Things to Do in Ocean City
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Restaurants
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Must-See Spots
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Don't Miss in Ocean City
Ocean City Boardwalk
Must Seeboardwalk
2.5-mile boardwalk with amusement pier, classic food stands, and ocean views. Family Night every Thursday in July/August with free magicians, music, face painting.
Playland's Castaway Cove
Must Seeattraction
30+ rides including GaleForce roller coaster, Python looping coaster, and Double Shot rising 110 feet. Free entry, pay-per-ride. Tickets never expire—look for half-price spring sales.
Manco & Manco Pizza
Must Seerestaurant
"THE definitive Ocean City pizzeria" since 1956. Signature style: sauce swirled ON TOP of cheese. Watch pizza tossing. Lines run long but move quickly. Slice $3.28, plain pie $24.15.
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🎡Boardwalks
Ocean City Boardwalk
2.5-mile boardwalk with amusement pier, classic food stands, and ocean views. Family Night every Thursday in July/August with free magicians, music, face painting.
🎢Attractions
Playland's Castaway Cove
30+ rides including GaleForce roller coaster, Python looping coaster, and Double Shot rising 110 feet. Free entry, pay-per-ride. Tickets never expire—look for half-price spring sales.
Congo Falls Adventure Golf
THREE mini golf courses at $9.50/person: Congo Queen and Solomon's Mine outdoors, plus 100% air-conditioned Lost City indoors for rainy days. Giant animatronic King Kong, waterfalls, caves.
Night in Venice
Annual July boat parade attracting ~125,000 spectators. Elaborately decorated boats lighting up the bay—tradition since 1954. Philly sports celebrities and mascots often serve as grand marshals.
🍽️Restaurants
Manco & Manco Pizza
"THE definitive Ocean City pizzeria" since 1956. Signature style: sauce swirled ON TOP of cheese. Watch pizza tossing. Lines run long but move quickly. Slice $3.28, plain pie $24.15.
🛍️Shopping
Shriver's Salt Water Taffy
The boardwalk's oldest business since 1898. 30+ taffy flavors plus homemade fudge (pumpkin, Irish mint, Black Forest cherry). Watch candy being made.
Downtown Asbury Avenue
"Where the locals go" with 100+ locally-owned boutiques away from boardwalk crowds. The Shoppes at The Asbury in restored 1920s Crown Bank building. 100-year-old Boyar's Food Market for cold subs.
Beach Highlights
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Eight miles of family-friendly beaches with lifeguards. The center of Ocean City summer activity. Beach tags required June through Labor Day for ages 12+.
North End Beach
Quieter beach section popular with locals and families seeking less crowds.
Ocean City Vibe
Primary Vibe
Family Resort
Family Friendly
5/5 Stars
Nightlife
1/5 Stars
Quietness
3/5 Stars
Ocean City is Best For
Events & Festivals
Doo Dah Parade
Second Saturday in AprilQuirky comedy parade featuring 300+ basset hounds, marching bands, costumed participants, and irreverent floats along Asbury Avenue.
Music Pier Spring Concert Series
April through JuneClassic rock, doo-wop, and tribute bands perform at the historic 1929 Music Pier with ocean views.
Night in Venice
Fourth Saturday in JulyOne of the world's largest boat parades through Ocean City's back bays, followed by fireworks. 70+ year tradition.
Baby Parade
Second Thursday in AugustOne of the oldest baby parades in the nation featuring decorated strollers, costumes, and family fun on the boardwalk.
First Night Ocean City
December 31stFamily-friendly New Year's Eve celebration with drone light shows, tribute concerts, and midnight fireworks.