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How to Experience the Best of Ocean City Nightlife

During the summer months, Ocean City nightlife never stops -- the sun simply shines on it for about 14 hours a day! If you're looking to have a good time, enjoy some live music, have a few drinks, do a little dancing or simply sit and watch the people around you, Ocean City will meet all your nightlife specifications. You'll find clubs, lounges, sports bars, amusement parks and outdoor concerts all calling your name once the sun sets over the bay. So, pick your party and let the good times roll!

Enjoying Ocean City Nightclubs

Many of the most popular clubs house excellent Ocean City restaurants. If you're looking for a complete evening of dinner, drinks and dancing, this is definitely the way to go -- as long as you go back the hotel in a cab! The local law enforcement love to see people having good times legally, but are unforgiving when certain lines are crossed! Know when to stop or hail a cab and you're golden.

Nightlife at Seacrets Nite Club in Ocean City

If you're looking to dance the night away, Seacrets Nite Club is the place to go. Designed to offer American entertainment with a Jamaican attitude, you'll find that in this club, "Ery-ting gon' b'irie." If you can get past the slight drizzle of Velveeta associated with the club name, you'll find that the drinks, dancing, weekend concerts and special events at this Ocean City favorite are well worth a visit!

Ocean City Nightlife at The Green Turtle Sports Bar & Grille

This Mid-Atlantic favorite originated in Ocean City, where you can still visit the original location at 116th St. and Coastal Hwy which is still constantly recommended as one of the top 10 things to do in Ocean City. If you're looking to have a great burger, some wings and blow the foam off a few while watching any number of sporting events, this location is sure to please! During the off-season, things really start to heat up at The Green Turtle with NCAA and NFL football, accompanied by some stellar drink and food specials. It's a great way to start an evening or finish it off, as this turtle is slow to close on the weekends year round.

Summer Beach Concerts

Every summer the schedule varies, yet you can be sure of one thing -- Ocean City will set up a dynamite stage for some incredible live performances, right on the beach. It's perfect for getting an evening started. You can dance in the sand, enjoy the live tunes, meet some new friends and then exchange bare feet for footwear for additional exploration during your Ocean City vacation. And the best part about these concerts is that they are absolutely free.

There is so much to see and do once the sun drops beyond the Ocean City horizon, you may not know where to turn. Bottom line, it's Ocean City after dark; wherever you decide to go, good times await!

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