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Enjoy the beach as long as you want to!  I would spend most of my time in the sand then I would head to the boardwalk.  The Boardwalk and the beach is what Ocean City is all about.  Enjoy it.

Hopefully you're going Sunday, fireworks start at 9:30!  I would hang out on the boardwalk, there is so much to do there. And you can hop on the bus and go to Seacrets on 49th. Those are the two places I would hang out if I could only go for one day.

Wow, so much to do and so little time!  First off, I would walk to boardwalk and stop for Thrasher's Fries, or my son's new favorite, funnel cake fries.  Then, head to the beach for some relaxing time.  If you love to swim, give that a try or just put your toes in the water as the waves come in.  I love to walk right along the edge where the surf just goes over my feet.  Of course during all this, you will want to stop at a few more places on the boardwalk for other foods and make your lunch out of the "snacks" that you try.  I would also say you definitely want to spend time at the inlet....oh my, this is harder than I thought, only one day....anyway, check out the kite loft.  It is amazing.  And, make sure you get Fisher's popcorn.  If you need some air conditioning, pop into the life saving museum on the inlet. It is very informative and fun.

For one day time is very important. I would head right to the beach, lay out for an hour or so. Then it's time for lunch, Anthony's on 17th st for a sandwich and fries. Go up to the boards to walk off the food, maybe hit a few arcades, shops and buy a t-shirt. Snack time , Fishers Popcorn or Thrashers fries will settle the stomach. Now hit a put put for some mini golf or go to Jolly Rodgers speed track a few laps. Supper time either Phillips if very hungry or just Fish tales for a light supper. Before heading home I would walk the boards one more time to play some games.

Hello Janu,

I am sitting next to my 7 year old son and he will be helping me with this question.

1.  Sitting on the beach watching the waves crash onto the sand gathering seashells as they wash up on the shore.  Make a large sandcastle and after all of your building is done, jump into the ocean to cool off.  After drying off, be sure to walk on the boardwalk.  Some of the things not to miss on the boardwalk are:

1.  The Ocean Gallery
2.  The sand sculptures in front of the Plim Plaza.
3.  The Kite Loft
4.  The various magic acts and shows performed by street entertainers on the boardwalk,
5.  Trimpers Rides
6.  Arcades.  Be sure to play the games where you score tickets and than you can trade in for prizes.
7.  Jolly Rogers on the pier.  Be sure to ride the ferris wheel.  You will have a great view of Ocean City from the top of the ferris wheel.
8.  Keep walking out to the end of the fishing pier to have another great view of Ocean City.
9.  Continue to the end of the boardwalk and stop at Harrisons Harbor Watch for a nice lunch or dinner.
10.  Some other great snacks and food ro enjoy on the boardwalk:  Thrashers French Fries, Dumsers Dairyland ice cream, Fishers Caramel Popcorn(take some home), Candy Kitchen Taffy (Take some home), and a slice of Tony's Pizza.

At the end of the day, stop off at one of the Old Pro golf courses and play a round of mini golf.

Be sure to grab a Sunny Day Guide or other coupon booklet to get some great coupons or other ideas for some great things to do.

Hey Janu, If you're coming from balitmore it is best to go up route 50. Stop over in assategue first if you like horses. Then cross the route 50 bridge and park down by the end of the boardwalk. Walk on the boardwalk. If you want fly a kite from the kite loft. In the mood for some wonderful lunch head on down to phillip's on 13th and go down the stairs to the sand bar cafe! It's a great place for lunch. Then go into some arcades or if you want to go on the beach it's right there!!!!! You can even check out the ocean city sea rocket go on down to talbot st. And when you're all done for the day and you want to go home for dinner stop by over the route 50 bridge to hoopers crab house!!!!! Enjoy your time there!

Janu,

One day in OC?...... Let's see..... I'd probably walk the boardwalk and hang out there for a while.  I'd sit at the Inlet and watch the water..... and then, I'd head to Seacrets and hang out there the rest of the day.

Enter Ocean City via Rte 50 and you'll be at the southern most end of Ocean City where the boardwalk begins.  Once you cross the Rte 50 bridge, stay in the right lane and follow it around to the inlet parking lot.  The boardwalk and the beach begin here.
The first things you are going to come across are the Life Saving Museum (which I highly reccommend) and the pier rides and shops.  You'll find several good restaurants here too.  Harrison's Harbor Watch is directly across from the museum and a very good place for lunch or dinner. Walking north on the boardwalk you need to sample some Thrasher's french fries!  I like them with salt and vinegar.  Yummy and an OC must have. You'll also see the OC tram station.  I believe it starts running at 10 a.m.  For $3.00 you can ride the length of the boardwalk, or you can purchase an unlimited ride pass for $6.00 and ride as much as you like between 11a.m. and 4p.m.  The boardwalk itself is 3 miles long, so it is a hike if you wish to see it all.  Or you could rent a bicycle or surrey from one of the vendors, but they are only allowed on the boards early in the morning.
There are a lot of great little and unique shops on the boards.  Stop at the Kite Loft and pick up a pretty little kite to fly on the beach. And speaking of the beach, enjoy the ocean!  You can rent an umbrella and chairs from any of the blue box stands that line the beach. They'll even put them up for you.
If you are looking for coupons and more info on OC, check out the Sunny Day Guide. You can find them all over Ocean City or online at www.sunnydayguide.com
Be sure to check out the antique carousel at Trimper's Pier Rides or stop at Shenanigan's for some great steamed shrimp and beer. One day just isn't enough time in OC, but you'll enjoy it enough to come back.  Oh, and pick up a tub of Fisher's carmelcorn on your way back to your car... to eat on your way home.
Have a great time!