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When is the boardwalk construction set to begin?
As everyone has mentioned that october 3 the first phase of the boardwalk restoration will begin.
Answered: August 26, 2011
With the looming Hurricane Irene possibly hitting somewhere on the East Coast this coming weekend, will OC possibly have an evacution order in place. We are planning to come to OC on Saturday...so how can we find out if there is an evacuation order before we leave PA.
Hello there. As of right now OCMD is closed as they are in phase 3 of evacuation orders. Please do not come down. I am sure the hotel you are staying at has contacted you. Don't worry I'm sure you will be able to come another time. Stay safe as we all intend to do this weekend.
Answered: August 26, 2011
I was just wondering what time OC opens in the morning because we are coming from the Hampton Roads area but we didnt wanna get all the way up there and it wasnt open. thank you
Technically the beach opens at 6am, but this rule is mostly to keep people from sleeping overnight on the beach. Plenty of people walk, run, fish and enjoy the beach before that time.
Restaurants open for breakfast by 7am, many earlier.
Most boardwalk shops open between 9am and 11am and stay open until midnight.
Be aware that the city is currently requesting people to delay their travels to OC because of the impending hurricane. If you were planning to come this weekend what is open and when will be dictated by the storm conditions!
Restaurants open for breakfast by 7am, many earlier.
Most boardwalk shops open between 9am and 11am and stay open until midnight.
Be aware that the city is currently requesting people to delay their travels to OC because of the impending hurricane. If you were planning to come this weekend what is open and when will be dictated by the storm conditions!
Answered: August 25, 2011
Coming to OC at the End of August and staying at the Plim Plaza Hotel just looking for a review of the hotel? Also wondering if the Hurricane is going to hit in the OC area at all this weekend? We are heading to OC on Sunday 8-28-11. Any good things to do if it rains?
The official storm information can be found here: http://oceancitymd.gov/Emergency_Management/
Here is the current statement from the town:
Ocean City Emergency Management officials have initiated phase one of the hurricane action plan in preparation for Hurricane Irene.
All persons desiring to travel to Ocean City are asked to postpone their visits until the existing situation improves.
Mobile home residents in Ocean City and those living in known flood-prone areas should secure their homes and prepare for possible evacuation.
Persons should secure or move all watercraft.
All persons are asked to tune into Ocean City Government Access Channel (Channel 4) for further detailed information or advisories. Updates will also be provided on recorded emergency management line, 410-723-6666, www.ocmdemergency.com and on 1670 AM.
Ocean City has also initiated evacuation of all international workforce students. All international workforce students will report to assigned transportation pick-up location. They will be transported to predetermined staging location(s). The International workforce students will then be under the jurisdiction, and become the responsibility of, the State of Maryland, by prior agreement, for further transportation and relocation.
Ocean City is expected to receive a significant impact from Hurricane Irene.
Easterly gale force winds should start affecting the area on Saturday, August 27 at 6 p.m. with storm force winds arriving around 4 a.m. and northeasterly hurricane force winds arriving near 6 a.m. The highest wind speeds from Hurricane Irene should occur near 9 a.m. when top sustained winds, from the north, could reach 90 mph with gusts near 112 mph. Winds should decrease below hurricane force shortly thereafter.
Sustained winds will fall below gale force after 3 p.m. and generally be from the north during this period of decreasing winds. Expect gusts above gale force level for several more hours thereafter.
The total rainfall for the Ocean City area over the next three days is forecast to be 9.5 inches. This can vary significantly as tropical storm and hurricane rainfall is very difficult to predict.
Answered: August 25, 2011
Are there any bus or free taxi service from OC to SBY?
The Greyhound bus goes to Salisbury daily. Tickets are under $20 oneway. Try www.greyhound.com for reservations.
Answered: August 22, 2011
How do i get to OC from Aberdeen, MD?
I would go to www.mapquest.com and click on directions. Type in your home address in the A box, your hotel address in the B box and then enter. After that you will get a list of step by step directions in addition to a map many times with several routes to choose from.
Answered: September 5, 2011
Looking at vacation 1st week of September.
What things can I do there? What cheap hotels would I have
close to the beach? Are there any amusement parks there?
You may also want to consider a condo rental...I have found them to be more economical than hotels, though you do have some set up and tear down if you bring your own sheets. Two sites I use are www.cbvacations.com and www.lfvacations.com. For hotel rentals, I have also had success in getting good rates with using www.priceline.com with the "name your own price" feature.
Answered: September 5, 2011
We will be visiting OC on August 28 to 31 and staying at Dunes manor thanks to some great advice, Karl S., (it's good enough for your family I'm in).
Please advise on the following:
I'm shopping around for the most relevant discounts/coupons.
We are planning a fishing trip both by boat and off the pier not sure where as yet.
We will be preparing most of our meals and need to know about local supermarket.
Someone told me about a restaurante in Holiday Inn I think they said it's on 7th or 17th or 71st Street but I'm not sure I tried to search it to no avail. Supposeable the food there is the best in town. Do anyone know what I'm talking about?
Thanks in advance.
For coupon discounts, pick up a Sunnyday Guide at the hotel. (they should have tons of them in the lobby as well as other brochures with coupons)
I always go to the Food Lion in West OC, right off route 50. It's a great grocery store and it's reasonably priced. You turn on route 611, it will be on the left in a plaza.
For your fishing trip, check out the Bahia Marina. It's on 22nd Street and bay, there is also a restaurant there called Fish Tales- great place for kids!
I always go to the Food Lion in West OC, right off route 50. It's a great grocery store and it's reasonably priced. You turn on route 611, it will be on the left in a plaza.
For your fishing trip, check out the Bahia Marina. It's on 22nd Street and bay, there is also a restaurant there called Fish Tales- great place for kids!
Answered: August 22, 2011
Coastal Highway Transit Bus vs. The Boardwalk Tram besides the price what the difference. (Ie. distance from the strip, service, experience, etc.)
The transit bus is a public bus that runs from the inlet to 146th St. The cost is $1.00 per ride or $3.00 for a ride all day pass. It runs on the city streets just like cars, and runs 24 hours a day.
The boardwalk tram runs on the boardwalk from the inlet to 27th St. and does not go on any city streets, just the boardwalk. Tram fare is $3 per person, per boarding, one way ride. Discount fare punch cards are available at $20 for 8 rides. Inquire at either tram station or with a tram conductor. In the summer it runs from 10 a.m. to midnight through Labor Day, then doesn't run again until Sunfest weekend.
The boardwalk tram runs on the boardwalk from the inlet to 27th St. and does not go on any city streets, just the boardwalk. Tram fare is $3 per person, per boarding, one way ride. Discount fare punch cards are available at $20 for 8 rides. Inquire at either tram station or with a tram conductor. In the summer it runs from 10 a.m. to midnight through Labor Day, then doesn't run again until Sunfest weekend.
Answered: August 22, 2011
Are there buses from NY and do I need a car to get around Ocean City MD?
Go Greyhound! http://www.greyhound.com/ The bus station is located in West OC. You can take the shuttle for $1 to the Donwtown transportation center. You can take the city transit bus to anywhere in town for $1 per ride or a day pass is only $3.
Here is a link to transportation in OC:
http://ococean.com/travel-tools/getting-around-oc
Here is a link to transportation in OC:
http://ococean.com/travel-tools/getting-around-oc
Answered: August 22, 2011
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