Hotels in Ocean City, MD

A small town that's big on entertainment, Ocean City is a laid-back vacation destination that's just as fun for adults as it is for kids. Nestled on Fenwick Island, no matter where you are in the city, you'll find yourself just steps from the sand – and the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean – not to mention culture, arts, amusement parks, shops and restaurants. Staying at one of the top hotels in Ocean City has so much to offer.

After checking into your Ocean City beach hotel, spend an afternoon, or a week, exploring the famed Ocean City Boardwalk. It's three miles long and packed with fun for everyone. For thrill seekers, try out the Boardwalk's roller coaster or wander through a haunted house. Or take it slow on the 1902 carousel or a Ferris wheel that looms large over the city. When hunger strikes, the Boardwalk offers plenty of options – from fries, popcorn and frozen treats to local brews, fresh seafood to burgers and salads. Afterward, rent a bike and go for a ride, stop by an arcade and test your skills on games new and old, check out the shops for a few vacation finds – or just dip your toes in the ocean.

If playing in the surf isn't enough for you, when staying at the best hotels in Ocean City you will have plenty of places nearby to rent gear for a day on the water. From surfboards to kayaks, parasailing to jet skis and pontoon boats – whatever you're in the mood for, you'll find the perfect way to indulge.

Whether you're looking for the perfect place to tee up, drop a line or just feel the sun on your back, top hotels in Ocean City have you covered. Here, you'll find 17 championship golf courses, countless places to surf fish, boat fish and fish from our piers, plus miles of biking and rollerblading/roller-skating spots, horseback riding, miniature golf courses that are as fun for the adults as they are for the kids, and play parks, skate parks and tennis courts galore.

For slower-paced fun, Ocean City's museums, galleries and performing arts venues offer the perfect respite. Check out from the history of Harriett Tubman to one-room schoolhouses, the Salisbury University Art Galleries and the Ocean City Center for the Arts to the NASA Wallops Flight Center, Ocean City offers cultural experiences you won't find anywhere else.

When the sun goes down, the fun is just getting started. Test your luck at a local casino, stop by a pub to chat with locals or listen to some music, watch the sunset as you walk along the beach or stop a cocktail or mocktail and take in the view from one of the oceanfront bars and restaurants.

Whether you eat to live or live to eat, the local dining scene will keep you fed, fueled and happy. With fresh coastal cuisine, raw bars, pub fare, farm-fresh produce and decadent desserts, Ocean City is as delicious as it is beautiful. From quiet retreats to family-friendly accommodations and beach hotels in Ocean City, no matter what type of getaway you have planned, you'll find the perfect place to call home for a week or a weekend.

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