It was a wonderful day to explore the area on a breezy Friday after the rain. My family of two set out to walk the 2.5-mile-long Ocean City boardwalk. After driving down, we were lucky to find free parking for my Audi on 11th Street, located just a block away from the boardwalk. Our walk began heading north, after which we turned around to travel south. During our stroll, we stopped at the Kite Loft to buy a hot air balloon and picked up a large bucket of fries from Thrashers (more details regarding the Kite Loft and Thrashers to come). In total, we tracked 6,000 steps. We had such a nice time that we agreed we will definitely return to experience more of the boardwalk in the future. read more

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I was not a big fan. Been to better boardwalks. Although the beach and ocean are close. Many of the better places are a block off the boardwalk. Lame at best. read more

A classic, wooden boardwalk with a lot of shops and restaurants to visit. While a nice walk, there are some unsavory smells and shops you can pass by. Smoke shops are prevalent in this area, but you can easily pass them. Crowding is to be expected in a public place like this in summer, but it has great energy. read more

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Love this boardwalk!! So many shops and fun! It's HUMONGUS! Ocean city Maryland is a must go to place for anyone! read more

Ocean City Boardwalk - Beach on the front of the boardwalk - Local Flavor Near Me

There's something to be said for a boardwalk in Ocean City is very nice. I wish it would stay open later though cause we would've spent more money but like everything else it seems like it closes down way too early. Plenty of stuff to grab eat try sample and enjoy just leave before a certain time because you will be stuck read more

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October 2024 - Great place to explore & walk off season during the day & night. We enjoyed our time here and can't wait to visit again. No crowds, no traffic, and great weather during the autumn season. We spent our time just walking and doing night photography. read more

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Everything was overpriced for the most part which was a shame during the music festival and some places like Pollock Johnny the lady was proud of it and would tell people "that's festival prices!!" It's like lady you guys aren't the festival you control the price it's insane to charge $27 for a couple sodas and a hot dog I wish the boardwalk had more variety too because it was like the same 3-4 businesses ofer and over literally if you saw one business you'd see same one with same name just 4 businesses away Some places like dumsers and dolle's kept their prices fair and right read more

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Clean, beautiful, safe boardwalk. Yes it's incredibly crowded in July but June and mid August are fabulous. Lots of various shops and places to eat. Great lifeguarded beach. . read more

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So I have never been to Ocean City. My family decided to make a change this year after everyone told me how wonderful it is. Driving in it looked amazing shops mini golf looked like a mini Disney. We arrived and we decided to go up on boardwalk. After looking at restaurants and mini shops bars for 18 blocks we finally made it to a boardwalk. So if u are coming here the boardwalk is only in the inlets the rest is bar restaurants and to be honest I will never come back. I would rather go and seat inside a hotel room for weeks than to come back here. read more

( this review is from this summer) Dating back to 1902, this storied wooden walkway is known for its eateries, shops & carnival rides. It's a beautiful broad-walk full of nice dining, snacks, arcades, rides, and a stunning beach. There's nothing like taking a walk on the beach or even. Road-walk with the person you love. read more

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This will always and forever be my favorite boardwalk. I grew up Coming to vacation here every summer with my family and the memories will never end. It was a pleasure walking the secluded freezing boardwalk today and actually seeing it in all its glory. So many memories have Been made here for so many people. Rides, shops, food, entertainment...possibilities are endless This is what summer dreams and growing up are made up! read more

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So I don't rate the boardwalk as a business. I mean every other block you're getting the same three vendors over and over. I understand that but it would be nice if there were a few decent stand alones in the main area. (I don't always want a dive bar meal or something from dough rollers). I like people watching and I love the ocean so I could have walked around and sat all day. I grew up around Daytona. It's exactly what you expect it to be. Mini golf, arcades, tourist shops, beach/fair food, dive bars, and a pier amusement park with Ripley's. Our biggest issue not having been here before was understanding where we could park. read more

