Beach Umbrellas

Don’t forget to have a beach umbrella in your beach kit to protect you from “too much” sun.

A Single Red Beach Umbrella
A Single Red Beach Umbrella

The header image for this site shows how serious people on the Ocean City beach are about having a beach umbrella.

Too much fun in the sun can spoil a beach vacation. Always be careful not to “over do it” on the first day.

Beachgoers and Umbrellas on the Beach in Ocean City
Beachgoers and Umbrellas on the Beach in Ocean City

Inexpensive beach umbrellas can be purchased from a variety of sources: Online is Wayfair.com or Walmart.com or Target.com. Wayfair.com usually offers free shipping. Some people plan to buy a cheap umbrella and have it delivered – from Walmart.com or Target.com, take it to the beach to use for vacation and them leave it behind. That eliminates sand in the car for the trip home and the problem of storing it for nearly a year before it (may or may not be) used again.

Ocean City Vacation Rentals

Condo, apartment and house vacation rentals in the Ocean City, Maryland resort area.

Ocean City, Maryland, is a popular Eastern Shore destination for avid boaters and beach lovers alike. Visitors can rent condos by the beach or townhouses in bayside communities with easy access to the Atlantic Ocean beach and/or the Assawoman Bay. Other vacation rental properties offer convenient access to Assateague Island National Seashore, hiking trails, fishing piers and marina docks. Grab your bike to tour the beach and boardwalk or take a walk through the historic district downtown.

Thinking about an Ocean City vacation rental for your trip to the beach? Ocean City, Maryland, has approximately 20,000 Condominium units – with the majority of them available for your vacation rental. Make arrangements now to get the time you want at the price you want. You’ll have a great time in Ocean City, Maryland – America’s finest family beach vacation resort.

Ocean City is Maryland’s premier vacation rental destination. A three mile boardwalk along the beach, a total of 10 miles of public beaches (with no fees), shopping, dining and entertainment make Ocean City the perfect vacation spot to either relax and unwind or enjoy some of the exciting outdoor activities available. Whether by land or by sea, travel makes you feel good!

Looking for a quaint and charming beach getaway in Ocean City, Maryland? Look no further! Browse Vrbo.com and/or Airbnb.com to look through luxury condo rentals or private homes for rent. Naturally, all of the oceanfront vacation rentals come with a free water view and access to the beach. They also have plenty of pet-friendly properties and a variety of units to fit your needs. Find your perfect vacation rental now!

Ocean City Vacation Rentals Condo Row
Ocean City Vacation Rentals Condo Row

Ocean City Rental Agencies

A few of the better-known rental agencies are listed below for convenience.

Online Vacation Rentals

VRBO.com – Vacation Rentals By Owner (started in 1995) is now the world’s leading vacation rental website online.

  • Offering hundreds of vacation rentals to choose from in Ocean City, MD.
  • Choose from condos/condominiums, cottages, luxury homes, and villas.
  • Experience the best that the OC beach resort has to offer.
  • Online at Vrbo.com
Ocean City Island Aerial Photograph

Airbnb.com is an American company offering an online marketplace for lodging, primarily homestays for vacation rentals.

  • Airbnb, while not offering as many OCMD units as Vrbo, these provide additional choices, rates and availability.
  • Choose from beachfront/oceanfront to bayside (on the water or not) and from downtown to North Ocean City.
  • Online at Airbnb.com

This is just a representative sample, provided as a courtesy to our readers. OCtheBeach.com does not recommend nor endorse any particular rental office/agency. For a comprehensive list visit the website of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce.

Anchor Vacations OC – Accommodations downtown OCMD & West OC

  • 1001 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842,
  • https://www.anchorvacationsoc.com/

Central Reservations – Accommodations: Vacation Rentals

  • 6200 Coastal Hwy., Suite 100 Ocean City MD 21842
  • (410) 723-4111
  • (877) 736-8621
  • (410) 723-4336
  • http://www.centraloc.com
  • Located on the ocean-block side of Coastal Highway, across from the Rt. 90 Bridge.
  • ABOUT: Vacation rental properties in the Ocean City MD resort! Great service before, during and after your stay. Condos, townhouses or homes by the week or mini-week. Locations throughout Ocean City MD.

