Ocean City, MD

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Ocean City, MD

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For Centuries, Ocean City Has Been the Place to Be. The sun and surf of Ocean City, Maryland, have been attracting visitors since Algonquian tribes first came to our beaches to fish and sun themselves. Europeans arrived in 1524 when Giovanni da Verrazano surveyed the east coast of North America. By the 17th century, British colonists had moved north from Virginia and settled in the area. Due to Ocean City's isolation as a barrier island, the town remained a sleepy fishing village until 1875, when the Atlantic Hotel began welcoming visitors. The following year, the railroad bridged Sinepuxent Bay, and a resort was born. In 1878, heroes took up residence. The U.S. Life-Saving Service, an ancestor of today's Coast Guard, established a station here. Their mission: to venture out in stormy seas and rescue shipwreck victims. The second station, built in 1891, is now the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, enshrining Ocean City's history and saluting the brave men who worked here. As for the history of the Ocean City, Maryland boardwalk: In 1900, our first wooden walkway was constructed. Trimper's Amusements opened shortly after. Unlike today, however, the boardwalk wasn't a year-round fixture. The boards were actually taken up in the winter, and stored until the following spring! Ocean City’s inlet history is just as interesting. In August of 1933, a powerful storm ripped open a new channel from the bay to the ocean. Engineers made the inlet permanent, and with its new harbor, Ocean City became one of the east coast's premier sport fishing destinations–the White Marlin Capital of the World. And what railroads did for Ocean City vacations in the 19th century, bridges accelerated in the 20th. In 1952, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge offered quick, direct access from Baltimore and Washington. In 1964, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel opened a direct connection to the Virginia Tidewater region. In a few short years, Ocean City, Maryland, established itself as the favorite resort for visitors from all over the eastern seaboard. Today, Ocean City stretches along 10 miles of beautiful beach from the Inlet to the Delaware state line. Our classic wooden boardwalk offers nearly 3 miles of food, games and shopping. The Roland E. Powell Convention Center is a highly popular site for meetings of all sizes. And with more than 10,000 hotel rooms and 21,000 condominiums, we have accommodations for every need and taste. In other words, there's never been a better time to visit us than right now. So make a little history yourself, with a trip to Ocean City, Maryland!
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Ocean City
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For Centuries, Ocean City Has Been the Place to Be. The sun and surf of Ocean City, Maryland, have been attracting visitors since Algonquian tribes first came to our beaches to fish and sun themselves. Europeans arrived in 1524 when Giovanni da Verrazano surveyed the east coast of North America. By the 17th century, British colonists had moved north from Virginia and settled in the area. Due to Ocean City's isolation as a barrier island, the town remained a sleepy fishing village until 1875, when the Atlantic Hotel began welcoming visitors. The following year, the railroad bridged Sinepuxent Bay, and a resort was born. In 1878, heroes took up residence. The U.S. Life-Saving Service, an ancestor of today's Coast Guard, established a station here. Their mission: to venture out in stormy seas and rescue shipwreck victims. The second station, built in 1891, is now the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, enshrining Ocean City's history and saluting the brave men who worked here. As for the history of the Ocean City, Maryland boardwalk: In 1900, our first wooden walkway was constructed. Trimper's Amusements opened shortly after. Unlike today, however, the boardwalk wasn't a year-round fixture. The boards were actually taken up in the winter, and stored until the following spring! Ocean City’s inlet history is just as interesting. In August of 1933, a powerful storm ripped open a new channel from the bay to the ocean. Engineers made the inlet permanent, and with its new harbor, Ocean City became one of the east coast's premier sport fishing destinations–the White Marlin Capital of the World. And what railroads did for Ocean City vacations in the 19th century, bridges accelerated in the 20th. In 1952, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge offered quick, direct access from Baltimore and Washington. In 1964, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel opened a direct connection to the Virginia Tidewater region. In a few short years, Ocean City, Maryland, established itself as the favorite resort for visitors from all over the eastern seaboard. Today, Ocean City stretches along 10 miles of beautiful beach from the Inlet to the Delaware state line. Our classic wooden boardwalk offers nearly 3 miles of food, games and shopping. The Roland E. Powell Convention Center is a highly popular site for meetings of all sizes. And with more than 10,000 hotel rooms and 21,000 condominiums, we have accommodations for every need and taste. In other words, there's never been a better time to visit us than right now. So make a little history yourself, with a trip to Ocean City, Maryland!

