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I would like to bring a car cruise group to the "Cruisin Ocean City" in May, 2011. Where would the best place to stay, and if you can give me any details about this event please let me know... Thank you...
Submitted by Chris K, Adena, on August 18, 2010
Ocean City, MD
Insider since: 2009
Check out this website for event details and information:  http://www.specialeventpro.com/cruisin.php

I would suggest staying at the Grand Hotel on 21st Street.  If you trailer your car you can find a place to store it and park your cruiser in the parking garage to help keep it clean.  This is one of my favorite events at the beach.  Enjoy!

Answered: August 18, 2010
You may not know this but I'll try. I live in OC and want to get licensed for Home Health Aide. Do you know where I should begin to get bonded, and licensed??
Submitted by Cathy P, Ocean City, on August 18, 2010
Ocean City, MD
Insider since: 2009
I would think you would have to contact the state of Maryland for that information.  I would call or stop by Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin and inquire.  They are very nice and helpful and may be able to point you in the right direction.
Answered: August 18, 2010
Are there any shops opened on the boardwalk the week of Oct.4th, 2010?
Submitted by Becky H, BALTIMORE, on August 17, 2010
Ocean City, MD
Insider since: 2009
There are usually stores open every day but depending on the weather and crowds.  On the weekends most of them are open for business as usual.
Answered: August 18, 2010
Is there any place in OC to rent electric wheelchair scooters? I had one down there about 6 years ago and cannot remember where or who I called. I am can't walk long distances.
Submitted by Leslee W, Beltsville, on August 17, 2010
Centreville, VA
Insider since: 2010
You can find lots of information related to renting these scooters in or near OC at this link: http://ococean.com/explore-oc/meet-the-insiders/get-answers/general/1078/rent-electric-scooter
Answered: August 17, 2010
Me and my wife would like to come back to ocean city on sep.17,2010 will all the shops on the OCEAN CITY BOARDWALK be opened and in what month do the boardwalk shut down
Submitted by Noland C, Baltimore, on August 16, 2010
Camp Hill, PA
Insider since: 2010
Noland,

The answer to your question is yes, the Boardwalk will be up and in full swing on Friday September 17th.... I assume you're coming for the weekend.  The outdoor rides will be shut down, but other than that, everything else will be up and running.....

Ocean City and the Boardwalk don't shut down really anymore, the town has evolved into a year round resort.... so you'll find that most of the businesses, shops and restaurants in Ocean City have gone to a weekends only schedule at the very least.  Yes, there are those businesses that do shut down for the season because they are primarily outdoors.... but other than that, you'll find Ocean City open for business 365 days per year!!!!  Have a great time!
Answered: August 17, 2010
I'm leaving tomorrow morning for OC from camp hill pa... im gonna be going 83 to 695 to 97 to 50.... besides the key and bay bridges are there any other tolls on this route?
Submitted by Joe F, Camp hill, on August 13, 2010
Perryville MD
Insider since: 2008
Joe,

I'm not familiar with any additional tolls than those you mentioned for the bridges.  There are no tolls on Route 50 for your trip in to OC. 

Sorry for the delay in responding.  Hopefully you arrived in OC and are having a great vacation!

Thank you,
Anna G.
Answered: August 16, 2010
Are animals allowed on the beach? If so what time during the year?
Submitted by Matt W, Cambridge, on August 12, 2010
Centreville, VA
Insider since: 2010
Dogs are allowed on the beach from 1 October until 30 April.

More information can be found at this thread.

If you are talking about an animal other than a dog, you may want to review the appropriate OC ordinances which can be found here.
Answered: August 16, 2010
My boyfriend and I will be going to OC, but unfortunately the weather may not agree with us. Any ideas on what we can do while it's raining?
Submitted by Katie L, Chantilly, on August 14, 2010
Centreville, VA
Insider since: 2010
Here are a few ideas:

1. Get an Old Time Photo taken
2. Spend some time at Marty's Playland or one of the other great arcades on the boardwalk
3. Enjoy a nice lunch or dinner and watch the rain at one of OC's bay side, ocean side, or other restaurants
3. Visit the outlets in West OC or up in Rehobeth
4. Indoor mini golf at 68th or 136th street

You can get lots more ideas from this thread: http://ococean.com/explore-oc/meet-the-insiders/get-answers/things-to-do/1456/activities-when-it-rains
Answered: August 16, 2010
Where can I get the shuttle bus that takes me to the Greyhound Bus Terminal. I will be staying near 53rd & Coastal Highway. Thank you.
Submitted by Cheryl L, Bryn Mawr, on August 13, 2010
Centreville, VA
Insider since: 2010
You can take the regular OC bus ($2) to the South Division Street Transit Station and then take the shuttle ($1) to the Greyhound terminal in West OC.

More info about the bus and the shuttle can be found at this link or this thread which discusses the Greyhound Bus terminal at length.
Answered: August 16, 2010
Can i bring my dog to the beach?
Submitted by Lakisha T, Severn, on August 14, 2010
Centreville, VA
Insider since: 2010
Dogs are only allowed on the OC beach between 1 October and 30 April, but not at other times. They must be on a leash while in any public place

You can get more info on another thread related to this topic at this link.

Info on OC's dog park can be found at this link.
Answered: August 16, 2010