Guidebook for Ocean City
Food Scene
Locally owned and operated, coffee is the best and you must try one of the famous scones! This is where the locals go and it's only a one-block walk from the house!
8 locals recommend
Barefoot Market
214 West AveLocally owned and operated, coffee is the best and you must try one of the famous scones! This is where the locals go and it's only a one-block walk from the house!
Great Italian take out dinners as well as subs for the beach. Call early as they often sell out. Our favorites are the Chicken Cacciatore (as long as they still have the 1/2 chicken, be sure to ask!) and the Eggplant Florentine. Wait times can be long so be sure to give your belly ample notice! Their subs are great for lunch as well!
11 locals recommend
Voltaco's Italian Foods
957 West AveGreat Italian take out dinners as well as subs for the beach. Call early as they often sell out. Our favorites are the Chicken Cacciatore (as long as they still have the 1/2 chicken, be sure to ask!) and the Eggplant Florentine. Wait times can be long so be sure to give your belly ample notice! Their subs are great for lunch as well!
Banana whips! Enough said. Frozen banana pressed into a machine and it turns into a magically creamy cousin of ice cream - but completely healthy! Top it with peanut butter chips or the all-fruit hot fudge! Great place for vegan and vegetarian eats.
Bashful Banana Bakery & Cafe
946 BoardwalkBanana whips! Enough said. Frozen banana pressed into a machine and it turns into a magically creamy cousin of ice cream - but completely healthy! Top it with peanut butter chips or the all-fruit hot fudge! Great place for vegan and vegetarian eats.
Contemporary restaurant with sushi bar and fun cocktails. Good happy hour 5-6:30pm every night.
49 locals recommend
Tomatoes
9300 Amherst AveContemporary restaurant with sushi bar and fun cocktails. Good happy hour 5-6:30pm every night.
Fine dining with locally-sourced ingredients. Try sitting in the oyster bar for a more relaxed setting. Food is delicious and fresh!
54 locals recommend
Steve & Cookie's By the Bay
9700 Amherst AveFine dining with locally-sourced ingredients. Try sitting in the oyster bar for a more relaxed setting. Food is delicious and fresh!
Drinks & Nightlife
Local bar that also has a pretty decent restaurant. Always busy so if you're planning to sit at a table for dinner, expect to wait.
33 locals recommend
Anchorage Tavern Restaurant
823 Bay AveLocal bar that also has a pretty decent restaurant. Always busy so if you're planning to sit at a table for dinner, expect to wait.
The casinos are just a 25 minute drive from OC. Take the Longport Bridge (just make sure you stay under the speed limit!) Atlantic City has a lot to offer if you are looking for great restaurants and nightlife. The Borgata is a sure bet for a great night. The Quarter at Tropicana also has lots of options.
229 locals recommend
Atlantic City
The casinos are just a 25 minute drive from OC. Take the Longport Bridge (just make sure you stay under the speed limit!) Atlantic City has a lot to offer if you are looking for great restaurants and nightlife. The Borgata is a sure bet for a great night. The Quarter at Tropicana also has lots of options.
Bar & restaurant that is rather large and can accomadate big groups. Slighty more upscale sister restaurant "Sketties" is across the street and also good for groups. Yesterdays often has Live Music playing.
18 locals recommend
Yesterday's Restaurant Tavern
316 Roosevelt BlvdBar & restaurant that is rather large and can accomadate big groups. Slighty more upscale sister restaurant "Sketties" is across the street and also good for groups. Yesterdays often has Live Music playing.
Entertainment & Activities
Great amusement park on the boardwalk. So much fun for kids and adults alike. Grab some cotton candy and ice cream and you're all set. Don't forget to try to grab the ring on the merry go-round!
45 locals recommend
Gillian's Wonderland Pier
600 BoardwalkGreat amusement park on the boardwalk. So much fun for kids and adults alike. Grab some cotton candy and ice cream and you're all set. Don't forget to try to grab the ring on the merry go-round!
Arts & Culture
The iconic Music Pier on the boardwalk often hosts concerts and events, check local listings for up to date event schedule.
18 locals recommend
Ocean City Music Pier
825 BoardwalkThe iconic Music Pier on the boardwalk often hosts concerts and events, check local listings for up to date event schedule.
Parks & Nature
Ocean City is one of the premier surfing destinations on the East Coast. Maybe you're an experienced surfer or you'd love to give it a try. Boards are available for rent at nearby surf shops. We're happy to give you inside tips for the local surf scene as well!
North Street
North StreetOcean City is one of the premier surfing destinations on the East Coast. Maybe you're an experienced surfer or you'd love to give it a try. Boards are available for rent at nearby surf shops. We're happy to give you inside tips for the local surf scene as well!