Downtown offers something for entire family N
o visit to Ocean City is complete without spending time on our fabulous Boardwalk and downtown area. Looking for a delicious meal? Breakfast, lunch, dinner or a just a treat? Downtown Ocean City has a restaurant to meet your needs. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, fine dining or budget-friendly fare, downtown has it all. Enjoy some Boardwalk eats while watching the waves. Explore a block or two off the boards or go bayside and you’ll find some local favorites. Looking for fun? Downtown OC has you covered! Amusement parks,
museums, arcades, bike or Segway rentals are sure to provide hours of fun. Water sports abound in downtown — fishing, watercraft rentals, parasailing, sightseeing, or just sitting by the dock of the bay. If you’re looking for public parks, downtown Ocean City offers Sunset Park, Somerset Plaza and the inlet area, all of which host many special events throughout the year. The recreation complex on Third Street includes a ball field, tennis and basketball courts, as well as the Ocean Bowl Skate Park, the oldest public operating skate park in the country. Variety is the name of the game
when it comes to shopping in downtown Ocean City. Looking for the perfect souvenir from your OC vacation? Need new surfing gear? Looking to bring your friends and co-workers a sweet treat from your vacation? From high-end jewelry to graphic-tees, knick-knacks to fine arts, you can find it all here in downtown Ocean City. Spend some time exploring the Boardwalk shops as well as those off the beaten path. With so much to see and do in downtown Ocean City, why not just stay where you play? Downtown offers many hotels and motels that range in style and rate to accommo-
date a variety of needs. You can find establishments that offer daily rates to weekly rates, and some even offer seasonal rates. Take a vacation from your car, park it and forget about it. On your next trip downtown, take note of the public art projects as well as the many buildings of historical significance. Plan to attend one of the many events that take place throughout the summer and shoulder season. For more information, visit www.ocdc.org or call 410-289-7739. Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) is a nonprofit organization charged with revitalizing downtown Ocean City.