Ocean City Vacations, Ocean City Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Ocean City, Maryland is a frequent summer destination for vacationers. It's year round population is that of 8,000. Ocean City extends just over 9 miles from the southern inlet to the Delaware line. Ocean City is known for it's hot, humid summers, but ocean breezes keep the immediate coast cooler than inland locations. Tropical storms and hurricanes are very rare here. Tourism in the wet, winter months is very low, and most businesses are closed.

The strip now supports hotels, motels, apartment houses, shopping centers, residential communities, and condominiums. The southern tip houses the famous Ocean City Boardwalk. The boardwalk is the town's main shopping district and entertainment area. Ocean City also has a wonderful nightlife and an amazing variety of restaurants.

Ocean City has a long history of fishing, both commercial and recreational. The town bills itself as the "White Marlin Capital of the World." During the summer numerous charter and private boats to fish for billfish, tuna, wahoo, and other game fish.

Ocean City is the destination for "Senior Week", which is typically the week after high school graduation. So it is filled with graduating seniors from mid-May to mid-June, and for that reason many older locals refer to the visiting teens as "Junebugs." So plan your trip here accordingly if you would like to avoid the madness.