Alex & Blake
Things To Do
Talbot Street Watersports
See where Alex grew up and spent her summers working from ages 12 to 22 (among other notable accomplishments she wrote the script for the pirate boat and was the best first mate the OC Rocket has ever seen). There are boat rides for all ages. We have reserved a limited number of spots for rides on Friday and Saturday. Please call the ticket booth at 410-289-3500 and ask about reserved spots for the Lewis-Berkey wedding. For general information about the boats and times, please call the ticket booth at 410-289-3500.
The Beach
Just after Labor Day is one of the best times to be in Ocean City. The weather still feels like summer (sometimes a little too much like summer), the ocean is still warm and the crowds are gone. The beaches are free in Ocean City but parking rarely is. We recommend going to the beach near your hotel or other accommodations or in the 35th to 37th Street area. This beach is right in front of the Castle in the Sand Hotel and just a block or two from plenty of free parking at the Convention Center if you can't find anything on the street. Plus, the Castle in the Sand owns the land itself and offers waitress service on the beach!
Assateague Island National Seashore
If you want to spend more time with the wild ponies on Assateague, drive south down Route 611 and enter the park. There's a small fee and most of the island is without lifeguards, but Assateague is still a local favorite.
Main Street, Berlin
Just west of Ocean City is the town of Berlin with its Historic Main Street. Explore the shops, sample the restaurants and cafes and try the beer at Burley Oak.
The Boardwalk, Ocean City, MD
The Boardwalk is one of Ocean City's biggest attractions. Go for a morning jog, rent a surrey with friends and hit up the rides at Trimper's and on the Pier. Don't leave without shelling out for Thrasher's famous french fries or an Atlantic Stand burger. You won't regret it.
Fractured Prune
Alex and Blake make sure to grab at least a half dozen Fractured Prune donuts each time they're in town. Made to order with countless glaze and topping combos, these are the perfect morning treat. Multiple locations throughout Ocean City.
The Shark on the Harbor Restaurant
A local favorite featuring farm to table cuisine, the Shark also has a great view of the commercial fishing harbor, Assateague Island and the Inlet.
Ristorante Antipasti
Fausto has the best restaurant in town for Italian fine dining. If you're brave, try the garlic steak. And yes, it used to be a Wendy's.
Harborside Bar & Grill
Home of the Original Orange Crush. Harborside is a local's favorite dive bar but it has more than ice cold beer and delicious Orange Crushes. Stop by for lunch and try one of their seafood inspired menu items, like the Ahi Tuna Wrap or the classic Eastern Shore fried flounder sandwich.
Crabs
Crab(cake)s and football - that's what Maryland does (Note from Blake: Ohio is much better at football)! If you want to try some of the famous Maryland blue crabs while you're in town, we recommend the Crab Bag or Crab Alley. Call around and ask for the prices that day. Crabs are usually priced by the dozen, half bushel and bushel and prices vary by size (medium, large, jumbo). If you need someone to teach you how to pick a crab, Alex's Dad has the speech down pat or you can watch the nice ladies in Crisfield show you how it's done here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f96bRGmorps.
Sello's Italian Oven & Bar
For a more casual Italian dining experience, Sello's is a great spot. Grab a seat in the bar and try their crab pizza.
Anthony's Carryout
Make sure you have cash for a roast beef sandwich or a scrapple egg and cheese. Plus. it's walking distance from the Courtyard Marriott.
Golf
Ocean City has several golf courses with sweeping bay views from the course. The Ocean City Golf and Yacht Club and the Links at Lighthouse Sound offer some of the best views from the course.