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.

Stay near popular West Ocean City attractions

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

1 Hour Private Escape Room Experience in Ocean City

1 Hour Private Escape Room Experience in Ocean City

฿1,202
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
1 Hour Private Escape Room Experience in Ocean City
Assateague Island: Bicycle Rental from the Visitor Center

Assateague Island: Bicycle Rental from the Visitor Center

฿1,335
per adult
Assateague Island: Bicycle Rental from the Visitor Center
Downtown/Boardwalk Foodie Tour

Downtown/Boardwalk Foodie Tour

฿3,673
per adult
Downtown/Boardwalk Foodie Tour
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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 ฿27,132 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿27,132
฿30,707 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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. ...
6.6/10 (837 reviews)
"This place is the best bargain at the Beach!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

The Shore House
Comfort Suites Ocean City West

Comfort Suites Ocean City West

2.5 out of 5
12718 Ocean Gateway Ocean City MD
The price is ฿2,391 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿2,391
฿2,728 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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 ...
Comfort Suites Ocean City West
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 ฿1,967 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿1,967
฿2,588 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ฿2,686 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿2,686
฿3,679 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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! (361 reviews)
"Sorry we missed the resort's glory days when it was a family-run business. We had driven past in prior years and were curious about it. Despite reading bad reviews since the corporate takeover, we chose to give it a shot last month. Unfortunately the reviews are true about unfriendly customer service ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Francis Scott Key Family Resort
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 ฿2,052 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿2,052
฿2,298 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean ."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Ocean City by IHG
Castle in the Sand

Castle in the Sand

3 out of 5
3701 Atlantic Avenue Ocean City MD
The price is ฿2,535 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿2,535
฿2,839 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Castle in the Sand
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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 clear blue sky with a sign reading "Boardwalk Ocean City Maryland" and people walking on the boardwalk.
Photo by Kate Cadwell
Open Photo by Kate Cadwell

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 cityscape with a wide sandy beach, adjacent high-rise buildings, and a view of the ocean.

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 Carousel Ice Skating Rink.

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 group of horses grazing on a sandy beach with sparse vegetation.

Montego Bay

If you're spending some time in Montego Bay, Northside Park and Assawoman Bay are top sights worth seeing.

West Ocean City Travel Guide