Beach Hotels in Ocean City, MD

Resting between the Atlantic and the Isle of Wight Bay is the striking coastal city of Ocean City, Maryland. As a lively resort town, this is one East Coast destination you don’t want to miss. Boasting miles of sandy beach, a wooden boardwalk teeming with mouthwatering restaurants and local shops, plus an abundance of water sports and endless golfing right outside the best Ocean City hotels, you’ll have awesome activities to take advantage of all trip long. Plan a day on the water and rent jet skis or kayaks to explore the bay or the nearby Assateague Island, or charter a boat for a fun day aboard a catamaran or sailboat. So, whether you're enjoying a couples retreat or planning a family-fun trip in the sun, Ocean City offers everything you’d want while away.

With 10 miles of beautiful beach, a day in the sand and salt is inevitable while staying in Ocean City resorts and hotels. In this town, all beaches are free and open to the public from 5 am to 10 pm, and during the summer, are full of free family-friendly activities to enjoy during your stay, like movies on the beach, concerts, and summertime dance parties. Plan an awesome night under the stars with the fam for a free movie night right on the beach Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights all summer long!

Curious about local history? What about art or archaeology? Or perhaps ballparks and banks pique your interest. Whatever it is you’d like to discover, chances are, Ocean City has an entire museum dedicated to it. One stop you can’t skip while staying at top Ocean City beach resorts and hotels is the incredible Discovery Museum, a hands-on and interactive learning center. Here, you’d find an array of awesome exhibits featuring the natural and cultural histories of Delmarva, including a replica steamboat, a fascinating Native American exhibit, a life-sized beaver lodge, and a variety of live animals to discover. Be sure to stop by the Wally Gordon River Otter habitat to see two of the center’s river otters playing all afternoon in their 6,000-gallon aquarium and land area. And if you’ve got the kids with you, make sure you take them to the Hazel Saltwater Touch Pool, where they can enjoy a hands-on encounter with horseshoe crabs, starfish, eels, and other local marine creatures. On your way out, don’t forget to stop in the stocked museum gift shop, which features local authors and artisans and has a great selection of children’s books and toys for purchase.

Being surrounded by water, Ocean City is the ideal spot to enjoy the city’s many sightseeing tours of the ocean and bay via boats, kayaks, jet skis, and catamarans. Or, for an active day out in the deep blue, you can rent paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, and boats to explore the area, or paddle out and catch a few waves on a rented surfboard!

Have a stunning stay in Maryland, and don’t forget to check out our other beach locations in Annapolis, Fenwick, and Chincoteague.