Resorts in Ocean City, MD

With its esteemed reputation as a family-friendly beachside town, Ocean City, Maryland offers miles of beaches, arcades and shops. With 10 miles of pristine coastline, surfers and swimmers alike dot the waves on sunny days, and there’s lifeguards on duty from June through August.

If you’ve always been curious about surfing but don’t know where to start, the Ocean City Surf School has been teaching people how to surf for over 30 years. The easiest way to get there is by taking NJ Transit bus route 616 from the Atlantic City Rail Terminal in New Jersey.

If you’re seeking a more adventurous ride when staying at a resort in Ocean City, experience the beach by parasail! You can go parasailing on your own or with a tour group, but either way it’s checks all the boxes when it comes to thrills! Parasailing is usually done as part of an all-day excursion, so plan accordingly.

If you plan to spend time in the water, it's important to know how warm it will be throughout the year. The Atlantic is roughly 77 degrees Fahrenheit in August, the hottest month of the year. This is much warmer than most people expect; many people assume that swimming in an ocean (especially off the coast of Maryland) would be freezing cold. However, swimmers can still be seen in the fall, but with a wetsuit!

Ocean City’s famous boardwalk is close to most resorts in Ocean City and stretches 2.5 miles along the beach and is home to many souvenir shops, restaurants, arcades and other attractions. And added bonus: there’s plenty of social media photo booth opportunities, so get your camera ready.

If Maryland’s known for one thing, it’s the crab. A true Maryland crab feast—whether steamed or boiled crabs, crab cakes and other seafood favorites— is a must. You can find several seafood restaurants that offer these feasts every night of the week. And make sure they’re seasoned with the classic Old Bay seasoning! Named after the Old Bay ship line of the Chesapeake Bay, it’s a blend of 18 spices with a flavor that’s uniquely Maryland. If crabs aren’t your thing, you can visit the Ocean City Farmers' Market for unique, local fare.

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