Where to stay

While beaches are the biggest attraction for many visitors to Ocean City, its entertainment options also draw plenty of interest. Suite hotels and luxurious accommodations in North Ocean City are a short drive from the Performing Arts Center in the Roland E. Powell Convention Center that offers concerts, musicals, and dance shows in the evening. To be close to the Jolly Roger Amusement Park, choose hotels in the Midtown Ocean City area, with outstanding sea views from Ocean City Beach and plenty of family fun during the day, much of it free of charge. Accommodations in West Ocean City are an easy walk across Harry W. Kelley Memorial Bridge and offer a quiet alternative to hotels in the downtown area. Dance all night on the beach at the downtown Caroline Street Stage.

Located a few miles inland from Ocean City, the residential district of Ocean Pines is the place to book delightful waterfront vacation rentals, play golf on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course, and enjoy nature trails in recreational areas. Book accommodations in Berlin south of Ocean City for an easy 15-minute drive to the very long barrier island of Assateague Island National Seashore, where wild horses and abundant birdlife thrive. To ride horseback through lovely Eastern Shore countryside, book a room in Whaleyville, close to the Holly Ridge Farm Equestrian Center, a 20-minute drive from the city center.

When the sun goes down, visitors to Ocean City's boardwalk have plenty of bar and restaurant options to entertain them. The craft beer scene is booming, with multiple downtown breweries within a short drive from the city center. Book a room in West Ocean City and visit Fin City Brewing, Ocean City's oldest brewery, for tastings and tours. Accommodations in Midtown Ocean City are a short stroll from the iconic Seacrets restaurant and nightclub with its big beach party area. Watch the sunset from bars near Fager's Island, where boutique hotels are located in a quieter neighborhood away from the boardwalk. Find award-winning restaurants with ocean views in hotels in North Ocean City, along with sports bars and themed restaurants.