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Ocean City Beach & Boardwalk The Ocean City Boardwalk is three miles long and lined with hotels, restaurants, bars, shops and amusements. The award-winning boardwalk is home to amazing hotels, fabulous restaurants, and attractions befitting a world-class seaside resort.  Ocean City has a traditional boardwalk, with games, rides and barkers right alongside the kinds of sweets and salts you'd expect. Boardwalk fries, soft-serve ice cream, and popcorn, combine in the air to add to your memories of walking along the boards enjoying the afternoon and exploring the area. 698 N Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842 3 miles long boardwalk Public Restrooms are available close to different entrances on boardwalk. the boardwalk are accessible for both strollers and wheelchairs Free daily parking is available in the Ocean City Convention Center parking lot 39th street, but not overnight parking. Parking meters on all city parking lot in effect 24 hr a day. Beach & Boardwalk Guidelines: Beach chairs are available at first come first serve NO alcoholic beverages or containers on the beach NO bonfires without permits from Fire Marshall's office NO dogs between May 1st - Sept 30 NO sleeping on the beach 10PM - 6AM Bike Riding permitted on boardwalk from Memorial Day to Labor Day: 6AM-10AM, Labor Day to Sept 30: 6AM-4PM Weekdays, 6AM-10AM Weekends. NO Skateboarding on boardwalk ℹ more information from the website: https://www.oceancity.md and more details in https://www.beach-net.com A short history of Ocean City: According to legend, Ocean City began its path towards becoming a resort in 1869 when Isaac Coffin built the first cottage on the beach to have paying guests. In 1933, a severe storm formed what is now the Inlet. Engineers decided this inlet would make for easy acces to fishing in the Atlantic Ocean, and they decided to make the south end inlet of Ocean City permanent. Due to surf and wind, the island is gradually moving westward, and if nature has its way, in hundreds of years, Ocean City will no longer be an island but will instead be connected to the mainland. Throughout the 70's, Ocean City flourished with more than 10,000 condominiums built. Ocean City has changed a great deal in the 130 years since Isaac Coffin opened his first cottage. the one thing that hasn't changed is the main attraction of Ocean City. #oceancity #oceancitymaryland #oceancitymd #visitoceancity #oceancitybeach #worchestercountymd #visitmaryland #preservefootprints read more

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Every town has its highlight attraction. The boardwalk, at 2.45 miles long and named Atlantic Avenue, is the star of Ocean City, MD. PARKING: There are numerous metered lots and on-street options along the entire boardwalk. EXPERIENCE: We were here on a Thursday afternoon in July around 3pm and it wasn't super crowded at all. No entry fee. The southern most part starts with a peaceful view of an inlet, Harrison's restaurant and OC Life-Saving Museum. The fun then starts with Trimper's Rides that has carnival-style rides, a looping & reversible rollercoaster, arcade, haunted house and a mirror maze to name a few. Jolly Roger Park is the skyline of the boardwalk, towering over everything with a Ferris wheel, rides and rollercoaster. A long pier jets out further into the Atlantic. A Ripley's BION is also here. From here north it's a monotonous mix of eateries (pizza, ice cream, funnel cake, fries and the like), a few bars, arcades, restaurants (including a Hooters), condos/hotels and tacky apparel shopping. A wide, long beach with volleyball courts and free restrooms parallels the boardwalk. TIPS: If you don't want to walk, a $4/person hop-on, hop-off service is available on the boardwalk. Wave down the driver at the front then pay the person at the back of the vehicle (exact cash or cards taken). Bicycle rentals and beach activities/entertainment are available at certain times of the year. Be sure to check the side streets off the boardwalk for more snack & dining options. We had good pizza and corn dog at Pizza Boy. OVERALL: Like Bourbon Street, once is enough for me. I thought there'd be more seafood stand options being that we were at the ocean's edge, not just carnival cuisine. Clean facilities, lots of benches and trash cans and well-maintained. read more

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20 years of coming to OCMD! We would always be sure to carve out some special time with friends and family so we could all go to the boardwalk together. It was a big deal for us to get the boardwalk fries and Piezanos. Checking out special events like beach concerts and car shows. We noticed it's been deteriorating more each year, and this year, every shop we went in which was far less than past years, we had people follow us around the store like we're criminals. Literally shouldering to shoulder! 4 people in this tiny shop moving when we move. The two way mirrors everywhere. The men coming up to you asking if your with anyone else or another group, pointing at my family. Then you see him run down the boardwalk and seemingly whisper to another man standing outside another store. We saw it immediately and stayed close together until after our pizza at Piezanos ( still the best pizza on the beach), and came back home. It was disappointing. The times for us to go to the amusement rides at night and have so much fun are GONE. Be safe and keep your family close! read more

A must visit spot in ocean city . Boardwalk is a happening place . Lots of activities for kids and adults .. lots of shopping , magic shows , kids games , restaurants , bars etc . Beach volleyball is quite common here . Love this beach . Parking is a bit crazy but we got it 5 mins away from boardwalk. You can spend atleast 5-8 hours here . Overall a very good place .. even though it's expensive , it's a must visit attraction when in ocean city ... read more

