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How long during the year do the trams run? Do they run the entire month of September?
Submitted by Jane H, Lebanon, on July 2, 2011
Linthicum MD and OC MD
Insider since: 2008
If you are in Ocean City on the dates that the Trams are not in use, you can always use the bus which runs throughout the whole year.
Answered: July 7, 2011
Do you accept small dogs?
Submitted by Monica M, Harrisburg, on June 30, 2011
Linthicum MD and OC MD
Insider since: 2008
Dogs locally are allowed at hotels and condos that have given prior approval like the Barefoot Mailman and Clarion Hotels and the city owned doggie park on 94th and Northside Park on 125th as shown in the pic below:
Answered: July 7, 2011
Any outdoor music preferably on the water,happy hours on the beach etc.The 9th,10th or 11th of July,also is surf fishing and metal detecting around 36th and coastal hgwy allowed. Also small yorkie hours for walking on ocean. (my dog ) Thanks
Submitted by Nancy L, Huddleston, on July 2, 2011
Ocean City, MD
Insider since: 2009
Comment on - Ypu definately need to check out the ocean front Coconuts Beach Nar and Grill at 37th St:  http://www.castleinthesand.com/ocean-city-md-coconuts.php


Coconuts probably has the best beach front entertainment!  Every day there is someone playing from 2-6!  
Answered: July 7, 2011
Where is the closest grocery store to 2 48th street (Gateway Grand condos)?
Submitted by Eliza G, Kendall Park, on July 1, 2011
Severna Park, MD
Insider since: 2011
Even though it's not the closest supermarket to 48th street, I suggest the Food Lion up on 120th. Good prices, lots of sales, and it's opened 24/7 during the summer months.
Answered: July 7, 2011
Looking for a vacation package (teenage children) indoor and outdoor pool, on the beach; clean, safe.
Submitted by Janet F, Hartford, on July 3, 2011
Linthicum MD and OC MD
Insider since: 2008
The hotels that I love the best that have indoor and outdoor pools as well as onsite restaurants AND are ocean front are as follows: 

The Holiday Inn on 17th - on the boardwalk
The Dunes Manor on 28th - Ral close to Jolly Roger's go-kart tracks, amusement park, mini golf, and water park.
The Hilton on 33rd - very nice (and expensive)
The Clarion on 100th - beach front bar and grill too!
AND
The Carousel on 117th - beach front bar and grill too + live beachy music (i.e. Jimmy Buffet, etc)

All the hotels are close to many things and are all accessable to the Ocean City bus stops where your kids can ride safely around town for on low price of $3 a day.
Answered: July 6, 2011
When was the Alaska Stand torn down on 50th and Coastal Highway?
Submitted by Kathy D, Bowie, on July 3, 2011
Westminster, MD
Insider since: 2010
I am not sure of when it was torn down, but there is another one on 9th St: 
http://www.octhebeach.com/Alaska-Stand-9th-Street-OC-Business-info.html
Answered: July 5, 2011
Who has the best pontoon rentals?
Submitted by Diane T, Venetia, on July 3, 2011
Ocean City, MD
Insider since: 2009
Bahia Marina by far has the best pontoon rentals.  Their pontoons are new every season as well!
Answered: July 7, 2011
Can I buy an Ocean City, Maryland t-shirt on line? I am from MD but live in the midwest and would love to buy a t-shirt. Thanks
Submitted by Joy W, Waverly, on July 4, 2011
Hunt Valley and Ocean City
Insider since: 2010
Absolutely.  You can find them on Amazon.com and ebay.  Plus Seacrets sells shirts on-line.  Try the T-shirt shop at 410-213-9650 as well - they ship.  If you are still having problems finding what you want, let the Insiders know and we can pick one up for you and ship it. 
Answered: July 5, 2011
Hi! I am planning to have my daughter's 6th birthday party on the public beach right by our condo on 119th street. I would like to find out the rules/laws on this in OC - can I rent a tent and a bouncy and put them on the public beach after 4pm? And if so, who can I call to rent these props in the area? Please advise at your earliest convenience. Thank you in advance for your help!!! 
Submitted by Jennine L, Annapolis, on July 3, 2011
Ocean City, MD
Insider since: 2009
You will not be able to put a "bouncy" on the beach.  Splash Mountain is probably your best bet as far as keeping all of the kids entertained.
Answered: July 7, 2011
Can I take a dog to ocean city and not get into any trouble?
Submitted by Francisca P, Woodbridge, on June 29, 2011
Hunt Valley and Ocean City
Insider since: 2010
Dogs are allowed in Ocean City, just not on the boardwalk or beaches. 
Answered: July 1, 2011