Ocean City Is Among 14 Best East Coast Beach Towns: Condé Nast

OCEAN CITY, MD — The proximity of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean landed Ocean City among The 14 Best Beach Towns on the East Coast, according to a new list from Condé Nast Traveler.

According to Condé Nast Traveler the Eastern Shore community and nearby towns are like no place else. "Step foot here and breathe in the saltwater air, indulge in delicious seafood, and enjoy the gorgeous beaches. The seaside resort town of Ocean City offers fun for the whole family—stroll down the boardwalk and taste the saltwater taffy to start, then take your pick of activities for all ages: surfing, fishing, and kayaking included."

Condé Nast Traveler added: "If you're looking for something a little less busy, the nearby small town of Berlin (just a 15-minute drive away) is great for a quick trip or overnight stay to avoid the crowds, but will take you away from the gorgeous shoreline. A little farther away is the historic small town of St. Michaels, worth a visit just to explore the history and see the picturesque neighborhood on the water."

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Ocean City was also named a top U.S. beach town by Thrillist, according to a city news release that touted its 10 miles of pristine beaches.

And, Ocean City is nominated by USA Today’s 10best expert panel for 20 must-see places for a summer vacation. The public can vote once daily until voting ends at noon on Monday, May 13. The ten winners will be announced on Wednesday, May 22.

The voting webpage is linked here.

The luxury lifestyle and travel magazine said the beach towns along a stretch of coastline from Maine to Florida are summer hotspots for fun and entertainment, whether vacationers are seeking places teeming with crowds or a quieter, small-town atmosphere.

“From charming, historic New England towns to tropical Southern getaways, there is so much to explore this summer,” Condé Nast Traveler said.

Organized from the Northeast to the Southeast, the 14 beach towns on the list are:

• Bar Harbor, Maine
• Rockport, Massachusetts
• Oak Bluff, Massachusetts
• Cape Cod, Massachusetts
• Newport, Rhode Island
• Montauk, New York
• Cape May, New Jersey
• Chincoteague, Virginia
• Ocean City, Maryland
• Nags Head, North Carolina
• Pawleys Island, South Carolina
• Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Tybee Island, Georgia
• Siesta Key, Florida