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Ratko,

Here's a couple websites to try:
http://www.oceancity.org/pdf/seasonal_housing.pdf
http://www.atbinternetgroup.com/studentguide/english/housing.asp

Not sure where you are working, but a lot of times the businesses will have a listing of housing as well (for example Candy Kitchen, Carousel, Jolly Rogers, etc.) so check with them as well.

Have a great time working in OC.

Anna G.

As I mentioned before, check out City Hall and the Lifesaving Museum.  Here is a link to some of their great photos:  =http://www.ocmuseum.org/images/uploads/1504_thumb.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.ocmuseum.org/index.php/site/oc-history_article/the_boardwalk_experience/&usg=__j4EjHG-AkOlvQgDE7mwHCDSdoSU=&h=381&w=480&sz=44&hl=en&start=1&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=_R-ROZgHXwyqLM:&tbnh=102&tbnw=129&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dgordy%2Bhall%2Bocean%2Bcity%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26tbs%3Disch:1">http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl =http://www.ocmuseum.org/images/uploads/1504_thumb.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.ocmuseum.org/index.php/site/oc-history_article/the_boardwalk_experience/&usg=__j4EjHG-AkOlvQgDE7mwHCDSdoSU=&h=381&w=480&sz=44&hl=en&start=1&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=_R-ROZgHXwyqLM:&tbnh=102&tbnw=129&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dgordy%2Bhall%2Bocean%2Bcity%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26tbs%3Disch:1

Here is a pic of Maridel cottages on 42nd St:  http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1396/1088592462_798969eefd.jpg

Check out the following site below...there are links to several events going on that weekend...family camping on the beach, coin and currency show, and Winefest on the beach to name a few.
  Many restuarants even on the boardwalk are open year round.  Shops on the boardwalk remain open, though they tend to close down early in October.

http://ococean.com/events

There are so many great hotels in OC it's hard to point to which one is best.  My husband and I are both about your age and I can give you some of my favorites. My very favorite hotel is the Dunes Manor Hotel ( www.dunesmanor.com) at the end of the boardwalk on 29th St. It's an all oceanfront hotel and is only one block from the end of the boardwalk and the tram station. Ocean City has a great little tram that runs up and down the boardwalk all summer and you can get on at any point and ride for a nominal fee.  That way you can leave your car parked and enjoy the ride. The Dunes is a Victorian styled hotel, very quiet and nice.  Every room has an oceanfront balcony. There is a lovely restaurant called the Victorian Room inside the hotel, but it is also close by some very good restaurants including Coins on 28th St. and Coastal Highway.  And in the morning, next to Coins, is a great little place called the Fractured Prune where you can get fresh, made while you wait doughnuts and coffee or breakfast sandwiches. My favorite is the Sand doughnut. Yum.
Right adjacent to the boardwalk tram station is the Dunes Motel. This is also an oceanfront hotel, but some of the rooms face the pool in the back. It is older, but clean, and well maintained, and the poolside rooms were renovated last year.  Their prices will be a little less than the hotels.  Further up on 29th St. is the Rodeway Oceanfront Hotel. There are two hotels at this location, but the one you want is the oceanfront hotel. It too is well maintained and reasonably priced with a pool and close to restaurants and the tram. At the very farthest end of Ocean City is the EconoLodge Oceanblock on 145th St.  This hotel is directly on Coastal Highway, but on the same side of the street as the beach and only one block to the sand and sea. Even though it is at the farthest northern end of OC, there is lots to explore and many great restaurants there too. Try Nicks on 144th St for some of the best ribs anywhere. Those are three of my personal favs  that are the most reasonably priced.
If you can talk your family into joining you, perhaps a condo would be better. More room and overall more economical.  The advantages of a condo over a hotel are that you obviously have more room, can all stay in one place, and don't have to eat every meal out or worry about being out of the room while the maid cleans. Of course, while condo's in OC pretty much all come completely furnished, you will need to bring your own bedding and towels. But most come with a washer and dryer in the unit so you can just take a couple of towels and just wash them as needed. No need to take a houseful of stuff. Two real estate offices I've used in the past and reccommend are Holiday Real Estate on 77th St.  (www.holidayoc.com) and Coldwell Banker (www.cbvacations.com).  They have numerous locations in OC, but it doesn't matter which one you choose.  The condo rentals are set up by area ( downtown, midtown, and north OC) and by oceanfront, oceanblock, oceanside, and bayfront. Oceanfront is just that, a unit directly facing the ocean. Oceanside generally means you have a view of the ocean, but not a direct view. Oceanblock means that the unit is a block or two back and could be on the highway.  Bayfront means it's on the bay side of Coastal Highway and you would have to cross the highway to get to the ocean. We have rented from Diamond Beach, Sungate, Jamaican Sun, and the Carousel.  All were good buildings and had nice units.
Whatever you choose, I think you will enjoy your time in OC.

Kimberly,

Yes, many of the businesses are open on weekends, and many all week.  We were down in March and April and a large portion of the boardwalk shops were open.  So you will have no problem.

Wow, 16 years old, here are a few places to take the birthday child:
    *   FishTales (beautiful views of the bay, and fantastic food!)
    *   Jolly Rogers Speed Track (go-karts, need I say more?)
    *   Boardwalk Arcades 
    *   Carousel Ice Skating
    *  NorthSide Park - fishing/crabbing
             Stop at the bait and tackle shop next to Green Turtle -
                    great people and excellent advice.

Hope you have a great weekend!

Anna G.

Just like all said, yes it will.

Hey James,

I think you will like OC Beach Music on 9809 Stephen Decator Hwy in West OC.  Their # is 410-213-2210.  I can

Tony,

Please visit the Town's website, http://oceancitymd.gov/ada.html, as it provides great information.  I did not see an answer to your question concerning mobility scooters (although I have seen them on the boardwalk in year's past), recommend contacting the Town directly.

Hope you have a wonderful time.

Anna G.

I always like to get the Sunny Day Guide, they have great coupns for all kids of businesses all over town.  Check out their website http://www.sunnydayguide.com/ocean_city/oc_dining.php

There are 35 handicap designated parking spots at the inlet lot. I don't know for certain if those parking spots are available during festivals or car shows, but here is the phone number to call for information.
Ocean City Park & Ride     410-723-1606
They do allow free 90 minute parking for those using the handicapped spots, however anything beyond 90 minutes you will have to pay.
I did email the group who takes care of the car cruise weekends and as soon as I hear back from them, I'll post up their response.