Rita's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Just wow! If you have kids or love nature it's a MUST. It's $25 for a pass (it's good for 7 days) only a short drive south and you feel like you are in another world. GO EARLY for best wildlife viewing and LESS waiting in line to get in! See many wild horses, try your hand at crabbing (Bucks store has everything you will need), see Jellyfish, horseshoe crab, cranes...beaches are less crowded here too! Get your pass at Visitor Center. Line at the check in booth gets long!
169 locals recommend
Assateague Island National Seashore
7206 National Seashore LaneJust wow! If you have kids or love nature it's a MUST. It's $25 for a pass (it's good for 7 days) only a short drive south and you feel like you are in another world. GO EARLY for best wildlife viewing and LESS waiting in line to get in! See many wild horses, try your hand at crabbing (Bucks store has everything you will need), see Jellyfish, horseshoe crab, cranes...beaches are less crowded here too! Get your pass at Visitor Center. Line at the check in booth gets long!
Quaint walkable town with Antique stores, boutiques, restaurants and shops.
148 locals recommend
Berlin
Quaint walkable town with Antique stores, boutiques, restaurants and shops.
FUN! Goes fast, can see dolphins. Was $108 for 4 people. Be sure to check Groupon for additional discount tickets.
9 locals recommend
OC Rocket Speedboat
311 Talbot StFUN! Goes fast, can see dolphins. Was $108 for 4 people. Be sure to check Groupon for additional discount tickets.
Great deal of Sunset Cruise for only $6 if you spend $15 or more on dinner per person. Cruise is GREAT. See dolphins and sunset. Food: ok
Eat outside on deck for a beautiful view. MUST MAKE RESERVATIONS or you may have to eat inside.
18 locals recommend
Angler Deep Sea Fishing
312 Talbot StGreat deal of Sunset Cruise for only $6 if you spend $15 or more on dinner per person. Cruise is GREAT. See dolphins and sunset. Food: ok
Eat outside on deck for a beautiful view. MUST MAKE RESERVATIONS or you may have to eat inside.
Amusement
This arcade and restaurant has something for everyone …from bowling and miniature golf, to big screens at the indoor bar.
25 locals recommend
Alley Oops Midtown
5509 Coastal HighwayThis arcade and restaurant has something for everyone …from bowling and miniature golf, to big screens at the indoor bar.
Jolly Roger Amusement Park
2901 Philadelphia AveRides, food, shopping.
Do not recommend after dark during peak summer season.
67 locals recommend
Ocean City Boardwalk
1 North Division StreetRides, food, shopping.
Do not recommend after dark during peak summer season.
Salisbury Zoological Park
755 S Park DrFood scene
Very popular for breakfast.
2 for 1 happy hour from 3-6PM. This too is an easy walk for older children and adults.
32 locals recommend
Bad Monkey OC
5801 Coastal HwyVery popular for breakfast.
2 for 1 happy hour from 3-6PM. This too is an easy walk for older children and adults.
Again walkable.
If you can make their Monday night deck party you will not be disappointed.
Do not count on a seat though during peak summer season unless you get there early.
Come prepared to dance!
149 locals recommend
Fager's Island Bar
201 60th StAgain walkable.
If you can make their Monday night deck party you will not be disappointed.
Do not count on a seat though during peak summer season unless you get there early.
Come prepared to dance!
Great outdoor bar, HH 3-6, tables on bay front beach.
Family friendly.
Easy walk from my condominium!
63 locals recommend
Macky's Bayside Bar & Grill
5311 Coastal HwyGreat outdoor bar, HH 3-6, tables on bay front beach.
Family friendly.
Easy walk from my condominium!
Golf
Multiple area golf courses.
Eagle's Landing Golf Course
12367 Eagles Nest RdGlen Riddle Golf Club
11501 Maid at Arms LnThe Links at Lighthouse Sound
12723 St Martins Neck RdOcean City Golf & Yacht Club
11401 Country Club DrRum Pointe Seaside Golf Links
7000 Rum Point LnTraveler advice
Book before you go
Linen and beach equipment rental service.
ocbeachandlinenrental.com or by calling 1-800-422-2742.
Getting around
Transportation
OCEAN CITY SUMMER
TRANSPORTATION
COASTAL HIGHWAY BEACH BUS
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Bus service available 6 a.m. - 3 a.m.
• $3 Ride-All-Day
• Buses run approximately every 15 minutes
WEST OC PARK & RIDE
Bus service available 6 a.m.
- 11 p.m.
FREE
From S. Division St. Station to/from West OC
Park & Ride
BOARDWALK TRAM
• 12:00 p.m.
- Midnight daily (weather permitting)
• $4 per person, per-boarding, one-way. Exact
cash fare required. Major credit cards accepted.
What to pack
Items you may want to pack that are not provided in rental.
- sheets, towels, and blankets ( 3 queen beds, 1 single cot, queen sleeper sofa), cotton mattress cover to use over vinyl if desire. Please do not remove vinyl mattress covers from any mattress.
- towels, dish towels and dish rags/sponge, paper products (toilet tissue, paper towels, Kleenex), kitchen garbage bags, automatic dish washing detergent, clothes detergent, toiletries(soap, shampoo, lotion), beach chairs(3 currently in condo but may or may not be usable or present).
-There is a drip coffee maker in condo.
What to pack
Skin protection
Besides sunscreen pack ‘just in case’ outdoor bug spray for occasional green head flies that may come over from Assateague Island on a strong west wind. Also baby powder helps with tiny ‘sea lice’ jellyfish eggs after rinsing skin. It also makes easy removal of sand from dry feet and legs. Antihistamines, hydrocortisone creams and other favorite treatments for jellyfish and insect bites depending on the season.
Traveling with kids
Life guarded beach
Please follow recommendations and only enter ocean near a life guard and only when on duty. Ocean currents are very misleading. Ask life guard about any possible rip currents or other safety concerns prior entering water.