Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Berlin and Worcester County Information

Ocean City is also the home of the world-famous Ocean City Boardwalk. The longest boardwalk in the Mid-Atlantic, beginning at the Inlet to the South, and stretching almost 3 miles to the North ending at 27th St. The Boardwalk is the place to see and be seen in the summer months, featuring gift shops, rides and amusements, candy stores, and some of the best Pizza, Ice cream and French Fires in the world! One of the best ways to experience the Boardwalk is by bike. There are a number of bike rental businesses that allow you to rent a 2-wheeler, 3-wheeler, or surreys! The Ryan Haley Real Estate Group is a proud sponsor of the Ocean City Humane Society's annual Boardwalkin' For Pets. The Walk is held the last week in April every year, with the purpose of raising money and awareness for the No-Kill Shelter, which specializes in finding homes, for 100's of abandoned cats and dogs each year.

Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean to the East and The Assawoman Bay to the West and Assateague Island to the South and Fenwick Island DE to the North, Ocean City Maryland combines the charming character of a small beach town with opportunities typically associated with a world class vacation destination. Ocean City is Maryland's second largest city in the summers months with upwards of 300,000 people calling Ocean City home on any given summer day. This community is the commercial and cultural center of Worcester County and the Eastern Shore of Maryland - providing residents with a growing economy, good school districts and modern medical facilities - all surrounded by breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, white sandy beaches, back bays and miles of marsh land. Located oceanfront on the Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City is a barrier island approximately 10 miles long and less than a half mile wide. Residents and vacationers alike enjoy the stunning natural landscape surrounding Ocean City and Ocean Pines. Our Coastal Communities provide countless activities and attractions. During the summer, you can enjoy sun bathing, swimming, surfing, salt water fishing, boating, hiking and biking. Spring and fall, also known as our shoulder season, provide a change in pace, with thinner crowds, and countless festivals, such as Springfest, and Sunfest. The winter presents a new set of activities including, The Winterfest of Lights at North Side Park, the annual Holiday Parade, Berlin Victorian Christmas, and ice skating at the Carousel Hotel and Condominiums. Residents, and visitors alike, can also enjoy trade shows, conferences, and concerts at the Ocean City Convention Center, which features an information center, bay front ballroom, and multiple exhibit halls.

Ocean City has some of the best restaurants, clubs, and bars on the East coast many featuring Oceanfront, or waterfront dining with fresh local seafood, and Maryland Steamed Crabs. Berlin has maintained a historic downtown area with, cafes, art and Antique galleries, and other local shops. Outside town, residents can take advantage of the natural surroundings to enjoy various recreational activities including hiking, boating and rafting in the nearby Pocomoke River. Ocean Pines has become a popular community with some 14,000 year round residents and an additional 7,000 vacation home residents in the summer months. Ocean Pines features, 5 pools, 1 indoor, a yacht club, and a public world class golf course and clubhouse. Home buyers can choose from Bay front, waterfront, golf course, or interior homes, condos and townhomes ranging in price from $150,000, to upwards of 2 million dollars.