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I suggest you try Van's Marine in West OC.  It is located on Racetrack Rd, about 3 miles from the county boat ramp at the Commercial Fishing harbor.   The rate last summer was $15 a week.  Here is the phone number (410) 641-5204

I tried finding out the exact amount you would pay on the PA turnpike. I couldn't find an exact amount, but you will be traveling on the turnpike for approx 50 miles.  The you'll on de route 1 is $2.   

Here is what I found, it all depends on your journey:

http://www.i95exitguide.com/tolls/index.php

Since you are going through NY, NJ and DE I suggest looking at their sites as well: www.ezpassnj.com
www.e-zpassny.com
www.ezpassde.com/

 

On May 14/15, there will be no beach supply rental open on the beach like chairs, boogie boards, and umbrellas but these can all be purchase for cheap at some ofthe local souvineer and Sunsations stores.

During the day, you will find most restaurants open as well as stores.   All of the hotels will be operating as well.  Hopefully you will have some great weather.

Hope this helps:

The Town of Ocean City provides beach wheelchairs at designated locations from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. They are available from the Beach Patrol on a first-come, first-serve basis. Beach wheelchairs must be used within one block (north or south) of the location where you picked it up, and must be returned by 5:00 PM.

Please note that beach wheelchairs may not be taken into the water or off of the beach itself.

These locations may change depending on availability:

Inlet Lot, 7th St., 30th St., 40th St., 48th St., 59th St., 70th St., 81st St., 89th St., 94th St., 107th St., 120th St., 130th St., 139th St., 145th St.

The Ocean City Police Department provides beach wheelchairs at 65th St., (bayside). You can reserve one in advance for one or more days of use. Certain restrictions may apply. Call (410) 723-6610 for details.

The Ocean City Visitors Center also offers beach wheelchairs by advance reservation for 1-3 days of use. For details, visit the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40^th Street, or call (410) 289-2800.

DISABLED: Beach Access, Beach Wheelchairs:

Access to the beach for the physically challenged is provided at certain locations along the beach and is designated by a blue sign on street entrances along Coastal Highway.

Beach Access:

Inlet Beach, Somerset St., Talbot St.,
N. Division 12th St., 25th St., 35th St., 37th St., 40th St., 48th St., 59th St., 70th St.,  81st St., 89th St., 94th St., 107th St., 120th St., 130th St., 139th St., 145th St.

BEACH WHEELCHAIR

Beach wheelchairs are provided on the beach at certain locations by the Town of Ocean City from Memorial Day
through Labor Day, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. When using one of the beach wheelchairs, it must be used within
one block (one north and south) of where the chair is assigned and kept. Beach wheelchairs are available on a
first-come-first-served basis from the attending beach patrol and must be returned by 5 p.m.
This may not be a complete listing.

Beach Wheelchair locations are subject to change pending availability.

Inlet Lot, 7th St., 27th St., 30th St., 40th St., 48th St., 59th St., 70th St., 81st St., 89th St., 94th St., 107th St., 120th St., 130th St., 139th St., 145th St.

Additional Beach Wheelchairs at the locations below may be available year-round pending availability.

Beach wheelchairs are available at the Ocean City Police Department at 65th St., bayside, for one or multi-days of use by advance reservation. Certain restrictions may apply. Please call 410-723-6610.

Beach wheelchairs are available from the Ocean City Visitors Center in the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40 th St. for one to three days of use by advance reservation. Certain restrictions may apply. Please call 410-289-2800.

Beach wheelchairs are not to be taken into the water and are to be used only on the beach

You could drive down to Baltimore on 83 south, take the Baltimore Beltway (695) towards Toswon, pass Towson and take I-95 north towards Philly and drive down route 1 and 113.  Here is a map that shows your second half of the trip off I-95

The other way is to go into Jersey and take the Cape May Lewis Ferry down to OC.  It's much longer and more expensive that way though.

I used to work in OC at the Harbor Watch.  You can find many of the job openings that the Harrison Group offers here.

Many of the local business have their employment opportunities listed on their websites.

Other good sources would be the MD Coastal Dispatch, OC Today, and Craig's List.

Good Luck!

There are many beach photographers that take professional pictures and the costs are high.  May I suggest that you talk to your Scopes person and ask that they meet you later on to do family photos.  It is much cheaper doing it that way.

http://www.ocbeachphotos.com/ocb-home.html

Birthday's in OC are fun!  I have celebrated two thirds of my birthdays in OC. 

Not sure what your interests are but here are some ideas:

Stay someplace that is waterfront like the Clarion on 100th, Princess Royale on 91st, Quality Inn or 33rd, The Dunes Manor on 28th, The Grand on 21st, or the Holiday Inn on 17th.  Be sure to get an ocean front room and fall asleep to the gentle sound of the ocean waves.

Dinner at some of OC's famous bayside beachy restaurants like Fishtales, Macky's, Dead Freddies, etc!

Taking one evening to just stroll the boardwalk, taking your time at the arcades, amusement parks (The ferris wheel is a must), stores like the Kite Loft, boardwalks eats like Thrashers, Fisher's Popcorn, and Candy Kitchen.

Visiting Ocean City without golfing at one of the many miniature golf courses should not be an option.  Pick up a Sunny Day guide when you get to OC at the hotels or convention center and look for valuable money saving coupons.

Nightlife:  For action, Seacrets is the place to be.  For a quieter bar, check out Jive which is located inside of Fresco's Italion Restaurant on 82nd St.  They also serve an amazing dinner with million dollar sunset views.

Of course, the majority of your day should be on the beach enjoying the ocean's beauty!

Have fun!