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You can park at the lot on the south end of town near the inlet. There is a $2.50 per hour fee for this lot. You canalso park in the West OC Park and Ride lot (go right at the traffic light just pst the Royal Farms when headed into OC on Route 50) and park for free and take the shuttle bus to the beach for $1 per person.

If you go north of about 15th Street you can park on the side streets (any numbered streets, just look at the signs in case there is a restriction on that particular street) for free. There is often parking on side streets. You can park there all day.

For a full list of OC's parking options, hours, and prices, check out this link.

It should take you about 3.5 hours to get to OC. If you arrive on a Saturday afternoon add another hour or two to allow for beach traffic.

If you want to be very close to the beach you want ocean front, but in most places everything is within a 5 minute walk to the beach. If you want 2 bedrooms I'd suggest renting a condo. Your best bet is to work with a realtor to pick out a unit that meets you needs and budget. I recommend starting with their websites to narrow your choices, and then working with an agent to finalize your selection. Two realtors I've used recently and been very happy with are:

Coldwell Banker:  800.633.1000 http://www.cbvacations.com/
Shoreline Properties: 800.492.5832  http://www.shorepro.com/

Have a great time in OC!

If she was there in the early 1950s and 1960s you are talking of the Harry Kelley Memorial Bridge which carries Route 50 into town. This bridge opened in 1942, replacing the causeway bridge that was a couple of blocks to the south. It was renamed after Mayor Harry Kelley shortly after his death in 1985. The prior bridge was opened in 1919 and damaged in the 1933 storm, but repaired and used until the current Route 50 bridge opened, after which it was removed.

Here are a few pictures of the bridge:

Probaly for charity events for the Veterans. We just had a small version of bike week and our big one is planned in Sept but I will give you the websites for the Sept. event and perhaps you can get in touch with motorcycle groups through those links to see who is headed down Memorial day weekend. www.delmarvabikeweek.com and check out www.ocbikefest.com  again use those sites to find a phone number to see if any groups will be headed down. Enjoy planning your trip.

I have a place on Sunset Island so I am very familiar with what you are discussing. You have several options that will work.

First, talk to the people you are renting from, they may be able to get you an extra parking pass. Second, when you check in with the guard ask for an extra pass, you can get one to park in the clam shells, at least for the day.

There is almost always some parking along 67th Street on the way into Sunset Island. You should be able to park there or on one of the nearby side streets (68th and 69th Streets also usually have available of parking) with no problem. I have left my car on these side streets for days at a time with no issue.

Don't park in the parking lots for the World Gym or the Marina, they will occasionally tow. Also, do not park on SI (except maybe in the TH driveway) without a permit. They will often tow, especially on busy weekends.

SI is a great place to stay with lots of great amenities. I hope you enjoy it!

Several places rent low rider recumbent bikes, however, many of these are "low riders" and may no be suited for your needs. I know that at least at Bill's Bikes and Wobbly Wheels offer them.

Here is a list of bike rental places in town. You can call them to see if they have the type of recumbent bike you are looking for:

Bill’s Bikes
10 North Division Street
410.289.2155

Jo's Bikes
4 2nd Street
410.289.5298

Dandy Don's Olde Towne Bike
1109 Atlantic Avenue
410.289.2289

Bike World
6 Caroline Street
410.289.2587

Wobbly Wheel Boardwalk Bikes
3 N 1st Street
410.289.2453

O C Bayside Rentals
307 Dorchester Street

Continental Cycles Inc
7203 Coastal Highway
410.524.1313

Eden Roc Motel Bike Rentals
20^th Street
410.289.6022

27th St Bicycle Rentals
2000 North Baltimore Avenue,
410.289.6022

Hours when you are allowed to bike on the boardwalk are limited during the summer. The hours are:

You will need a saltwater fishing license. It is good for the coastal bays, inlet, and ocean. The cost is $22.50 for the season or $12 for 7 days. You can get more information HERE.  You can order your license online HERE.


Oyster Bay Tackle is a great source of fishing information and gear in Ocean City. The also have some good information on fishing licenses here. They also sell fishing licenses or you can buy them online.

The city is friendly for using jet skis, but less freindly for parking them. Here is a list of boat ramps in or near OC (I belive they are all free):
- Assateague Island Park, Rt. 611 at Assateague Island Bridge
- Gum Point Road off Rt. 589, West Ocean City
- OC Commercial Harbor, 12806 Sunset Ave., West Ocean City (rebuilt last summer)
- Little Salisbury Boat Ramp on 87th Street in OC (8am to 6pm - very limited parking)
- At South Point at the South End of South Point Road (south of the Assateague bridge)

You cannot park your trailer on a public street or in most public parking lots. Check with where you are staying to see if you can park in their lot. There is trailer parking available for trailers at the 100th Street Parking lot for $10 a day.

You can check with some of the marinas and see if they will store it for you or rent you a space for the week. I believe Advanced Marine (866.577.3449) on 67th Street offers this service.

The shuttle from the West Ocean City park and ride lot will run from 6am to 2am on 4 and 5 May and 6am to 10pm on 5 May.