Food scene

Checkout our inhouse Restaurant on the lobby level! Open Year Round!
32 Palm
3200 Baltimore Avenue
Checkout our inhouse Restaurant on the lobby level! Open Year Round!
little of our story Packing Peaches In 1884, Berlin farmer Joseph George Harrison had an idea. He was going to start generating a profit off of his hobby of growing peaches for his family. From his home-on-Home Farm, now the site of Stephen Decatur Middle and High Schools, he began J.G. Harrison Nurseries, purveyors of peach trees and other fine fruit trees. Under the careful leadership of his son Orlando, the business experienced rapid growth and development culminating in notoriety as the world's largest grower of fruit trees and ornamental shrubbery in the 1920's. In 1962, after experiencing declining profits and the death of the then owner, G.Hale Harrison, Harrison Nurseries closed. Exactly 100 years after Joseph George's idea, G. Hale's sons, Hale and John, would open Harrison's Harbor Watch Restaurant and Raw Bar Overlooking the Ocean City Inlet. Offering Ocean City's only authentic Raw Bar, their menu is overflowing with the freshest local seafood. The restaurant prides itself on purchasing the highest quality of hand tonged oysters from the waters surrounding Deal Island, MD and the Delaware Bay. It is these delicacies that go straight into Harbor Watch's locally famous Oyster Stew. Clams are sustainably harvested from Virginia waters and the Maryland side of the Assateague Channel. Fresh Local Fish In season, fish such as Flounder, Mahi Mahi, Swordfish and Tuna are pulled straight off the boats that dock at the Commercial Harbor in West Ocean City and served fresh the same day. In keeping with their family's agrarian roots, the brothers have consistently supplied their six Ocean City restaurants with the region's finest locally grown produce. During the summer, weekly trips to the Laurel Produce Market in Laurel, DE are made to hand select crisp sweet corn, juicy beefsteak tomatoes and some of the Eastern Shore's sweetest watermelons. We invite you and your family to grab a seat at our Raw Bar or overlooking the Inlet and have an oyster or two. Enjoy Ocean City! -The Harrison Family
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Harrison's Harbor Watch
806 South Atlantic Avenue
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little of our story Packing Peaches In 1884, Berlin farmer Joseph George Harrison had an idea. He was going to start generating a profit off of his hobby of growing peaches for his family. From his home-on-Home Farm, now the site of Stephen Decatur Middle and High Schools, he began J.G. Harrison Nurseries, purveyors of peach trees and other fine fruit trees. Under the careful leadership of his son Orlando, the business experienced rapid growth and development culminating in notoriety as the world's largest grower of fruit trees and ornamental shrubbery in the 1920's. In 1962, after experiencing declining profits and the death of the then owner, G.Hale Harrison, Harrison Nurseries closed. Exactly 100 years after Joseph George's idea, G. Hale's sons, Hale and John, would open Harrison's Harbor Watch Restaurant and Raw Bar Overlooking the Ocean City Inlet. Offering Ocean City's only authentic Raw Bar, their menu is overflowing with the freshest local seafood. The restaurant prides itself on purchasing the highest quality of hand tonged oysters from the waters surrounding Deal Island, MD and the Delaware Bay. It is these delicacies that go straight into Harbor Watch's locally famous Oyster Stew. Clams are sustainably harvested from Virginia waters and the Maryland side of the Assateague Channel. Fresh Local Fish In season, fish such as Flounder, Mahi Mahi, Swordfish and Tuna are pulled straight off the boats that dock at the Commercial Harbor in West Ocean City and served fresh the same day. In keeping with their family's agrarian roots, the brothers have consistently supplied their six Ocean City restaurants with the region's finest locally grown produce. During the summer, weekly trips to the Laurel Produce Market in Laurel, DE are made to hand select crisp sweet corn, juicy beefsteak tomatoes and some of the Eastern Shore's sweetest watermelons. We invite you and your family to grab a seat at our Raw Bar or overlooking the Inlet and have an oyster or two. Enjoy Ocean City! -The Harrison Family
Great Seafood option with oceanfront seating! Great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Open Year Round!
Marlin Moon Restaurant
3301 Atlantic Ave
Great Seafood option with oceanfront seating! Great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Open Year Round!

Sightseeing

Step Back In Time… Explore the history of Ocean City and the role of the United States Life-Saving Service
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Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum
813 S Atlantic Ave
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Step Back In Time… Explore the history of Ocean City and the role of the United States Life-Saving Service

Activities!

