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For the shortest drive to Ocean City, Maryland beaches, start with West Ocean City bases—especially Beach Bum West-O Cabins on Herring Creek near the Route 50 approach. You are minutes from the bridge when traffic is moving, not a long Delmarva haul.
Berlin / Assateague-corridor resorts such as Castaways (Sun Outdoors Ocean City) and Sun Outdoors Frontier Town are still a short mainland drive, but they are not walk-to-Boardwalk stays. Inland parks like Ocean City Gateway in Whaleyville trade a longer beach drive for quieter resort amenities and (in season) shuttle marketing.
Nothing on the hotel strip is a true Ocean City beach campground—compare options on the Camping hub and budget Saturday bridge time.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Worcester County · MDOT SHA
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
