

Things to do in Ocean City
Ocean City, MD packs its best experiences into walkable neighborhoods, local food, and day trips nearby. Outty ranks every bookable tour and activity in Ocean City by rating quality, review depth, booking demand and value, so you can see the standouts before you book.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Ocean City?
Outty ranks 39 bookable experiences in Ocean City, United States. The highest scoring is OC Bay Hopper - Assateague Island Cruise at 81 out of 100, followed by 45-Minute Sea Rocket Speed Boat & Dolphin Cruise in Ocean City MD, 1 Hour Sunset and OC Harbor Cruise in Ocean City MD, Durban: Big 5 Safari - Open Safari Vehicle at Exclusive Reserve. Prices start at $12 per person and 0 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Ocean City, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities.
- Ranked experiences
- 39
- In the 90+ Club
- 0
- From
- $12 per person
- Bookable today
- 39
Top tour operators in Ocean City
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Ocean City they cover.
Alley Kat Adventures
343 experiences across 203 cities
WalknTours
183 experiences across 134 cities
Travel and Abroad Holiday Experiences
137 experiences across 122 cities
The Photo Experiences
125 experiences across 110 cities
My son Private Tours
75 experiences across 6 cities
Sea Rocket Ocean City (Downtown)
35 experiences across 3 cities
Blue Bimini
10 experiences
Wild Routes Africa
10 experiences across 2 cities
Most Popular in Ocean City
The experiences travelers book most right now.


Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals in Ocean City, MD

Transfer Service to Ocean City Music Festival
Last Minute in Ocean City
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

OC Bay Hopper - Assateague Island Cruise

45-Minute Sea Rocket Speed Boat & Dolphin Cruise in Ocean City MD

1 Hour Sunset and OC Harbor Cruise in Ocean City MD

Durban: Big 5 Safari - Open Safari Vehicle at Exclusive Reserve

OC Bay Hopper - Sunset Cruise

Midtown Dining District Foodie Tour
Family Friendly in Ocean City
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

OC Bay Hopper - Assateague Island Cruise

Midtown Dining District Foodie Tour

Downtown/Boardwalk Foodie Tour

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Speed Boat & Dolphin Cruise in Ocean City, MD

Ocean City Bay Hopper - Greene Turtle Lunch Cruise

OC Bay Hopper - Ice Cream Cruise
Food & Drink in Ocean City
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Midtown Dining District Foodie Tour

Downtown/Boardwalk Foodie Tour

Ocean City Bay Hopper - Greene Turtle Lunch Cruise

OC Bay Hopper Crabbing

Ocean City Sunset Cruise departing from Seacrets

Ocean City Family Friendly Daytime Tiki Cruise
Culture & History in Ocean City
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

45-Minute Sea Rocket Speed Boat & Dolphin Cruise in Ocean City MD

Durban: Big 5 Safari - Open Safari Vehicle at Exclusive Reserve

OC Bay Hopper - Sunset Cruise

Midtown Dining District Foodie Tour

Downtown/Boardwalk Foodie Tour

Ocean City Bay Hopper - Greene Turtle Lunch Cruise
Outdoors in Ocean City
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

OC Bay Hopper - Assateague Island Cruise

45-Minute Sea Rocket Speed Boat & Dolphin Cruise in Ocean City MD

1 Hour Sunset and OC Harbor Cruise in Ocean City MD

Durban: Big 5 Safari - Open Safari Vehicle at Exclusive Reserve

OC Bay Hopper - Sunset Cruise

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Speed Boat & Dolphin Cruise in Ocean City, MD
Nightlife in Ocean City
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

1 Hour Sunset and OC Harbor Cruise in Ocean City MD

Durban: Big 5 Safari - Open Safari Vehicle at Exclusive Reserve

OC Bay Hopper - Sunset Cruise

Midtown Dining District Foodie Tour

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Speed Boat & Dolphin Cruise in Ocean City, MD

Ocean City Bay Hopper - Greene Turtle Lunch Cruise
Highest rated in Ocean City
The top of the Outty Ranking across 39 local experiences
- 1OC Bay Hopper - Assateague Island Cruise1h • from $4080.6
- 245-Minute Sea Rocket Speed Boat & Dolphin Cruise in Ocean City MD0.8h • from $4078.3
- 31 Hour Sunset and OC Harbor Cruise in Ocean City MD1h • from $5077.5
- 4Durban: Big 5 Safari - Open Safari Vehicle at Exclusive Reserve14h • from $28176.0
- 5OC Bay Hopper - Sunset Cruise1.3h • from $5074.8
- 6Midtown Dining District Foodie Tour3h • from $11073.1
- 7Downtown/Boardwalk Foodie Tour3h • from $11070.1
- 8EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Speed Boat & Dolphin Cruise in Ocean City, MD0.8h • from $3568.0
- 9Ocean City Bay Hopper - Greene Turtle Lunch Cruise2.5h • from $4067.0
- 10OC Bay Hopper Crabbing2.5h • from $5566.3
- 111-Hour Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Ocean City, MD1h • from $10065.6
- 12Maryland Coastal Bays Environmental Education Trip2.5h • from $4565.6
People also ask
What are the top 15 things to do in Ocean City?
Our ranked guide lists the 15 best experiences in Ocean City with prices, time needed and quick picks for families, rainy days and last-minute plans. Read the answer
Planning questions about Ocean City
- What are the best things to do in Ocean City?
- OC Bay Hopper - Assateague Island Cruise is the highest ranked experience in Ocean City, scoring 81 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 237 traveler reviews. 45-Minute Sea Rocket Speed Boat & Dolphin Cruise in Ocean City MD, 1 Hour Sunset and OC Harbor Cruise in Ocean City MD, Durban: Big 5 Safari - Open Safari Vehicle at Exclusive Reserve, OC Bay Hopper - Sunset Cruise round out the top five. Outty ranks 39 bookable experiences in Ocean City, United States, and 0 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Ocean City cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Ocean City is $53 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $12 on Ocean City Historic Boardwalk Self Guided Audio Walking Tour. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Ocean City for today?
- Yes. 39 of the top 39 experiences we rank in Ocean City currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Ocean City good for families?
- Yes. 17 of the experiences we rank in Ocean City are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Ocean City?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Ocean City?
- Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Ocean City, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities. Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Ocean City?
- 32 of the 39 experiences we rank in Ocean City offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Ocean City gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Ocean City so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.