Putt putt your way into victory!!
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Old Pro Golf
6801 Coastal Hwy
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Putt putt your way into victory!!
Join in splashing at Splash Mountain Waterpark or become a speed racer at their Speedworld! They also have mini golfing, and rides at the pier! Airbnb guests get 30% off tickets when staying with us! (Seasonal Park)
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Jolly Roger skemmtigarður
2901 Philadelphia Ave
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Join in splashing at Splash Mountain Waterpark or become a speed racer at their Speedworld! They also have mini golfing, and rides at the pier! Airbnb guests get 30% off tickets when staying with us! (Seasonal Park)
WINNER OF THE BEST JET-SKIING IN OCEAN CITY AWARD. CHOSEN BY THOUSANDS OF VOTERS TO WIN THE BEST OF OCEAN CITY AWARDS FOR 2013, 2014 and 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020. ALSO CHOSEN BY OCEANCITY.COM’S PRO AS THE BEST JET-SKIING! Family owned and operated watersports business offering Jetskis, Pontoon Boats, Kayas, and Seadoo Trixx rentals. Reserve your activity online at www.Odysseawatersports.com for convenience! Choose your activity, the day, and the time that fits your vacation schedule! Easy and convenient giving you more time to enjoy your Ocean City, MD Vacation. Odyssea Watersports has been family-owned and operated for over 24 years, customer service and the safety of their customers have always been and will continue to be their top priorities! They have brand new equipment including new pontoon boats for enjoying a day on the water with family and friends. Looking for a more laid-back activity, give kayaking a try on a single or tandem kayak. Whatever your watersports needs may be, Odyssea has you covered. Odyssea Watersports has expanded its jetski rental companies to easily serve those who are looking for a thrill on the water! Action Watersports 52nd St Bayside 410-524-4769 Odyssea Watersports 50th St. Bayside (Next to Seacrets Bar and Grill) 410-723-4227 Other Jetski/Boat Services Offered: Seasonal Storage, Spring Preps, Bottom painting, power washing, shrink wrapping, winterizations, Load-Rite trailer sales and more! Special Offers Thank you for your service and protection. Show us your Military ID or First Responder ID for the following Discounts. These discounts are good for ANY TIME of the day but can not be combined with other specials or discounts. $25 OFF 1 Hour Jetski Rental $15 OFF 1/2 hour jet ski rental $10 off Kayak Rentals $20 OFF Pontoon Boat Rentals
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Odyssea Watersports
106 Coastal Hwy
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WINNER OF THE BEST JET-SKIING IN OCEAN CITY AWARD. CHOSEN BY THOUSANDS OF VOTERS TO WIN THE BEST OF OCEAN CITY AWARDS FOR 2013, 2014 and 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020. ALSO CHOSEN BY OCEANCITY.COM’S PRO AS THE BEST JET-SKIING! Family owned and operated watersports business offering Jetskis, Pontoon Boats, Kayas, and Seadoo Trixx rentals. Reserve your activity online at www.Odysseawatersports.com for convenience! Choose your activity, the day, and the time that fits your vacation schedule! Easy and convenient giving you more time to enjoy your Ocean City, MD Vacation. Odyssea Watersports has been family-owned and operated for over 24 years, customer service and the safety of their customers have always been and will continue to be their top priorities! They have brand new equipment including new pontoon boats for enjoying a day on the water with family and friends. Looking for a more laid-back activity, give kayaking a try on a single or tandem kayak. Whatever your watersports needs may be, Odyssea has you covered. Odyssea Watersports has expanded its jetski rental companies to easily serve those who are looking for a thrill on the water! Action Watersports 52nd St Bayside 410-524-4769 Odyssea Watersports 50th St. Bayside (Next to Seacrets Bar and Grill) 410-723-4227 Other Jetski/Boat Services Offered: Seasonal Storage, Spring Preps, Bottom painting, power washing, shrink wrapping, winterizations, Load-Rite trailer sales and more! Special Offers Thank you for your service and protection. Show us your Military ID or First Responder ID for the following Discounts. These discounts are good for ANY TIME of the day but can not be combined with other specials or discounts. $25 OFF 1 Hour Jetski Rental $15 OFF 1/2 hour jet ski rental $10 off Kayak Rentals $20 OFF Pontoon Boat Rentals
BIKE RENTALS IN OCEAN CITY MARYLAND Our bike rental shops are located at: 6 Caroline Street, 1st Street, 8th Street Boardwalk, and 18th Street Boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland. Our Caroline Street and 1st Street locations are just a few steps off the boardwalk on the ocean block. Our 8th Street and 18th Street locations are directly on the boardwalk. There is plenty of parking right in front of our bike rental shop on Caroline Street or on most of the side streets.
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Bike World
6 Caroline St
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BIKE RENTALS IN OCEAN CITY MARYLAND Our bike rental shops are located at: 6 Caroline Street, 1st Street, 8th Street Boardwalk, and 18th Street Boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland. Our Caroline Street and 1st Street locations are just a few steps off the boardwalk on the ocean block. Our 8th Street and 18th Street locations are directly on the boardwalk. There is plenty of parking right in front of our bike rental shop on Caroline Street or on most of the side streets.

Nightlife!

Jamaica is calling! Enjoy live music and great drinks with this beachy club spot!
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Seacrets
117 49th St
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Jamaica is calling! Enjoy live music and great drinks with this beachy club spot!
From cozy dinners to a wild night! Fager's is the place to be!
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Fager's Island Bar
201 60th St
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From cozy dinners to a wild night! Fager's is the place to be!
Rooftop dinning and drinking with live music and happy hours!
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Skye Bar & Grille
6601 Coastal Hwy
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Rooftop dinning and drinking with live music and happy hours!