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Getting in on May 5th. Any good Cinco de Mayo celebrations?
1. Springfest - This year's event starts on Cinco de Mayo!!! What a great way to celebrate. Great food, great vendors, great crafts, all in a FANTASTIC vacation spot! www.ococean.com/events
2. The American Red Cross is holding a Cinco de Mayo fundraiser at Jive. For more information visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/redcrosslowershore/4575409891/.
3. Fager's Island will be having specials and a great band to celebrate.
4. Sunset Grille will also have specials as well as a mariachi band.
5. Coconuts Bar and Grille (Castle in the Sand) is having their opening on May 5th as well as celebrating Cinco de Mayo.
6. Tequila Mockingbird - a definite must for Cinco de Mayo.
Thank you!
Anna G.
2. The American Red Cross is holding a Cinco de Mayo fundraiser at Jive. For more information visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/redcrosslowershore/4575409891/.
3. Fager's Island will be having specials and a great band to celebrate.
4. Sunset Grille will also have specials as well as a mariachi band.
5. Coconuts Bar and Grille (Castle in the Sand) is having their opening on May 5th as well as celebrating Cinco de Mayo.
6. Tequila Mockingbird - a definite must for Cinco de Mayo.
Thank you!
Anna G.
Answered: May 2, 2011
I am staying at the Commander hotel on 14th street and would like to catch the tram to the inlet while I am there, how do I go about doing this. I will be there the weekend of Springfest
The Tram is $3 a ride or you can catch the bus all day for $2
Answered: May 12, 2011
What is the water temperature during Memorial Day weekend? Warm enough to swim?
The water will still be a bit cold, but will be warm enough to swim if you don't mind a chill (meaning, most kids will swim, most adults won't!)
The water temperature is currently in the mid 50s, and will be about 60 degrees (Fahrenheit) by Memorial Day weekend.
You can get lots of water temperature information for the east coast, including OCMD, here: http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/dsdt/wtg12.html
Even if you think it is too cold to swim, OCMD's beach on Memorial Day is a great destination. I am hoping to get there with my family then!
The water temperature is currently in the mid 50s, and will be about 60 degrees (Fahrenheit) by Memorial Day weekend.
You can get lots of water temperature information for the east coast, including OCMD, here: http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/dsdt/wtg12.html
Even if you think it is too cold to swim, OCMD's beach on Memorial Day is a great destination. I am hoping to get there with my family then!
Answered: May 2, 2011
Are there any free fishing areas in OC that a nonresident wouldn't need a license for? Are there any places to rent rods/equipment?
I believe that you can also fish without a license from a property you are renting, provided you are on private property. But the short answer is that you will most likely need a permit.
Answered: April 29, 2011
How can we get to ocean city from Washington D.C. if we don't have a car.
I agree with Karl Greyhound is great. But also Savas had a great suggestion too!
Answered: April 29, 2011
Will the boardwalk stores be open April 29th, 2011?
They should be open! I hope you're having fun!
Answered: April 29, 2011
Hello, if we do not stay close to the boardwalk how much is parking at the inlet?
Comment on - Here's all the information (obtained at http://ococean.com/travel-tools/parking-information):
Parking- The Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot
809 S. Atlantic Avenue
Ocean City MD 21842
Boardwalk or beach bound? Parking is easy and convenient in this centrally located lot at the southern most point of Ocean City. The lot provides 1,200 parking spaces including 35 handicap parking spaces and quick access to our bustling boardwalk and beautiful beach. Complete with a passenger load and unload zone, this lot is open 24-hours and is in operation from April 2 to October 16.
To gain access to the lot, simply obtain a ticket at the entrance. We suggest leaving your ticket in your car as additional fees ensue for a lost or damaged ticket. Forms of payment are cash and credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover).
Spring & Fall Rates:
The spring and fall rates are in effect from April 1 to the Wednesday prior to Memorial Day. The fall rates are from Tuesday after Labor Day to October 16.
Weekday and Weekend = $1.50 per hour
0-30 minutes Free
31 - 40 minutes $1.00
41 - 50 minutes $1.25
51 minutes - 1 hour $1.50
Additional Time $.25 per 10 minutes
Note: Lost tickets will result in a maximum charge of $36
Summer Rates:
Summer rates are in effect from the Thursday before Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Weekday and Weekend = $2.50 per hour
0 - 30 minutes Free
31 - 40 minutes $1.50
41 - 50 minutes $2.00
51 minutes - 1 hour $2.50
Additional Time $.50 per 12 minutes
Note: Lost tickets will result in a maximum charge of $60.
Physically Challenged Patrons:
In order to accommodate our physically challenged patrons, a 90-minute grace period is in place. In addition, handicap parking spaces are located near the beach as well as the boardwalk. However, if the length of time spent in the parking lot is 91-minutes or more, the person will have to pay for the entire time spent in the parking lot in accordance with the parking fees listed above.
Thank you,
Anna G.
There is free parking at the Park and Ride in West OC. You can take the shuttle to the inlet from there for $1.00 each.
Answered: May 2, 2011
My question is I am wondering what my friends and I should do in Ocean City for a time period of 3 to 4 days. What are the major things people do in Ocean City?
OC Must Do's:
1. The beach!
2. The boardwalk.
3. Thrashers Fries
4. The inlet.
5. A trip to Assateague.
6. Sunrise
7. Sunset
8. People watching
9. A seafood dinner at any of the towns establishments!
1. The beach!
2. The boardwalk.
3. Thrashers Fries
4. The inlet.
5. A trip to Assateague.
6. Sunrise
7. Sunset
8. People watching
9. A seafood dinner at any of the towns establishments!
Answered: May 2, 2011
It looks as though the last clamming questions were asked 2 years ago. So just to refresh...Where are some good places to go clamming in Ocean City (or nearby)? I'm assuming you still DO NOT need a license or permit for this.
I've never had any experience clamming, so I had to look it up.
Here's a great answer I found for your question.
http://www.oysterbaytackle.com/index.php/drifting-easy/168-wherehow-do-i-go-clamming-ocean-city-md.html
Here's a great answer I found for your question.
http://www.oysterbaytackle.com/index.php/drifting-easy/168-wherehow-do-i-go-clamming-ocean-city-md.html
Answered: April 25, 2011
When is the Crab Soup Cook off?
We missed it last year during Springfest Weekend.
I could not find this listed as an event this year either on its own, or as a part of SpringFest. The Harbor Days festival offered 10+ different crab soups. If I find any more information, I will update my answer, so check back often.
Answered: April 25, 2011
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