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The beach is open all year long! It is free and accessible for its entire 10 mile stretch all year long. We were on it this weekend; one day in early April my kids even spent some time in the surf!

The lifeguards return to their stands along the entire beach on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.

Lots of shops and restaurants have already reopened, many of them open 7 days a week, especially in nice weather.

Yes, there are fireworks at the south end of the boardwalk, just north of the pier every year on the 4th of July. There are free concerts starting at 8pm, and the fireworks start at about 9:30.

The beach gets crowded there to see this show which is always spectacular, so you may want to get there early to find a great spot, but even getting there right before the show I've been able to find good viewing locations.

There are also fireworks as the same time at the north end of town at Northside Park at 127th Street.

Have a great time in OC!

There is a new age store on RT 50 in the old Potomoke Stove Store called Cathy's Cool Things. They have lots of new age stuff.

If itis just the Bay Bridge and not bridges in general you can take 95N to  Newark/New York. Merge onto DE-1 South via 4A - Christiana Mall to DE 1 S to DE Shore Points - Route 50 Bridge. This does cross a major bridge though in Delaware.

 

I have young children myself so I am in your boat as well.  Two hotels that accommodate nappers the best are the Princess Royale and the Holiday Inn on 17th St.  Both are set up like one bedroom condos but have all the conveniences and amenities of hotels.

My other recommendation would be to rent a condo...this can be a more affordable way to go, but the downfall is you need to bring your own linens and set up when you get there.  Two sites I use are www.cbvacations.com and www.lfvacations.com and they provide extensive details about the units so you know exactly what you are paying for.

Happy searching and safe travels!!

Full-time work in Ocean City proper is limited. I suggest expanding your search area to Sussex County, DE; Berlin, MD and surrounding cities. We only have one neighbor who works full-time in Ocean City proper. Most work in surrounding areas.

The boarwalk is open year round.  However, by Memorial Day Weekend everything is in full swing.  Don't gorget, you Can get Thrashers in January if it's a nice day.

You can always walk out on the pier at Northside park and watch the sunset.  It's very romantic.

The trip from NYC to OCMD takes about 4.5 hours by car assuming no traffic. It is about 240 miles from the George Washington Bridge to OC. The best way to go is

Exit New York City by the best route from your location to get to the New Jersey Turnpike South.

Take the New Jersey Turnpike South to the end and cross the Delaware Memorial Bridge.

Go about 4 Miles in Delaware and get off onto US 13 South / US 40 West towards Dover.

Continue on US 13 South about 10 miles until you reach Delaware Route 1 South.

Stay on Route 1 about 50 miles until you reach Route 113. Take 113 South towards Milford or Georgetown. Continue on Route 113 South about 43 miles into Maryland.

About 8 miles after entering Maryland get onto Route 90 East.

Route 90 will take you about 4 miles into Ocean City at 62^nd Street.

The NJ Turnpike, Delaware Memorial Bridge, and Delaware Route 1 are all toll roads.

The route above should take about 4.5 hours. I grew up in Connecticut so I have taken this route many times myself.

For a more interesting ride you can take the Cape May, NJ - Lewis, DE Ferry. This trip may be more scenic, but likely will take longer. If you take the ferry be sure to make a reservation in advance.

On May 1 the average high air temperature is 67°F and average low is 49°F, with a mean of 58°F.

On May 31 the average high air temperature is 76°F and average low is 58°F, with a mean of 67°F.

Ocean water temperatures between 1 and 15 May average 53°F and climb to an average of 58°F for 16-31 May and 60°F for 1-15 June. Water temepratures are currently at 52°F, which is above the early April average of 48°F.