We decided a trip to the beach was needed and our choice was Ocean City because it is only a 6 hour drive. We usually go to Myrtle. I cooked for two days so any eating out would be to go or outside. I did not want to be on or near the boardwalk so we chose a 41st studio apartment with kitchen. It was 50 steps from the beach but, no ocean view. The accommodations were clean and decor cute. Downside was literally looking into other people's apartments on the balcony. However it was only $700 for 5 nights.
The beach is nothing like Myrtle or Hilton Head. We are accustomed to hard easily walkable beaches and combed and cleaned. This was not the case here. You walk onto choppy deeper sand and then it drops off onto the wet beach area for swimming. It is on a slant and you sink. Needless to say this is not solid, sandy beach. Of course kids don't care and find a way to slosh around in the surf. You don't see many adults walking for this reason and we tried and got some aching knees and hips from walking on a slant and fighting our feet from being sunk in the sand. Ocean City is extremely built up with huge high rises and condo buildings one on top of each other. We were non-peak and COVID. I can't imagine the craziness at full throttle. The main corridor is filled with neon signs and places begging for you to dine. This is just not my speed. This place is for your social butterflies, young kids looking for a good time and people who don't mind being so close to each other. That said we carved out some fun away from the corridor. We went over to the bay and marina.
At the marina we went on an inexpensive fishing trip called Miss Ocean City with Captain Anton. Really nice Captain and crew. Just a pleasure being out on the water for the low cost of $30 plus tip. I tried to catch a big one but, no such luck. You will likely catch little sea bass and just enjoy the scenery. I got some great pictures with a long lens. We decided to go on the evening trip too. If you called, I'm sure with a large group of family and friends it could be chartered. https://www.missocfishing.com
We also went to Assateague Island. We just followed the signs from the marina. The first water bridge had horses hanging out and down the road too. More nice pictures. I guess this is not always the case. We went around 7PM so not a lot of people. We did have a 7AM SUV tour scheduled for $120 to take us down on the beach. After reading reviews about horse poo on the beach, inadequate bathrooms and being bitten by flies on the beach, we skipped it. Locals told us the flies are bad and said the island actually has a fly rating for the day. We saw the island from the boat too and just decided it was not worth going to another beach but, the one by our apartment. Also take a boat to the island or take a ride. After going to the island I thought the $120 SUV ride was ridiculous. It's cheap to get in and many places to pull off and see nature without actually paying to go in the park and beach.
Plus keep in mind the water is not as clear as the South and you certainly can't see down like Florida. I'll be honest I thought the ocean stunk. The waves are not big and long either. It is like a washing machine and you come out with sand in every crevice. My husband loves riding waves and he was really disappointed. A local told us they call the beach, "The Bone Yard," because it just rips you. Hence, after one run you realized why it is just kids with boundless energy in the water. Also depending on the wind there will be flies :(
We ate at a restaurant on the marina outside. Food was great but, we literally were surrounded by flies. I won't mention their name because these are bad times and I don't want to make it worse for them. We actually put sauce we were done with at the end of the table so the flies would go there and not our food!
We got to go at OC Wasabi. https://ocwasabi.com/ The young woman who waited on me at the back to go entrance was ridiculously nice. The teriyaki scallops were delicious and locally sourced. My pomegranate rum drink muddled with mint, lime, strawberries and blueberries was awesome! They are also open late! Yeah, they get people eat late at the beach!
Will we be back, no. However we did have fun. Our speed is a little more quiet, slower, solid sandy beaches and less developed.
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