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OCEAN CITY, MD

Ocean City It's known as OC, but on the opposite side of the mainland United States as you might suspect. This OC isn't the popular Orange County, California, but rather the popular Ocean City, Maryland. It is a slice of the Mid-Atlantic eastern seaboard of the United States of America, and has played host to millions of visitors through the busy summer months since the mid-1800s. Known for its clean beaches, affordable lodging and wealth of activities, Ocean City, Maryland, continues to grow in popularity as more and more families and individuals discover its potential for fun on a yearly basis.

Ocean City - A Brief History

Once commonly known as a part of Fenwick Island, Ocean City, MD, has become legendary in its own right. It has been a popular tourist destination since the late 1860s, when the first beachfront cottage was opened with rooms available to rent. It didn't take entrepreneurs very long to see that there was a vast marketability to this strip of land, and by 1875, the Atlantic Hotel became the first to open its doors to what is now known as Ocean City.... more

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Ocean City Maryland 
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Ocean City Maryland is a town for all seasons
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