History & Culture · Ocean City, Maryland

How did Ocean City become a resort town?

Answer

Ocean City grew as a Mid-Atlantic seaside resort in the late 19th and 20th centuries, expanding along the Fenwick Island spit with hotels, a Boardwalk, and fishing heritage. Storms and inlet changes reshaped the landscape and economy. Today it remains Maryland’s premier Atlantic beach destination.

Sources: Visit Ocean City · Town of Ocean City

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