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Ocean City

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Ocean City.

1 City (1990 pop. 5,146), Worcester co., SE Md., largest ocean resort in the state; inc. 1880. Ocean City is 28 mi (45 km) E of Salisbury and extends 10 mi (16 km) along a penisular barrier beach. Tourism is its economic mainstay, and the population greatly increases during the summer months.

2 City (1990 pop. 15,512), Cape May co., SE N.J., a resort on the Atlantic coast; inc. 1897. Ocean City is an 8-mi-long (13-km) island between the Atlantic Ocean and Great Egg Harbor Bay; it is linked to the mainland by a 2-mi (3.2-km) causeway. Its boardwalk, amusement rides, and proximity to other New Jersey beaches make it a popular summer vacation spot.



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Ocean City is world famous due to its crystal clear waters and luxurious hotels It is the best vacation site during the summer Ocean City is world famous due to its crystal clear waters and luxurious hotels.
Kate Gaddis Recreation Superintendent Town of Ocean City Ocean City, Maryland
Come late September the Ocean City boardwalk is packed with day trippers and anyone trying to get in that final rendezvous with summertime.
 
 
 
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