Ocean City Beaches

If there's anything more exciting than a 10-mile beach with clean sand and sparkling water, it's got to be a 10-mile beach with clean sand and sparkling water that's absolutely free.

Ocean City is a city well aware of the importance of public access to the coastline, which is why the local community works so hard to maintain their beloved beach. This is a place where families can come and play together without fear of trash and pollution or other things that lurk in the water (except for marine creatures; they're kind of part of the deal).

Take advantage of the free family activities and embarrass your children at the Beach Olympics, or opt for a slightly more chilled-out day of swimming in the Atlantic. For lunch, head over to a beachside restaurant, or spend the afternoon cooling down in the arcades.

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Ocean City Beach Watersports

  • Every day, two beaches are reserved for surfers so they can hang ten while other beachgoers enjoy the waves without dodging boards.
  • Go on a leisurely kayaking expedition along the Atlantic coastline with a rented kayak from Ocean City beach.
  • Boogie boarding is a popular way to enjoy the waters for visitors of all ages. Falling off is all part of the fun (happens to the best of us, really).

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Ocean City Beach Boardwalk

  • Ocean City Beach's boardwalk is ready for all of your drinking, eating and amusement park needs.
  • Stop by the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum to learn about the history of Ocean City and of the important work done by the Life-Saving Service.
  • Listen to the sounds of carousels and children screaming with delight as you fill up on some barbecue or indulge in an ice cream cone. This is the beach the way it was meant to be.

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Ocean City Beach Activities

  • Fishing is allowed on Ocean City Beach as long as you stay at least 50 yards away from anyone on the beach or in the water. See if you can catch your next dinner!
  • In the summer, families can enjoy free concerts, movies and competitions on the beach.
  • Don't overlook how enjoyable a simple stroll on the sand at dusk can be. This is one of the best ways to relax and snap pictures worth sharing.

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