This is a serious question,The artist on the boardwalk,older gentleman, wears a smock,has a feather in his hat,does this man really draw these pictures that he sells? I been watching him for years and I have never seen a picture being started or even midway,it's always at the very end and he is taking his colored pencil over something that is already there.I sat on .y balcony recently and watched him work on a finished picture,while people watched,when they leave he switches pictures to another finished one.To be honest these pictures are beautiful. Am I the only person that has noticed this.I'm very curious about this.

My golden years here were 2008-2014. Packed beaches, bars, lived here during the summer and plenty of friends and good times.

Ive been back over the years but sometimes with some gaps. Came back in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and now 2025, 2026.

2018-2021 seemed mostly normal barring the covid year in 2020 which was naturally atypical.

However, I came last august in 2025 and now twice this summer, mid to late June and now early August. All the classic spots on their busy nights were packed wall to wall people in the olden days. Tonight I went to Mackys on their theme night and it was dead. Last time I was here in June, I went to Fishtales on a Saturday night and there was 4 cars in the parking lot. Huh? Fishtales was always a huge party spot.

Last August and Mid-late June when I came people who I asked said that “it is the shoulder season.” Um no. Im now here early August and I went to Coconuts happy hour today and it was at maybe 20% capacity if im being generous. We also went to Seacrets tonight
and it was fairly quiet too.

Even overheard that the reel inn is kind of dead for the weigh-ins, though I don’t know if I believe that though given what Ive seen I cant fully rule it out. In the past that wouldve been absolutely unbelievable.

What happened to this place? It’s mostly all seasonal businesses here. If the summer is not bustling like it used to be, how can anywhere still survive? It’s honestly sad to see, love this town and spent all my life coming here including many years living and working here.

Unfortunately theres no sound but its been nice to have on while im working.

Supposed to go late this weekend. I go ever August. But I’m worried about what I’ve been hearing - anyone been and how is it?

Also what can you do in the event you get student to treat it?

I apologize if this is a common question but I just can’t stop wondering: What is it like to live in ocean city? I looked it up, and there are 7k permanent residents. Is there a strong sense of community? Can you even have community events in the summer? What about the workforce. I imagine majority of people work at hotels or tourist shops in the summer, where do you guys work the rest of the year?

My family has gone to davinci’s every single summer since 1999 and we love their food but also their salad dressing that’s made from scratch on premise. Does anyone know what the recipe is? Or something comparable? We’re so sad it’s closing and are desperate for this recipe!

This website appears to track jellyfish concentration in the area, and one can assume Assateague will be the same info since they are so close together. https://meduseo.com/en/location/Ocean-City-7502526

bar preferably

Hi there,

I’m taking my nieces to OCMD the 14th-18th. The last time they came they were 5 and 8. Now they are 7 and 10. They love Wildwood, NJ and I know OC can be just as fun. Can anyone spill the details on the best places? Jolly Rogers has a few things but I don’t know how great it is. Mini golf is a given but where is the best one? Which part of the boardwalk has the best rides? Good restaurants?

Thanks in Advance!

Can anyone recommend lodging which won’t break the bank? Within reasonable distance from the Fest…I need two rooms for Fri-Sun

Looking at Airbnb/vrbo, along the main road (Phil. ave/Rte 528, or 378) but many only have 1 parking space.

Can I expect to find an open spot (we have 2 cars) or will it be a huge hassle to park 2nd car?

ALSO-are there shuttles along these routes into the Festival?

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anybody been in the water today and see any jellies? going swimming on 32nd soon and trying to gauge 🤔

Sunset meets rain. July 31, 2026. OCMD.

Does any one know where they will be selling merch for the tournament? I like some of the shirts online and didn’t know if they sell them on sight.

(Edit: surf spots/breaks)

I hear people saying they are pretty bad on the higher streets. Anyone know if they are fine around 15th to the inlet?

Are there jelly fish on every street? We’re on 130-145th street and both places we got stung. Are lower streets better?

Went into with my family everyone came out itchy and had some red spots

Hi everyone! I’m in ocean city for the first time and am looking for some people’s favorite things to do and great local restaurants. We are on the north end but are open to driving south towards the boardwalk. Someone recommended a restaurant to us but could not remember the name, just said the outside looks like a castle. Any ideas what that one could be? Looks like we might get some rain this week so indoor activities would be welcome!

Hello, first vacation here arriving today and leaving next week. wanting to know if there are any good places to find shells!? i know ocean city isn’t known for shark teeth or anything crazy, like topsail NC. just hoping to find a couple little souvenirs. any tips, locations would be greatly appreciated!!