Ocean City, MD Vacation Guide

Ocean City, MD Vacation Guide: All You Need to Know

If you’re planning your first trip to Ocean City, or if you’re tired of the same old beach vacation you’ve been taking for decades, then this guide is for YOU.

This OCMD Vacation guide will provide you will all the information you need to plan the perfect beach getaway, OR to make sure that you enjoy the getaway you already have planned! Let’s dive right in!

Why Choose Ocean City, MD?

Ocean City, Maryland is one of the best vacation destinations on the entire East Coast (in our very humble, very unbiased opinion).

We are one of the most easily accessible beaches to some of the largest cities on the east coast. We have countless activities, wonderful places to stay, clean beaches, wonderful food, a great nightlife, golf courses, water sports, deep sea fishing, and more!

Needless to say, if you plan on visiting us in Ocean City, MD, we want you to LOVE IT!

Accommodations

Ocean City MD Accomodations

One of our favorite things about our town is the wide variety of places to stay. Here at Central Reservations, we think we do a pretty good job of having just about any beach vacation rental you could dream of. From luxury oceanfront penthouses to large single-family homes, and budget friendly accommodations… we have it all.

With that said, we thought it would be helpful to provide you with a list of different places to stay in Ocean City, MD. We broke it down by street/location in Ocean City. Then, to help even more, we listed our rentals by their proximity to the ocean (i.e., are you Oceanfront, Bayfront, Oceanblock or Bayside Non-waterfront).

So go ahead and click on any of the links below to get a good taste of what the beach has to offer. You’re bound to find a vacation rental you love.

OCMD Rentals by Street/Location in Ocean city:

Ocean City MD Vacation Rentals By Location

Downtown OCMD Rentals– These vacation rentals are located from the inlet to 28th street. If you love the OC boardwalk (more on that later), you’ll love these vacation rentals.

Midtown OCMD Rentals- These vacation rentals rest from 29th to 66th Street. Many people consider this one of the quieter parts of town, a close second to North OC. You are also closest to a lot of our favorite restaurants in town!

“Highrise” or “Condo Row” Rentals– While not all of these vacation rentals are in a Highrise building, they rest between 94th and 118th Street, which is considered by many to be “Highrise” or “Condo” Row.

North OCMD Rentals– What we consider our “North OC” vacation rentals are those that rest from 119th Street all the way to the MD/DE line. Many consider this to be the “quietest” part of town.

OCMD Rentals by Proximity to Ocean:

Ocean City MD Vacation Rentals by Proximity to Ocean

Oceanfront OCMD Vacation Rentals– These Vacation rentals rest in Oceanfront buildings. Keep in mind, this list also includes “side units” which may not have a direct Oceanfront view, although they are in an Oceanfront Building.

Oceanblock OCMD Vacation Rentals– These vacation rentals rest on the east side of Coastal HWY but are not in Oceanfront buildings.

Bayfront OCMD Vacation Rentals– These vacation rentals are in buildings that are on the bayfront of Ocean City, MD. Again, not all of them have a bay view, but they are in a bayfront building.

Bayside Canal OCMD Vacation Rentals– These vacation rentals all rest on a canal of the Assawoman Bay. They are not “bayfront,” but some do have water views, and even canal access!

Bayside Non-Water OCMD Vacation Rentals– These vacation rentals are any that rest on the west side of Coastal HWY that are not in Bayfront or Bayside Canal buildings. In most cases, these vacation rentals are our most budget friendly option.

Top Attractions

Ocean City, MD has so many attractions that are great for family activities, sight-seeing, and everything in between. If you’re visiting Ocean City, we highly recommend you participate in a few of these activities or visit these attractions. You won’t regret it.

Ocean City Boardwalk:

Ocean City MD Boardwalk

The Ocean City, MD boardwalk stretches from the Inlet all the way to 28th Street. Simply walk towards the ocean and you’ll run right into it. Here, you’ll find shops, amusement parks, restaurants, ice cream, and SO much more.

Want a tour of the Ocean City, MD boardwalk? Check out this video!

Here are some great places to stay and things to do at the boardwalk!

