Ocean City Vacation Guide

• • Jolly Roger Splash Mountain & Amusement Park: Family fun awaits with rides, mini-golf, go karts, water park and more.


• • Mini Golf: Take your pick of a course with many options to choose from.


• • Pro Tracks Go Karts: Ocean City’s only racing go-karts with real racing go-karts (16+ yo).


• • Grand Prix: Tracks suiting all ages including 2 “Family Tracks” which have double-seat go-karts.


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• • Alley Oops: A family seafood restaurant featuring everything from games to bowling alleys and a live shark tank. This is a family-friendly original for kids of all ages. They have full bar and a menu with everything from seafood to the classic burger.

• • The Boardwalk: Take a walk or ride and enjoy the view.


• • Assateague Island: Filled with majestic, wild horses, Assateague is a must-visit for anyone visiting or local who wants to see a different side of Maryland's Eastern Shore. Gorgeous beaches, beautiful greenery, and activities such as paddle boarding and kayaking.

• • Tequila Mockingbird: lively Mexican bar and grill famed for its vast tequila collection—boasting over 200 different tequilas, including well‑known brands like José Cuervo and Patrón—alongside authentic tacos, burritos, margaritas, and a family‑friendly atmosphere.
• • Sunset Grille Great food, drinks and atmosphere, and the backdrop for the annual White Marlin Tournament.
• • Seacrets: great place for the tropical beach feel with amazing entertainment, delicious jerk chicken, and live music, dance club, and indoor concerts.
• • Ropewalk: Fun for the whole family. Good seafood, live entertainment, and beautiful views of the sunset.
• • Pickles Pub: Home of the original pickle shot. Great sports bar and atmosphere for anyone coming into Ocean City that's open all year long!
• • Fager's Island: Really good American and Pacific Rim cuisine and a very laid back atmosphere with great views of the sunsetting.
• • Thrashers Fries: Known for their bucket of french fries and is one of the oldest businesses in Ocean City.

• • White Marlin Open: A deep-sea fishing tournament held annually for over 50 years in Ocean City in early Late July/August. Long known as the “World’s Largest Billfishing Tournament,” the Open brings in over 300 boats, over 3,000 contestants, and spectators from around the world.


• • Winterfest: An outdoor festival of lights and activities to kick off the holiday season in late November.


• • "Theme Weeks": Ocean City hosts a variety of theme weeks throughout the year, such as Cruisin', Jeep Week, and Bike Week, which offer visitors a unique experience focused on different themes and interests.


• • Spring Fest: Takes place over 4 days in May and features live music, food vendors, and artisans


• • Sunfest: One of the largest outdoor festivals in the region in October, filled with four-days of arts, crafts, music, and food. Local and national artisans from all over the country sell handmade items at the annual event.


• • Oceans Calling: A 3 day music festival in late September with multiple stages on the beach/Boardwalk of Ocean City.


• • Ocean City Film Festival: The four day festival creates community engagement for film lovers and networking opportunities for filmmakers of all levels, and it’s the best excuse to visit the beach in March.

4-Night Stay

• Day 1: Walk the boardwalk, grab Thrasher's Fries, ride the carousel at Trimper's Rides and enjoy arcade games. Finish the night with dinner and games at Alley Oops.

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• Day 2: Morning beach time, Afternoon at Jolly Roger Amusement Park & Splash Mountain and Dinner at Ropewalk.


• Day 3: Day trip to Assateague Island National Seashore and then Dinner at Sunset Grill.


• Day 4: Mini Golf, lunch at Pickles Pub, afternoon at the beach and dinner at Seacrets or Fager's Island.

5-Night Stay

• Add Day 5: Check out Northside Park, local shopping and "theme week" events. Catch a movie at the beach and dinner at Macky's Bayside.

6-Night Stay

• Add Day 6: Early morning walks on the beach, breakfast at Barn 34, an afternoon boat cruise and dinner at Tequilla Mockingbird

With so many attractions, restaurants, and events to explore, Ocean City is more than just the beach—it’s a place where families and friends make lasting memories year after year.

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