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Great, clean, and nice places to visit for all ages. OCM is my favorite shore destination

While on a family trip to Ocean City in July we went over to check out the boardwalk. There was limited free parking so we utilized paid parking a few blocks away. The boardwalk is very long. Much longer than the boardwalks at Coney Island (NY) or Santa Cruz (CA). There are a lot of places to get something to eat and drink and a number of arcades. There are also a lot of shops to buy items but some of them were selling clothing items with quasi-obscene references. I am usually quite liberal when it comes to questionable content but this stuff crossed the line for a family focused attraction. There is an area with rides plus a pier (which costs $1) if you want to walk out on. I paid the $1 just to take in the view and take some pictures but I would never do it again. Most of the people on the pier were fishing, Also there were lots of locks along the fence that people put there to commemorate special moments. The boardwalk was very clean and well maintained. Overall this is a great place to go and hang out even if you don't spend time on the beach. read more

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This is a popular spot for locals. It's boardwalk is a little over 2 miles long and includes your typical boardwalk food (funnel cake, fried oreo, ice cream, etc) as well as clothing shops. The beach is very extensive too. You can get in the water and there are lifeguards. A lot of independent artists/vendors like to come here to perform and sell their goods. The beach is not the cleanest compared to other nearby beaches but it is the combination of the beach and the boardwalk that makes this a hot spot. There are some outdoor 'showers' every few blocks that you can use to rinse off. At one end of the boardwalk is a mini carnival. There are some rides including a ferris wheel, haunted house, the type that flips you upside down, small prize booths, etc. They give you a card that you can load up, which I was a fan of verses tickets. The balance on the card doesn't expire so you can hold on to it until you want to come back again. The ride costs isn't too bad. Rides are between $1-4. There is no entrance fee. So you just need to pay for the street parking that you find. There are also some metered lots on almost every block. Overall: a fun family, tourist spot with repeat value. If you don't want to read more

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Coming to relax on an off day when the crowds are smaller is great for beach bumming. I'm sad I arrived too late to enjoy fractured prune donuts but there's something for everyone. Bring water and typical beach gear. Enjoy your time. read more

Very nice place to rest and watch the ocean. + convenient parking + a lot of places to find some food - most of the food options is American cuisine, which is fried everything. Not healthy and not tasty. Hope to see some diversity in the food in the future. read more

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Now this the way to do a boardwalk! Wide, clean, wooden boards, lots of benches, and super long. They even have posts indicating which cross street you are at. There's a firefighter statue and set of flags near the restrooms. The whole boardwalk is well lit, you fee very safe, and people respect each other. Most folks were wearing the mandatory masks during the pandemic. read more

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One thing I love about living in the DMV area.....is its proximity to so many major cities and neighboring beaches...all within a drive of 2-4 hours!! I mean in Baltimore - 40 minutes....Philly - 2 hours....NYC - 4 hours!! And, all of these places can be visited-seen in one day, on the same trip. On top of this...a multitude of beaches....along the way....all within the same drive! One of the beaches that standout most is.... Ocean City (OC) Beach! It is one of my favorite beaches around the DMV. For the most part, it's about a short 2 1/2 hour drive whether you are coming from DC, MD or the VA side.....and actually you can make it a day trip --- a round-trip excursion with ample time to return back home all in the very same day! Whats most notable about this beach is the famed Ocean City Boardwalk. The boardwalk is a great place to find good food, fun shops, bars and there's lots of family entertainment like ...arcades, carnival attractions...and amusement park rides! There's even a Haunted House attraction near the inlet!! We rented a beach house and stayed over the weekend! It was a blast and the perfect getaway to diffuse a little stress from the crazy work week. We have been going to OC for many years and of all things, the Boardwalk is always the biggest thing that we look forward to. Going to the shops, buying Thrasher's Fries, going to the Arcades, eating great Pizza, watching the boardwalk acts....and most of all, serving justice to my inner fatty...with piping hot funnel cakes!! The funnel cake and calories are mandatory and a "must have" as part of the beach goer experience in OC. The Summers are the busiest times to visit and peak. Even in the Fall (September and October months), the Boardwalk is lively with folks going back and forth, on foot and bicycles. Folks playing musical instruments, performing acts in the sand, volleyball....and even the beach waters are still great for......swimming, surfing, even fishing off the pier during the Fall. Personally speaking, mid-September is the best time to go. Fewer tourist and crowds. The boardwalk shops are still about 80% open, 20% closed. Plus, the weather is just right for hanging out all day, doing nothing....without a care in the world but to be a beach bum! Doesn't get any better than that. In all, this place is a throwback to easier times and reminiscent of the famous, Jersey Shore Boardwalk...just shorter and not as crowded. Whether you're looking to feast on famous Maryland blue crabs, see a two-headed snake, ride a roller coaster or party the night away....this is the place to go! Have fun! *Tips to "Know Before You Go": 1) The boardwalk is free to access and stretches a couple of miles. If you get tired of walking the boardwalk, consider hopping on the Boardwalk Tram, which travels the entire length of the boardwalk. The tram makes stops at any location along the route and costs $4 per person per ride. 2) Pets allowed except the busiest months of June through July. 3) Download the Parkmobile app to use for parking, saves you a boat load of time from having to keep walking back to your car to feed the meters. read more

