Ocean City, MD Summer Bucket List

OCS
May 5
2 min read

🍳 1. Brunch Like a Local at Ocean 13 (Paid)

Treat yourself to a laid-back brunch at Ocean 13 on 32nd st. Try a crabby bagel, mimosas, and a big a$$ breakfast board. www.Ocean13ocmd.com

🐤 2. Chug-a-Duck at M.R. Ducks (Paid)

Try your luck at the legendary Chug-a-Duck game while sipping drinks bayside at M.R. Ducks. It’s part duck race, part drinking game, and all good vibes.

🎡 3. Ride the Iconic Ferris Wheel at Trimper’s (Paid)

Catch sweeping views of the beach and Boardwalk from the Trimper’s Ferris wheel at the Inlet. Go at sunset or after dark for that perfect photo op.

🚲 4. Bike the Boardwalk at Sunrise (Free with your own bike / Rentals available)

Cruise the Boardwalk before 11 AM when bikes are allowed. It’s peaceful, scenic, and a total summer mood.

🏖️ 5. Build a Bonfire on the Beach (Permit Required)

End your day with a beach bonfire. Grab some friends, snacks, and a permit from the city. Cozy beach nights don’t get better than this.

🎬 6. Catch a Free Movie on the Beach (Free – Family-Friendly)

Bring a beach chair and blanket for Movies on the Beach, shown on select evenings at 118th Street. Ocean breeze + big screen = perfect night. Schedule Here.

🍦 7. Taste Your Way Down the Boardwalk (Paid)

Make your own snack crawl. Must-hits:

Thrasher’s Fries
Fisher’s Popcorn
Dolle’s Taffy
Dumser's Dairyland

🌅 8. Catch a Sunset at Fager’s Island (Free to Watch / Food & Drinks Optional)

Grab a drink on the bay and stay for the nightly 1812 Overture cannon blast at sunset. It’s an Ocean City classic.

🎣 9. Witness the White Marlin Open Weigh-Ins (Free)

August 4–8, 2025 // Visit Harbour Island Marina + Reel Inn Dock Bar (14th St. bayside) during the White Marlin Open, the world’s largest billfish tournament. Watch monster catches hit the scales while soaking in the high-energy crowd, and delicious food. www.WhiteMarlinOpen.com

🎶 10. End Summer at the Oceans Calling Festival (Paid)

September 27–29, 2025 // Close out your summer at the Oceans Calling Festival—a massive beachfront music fest near the Inlet. National headliners, local eats, and epic beach vibes make this the ultimate OCMD sendoff. www.OceansCallingFestival.com