Ocean City Golf Vacations

Whatever the season, you'll shore-ly have the time of your life in Ocean City. There's so much to see and do for golfers and non-golfers alike. When you're not teeing off on our gorgeous golf courses, you can not only swim in the ocean but shop the outlets...reel in the catch of the day on a charter cruise...relax with a beverage or dine on fresh seafood. Have you ever tasted fresh Maryland Blue Crab? A gourmet delight! Or just grab a beach chair and watch the surf roll in.

Ten miles of beautiful golden beaches are perfect for winter walks or summer sunbathing. Our charming three-mile-long boardwalk is filled with treasures and amusements. And there are fabulous festivals and can't-miss events all year long.

Ocean City, Maryland is a convenient two and a half hour drive from Washington, DC; Baltimore and Philadelphia. We have over 10,000 hotel rooms and suites and our courses are open year round. If it's too cold to play where you live or the course is covered with snow, come on down! The weather's great in summer too, generally not as hot as further south. And in spring and fall, well, it's just perfect. So, get away today for a relaxing stay. Sea for yourself why Ocean City is the ideal year-round golf vacation destination!

Golfing

A major beach destination for over a century, Ocean City, Maryland has in recent years emerged as one of the East Coast's hottest new year-round golfing destinations. Just 2 1/2 hours by car from Washington, DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia, it's also easy to get to Ocean City from wherever you might live. And with 24 championship courses now in the area and mild golfing weather most of the year, golfers are flocking to Ocean City from all over to enjoy premium golf on these excellently conditioned courses in beautiful coastal surroundings. One course, The Links at Lighthouse Sound, sports the longest cart bridge in the United States -- over 1/4 mile long, it connects the seaside and bayside holes. The Ocean City area is also home to such famous courses as Pete and P.B. Dye's Rum Pointe, Rick Jacobson's Bear Trap Dunes, and Ault & Clark's Nutters Crossing. Round out your golf getaway or vacation with fabulous food and a little sightseeing - and cap off the day with a round of another type at one of the area's thriving clubs or pubs. If you're looking for great golf in an area with easy access to additional entertainment for you and your golfing buddies (non-golfers and families, too), Ocean City's the place.

Lodging - Resorts

Though outstanding new courses have only recently put Ocean City on the map as a major golf destination, the area has been a haven for beach vacationers as far back as the 1870's. The present Atlantic House Bed & Breakfast (highly rated by Frommers) stands on the site of the original Atlantic Hotel which was built in 1876. For a pampered stay, you might consider this or other area bed and breakfasts. A condo at one of the famous golf clubs in the area is a top choice for golfers, as are the high-rise hotels right on the beach for those who want to combine golf and beach activities while on vacation. Beach houses are also available, as are campgrounds. The Ocean City area offers a wide range of lodging choices to fit any budget and need.

Restaurants

The food is delicious and the prices are right. From family buffets to pubs with food and games to fine dining in cozy water-side restaurants, you'll find an array of dining options for the golf group or family. Select from gourmet international cuisine, succulent prime rib, or some of the best hamburgers on the planet. And if fresh-from-the-ocean seafood is a favorite, you'll certainly have come to the right place. In fact, Ocean City is famous for our all-you-can-eat steamed hard shell crabs! With over 22,000 restaurant seats - and that doesn't include the numerous fast food and take-out establishments - Ocean City offers so many dining options to tempt your taste buds that the only problem will be that there are just not enough days in your vacation to sample them all!

Entertainment

Ocean City! Savor the experience while you're here and have a little fun off the course, too. Nightlife is booming, from relaxing piano bars to comedy and high energy clubs, from sports bars to gentlemen's clubs to Irish shenanigans at, well, Shenanigan's. Dance the night away at one of our dance clubs; enjoy more golf on the Golf Channel at a sports bar. Make an evening of it at a dinner theatre, or just relax on the ocean-view deck of a hotel lounge or club with a cool one and recap the excitement of the day with friends. An afternoon off the course could find you at an amusement park where your "inner kid" can race cars and partake of similar heart-stopping activities all afternoon. Or just roam the 20-block Boardwalk - buy a few souvenirs, play a few games, grab an ice cream cone or beer, enjoy! This is Ocean City. Let us entertain you!

Attractions

Many golfers enjoy playing courses where area wildlife makes an occasional appearance. The most famous wildlife in the Ocean City area are the wild ponies. No, they won't invade the course -- they're confined to two barrier islands just to the south, Assateague and Chincoteague. Each summer a herd of ponies swims from native Chincoteague to a new home on Assateague. Visitors are welcome to watch the swim, and can view the ponies year round at the Assateague Island National Seashore. But don't try to feed them -- it's against the law, and they bite. For golfers who are nature lovers or with a family, a side trip to Assateague would be most enjoyable. Baseball fans can take in a Delmarva Shorebirds game (Class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles). Museums, including Wheels of Yesterday -- old and antique cars and related memorabilia -- and the Fenwick Island Lighthouse will please history buffs. And if you're visiting in winter, you won't be able to miss Ocean City's most visible "attraction", Winterfest of Lights. This spectacular display utilizes 750,000 lights to make up hundreds of light structures befitting a seaside resort and includes surfing Santas, animated sharks, and many more. Mid-November through January each year. Enjoy!

Shopping

If you come to Ocean City on a three-day golf getaway, the only shopping that might be in your plans is a visit to a golf shop to pick up more balls or to see if you can find a better deal on a special club than you can get back home. Check around while you're here -- you'll find some great buys. If you have a little more time or have non-golfers with you, Other shopping choices abound. Buy the kids a kite and you'll all have fun flying it on the beach. In addition to specialty and boutique shops, there's great shopping at a number of name brand factory outlets also. And of course you'll want to take home a few souvenirs for those who didn't get to accompany you on this golf trip. No problem -- just spend an hour or so on our 20-block Boardwalk where you'll find more nteresting (and sometimes useful!) things to take home than you ever dreamed of, and you'll even have an enjoyable time while you're at it.

Golf Communities

If you want to play golf year round but don't want to move to or travel too far south, Ocean City may be just the place for you -- we're just two and a half hours from Washington, DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia, and not much further from New York City. Spend your time on the course, not traveling! From vibrant communities with bordering premium courses to luxury homes and rental condos on the beach, there's a "home" for you in Ocean City. We have many properties available, for both year-round living and vacationing, in all price ranges, as well as lots for building your own new home. Our realtors will be more than happy to provide you with whatever information you need. Drop in to see one of them when you're in Ocean City, or give them a call.