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Grata boardwalk with tons of experiences for families, singles, couples, everyone! From biking, to food, to games and rides this is a great time. The beach is nice and clean as well which is a major place. I went off peak so I don't know how busy it gets during the summer. But going on a random week day was perfect because there were no crowds and parking was free. read more

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Love how clean the boardwalk is, how nice the employees in the shop are and there a lot of things to do for kids and adults. The street performers were my favorite. I liked that they had a tram that you can ride for $5 each way and takes you along the entire boardwalk and back. My favorite this vist was Thrasher's fries, so so good. read more

Nestled along the Atlantic Ocean the Ocean City boardwalk begins at the inlet and ends at 27th St. It provides 2.5 miles of eatery's, gift shops, amusement park rides, arcades and more. Bikes can be rented. read more

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Driving to Ocena city from Baltimore about 2 hours 37 minutes for check out the Boardwalk, 85% open, 15% close, on weekday is more quiet and I can breath the fresh air from the beach. And seems like longest board walk compared to Santa cruz board walk from CA I have ever walk. They have ton of vendors and the usual beach stuffs. Desserts, snacks, food, drinks, amusement, rides, games, parking $3.00 for an hour. FYI if you want to shop for souvenir will be a good idea because it's low price. read more

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What's not to love about the OCMD boardwalk? Tons of shops, restaurants, games, rides, etc. Plenty of bathrooms and benches, with a beautiful oceanfront view. The boardwalk is always clean and well kept. Even in the off-season there's still plenty to do. If you're in OC, you must head down to the boardwalk! read more

Bottom Line: Good people watching and the main attraction in OC but definitely a little icky. Despite being a native Marylander, I've only ventured to the Ocean City Boardwalk four times in my life - three times in high school and last weekend. Wow, I think the only thing that has really changed about the Boardwalk in the last two decades is my perception of it, any maybe a few web cameras and the fun new arch/gate. The Boardwalk is basically full of cheesy amusements, high calorie food and trashy/made-in-China souvenir shops with a few exceptions. My favorite stop on my stroll last weekend was the Life Saving Station Museum. In contrast, as a high schooler with high metabolism I loved the junk food and eyeing up the tan boys that I thought were dreamy. Ohh, how times have changed! Here's my list of the best of the Boardwalk: - Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum - People watching . . . lots of skin, big hair and tattoos - Eating . . . plenty of ice cream, French fries, popcorn, candy and pizza - Admiring the Ocean City Boardwalk Arch at N. Division St. - Arcades . . . skeeball and influenza for the whole gang - Rollercoasters and rides during the summer months read more

Ocean City Boardwalk - A view of the boardwalk on a cool September day. Not a lot of sun but plenty of good people watching. - Local Flavor Near Me

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Beaches were clean, boardwalk is nice, but where are the public restrooms? Where do the people on the beach go to relieve themselves (I probably already know the answer to this lol)??!! We saw one public restroom down towards the lower end of the Boardwalk, but that was it. We had to order drinks at a restaurant so we could use the bathroom. Most of the same type shops every few blocks, tons of fried food. No beach music/entertainment anywhere we were, and we were out until around 10:30pm. Honestly, I wasn't really impressed with this Boardwalk. But don't get me wrong, we do like Ocean City itself! read more

I absolutely love the boardwalk at ocean city Maryland. One of the cleanest and well kept beaches on the north east. This is a place that we visit yearly and we love it. Always new places to eat and visit. The beach is a plus it's always clean. read more

