On the Edge in Ocean City

A panorama and regular print of “standing at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean” in OCMD

It’s summertime and the living is easy.

We’re on the beach, where the water meets the sand, and it’s time to get in touch with your inner child. This is where you can let go of all your cares and worries and just be a kid again.

Kick off your shoes, throw off your cares, and set them down by your towel. You’re here to relax, so why not start with something simple? Think surf, sun and sand…

on the edge panorama
Standing on the edge of the beach with the Atlantic Ocean before you…in panorama format.

Let’s talk about those toes for a second: they’ve been trapped in those uncomfortable shoes for hours now—don’t they deserve some attention? Take off those shoes and socks and dig those toes into that soft sand!

Now let’s move on from there… replace those pant or skirt with a swimming suit and feel how good the sand feels against your skin. Don’t worry about what people think of you—this is your time! Just let yourself be free!


What’s better than a day at the beach? A day at the beach with your family or friend is truly hard to beat. With one of these photographs you can bring the beach into you home and enjoy it all year long.

On the Edge of the water
Standing on the edge of the beach with the Ocean before you…in horizontal 6×4 format.

Ocean City, Maryland is the perfect place to enjoy summer fun in the surf. The water has a gentle slope and the sand is soft and welcoming. The shoreline is such that it helps to keep the waves from becoming too rough for even young children.

If you’re looking for something more adventurous, you can explore the many local restaurants, shops and attractions that make Ocean City so special. You’ll find plenty of activities for all ages including miniature golfing, jet skiing, parasailing and water skiing just steps away from your hotel room!

Use the links below to browse or shop Coastal Images by Bill Swartwout Photography.

Link to: On the Edge in Ocean City Panorama

Link to: On the Edge in Ocean City

Link to browse: Bill’s Ocean City Collection


Have fun…

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.