Ocean City Stories

Welcome back to the White Marlin Capital of the World, Ocean City, MD! The infamous White Marlin Open is back in OCMD for its 47th year on the shore, bigger and better than ever with new surprises and larger prizes. Head into OCMD to watch in suspense as the fates change with the tip of the scale with $6.7 million on the line, at the world’s largest and richest billfish tournament!    The Wh...

Situated uptown next to the Fractured Prune and Pizza Tugo’s is Ocean City’s Best Sports Bar, established in 1976. Watch all sporting events on over 50 HD TVs when you visit this establishment, famous for its crab pretzels and crab dip.    This restaurant is an Ocean City staple and is now franchised out to nearly 30 locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic area. By 2010 this establishment wa...

Friends of Explore OC,    At Explore OC, we are thrilled to report that Governor Hogan has officially announced that our restaurants are able to reopen their outdoor dine-in services for the first time in months!   As we continue to take strides toward effectively responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check out a list of restaurants that will be offering outdoor dining during this sea...

Did you guess our first Ocean City Hidden Hangouts location correctly? Located between Ish Boutique and Barn 34 is home to Ocean City’s premier organic shop, Real Raw Organics. Specializing in raw, living kombucha in a variety of flavors, this brewery-cafe has quickly become a one-of-a-kind Ocean City staple.    Real Raw Organics is a local, all-natural health food company that began when it...

The 3-day weekend leading into Memorial Day is traditionally the kick-off to the summer in Ocean City. The lifeguards return to their stands, the water is cool but not too cold, and summer is just getting started. During these strange times, we’re all looking to add a bit of normalcy back to our schedules and routines.    Consider visiting Ocean City this Memorial Day to start your summer ri...

Are you looking to surprise mom with a delicious Mother’s Day meal this year? In these strange, unprecedented times, it’s important to remind our loved ones that we care. Even if you can’t spend Mother’s Day with mom, consider spreading the love by ordering her a bite to eat from a local, Ocean City restaurant!  The Town of Ocean City has been pulling together to offer carry-out and deli...

Are you looking for Cinco de Mayo specials in Ocean City? These are strange, unprecedented times that we’re living in, and the Town of Ocean City has been pulling together to offer carry-out and delivery options during this season. Cinco de Mayo is traditionally a town-favorite, with friends gathering for a night out, and restaurants and bars offering specials at every corner.  While restauran...

COVID-19 has caused hundreds of our local Ocean City businesses to close their doors. In an effort to limit the spread of this pandemic, Americans have been encouraged to restrict their movements among the public and self-quarantine. To help break the monotony of staying at home, some local businesses have decided to stream their classes online.  At ExploreOC we’re proud to see our community b...

Friends of ExploreOC,  Nationally and beyond, this has been a very challenging time for all of us. As we continue to take strides toward effectively responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing shutdowns and cancellations of some of our local restaurants, bars, and events.  We are proud to announce that the community in Ocean City, Maryland, are working to pull together during this diff...

Follow the rainbow to Ocean City, Maryland on March 14th for the 41st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The parade begins promptly at 12:00 pm from 60th Street and heads south to the Judge's Stand on 44th Street.  Dress in your best green attire and bring your lawn chairs for a day of merriment in Ocean City. Be sure to arrive early for optimal parking and to secure your perfect viewing spot. L...