Vacation Rentals & Condos in Ocean City

Ocean City Center for the Arts is a riot of color, and includes classes, events and exhibits for both adults and children. The whole family can get involved in painting and pottery classes, while enjoying the latest works by international artists at the gallery.

The largest water park for miles around, Splash Mountain has a total of 17 different flumes that your family will love. Kiddie Pools let the less confident swimmers float about without any worries, while adrenaline pumping rides test the nerves of daredevils. Try Stealth, the park's 45 foot high half pipe slide, or plunge into The Black Hole. If this wasn't enough, there are more at the nearby Jolly Roger Amusement Park, and Speedworld, where you can race the kids around the tracks.

1. Brass Balls Saloon

Despite its compact size, this longstanding restaurant is a fun spot not just for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, but a drink at the funky bar.

2. Seacrets, Jamaica U.S.A.

This nightclub offers quality Caribbean-inspired dishes, tropical cocktails, and dance floors where you can groove to live music. The ambiance is cool, and some describe the place as the so-called Jamaica of the U.S., because once you get there, you forget about all your worries.

3. The Sandbar

This is a karaoke and sports bar ideal for drinks, singing, and socializing.

4. Caribbean Pool Bar

This rooftop bar is great for enjoying live music with a view, after a dinner of American and Caribbean cuisine.

5. H2O Under 21 Dance Club

For visiting teens, this club is ideal, as it is exclusively geared toward guests under 21 years old. They can dance and enjoy memorable foam and bikini parties. The staff is respectful and accommodating; parents should feel free to approach them if you have any queries.

With clean water and a consistent breeze, Ocean City provides the perfect atmosphere for watersports like kitesurfing, sailing, windsurfing, and parasailing. And of course, if you just want to walk down to the water from your Ocean City beach house rental and take a dip, you can do that, too.

1. Bayside Boat Rentals & Jet Ski Rentals

This Ocean City boat rental service offers boats and jet skis that are high-quality and well-maintained. From the staff, you'll receive clear instructions and guidance to ensure that you can enjoy a safe, fun time. The company also offers life vests at no additional charge.

2. Odyssea Watersports

Head here to rent water sports equipment like jet skis, stand up paddle boards, kayaks, limo boats, as well as Sea-Doos. The employees of Odyssea Watersports are experienced and have put in place safety measures to ensure customers' safety.

3. 48th Street WaterSports

This service provides great water sports equipment, clear instructions, and life jackets for children. Enjoy windsurfing, kayaking, sailing, and stand up paddle boarding.

4. Fishing charters

A number of different companies offer half- and full-day fishing trips, during which you might catch tuna, sea bass, and rockfish.

5. Surfing

Visitors both young and old can get quality surfing instruction in Ocean City. There are ample surf shops for rentals and other gear, and the K-Coast Wave Riding School offers lessons.

1. Bike Week

Typically held annually over a long weekend in September, OC BikeFest is the largest motorcycle rally on the East Coast. The event's central location is the Ocean City Inlet, and the goings-on usually take place at the same time as the Delmarva Bike Week which runs through Salisbury, Seaford, and Ocean City. Expect vendors, live music, and of course, motorcycles galore.

2. Cruise Week

Every year for a few days in May, visitors can enjoy Cruisin' Ocean City, a car event that draws hot rods, custom-made cars, and more, from across the U.S. and Canada. There are also concerts and vendors in addition to the car shows.

3. Jeep Week

OC Jeep Week takes place in late August. Jeep aficionados make the most of a sand course and beach crawls by the sea, as well as vendors set up at the convention center. If you'd like to participate with your own Jeep, be sure to register online in advance.

1. Ocean City Life-Saving Station

Travel back in time at this fascinating museum and explore the history of local Native American tribes, or look up your family tree at the genealogy section. Kids will love the interactive discovery room, where they can learn what it was like of be a member of the US Life-Saving Service.

2. Roland E. Rowell Convention Center

This attractive modern building floats over the ocean, playing host to events that engage visitors daily. Seasonal celebrations, festivals and special events are all held here. Watch plays, hear concerts and plunge into the packed exhibition schedule, where you can find something to interest everyone.

3. Ocean City Beach

A tidal wave of attractions await you at Ocean City Beach, whose glittering lights and roller coasters will leave you spinning. It's not just a beach, and the fairground is just the beginning. Water tours, jet skis and miniature golfing are on offer as well as horseback riding, skateboarding and sports parks, to keep you and the kids active for hours.

4. Northside Park

The largest of Ocean City's parks, Northside sprawls for 58 acres, embracing baseball and soccer fields, a fishing lagoon, hiking trails and a gymnasium among its community areas. Plus, there's a 21,000 capacity multi-sport arena where you and the family can catch a game.

5. Ocean City Boardwalk

Running the length of Ocean City, this boardwalk is considered one of America's most distinctive, dating back to Ocean's beginnings as a resort town in 1902. A blend of history and culture meet you as you stroll its length. You'll encounter amusement arcades, restaurants, shops and nightlife on your way.