Century 21 New Horizon – Accommodations: Vacation Rentals

  • 8606 Coastal Highway
  • 410-723-4500
  • www.century21newhorizon.com
  • Location: Corner of Coastal Highway and 87th Street, ocean side.
  • ABOUT: Century 21 New Horizon has been serving the Ocean City, MD area since 1982 and provide 360° virtual tours for virtually all rental (and sales) properties.

Holiday Real Estate, Inc. – Accommodations: Vacation Rentals

  • 7700 Coastal Highway Ocean City MD 21842
  • (410) 524-7700
  • (800) 638-2102
  • www.holidayoc.com
  • Located: Coastal Highway north to 77th street, ocean side.
  • ABOUT: Holiday offers a comprehensive management program featuring quality long-term & vacation rentals. Experienced & knowledgeable sales associates specialize in resort properties.

Vacasa – Accommodations: Vacation Rentals

  • 5200 B Coastal Highway Ocean City MD 21842
  • (443) 905-2823
  • (410) 723-1752
  • www.VantageOceanCity.com
  • Located between 52nd & 53rd Streets on the Ocean side of Coastal
  • ABOUT: Over 300 vacation rentals, including Belmont Towers, Sunset Island, Gateway Grand & more. Oceanfront, bayfront, Boardwalk – for big or small groups. Book direct with Vantage for discounts & freebies.

(Online ) VacationRentalsByOwner.comVrbo (started in 1995) is now the world’s leading vacation rental website online.

  • Offering hundreds of vacation rentals to choose from in Ocean City, MD.
  • Choose from condos/condominiums, cottages, luxury homes, and villas.
  • Experience the best that the OC beach resort has to offer.
  • Online at Vrbo.com

Boardwalk Hotels in Ocean City Maryland

Compare hotels on the Ocean City, Maryland Boardwalk

When you stay in a Boardwalk Hotel the only thing between you, the waves and the sandy beach is OCMD’s famous Boardwalk. If you enjoy surf and sand during the day and the excitement, nightlife, food and entertainment of the Boardwalk you may not need your car all weekend – or however long you choose to stay in Ocean City.

With photos, lists of amenities and traveler reviews you can easily compare oceanfront hotels. Check room rates, availability and then make your reservations online. Save time and money with Booking.com, one of the world’s largest travel marketplaces.

Boardwalk Hotels List – Inlet to 27th Street -(South to North)

Hotel Name – Mailing Address (for your phone/map GPS)

Boardwalk One by Capital Vacations – 107 North 1st Street, Ocean City, MD 21842

Plim Plaza Hotel – 109 North Atlantic Ave.

Park Place Hotel – 208 Baltimore Avenue

Shoreham Oceanfront Hotel – 4th Street and Boardwalk

Tidelands Caribbean  – 409 Atlantic Ave.

Comfort Inn Boardwalk  – 507 Atlantic Ave.

Paradise Plaza Inn Ocean City – #3 9th Street

Americana Hotel Boardwalk – 913 N. Atlantic Avenue

Monte Carlo Boardwalk Oceanfront Ocean City – 1101 Atlantic Avenue

Howard Johnson Plaza by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront – 1109 Atlantic Avenue

Safari Hotel Boardwalk – #1 13th Street

Commander Hotel & Suites – 1401 Atlantic Ave.

Harrison Hall Hotel – 1409 Boardwalk.

Courtyard by Marriott – #2 15th Street

Grand Hotel entrance on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

Hyatt Place Ocean City – #1 16th Street

Quality Inn Boardwalk – 1601 Atlantic Ave.

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Ocean City an IGH Hotel – 1701 Atlantic Ave.

Eden Roc Motel – 2000 Baltimore Avenue

Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront – 2100 Baltimore Ave.

Days Inn by Wyndham – 2210 Baltimore Ave.

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront – 2401 Atlantic Ave.

Crystal Beach Oceanfront Hotel – 2500 N. Baltimore Ave.

Flagship Oceanfront Hotel – 2600 N. Baltimore Ave.


Go ahead – Get a Room! Stop looking and start packing. Enjoy your stay on the beach and boardwalk right in the heart of Ocean City.

Ocean City Beach Fishing Pier
OC Beach Fishing Pier with a group of Ocean City Boardwalk Hotels in the background.