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Me and my fiance wer looking at getting married in ocean city on the beach. How much would that run?
Submitted by Will D, owings, Maryland on January 27, 2012
Johnstown Pa
Insider since: 2009
Once you’ve decided on an Ocean City, Maryland wedding, your first step is to apply for a Worcester County marriage license. Call the Clerk of Court Office at 410-632-5500 to find out what’s required, and what documents are needed.

If you want to arrange a beach ceremony, call the Ocean City Mayor’s Office at 410-289-8931. You’ll need to provide someone to officiate, since Ocean City doesn’t have a Justice of the Peace.
You need to have permission from City Hall. There is no fee required, just a simple form.
To get a marriage license in OC, the fee is $35.00. 

Answered: January 27, 2012
How many boardwalk businesses will be open the entire week of May 13 - 19?
Submitted by ronald b, slatington, Pennsylvania on January 26, 2012
Johnstown Pa
Insider since: 2009
That's Cruisin OC week so almost everything will be open with the exception of some rides.  But the boardwalk shops, bars, and restaurants will all be in full swing for the thousands of car enthusiasts that will be in town.  Great time to come to OC!
Answered: January 27, 2012
We are from Pennsylvania and We love Ocean City!! So we decided on a 8/4/12 wedding there. I already have the reception booked at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. Can someone provide a listing of hotels in the area that can offer a discounted rate for a night or two for ours guests?
Submitted by Bernadette B, West Norriton, Pennsylvania on January 26, 2012
Johnstown Pa
Insider since: 2009
I can't provide exact hotels that will definitely do it for you, but I can offer some suggestions.
The Clarion Fontainbleau on 101st St.  (800) 382-2582  www.clarionoc.com
The Princess Royale on 91st St. (800) 1-ROYALE www.princessroyale.com
Quality Inn and Suites on 33rd St.  (410) 289-1234  www.qualityinnandsuitesoceancity.com
The Spinnaker Motel on 18th St.  (410) 289-5444 www.ocmotels.com/spinnaker
The Princess Bayside (888) 622-9743 www.princessbayside.com 

The Ocean Pines Yacht Club may also have connections with some of the hotels to offer your guests a discount. Check with them as well.  And congratulations!
Answered: January 27, 2012
What is the general weather like in Ocean City late May? Could you send a web address or info on brochure of your city please .Thank you Sylvaine
Submitted by sylvaine c, rockland, Ontario on January 25, 2012
Johnstown Pa
Insider since: 2009
We don't provide the brochures, but I can give you the web addresses so you can order them. 
Ocean City Visitor's Guide  www.ococean.com/visitor-guide
Sea For Yourself Visitor Guide  www.oceancity.org/vacation-guide
You can also read them online.

The official website for Ocean City is www.ococean.com

As for the weather, it is usually nice and warm and sunny with temps in the 70's in the day and 50's to 60's at night.  The ocean water temps should be in the 60's then.
Answered: January 27, 2012

Our family loves waves for bodysurfing as well as surfing. We are planning our trip for August. Never been there and would like to know if waves are present. If surfing is an option are there any shops that provide rental boards? Thanks
Submitted by Claudio D, Brookline, Massachusetts on January 25, 2012
Johnstown Pa
Insider since: 2009
Oh yes. There is surfing and body surfing galore in OC.
These surf shops should be able to help you do what you're interested in:
Chauncey's Surf Shop on 28th St. and 54th St.  www.chaunceyssurfshop.com
Malibu's Surf Shop  8th St. on the boardwalk  www.malibus.com
K-Coast Surf Shop on 35th St.  www.kcoast.com

There are specific beaches for surfing, so you'll have to check with the shop as to which beach is open on which days and times.
Have a great time!
Answered: January 27, 2012
Coming down for Easter Weedend will anything be open on boardwalk, arcades, thrashers. We always come down last week of August and also again this year just taking a weekend trip in april.
Submitted by Linda H, Boothwyn, Pennsylvania on January 25, 2012
Johnstown Pa
Insider since: 2009
Lots of things will be open. Unless the weather is totally terrible, Thrashers, Fisher's, and all of the most popular places will be open for business.  Jolly Roger pier rides are scheduled to be open that weekend as well, and the indoor arcades.  Don't forget, you can still mini golf, ice skate at the Carousel Hotel, play laser tag at Planet Maze, and Baja Amusements in West OC should be open then as well for go karts! Plenty to do. And you will also find that Ocean City has churches for most affiliations for Easter Sunday service, along with a sunrise service on the beach.
Answered: January 27, 2012

My boyfriend and I are planning to uproot from York, Pennsylvania and move to Berlin/Ocean Pines in about a year or so. Trying to plan ahead, does anyone have suggestions for best property listing websites, best places to look for jobs, banks, doctors offices, veterinarians, ect... Any websites or information provided would be a great help. Thank you!
Submitted by Nicole H, York, Pennsylvania on January 24, 2012
Johnstown Pa
Insider since: 2009
Information about living in Ocean City can be found at www.oceancitymd.gov . You'll find all of the ordinances, where to look for work, etc under "live".
As for property websites, check Holiday Real Estate www.holidayoc.com or Coldwell Banker  www.cbvactions.com  or google search Ocean City real estate.
Answered: January 25, 2012
I am looking to live in OC over the summer and I was wondering if you could tell me where to apply? Preferably a job with housing included. Any tips?
Submitted by Luci S, Morgantown, West Virginia on January 24, 2012
Severna Park, MD
Insider since: 2011
OC has a job fair on March 17 at the Convention Center from 9a-2p. I would highly recommend coming down and checking it out but get there early! There are businesses from all types of industries there but positions do fill up quickly. 
http://oceancitychamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/2011-ocean-city-job-fair

I have spent my summers living and working in Ocean City and it has definitely been the time of my life...best of luck to you!
Answered: January 25, 2012
We're looking to go for spring break, April 1, 2012. Is anything on the boardwalk open yet?
Submitted by Teri M, Putnam valley, New York on January 23, 2012
Schwenksville, PA
Insider since: 2011
Most of the souvenir and t-shirt shops will be open.  As will Fishers Popcorn, Thrashers Fries, the Atlantic Stand and many of the other food vendors and some of the jewlery stores. the Arcades and Ripley's Believe It Or Not. Most of the open businesses will be below 5th St,  and they will close by 5 pm.
Answered: January 26, 2012
When does o.c boardwalk offically open. Planning bachorlette party for April. Would like to know what is open for bars.
Submitted by jenni d, Delta, Pennsylvania on January 21, 2012
Johnstown Pa
Insider since: 2009
The boardwalk never officially closes.  Many bars like the Purple Moose are open year round.
Answered: January 23, 2012