Downtown Ocean City Travel Guide
Ocean City
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Popular places to visit
Ocean City Boardwalk
Discover a diverse collection of specialty stores, arcades, amusements, restaurants and bars on this classic wooden boardwalk on Ocean City’s waterfront.
Jolly Roger at the Pier
The old classics get a new spin at this waterfront fun park, which has an exciting collection of wild rides, high-octane roller coasters and traditional amusements.
Trimper's Rides
Bring the family to Trimper's Rides and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Ocean City. Discover the breathtaking sunrises in this walkable area or enjoy its golf courses.
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Ripley's Believe It or Not! during your trip to Ocean City. Discover the breathtaking sunrises in this walkable area or enjoy its golf courses.
Oceanic Fishing Pier
After visiting Oceanic Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ocean City. Discover the breathtaking sunrises in this walkable area or enjoy its golf courses.
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum
Fascinating local coast guard history and an extensive collection of nautical artifacts await at this museum on the Ocean City Boardwalk.
Things to do
1 Hour Private Escape Room Experience in Ocean City
Top hotels in Downtown Ocean City
Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront
Room was clean, comfortable, 11th floor was a little bit too high for me. Next trip lower floor. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront
Clean room, staff polite,
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn & Suites Ocean City by IHG
My room did partially overlook the beach which was nice. Everything was clean but I was disappointed in the jacuzzi tub in the room… this jacuzzi tub was part of the shower/tub combo in the bathroom which is not how it was in the pictures advertised (showed the tub in the room by the beds) AND only ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Ocean City / Oceanfront
Ocean view room overlooking the boardwalk and beach. Clean and beautiful room and bathroom! The water pressure in the shower was phenomenal. Staff was super friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Commander Hotel & Suites
Clean room. Easy check in Great ocean view room
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Crystal Beach Hotel
Great staff. Clean, pet friendly room.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ocean City
West Ocean City
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to West Ocean City. A stop by Tanger Outlet Center or Ocean City Harbor might round out your trip.
Midtown Ocean City
Midtown Ocean City is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Seacrets Distilling Company and Jolly Roger Amusement Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Ocean City.
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.
Little Salisbury
Little Salisbury might not have many top sights, but Ocean Plaza Mall Shopping Center and Gold Coast Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Carousel Ice Skating Rink and Northside Park.
Heron Harbour Isle
While Heron Harbour Isle isn't home to many top sights, Northside Park and Carousel Ice Skating Rink are some notable places to visit nearby.