Amusement Parks:

Ocean City MD Amusement Parks

Enjoy thrilling rides, arcade games, bumper cars, and more games at Jolly Roger Amusement Park and Trimper Rides.

Ocean City, MD Beaches:

As we’ve mentioned time and time again, our beaches are some of the safest and cleanest on the east coast. There are lifeguards on station from 10:00-5:00 daily in the summer, and we have tractors sweep our beach clean of trash nightly.

Want to step out of Ocean City for a minute? Check out this blog by our friends (and your premier OCMD real estate experts) at The Fritschle Barker Group about some neat activities a stone’s throw away from OC!

Dining and Nightlife

Ocean City MD Dining and Nightlife

If we listed every single place in Ocean City, MD that is worth eating at, this blog would become WAY too lengthy. Not only that, but we also doubt anyone would be feeling too great after eating that much food. It goes without saying there are COUNTLESS quality restaurants in OCMD, and everyone has their favorite. Here are a few of ours…

Our favorite Breakfast Places

Our Favorite Lunch Places (perfect for a beach day)

Our favorite Fine Dining

Other Outdoor Activities

While some of the activities/attractions we mentioned before are outdoors, we didn’t feel good about leaving these popular OC activities out. So, here are a few more activities that are great for those on a vacation to Ocean City, MD, and love to be outside!

Water Sports:

Ocean City MD Water Sports

There are TONS of options if you want to participate in Water Sports in Ocean City, MD. In OCMD you can paddleboard, jet ski, rent a pontoon with friends, go on a dolphin tour on the Sea Rocket, Parasail, the opportunities are endless. Here are a few of our favorite companies that provide these services in OC:

Sea Rocket– Sea Rocket water adventures has parasailing, dolphin tours, kayak rentals, and more. Check them out!

If you want a sneak peak of the Sea Rocket, watch this video!

Bayside Boat Rentals will get you hooked up with a pontoon or Jet Ski rental!

48th St Water Sports has you covered with paddleboarding, yoga on the bay (we’ve never tried it but probably will this summer!), sailing, kayaks, and more!

Golfing:

Ocean City MD Golf

Lucky for you, we already wrote a blog on some of our favorite golf courses in the area. Check it out here!

Fishing:

Ocean City MD Fishing Charters

While we can’t confidently speak for any fishing charters in OC, here’s a link to a google search so you can find the best! Remember- google reviews speak volumes!

Family-Friendly Fun

Family Friendly Activities Ocean City MD

Ocean City, MD is one of the best places to come for a family vacation. Almost all of the activities in town not involving alcohol are suitable for all ages. Check out this blog we wrote all about family friendly activities to do while you’re on vacation in Ocean City, Maryland!

Events and Festivals

Ocean City MD Events and Festivals

The town of Ocean City does a GREAT job at making sure there are plenty of events to keep town busy. Not only is this great for our local economy, but it’s also great for visitors too. Why? Because there’s always something to do! Check out our blog page to learn about some of the events that happened last year in OC. To view some upcoming OC events, View our events page!

Travel Tips

Ocean City MD Travel Tips

Travelling for any beach destination can be stressful. Sometimes, there’s hours of traffic, and it’s hard to remember everything to pack. One thing we want to mention is that as soon as you get to Coastal Highway, you’re legally required to take a deep breath and RELAX. Smell the salt air. Hear the Ocean. You’re at the beach for a reason, and we’d be willing to bet that reason is to RELAX.

To make sure you don’t forget anything when you come on your Ocean City, MD vacation, read our beach essentials blog! While we can’t guarantee we remembered everything, we think it’s a pretty good start.

Conclusion

Our stunning, clean, and safe beaches, HUGE number of attractions, and welcoming atmosphere, make Ocean City, MD, the perfect destination for your next vacation. We hope you use this guide to plan an unforgettable trip and explore all that this charming coastal town has to offer.

If you want to learn all about vacationing in Ocean City, check out our YouTube Channel!

If you’re ready to book your summer vacation to Ocean City, MD, visit our website at centraloc.com! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us at info@centraloc.com or give us a call at 410-723-4111! We’d be happy to help!

Thanks for reading!

The Team at Central Reservations

Ocean City’s Vacation Rental Leaders

See you at the beach soon!

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