Century I Condominium in Ocean City

9900 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842

Constructed in 1975, the Century I is a 25 floor condominium having 2 level townhouse style units with their entrance to these units on every other floor. There are six distinct floor plans and several double units. The living room in the odd numbered units is on the ocean and both bedrooms with private baths are on the bay side of the building. The even numbered units have the master bedroom on the ocean side. All styles have an ocean front balcony and at least one bayside balcony to view those fabulous sunsets.

For those who like the exercise, take the stairs at the front entry and walk up to the polished ceramic tiled lobby which also leads out to the sundeck and beach. Two centrally located elevators are in the main lobby and there is one elevator on the south end of the building which is used for beach access. You will be surprised at how fast they get you to your destination. With a huge indoor pool, fitness room, ocean front sundeck, meeting room, in-house management plus 24 hour security, this is a wonderful place to live or visit any time of the year.

Featuring unique two-level (split-level) units, the Century I offers both Atlantic Ocean views and Assawoman Bay views from each unit.

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Ocean City Air Show

A great kickoff to the summer season is the air show over the beach in Ocean City, MD.

A Crowd of thousands packed the Boardwalk every year for the Ocean City Air Show.

Heading down to Ocean City in June? What a great way to start the summer…with Ocean City’s air show over the beach. This air show is becoming a signature event for the beach resort town. It will absolutely thrill anyone who comes to town on the right weekend in June.

The OC Air Show certainly opens the beach summer season in style. Visit OCAirShow.com for more details.

F-18 Hornet with developing Vapor Cone as shown in this “stylized” image with color removed.

It’s “Up, Up and Away” for Ocean City, MD as the airshow returns to Ocean City each June. Military aircraft demonstrations, low altitude flyovers and civilian aerobatic performances will take place over the Ocean City beachfront from noon to 3:30 p.m. each day (times are usual but approximate). The air show will be visible along the majority of the Boardwalk creating an inspiring experience for visitors while they enjoy the hospitality of Ocean City’s beach and attractions. Interactive displays and exhibits, including (sometimes) NASA’s Exploration Experience, will be open to the public on the streets surrounding Show Center at 16th Street on the Boardwalk. Show Center Beach, extending from 15th to 17th streets will offer premium viewing opportunities and the VIP flight line clubhouse for public attendees. Elevated sky boxes in the Quality Inn Boardwalk, headquarters hotel for the show and waterfront hospitality chalets on the beach will be available to businesses and groups. See the show website for more details at OCAirShow.com.

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds do a back-to-back flight over the OC beach.

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds are a crowd pleaser wherever they perform. Their flight routine over the beach at Ocean City, Maryland is no exception. The 6-plane formation breaks into the “traditional” 4-plane diamond for precise aerial maneuvers with the remaining two jets doing individual and paired flyby “surprises” for the thousands of people on the beach and boardwalk.

A bit of narrative from the archives over a decade ago – but the excitement still prevails today…

“The inaugural OC Air Show was a fantastic and highly successful event for our community,” said Mayor Rick Meehan (back in 2009). “The move to a weekend and the prospect of a step up in performers offered great potential for the show’s return in 2009.” Next year’s show will be even better (ed. comment).

“The entire Thunderbird team is looking forward to coming to Ocean City,” said Captain Jason McCree, Thunderbird #12, the team’s public affairs officer. “We are humbled at the opportunity to represent service men and women across the globe who defend our freedoms.” The GEICO Skytypers and the U.S. Air Force Reserve Bi-Plane piloted by Ed Hamill have announced that they will join the 2009 air show line up.

Military aircraft demonstrations, low altitude fly-overs and civilian aerobatic performances will take place over the Ocean City beach front from noon to 3 p.m. each day. The air show will be visible along the majority of the Boardwalk creating an inspiring experience for visitors while they enjoy the hospitality of Ocean City’s beach and attractions.

On the day before the Air Show, the Ocean City Municipal Airport may be hosting an open house. This is where some of the performing aircraft, along with other airplanes, can be seen “up close and personal.”

Ocean City Hotels

With many hotels on or near the OC Boardwalk and throughout the entire town, how do you choose?

There well over 100 hotels and more than 10,000 hotel rooms in Ocean City. If you are unsure of exactly where you want to stay you can begin comparing hotels with the Booking.com search box. It also contains listings of homes/apartments/condos for rent.

Ocean City Hotels and the OC Fishing Pier
While the Holiday Inn on the Boardwalk is the most prominent hotel in this photo, there are others “hiding” beyond the Fishing Pier. Can you identify any of them?

Here is a partial list, just a representative sampling, of some of the popular Ocean City, Maryland Hotels. To see more – in location – click on over to the Ocean City Hotels Map page. To find a list of current “deals” on OC Hotels, scroll to the bottom of this page – or go directly to Booking.com.

Downtown Ocean City Hotels – from the Inlet to the north end of the Boardwalk at 27th Street

Comfort Inn Boardwalk
Directly on the Boardwalk
507 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842

Paradise Plaza Inn
On the Boardwalk
3 9th Street, OC

Howard Johnson Oceanfront Plaza
On the Boardwalk

1109 Atlantic Avenue, OC

Mid-town Ocean City Hotels – from above the Boardwalk to Rt. 90 (62nd St.)

Econo Lodge Oceanfront
On the OC Beach

2910 Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ocean City
On the Beach

106 32nd Street, OC

Quality Inn Oceanfront
On the Beach

54oo Coastal Highway, OC

North Ocean City Hotels – from 62nd St. to the Delaware Line (above the Rt. 90 Bridge)

Holiday Inn Ocean City
On the OC Beach

6600 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21942

Comfort Inn Gold Coast
Bayside at the Gold Coast Mall

11202 Coastal Hwy, OC

Holiday Inn Express
Northside Park

12601 Coastal Highway, OC

Booking.com