Ocean City, Maryland recently made TripAdvisor's list of the nation’s "Top 10 Beaches in the U.S." Come see for yourself what makes this stretch of sand so special.
Ocean City Beach
Visitor Beach Information
Whether you seek to sink your toes into the soft, white sand and devour a novel or recreate in the waves, Ocean City Beach provides the perfect seaside summer, spring or fall escape.
Important Beach Information
Ocean City Hours of Operation
The Ocean City beach is open to the public from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m daily. The beach is closed overnight so the city can clean and beautify.
Ocean City Beach Patrol
The Ocean City Beach Patrol is a service provided by the local government and its mission is to provide safety for all beach-goers. Ocean City lifeguards are on duty during the summer between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. For your safety, obey all instructions and posted notifications. Swim within eyesight a lifeguard at all times, and have a buddy with you when you're in the surf. To effectively do their job, lifeguards must have a clear line of vision. In some areas of the beach, beach umbrellas and other obstructions may not be permitted.
Surfing at Ocean City
Ocean City's gentle, playful waves have entertained surfers and boogie boarders for decades. Surfing is permitted at two beach locations that rotate daily. In addition, a stretch of sand along the inlet is reserved for surfers, and is open Monday to Friday during the summer, except on July 4th.