About this city
Also known as: White Marlin Capital of the World, OC
Ocean City is a world-famous, high-energy coastal resort city beautifully situated on a scenic barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and Isle of Wight Bay in Worcester County, Maryland. Founded in 1875, it has evolved into a premier national capital for family summer beach holidays and professional sportfishing, famously drawing millions of annual regional travelers. Ocean City features a legendary three-mile classic wooden boardwalk lined with century-old amusement parks, seafood houses, and souvenir shops. It perfectly pairs its bustling, high-intensity coastal entertainment and nightlife with expansive pristine white sand beaches and world-class marlin fishing tournaments.
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Suggested stay: 2–4 days
Stroll or ride the historic tram along the legendary three-mile Ocean City Boardwalk. Ride retro wooden roller coasters and giant Ferris wheels at Jolly Roger at the Pier amusement park. Relax, swim, or build sandcastles on the expansive pristine white beaches. Board a deep-sea charter boat to fish for world-record marlin out in the Atlantic Ocean.
