OCEAN CITY, MD -- OCMD gave us the perfect mix of sunrise magic, quiet beaches, and dog friendly…read morefreedom. With 10 miles of beautiful coastline and 27 blocks of boardwalk open to leashed pups from October 1 to April 30, we got to start every morning watching the sun rise over the ocean with Brie trotting beside the waves. Pure bliss. Pro tip: pack those waste bags - you will want long, slow walks on the sand. The boardwalk (down toward the southern end) is packed with gems: Being able to enjoy the beach and the boardwalk with your pup? Truly the best part of OCMD.

The beach is really nice. Beautiful sand and nice rolling waves. Just be careful of jellyfish in…read morethe water. The sting isn't awful but it's annoying. The boardwalk is really fun with any food options you might want. Just be careful while swimming. The lifeguards are a complete joke. I'm surprised they even pay for them. They have an alphabet system with their little flags and all they do is look at the other lifeguards hoping to see flags and then they stand up and signal to each other. They barely watch the water. I've actually never seen such an embarrassing excuse for lifeguarding. Just pointing out that you need to watch your kids as if there is no lifeguard. Other than that we had a great time!

Ocean City, MD's beach has its charm. The coarse sand makes cleanup easy, and it's a treat to spot…read moredolphins swimming alongside fish near the shore. The beach is a bit narrow with a cliff edge, adding to its rugged appeal. Closest to the water is hilly & very uneven so walking isn't as easy as in Jersey where it's flat. While the water seems questionable based on news reports, the peaceful sunrise is an experience worth savoring.

Best location for parking, beach front access, and restrooms. There are also many restaurants and…read morecafes that are worth the visit. In my opinion, this area tends to be a lot cleaner and taken care of a bit more.

It's not free and $10 for out-of-state residents is not too expensive. Thankfully, I stopped in…read morelate in the afternoon and there was no ranger at the kiosk or I would have turned around. I parked and spent about 20 minutes enjoying the beach and the sunshine. The beach is beautiful. No trash, firm sand and a smooth include down into the water. The waves were pretty calm today which was good because I did not spot any lifeguards on duty. A great spot to spend some time at the ocean. [Review 18162 overall - 84 in Delaware - 1684 of 2022.]

We came here for a family photo shoot…read more THE PARK: Parking/entry fee was $10 for state residents and $20 for all others, paid via a machine. By the time we got here the facilities up front were closed so I have no idea what was available sans for restrooms and an outdoor shower. According to the website, shower and changing facilities are available, along with a food concession, chair & umbrella rentals, even a Mobi-Mat which allows wheelchairs to be pushed onto the beach (such a great idea). The sandy area is very wide and stretches for 3 miles with zero shady spots or trees. Lifeguards were gone for the day with their stands turned upside down. I noticed some vehicles actually parked on the beach near the northern end, a very cool perk that is not allowed back home. Ocean conditions were fairly calm but most folks were in waist-high water at most. OVERALL: Spacious real estate, but coming from Hawaii, my expectations are set too high, LOL.

Great state park! Camping here is fun! The loops at the top of the park are more spacious and…read moresometimes more private. The ones in H loop are really squeezed in and have less space and no privacy. It's hard to book a site, and so frustrating to see empty sites that have been booked but not used. The bathrooms are some of the cleanest camping bathrooms I've ever seen. They're pretty well maintained. The horses do wander free, and you need to be careful with food on your site, as explained by the park rangers. But it's fun to see them and watch them. The camp hosts are good about cleaning and maintaining the area they're each in charge of. The beaches are nice and it's fun to go clamming out in the bay. A very quick drive will take you to Ocean City, to the boardwalk, to go karts, Walmart, Wawa, the movie theater, etc. Lots close by to do if you get caught there on a rainy day. Lovely place to visit.

Assateague is so cool!... Particularly on a breezy day when the flies can't takeoff…read more During a trip to Ocean City, we visited Assateague on the Maryland end. I was so eager to see the horses I heard about, but weary we might not see any. Maybe we were lucky, because we saw sooo many horses! On the road, in the parking lots, in marshes, wandering, grazing, standing on front of cars. So cute! Stop at the visitors center first. Very nice place, helpful information, exhibits, a touch tank, bathrooms, gift shop and then you'll be on your way. Admission per vehicle gets you access for a week. We loved spending a few hours here so much that we came back a second day. The beaches are clean and not crowded. Lots of dogs, so be warned if you're averse. The marsh trail was really cool. We saw several small fishies, pipefish, crabs, egrets, just really cool to look in the water throughout the trail and observe. Bayside beaches are hidden spots for isolated swims. I saw a family here and there just swimming completely alone. The forest trail was also a good one to walk. More interesting nature. We weren't too crazy about the dune trail. Although, it was interesting to see the old abandoned road in the middle of the dune. Horses here there and everywhere, almost. Overall, such a fun place to visit. Go for a few hours or spend the day. Remember, ensure it's breezy and you'll be almost completely fly free.

