Since we reported on an outbreak of sea lice in Ocean City last week, The Baltimore Sun has received emails from readers that the critters seen this summer were actually baby crabs — not jellyfish or anemone larvae. That’s the explanation Captain Butch Arbin of the Ocean City Beach Patrol stands...
A 2-year-old stallion struck by a car last week at a national park on Maryland's Eastern Shore has been euthanized. Although the Assateague Island National Seashore said Adriana's Yankee Prince was able to move around without much difficulty after being hit, he was found down in a salt marsh and...
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is backing a plan to renovate and expand the convention center in Ocean City, pledging $20 million in state funds for the project. He said Thursday he would submit 2019 legislation seeking money for the $34 million upgrade, which will be overseen by the Maryland Stadium...
A ruling to determine the winner in a Maryland fishing tournament has cast the event president in a tough spot. The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, Va., reports two white marlins caught at the White Marlin Open in Ocean City last weekend each weighed 83 pounds. But a ruling that awards the title to...
Attorneys for Ocean City say that while not everyone is offended by women going topless, it's seen as "unpalatable" by society. The Salisbury Daily Times reports lawyers for Ocean City argued in response to a lawsuit challenging an ordinance prohibiting topless women in public that due to an "indisputable...
Ocean City has been the go-to beach destination for vacationers for generations. Visitors of all ages love the beach town for its sun, surf, sand, boardwalk, entertainment and food. We've dipped into our archives and found an array of O.C. pictures from the past -- from the 1930s to the 1990s....More
Attractions for families visiting the Outer Banks go beyond its miles of shorelines. What’s new Jumpmasters Trampoline Park. 728 U.S. Highway 64, Manteo, N.C.; facebook.com/JumpmastersOBX; $16-$35. Featuring trampolines, foam pits and American Ninja Warrior-style obstacles, Jumpmasters is slated...
Situated where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach is a collection of seven distinct districts lined with 35 miles of sandy beaches. Virginia Beach officials tout the city as one that offers “something for everyone,” including summer activities, entertainment, historical...
Though the sun and sand never change, vacationing at the Delaware beaches offers something new and different every year. This year brings dozens of new restaurants, breweries and distilleries, a new movie theater, and a freshly curated deep dive into history. Here’s a look at what’s new this year...
Key B = breakfast L = lunch BR = brunch D = dinner R = reservations suggested $ = entrees under $15 $$ = $15-$24 $$$ = $25 and up
These days, many of us want to know the stories behind the goods we buy, whether it’s food, clothing or, yes, even alcohol. A visit to a beach town can now include a tour of a distillery or brewery, where you not only get to learn how the products are made, but you can taste them, too. These recommendations...