Because why stay on campus?

Ocean City Maryland Vacation Rentals

There are many things about spectacular Ocean City, Maryland that appeals to young people looking for a retreat from their hectic college lives. For some, it's the beaches; for others, it's the nightlife. Some love the shopping and dining. Whatever your reasons are, you can rest assured that you will find your niche in this charming coastal city.

I've been to Ocean City more times than I can count and the one thing that keeps me coming back for more is the Ocean City Boardwalk. A miles-long stretch on the beach that's home to hundreds of shops, food stands and other novelty shops, the Boardwalk has a little something for everyone. The food at the Boardwalk ranges from sit-down restaurants to carnival food stands where you can get things like pizza, funnel cakes and Thrasher's boardwalk fries, arguably the best boardwalk fries in the eastern seaboard. Entertainment on the Boardwalk takes the form of carnival rides, arcade games and street performers and people from all over the world gather there to enjoy the ocean breeze as they watch artisans work on their pieces by the shore.

This is just one small aspect of a day in Ocean City, though. There is so much to explore and so many things to do that I guarantee you will never have to worry about planning out your itinerary for the day. My friends and I strolled up and down the busy main roads in Ocean City, went fishing at the pier, visited local shops and had crab legs at Phillips, Maryland's most famous seafood restaurant. That was all just during the day.

At night, streets are filled with cars full of people heading to the beach for parties and bonfires, while groups of friends walk up and down the streets, hopping from club to club, from bar to bar. One of the great things about Ocean City is that you can rely on the public transportation system as well as the constant stream of taxi cabs just waiting to take you to your hotel room, beachfront condo, or vacation home.

Yes, there are many different kinds of lodging in Ocean City, and the best part is that they all range in prices so you can easily find something that fits your budget. I stayed in a three bedroom, one bath beachfront condo for a fraction of what it would have cost me to stay in a hotel room. I had a superb view of the ocean and my friends and I felt like we were literally living in the lap of luxury. Ocean City, Maryland vacation rentals can be an inexpensive and satisfying part of the experience.

Ocean City is one of the most entertaining coastal cities in the northeast, and definitely worth a closer look if you're thinking about going somewhere for spring break this year.

Posted by ntvisage ( Oct 27 2008, 02:10:03 AM EDT ) Permalink Comments [0]