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Ocean City Visitor Center

4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842 · Ocean City, MD

Why you should go…

The Town of Ocean City operates a Visitor Welcome Center at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on the bayside of 40th Street. Staff there help travelers plan trips to the resort town's boardwalk, beaches and area golf courses, and the office publishes guides such as the OC Golf brochure covering the region's championship courses. Ocean City sits on a barrier island along Maryland's Atlantic coast near the Delaware line.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Ocean City Visitor Center, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Jolly Roger Amusement Park

    $25–$50

    An Ocean City, MD boardwalk tradition since 1964, with a water park, go-karts, rides, and mini golf.

    0.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Bayside Boat Rentals

    $50+

    Family-run pontoon boat and jet ski rentals on the bay side of Ocean City since 1999.

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Iconic

    OC Parasail

    $50+

    Parasailing rides over the ocean or bay in Ocean City, Maryland, at 400, 600 or 800 feet.

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Ocean City, Maryland

    Free

    A classic Mid-Atlantic beach town with a three-mile boardwalk, amusement piers, and Atlantic surf.

    2.9 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Bethany Beach & Fenwick Island

    Free

    Delaware's 'Quiet Resorts,' a string of low-key beach towns along the state's southern coast.

    12 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Worcester County

    Free

    Maryland's only oceanfront county, home to Ocean City's boardwalk and Assateague Island.

    22 mi awayMore like this