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Visiting during off season has its pros and cons. All of the food places were unfortunately closed (understandably), but man is it a sight to see and a wonderful walk along the boardwalk. The waves were crashing, the air was cool. There was miles of empty, unoccupied boardwalk to take a stroll along and it was a peaceful, relaxing experience compared to my trip here in the summer. If you're looking to get away from the city and just need some time to wind down and relax, this is definitely the place to visit. read more

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"crowded...fun watching people... enjoy tram and eateries around you...walk till sunset... enjoy the day...!!" - I have been to this place recently on Memorial Day weekend. Had been to 2-3 boardwalk but this is the best I have experienced so far. Park your car at 'INLET Parking' nearby to the boardwalk and enjoy the evening. great for friends/families/kids or should I say for all. lots of game parlour/gift shop/ tasty eateries/ try their fries. Hit the beach, play with sand. Wet your feet in the ocean. Throughout the boardwalk, benches are there. Sit-walk-relax-repeat. We enjoyed big wheel and some other rides. Tried our luck in shooting the balloons but failed. haha. Had our dinner at Brothers Bistro enjoying ocean winds. What a pleasant evening it was. see pics for more. read more

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We LOVE the Ocean City boardwalk! It's about 2.5 miles one way...5 miles roundtrip from the beginning of the boardwalk to the end of the boardwalk. You can walk/jog/roller blade, skateboard, and bike! There are plenty of restaurants, places to snack (from candy to fries to funnel cake to ice cream and donuts). There are also plenty of places to shop for tshirts, henna, jewlery, clothes, sunglasses, and anything else that comes to mind when you think beach. It's pretty clean, but there are a lot of pigeons, seagulls, and other birds as well as dogs on the boardwalk. In the winter, most of the shops are closed for the season. In the summer, almost all the shops are open for business. They even have arcades open, and a carnival amusement park type "Jolly Ranchers" place with some rides (ferris wheels, small roller coaster, etc) and many games at the end of the boardwalk! There are some kites flying around and plenty of volleyball courts on the beach! If your legs are hurting or you're looking for a place to rest--have no fear, there are benches lining the whole boardwalk where you can pop a squat and take a breath. The only thing is that they could put some tables here and there for people to eat, but there are barely any. Coming with family? Vaping and smoking are both prohibited on the boardwalk! read more

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I try to visit every year, but haven't been here in 2 years. Just wanted to get away for the weekend for my Birthday. The Boardwalk was almost deserted, a lot of the Stores are still closed from the Winter months. They have my guilty pleasures, Thrashers Fries and Fishers Popcorn which is still open. If you want to have fun in the sun come late Spring and Summer when everything is open and it's warmer. read more

I grew up spending a lot of time in Atlantic City and Seaside Heights, NJ. Ocean City compares favorably. Epic boardwalk with and awesome clean beach. Plenty of places to stay. Great selection of restaurants and bars. read more

We love the Ocean City Boardwalk! Whenever we visit family in Maryland we try to visit OC. It has something for everyone: rides, fun touristy shops, the beach, fattening food, people watching and of course the actual boardwalk. We always get lucky with parking, seems to be plenty of spaces. The best part is parking is only $2 an hour! Lifeguards are cool and even gave my XC teenager training tips on getting a speed workout on the beach-nice! Just a note, they only allow skateboarding from 5am to 11am. My poor teenager found out the hours the hard way at 3pm; so he didn't get to skate :( But I get why the hours are limited, it can get pretty busy with people at peak hours. read more

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After seeing an episode on 90 day fiancé, I had to stop by while visiting my daughter in VA. The 3 hour drive to MD wasn't bad. We had a nice walk on the boardwalk and visited a couple of businesses that were opened. I would definitely visit again. read more

Fun boardwalk, lots of benches for seating, shops galore, great sand and sea views, welcoming vines, and great eats! My favorites? Ice cream custard, pizza, and French fries. Try all establishments to find your favorite! I collected shells that waves drove in to the shoreline. Let's see what I do with them. I love OCMD and notice new things every time! Check out thecool, enduring boardwalk tiles. read more

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Super nice, no masks on anyone, everything is open, awesome night to be here, games, drinks, Ice cream, crowds reminds me of life before Covid!!! When will NJ follow suit??? 3 hr ride small price to pay (Ok I drive 86-90mph) if you're in South NJ you save 90 miles.... just go!!!!! read more

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