How to Find Cheap Hotels In Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City is dedicated to fun and frolic on the beach. It's located on Maryland's coast, just South of Delaware. It's a narrow town, flowing North and South on a spit of sand between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chincoteague Bay. Get to know the city that's been the locals' favorite summer vacation place since the 1800s. Due to its popularity, there's plenty to do now during the winter months, too.
Fly to Baltimore, Maryland (BWI) or Washington D.C. (Reagan), the closest metro airports to Ocean City.
Rent a car at the airport and drive into Ocean City.
You could also take a Trailways bus from Washington, D.C.
Cool off at the beach, which stretches the entire length of the town (North-South). Bring your swimming gear and sunblock.
Walk the boardwalk. These three miles of classic beach fun have plenty of food, fun and activities for the whole family. You'll also find treats like Boardwalk fries, caramel popcorn and salt water taffy.
Dance the evening away at free beach concerts every Wednesday from July 12th to August 23st.
Visit Assateague Island, 9 miles from Ocean City. There you can see wild ponies and deer while you hike nature trails. You can also swim and sun at the beach.
To book accommodations, contact the Ocean City Convention and Visitors Bureau and Department of Tourism at (800) OCOCEAN or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). You can also comb the Internet. Ocean City is a popular destination with limited space, so "cheap" is relative. However, booking early and booking a package deal will help you find the best deals.
Look into cheap vacation condo rentals. These are scattered all through town, including on 1st Street and other beachfront locations. You'll find weekly and monthly rates, starting at around $75 per day.
Look for a Bed & Breakfast. These will be further back from the boardwalk decorated by resorts and chain motels, but not so far from the water you'll forget you're at the beach. Plus, you'll find cheaper rates (between $75 and $175 per night). You'll also get free local insight on the best sights and restaurants.
Consider booking a hotel chain's combination package that would include rental car and other travel.
Try your luck getting into the one hostel in town. The Summer Place rents rooms at the cheap rate of under $50 per person, but it does not accept reservations.
