West Ocean City Travel Guide

Ocean City

A marina with multiple sailboats docked.
A marina with several boats docked, wooden pilings, and houses in the background.
A waterfront residential area with multi-story buildings, a dock, and a grassy walkway.
A waterfront property with multiple buildings, docks, and a sign for 'Boats Slips'.
A bridge over water with a vehicle on it.

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A harbor with boats, wooden docks, and houses along the waterfront.

Ocean City Harbor

10.0/10 (4 reviews)
Explore the waterfront of Ocean City Harbor and enjoy other activities such as golfing in Ocean City. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.
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Things to do

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Top hotels in West Ocean City

The Shore House

The Shore House

2 out of 5
12534 Ocean Gateway Ocean City MD
The price is ฿2,436 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿2,436
฿3,043 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ocean City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (637 reviews)
"Awesome staff"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

The Shore House
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ocean City

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ocean City

2.5 out of 5
12536 Ocean Gateway Ocean City MD
The price is ฿4,747 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿4,747
฿5,699 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ocean City
Francis Scott Key Family Resort

Francis Scott Key Family Resort

2.5 out of 5
12806 Ocean Gtwy Ocean City MD
The price is ฿5,942 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿5,942
฿7,318 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Ocean City Beach and Ocean City Boardwalk ...
8.2/10 Very good! (118 reviews)
"The rooms were very nice and clean. The inside pool was the best to avoid the Sun and heat. PJ's pizzeria everything on the menu was delicious. Will definitely come again."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Francis Scott Key Family Resort
Comfort Suites Ocean City West

Comfort Suites Ocean City West

2.5 out of 5
12718 Ocean Gateway Ocean City MD
The price is ฿5,942 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿5,942
฿6,705 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"Need more for your buck $800 for two days with bare minimum smh"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Comfort Suites Ocean City West
Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Ocean City by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Ocean City by IHG

3 out of 5
12552 Ocean Gateway Ocean City MD
The price is ฿6,204 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿6,204
฿6,948 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Carpet in our room was 100 years old and dirty. The small sofa very old too, kind of expected for an old building but full of stains. The sleeping sofa also old do you could really feel the springs. The hotel is lucky to have such dedicated staff"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Ocean City by IHG
Beach Bum West-O Motel

Beach Bum West-O Motel

2.5 out of 5
12308 Old Bridge Rd Ocean City MD
The price is ฿2,596 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿2,596
฿3,504 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ocean City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (429 reviews)
"This is our 3 year coming and we come twice a year Good prices"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Beach Bum West-O Motel
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Where to stay in West Ocean City

Find the best West Ocean City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A crowded beach with people walking along the shore, umbrellas, and a large sandcastle.

North Ocean City

A noteworthy feature of North Ocean City is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach.

A sunset over a body of water with a distant city skyline and a Ferris wheel.
Photo by Nancy Stauffer
Open Photo by Nancy Stauffer

Downtown Ocean City

If you're spending some time in Downtown Ocean City, Ocean City Beach and Jolly Roger at the Pier are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal city with a long beach, high-rise buildings, and a clear blue sky.

Midtown Ocean City

Midtown Ocean City is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Ocean City Beach and Seacrets Distilling Company, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Ocean City.

A person playing croquet on a green artificial turf with a wooden mallet and a ball.
Photo by Julia
Open Photo by Julia

Caine Woods

Caine Woods might not have many top sights, but Maryland Beach and Northside Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A coastal cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a marina.

Sunset Island

While Sunset Island may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Seacrets Distilling Company and Seacrets.

West Ocean City Travel Guide