North Ocean City Travel Guide

Ocean City

A crowded beach with people sunbathing, swimming, and playing in the water.
A sandy beach path with a wooden fence, people walking, and colorful beach umbrellas.
A beach with colorful umbrellas, beach chairs, and tents.
A crowded beach with people in the water and on the sand, lifeguard chairs, and a clear blue sky.
A wooden pier extending into a body of water, with a gazebo at the end and a clear blue sky above.

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A wooden pier extending into the ocean with a person standing at the end.

Ocean City Beach

9.2/10 (10,973 reviews)
Swim in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, relax on soft white sands or stroll by the arcades and shops on the exciting boardwalk at this family-friendly city beach.
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Things to do

Ocean City Private Helicopter Tour

Ocean City Private Helicopter Tour

Rp2.034.368
per adult
Ocean City Private Helicopter Tour
Ocean City Sunset Cruise departing from Seacrets

Ocean City Sunset Cruise departing from Seacrets

Rp1.040.403
per adult
Ocean City Sunset Cruise departing from Seacrets
Ocean City Family Friendly Daytime Tiki Cruise

Ocean City Family Friendly Daytime Tiki Cruise

Rp567.087
per adult
Ocean City Family Friendly Daytime Tiki Cruise
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Top hotels in North Ocean City

Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort

Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort

3 out of 5
Oceanfront on 91st Street Ocean City MD
The price is Rp2.082.387 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.082.387
Rp2.614.403 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort
Fenwick Inn

Fenwick Inn

3 out of 5
13801 Coastal Highway Ocean City MD
The price is Rp1.261.598 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp1.261.598
Rp1.678.263 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,100 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay! Rooms were clean and cute, staff was super nice. Pool area was nice, nice breakfast option and close to a lot of local amenities"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Fenwick Inn
Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums

Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums

3 out of 5
11700 Coastal Hwy Ocean City MD
The price is Rp1.580.990 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp1.580.990
Rp1.947.263 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums
Coastal Palms Inn & Suites

Coastal Palms Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
120th Street, Coastal Highway Ocean City MD
The price is Rp1.421.294 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
Rp1.421.294
Rp1.591.850 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort 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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,018 reviews)
"I liked how it was close to the beach but pillows/sheets and towels had stains on them. The sliding screen door kept getting stuck and the main door seemed to have a big gap when closed"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Coastal Palms Inn & Suites
Ashore Oceanfront Hotel by Marriott

Ashore Oceanfront Hotel by Marriott

3.5 out of 5
10100 Coastal Hwy Ocean City MD
The price is Rp1.903.577 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp1.903.577
Rp2.132.005 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,991 reviews)
"Not a great hotel for someone traveling with a handicap senior adult. My mother walks, but there was no elevator available for use to the ground floor to go to the pool and beach. Also no restroom on the ground floor at the pool. She had to climb the stairs multiple times and her hips were giving ..."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Ashore Oceanfront Hotel by Marriott
Bonita Beach Hotel

Bonita Beach Hotel

2 out of 5
8100 Coastal Hwy Ocean City MD
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.421.294 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
Rp1.421.294
Rp1.591.850 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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. ...
Bonita Beach Hotel
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Where to stay in North Ocean City

Find the best North Ocean City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 marina with several boats docked, wooden pilings, and houses in the background.

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.

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.

North Ocean City Travel Guide