City
Visiting the 10 miles of Ocean City beach is absolutely FREE. There is plenty of entertainment on and off the beach. They have FREE movies on the beach and live music.
This clean beach is ready for you to go sunbathing, build castles, and fly kites. It has lifeguards and rentals for beach chairs and umbrellas. (Okay so I did not make that sandcastle, but it’s pretty impressive.)
Jolly Roger's Amusement Parks
Jolly Roger’s Amusement Park has two locations. One is located at the southern end of the boardwalk and one is on 30th Street. It is ranked on TripAdvisor as #12 out of 28 things to do in Ocean City. Jolly Roger has a number of parks, that are great for all ages, including Splash Mountain Water Park, Speedworld, and Mini Golf.
The Ocean City Boardwalk
Ocean City Maryland is famous for its three mile long wooden boardwalk. Like most boardwalks it has plenty of food, games, amusement rides, and entertainment.
Everyone loves a beach boardwalk, but you will have to visit the Ocean City boardwalk yourself to see why National Geographic named it one of the top 10 in the U.S. and USA Today named it one of the nation’s best boardwalks for food. For a delicious way to see the boardwalk, check out the Ocean City Downtown and Boardwalk Foodie Walking Tour.
Trimper’s Rides and Amusement Park
Ranked as #5 of 28 things to do in Ocean City Maryland, Trimpers Rides and Amusement Park should be a “must-see” on your list! It is the oldest continuously family-owned and operated amusement park in the world. In 2020 they underwent a number of major renovations to add 11 new rides. Check out their year in review in the video below to see more.
Ocean City Fishing Pier
I’ve liked fishing since I was a little girl. I’m not particularly good at it, but it’s fun. (Sometimes all I catch is a buzz. Cheers!)
Oceanic Fishing Pier is open 24 hours from May – September and you don’t need a fishing license. You can rent everything you need including rods, reels, tackle, and more.
Oceanic Pier is rated in the top 5 favorite fishing piers in the United States. TripAdvisor ranks it #8 out of 28 things to do in Ocean City.
Parasailing over Ocean City
Have you ever gone parasailing? I did it over the beach one time and it was so much FUN!
This 1.5 Hour Parasailing Adventure is an incredible way to see Ocean City Maryland. If you have never tried this then parasailing over the Ocean City coast is something you should experience. You can enjoy this unique experience with two or three people at one time.
Click HERE for more information and tickets to the parasailing adventure. 🎟
Ocean Sailing in the Atlantic Ocean
Although I’ve done things like parasailing, I have not ever been sailing. This excursion is next on my bucket list! It will be at the top of the best things to do in Ocean City, Maryland.
The excursion “Ocean sailing on a Sail Catamaran in Ocean City” is a 3 hour long adventure. During the trip, you can see dolphins and go swimming right off of the boat. With a maximum of 6 travelers, this is a PERFECT unique family experience!
Where to STAY in Ocean City, MD
Before you book a place to stay, make sure you read Top 5 Things you NEED to Know when Finding a Hotel.
Ocean City has so many options, depending on what works best for you and your budget. I’ve been staying at Airbnb’s more often lately, because they are more economical and they work great for larger groups. Click the link below to see the amazing options VBRO has for Ocean City Maryland. They have a TON of condos to rent.
Where to EAT & DRINK in Ocean City, MD
The Greene Turtle
If you have been to Ocean City Maryland then you’ve definitely heard of The Greene Turtle, which was voted the BEST sports bar restaurant in Ocean City. They have tons of TV’s, DJ’s on the weekends, and outside seating.
If you’d like to combine their good food with some extra fun then you should do the Ocean City Bay Hopper Lunch Cruise with Drinks. This 2 hour long lunch cruise lets you pick your meal and a drink kit. Then, you can tell the captain where you’d like to go in the bay, or you can let them decide for you.
For tickets on the Ocean City Bay Hopper Lunch Cruise with Drinks: CLICK HERE 🎟
Ice Cream Cruise
This adventure pairs a boat ride and ice cream. The one hour long excursion is short and sweet. It would be an ideal first trip if you are new to going out on a boat.
Enjoy 5 flavors of the famous Taharka ice cream while you cruise around the bayside area. This is a perfect activity for children of all ages!
Seacrets Bar and Grill
Seacrets Bar and Grill is located at 117 49th Street Ocean City, MD 21842. They have a full menu and a distillery.
Honestly, the nightlife at Seacrets is my FAVORITE part about Ocean City Maryland! If you read “How to Have an Epic Weekend in Baltimore Maryland” you know that I enjoy nightlife. Tripadvisor ranks Seacrets #1 out of 14 for nightlife in Ocean City Maryland.
It’s hard to tell from the picture, but this place is HUGE! They have SEVENTEEN bars inside and something going on EVERY night of the week so be sure to check out their calendar in advance. I love to see live music when I’m there. This place ranks #1 for “The Best Things to Do in Ocean City, Maryland” and after you go there you will see why!
QUICK LINKS: for Tickets Ocean City, Maryland
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