For the past few years, we've traveled to Ocean City, Maryland and arrive on Sundays. Our Sunday…read moreitinerary always consists of coming to this park for their "Sundeas in the park ". There is street parking or a lot parking available. I do recall one year due to the Marlin tournament. Parking was difficult and we did park a few blocks away. Overall the walk was not bad and it was well worth it. I recommend bringing chairs or a blanket. If you plan to stay a while. On Sundays, they have a live band, ice cream for purchase, a playground, pond, and lots of open grass for family and friends to enjoy. Everyone's favorite part is the Sunday fireworks show. The show is great! We will continue to add this park to our Sunday fun day while in Ocean City.

What a cool park!! I followed my fellow Yelpers here and it…read morewas Bette than I had expected! Huge, clean, gorgeous scenery of the water and more! Baseball field, huge kids playground for all ages, an adult outdoor workout area under a tent, nice bike path, gazebo, bridge and lovely grounds for soccer, football or a picnic.

we had a great time. the staff was great and we got to see a lot of horses and dolphins!read more

What an amazing adventure. Reading the reviews here and doing some research, we decided to get up…read moreearly and go on the 9am cruise. It was so much fun-even my 16 year old who doesn't impress easily had a good time. We were lucky enough to see TONS of wildlife including horses and dolphins- sorry no picture of that. Reasonably priced, parking is free at the lot. Def would go again.

If you are looking for a great way to enjoy the beach in your own little oasis, Wild horse cabanas…read moreis the answer. Not only did they come out and set everything up, and then return to take it away, they included everything we needed for a fun day at the beach. Chairs to include lounge chairs, towels, ice in the ice chest tables. A larger than life tent to shield the sun, a large rug to calm the sand, and a fire pit to relax beside at the end of our day. (Perfect) It was a wonderful experience from start to finish that I highly recommend. Relax and enjoy your day. Lori and Gina will handle all the little details for you.

What a amazing day !!! I highly recommend Wild Horse Cabanas .. we arrived at at 9:30 to find such…read morea beautiful cabana, Beautiful lounge chairs, crisp towels , cool coolers and a welcome sign ! Unfortunately we had a overcast day so we didn't see horses but we relaxed and had a peaceful day , we joked all day that we were the Kardashians ! Definitely go for Wild Horse Cabanas for a highlight of your vacation !

Awesome awesome awesome beach. It's here I first enjoyed my toddler grandson's first interaction…read morewith the ocean and its sandy border. South Bethany does require a parking pass to park on its streets or you can ride your bike here. No dogs on the beach during May-October. No smoking allowed either. Life guards will look after you during the season. Bring your Jimmy Buffett music. -Enjoy.

Beautiful, sleepy, mostly upscale beachfront vacation community, with an enormous, well kept, very…read moreaccessible beach. I don't believe there are any apartments in the town, those being readily available on the contiguous Bethany Beach to the north and nearby Fenwick Island to the south, the latter being the most intensely developed. South Bethany is entirely comprised of well-appointment vacation houses. It has no real 'downtown' relying instead to Bethany Beach's cute, walkable little collection of tourist shops, restaurants, ice cream and candy shops.

For our family trip to Ocean City in July we rented a house (11 Island Edge Dr.) via AirBNB in…read moreSunset Island Community. The house was clean and looked great inside. The kitchen had everything that we needed with the exception of not having any additional kitchen trash bags. All the appliances were relatively new (washer, dryer, oven, refrigerator and microwave). The wifi also worked great. Our group consisted of three families with 3 cars and there was enough parking for all the cars in the back of the house. We really liked the fact that there was a deck/patio off the front and back of the kitchen/living room level. The kids really loved the fact that their bedroom had bunk beds. We also liked that there was some security at the entrance to the community to check entering cars but it appeared that anyone could walk on the property. The property was very well maintained. It had a very nice pool and private beach. There were a lot of tree lined streets and a very large duck pond in the middle. Though there were a lot of people staying in the community, it was very quiet and was a great environment to relax. There were a number of shops within walking distance and there were some great restaurants within a very short drive. Overall our experience was great and we would stay in this community again.

F** this place. They don't help with umbrellas by pool. Lie about helping you move them when others…read morearen't using. I'll review more later. Choose elsewhere. Also. We've ordered two pizzas. Two meals. 13 drinks. We could be treated better.