Why go
- City in Maryland, United States.
- Served by Ocean City Municipal Airport (OCE).
History
Ocean City, officially the Town of Ocean City, is an Atlantic resort city in Worcester County, Maryland, along the East Coast of the United States. The population was 6,844 in the 2020 U.S. census, although during summer weekends the city hosts between 320,000 and 345,000 vacationers, and up to eight million visitors annually. During the summer, Ocean City becomes the second most populated municipality in Maryland, after Baltimore. It is part of the Salisbury metropolitan area as defined by the United States Census Bureau.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (DH8, Dash 8-300) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia
- US Airways US (Dash 8-300, DH8) · 2 routes: Charlotte*, Philadelphia*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ocean City Municipal Airport (OCE); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ocean City, Maryland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.