Our Favorite Vacation Beach: Ocean City, Maryland

Explore Ocean City’s past and present - from its historic hotels and nearly three miles of boardwalk to its famous landmarks and eateries. With its miles of beautiful beach, historic wood boardwalk, and wide range of shops, restaurants, and nightime entertainment, the resort town of Ocean City, Maryland has delighted vacationers since the 19th century. Author Ellen Marshall has been going to Ocean City her whole life, and has seen the resort grow from sleepy to sensational.
On summer weekends, the city hosts up to 350,000 visitors, with 8 million visiting there annually. Maybe you’ve been going there your whole life or maybe it’s your first visit. Either way, Marshall will take you by the hand and walk you around this unique beachside gem on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. You’ll dive into its fascinating history and development and experience all it has to offer today. Sink your toes in the sand and eat a bucket of French fries. Take a ride on the historic vintage carousel at Trimper’s and visit its Haunted House. Or just bask in its sunsets and enjoy swimming in its gorgeous waters. Ocean City is Destination Beach for many, and in this charming keepsake book Ellen Marshall will show you why.