home Plan Your Ocean City Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Boardwalk beach town with quality golf and non-stop group energy
Ocean City Maryland delivers a classic East Coast beach golf trip with well-maintained courses, a 3-mile boardwalk, and a deep bar scene. Play resort courses through coastal marshland, spend afternoons on the beach or at the fishing pier, and hit the strip for bar-hopping at night. It is affordable, accessible, and built for groups who want golf plus a party.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Ocean City — curated for groups.
4 coursesSpring, Summer, Fall SBY (30 min drive)50-200k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 12-20
$400-$1800/night
North OC / Fenwick Island area
ocean views pool hot tub multiple decks outdoor grill
house Sleeps 10-16
$500-$1500/night
Midtown OC / Boardwalk area
beach access parking deck close to boardwalk
Dining
Hooked $$$ seafood Upscale seafood on 81st Street with creative coastal dishes and a strong cocktail program
Fager's Island $$$ upscale Bayside fine dining with sunset views, live music, and a famous Sunday brunch — the see-and-be-seen spot
Crabcake Factory $$ seafood OC's best crabcakes — jumbo lump, all crab, no filler. Multiple locations.
Fractured Prune Donuts $ casual Build-your-own hot donuts — essential morning-after fuel for the group
Ruth's Chris Steak House $$$$ steakhouse Four private dining rooms accommodating 5-150 guests with USDA Prime steaks sizzling on 500-degree plates
4.4 stars Nightlife
Seacrets Late Night tiki Jamaica-themed mega-bar complex on the bay — multiple bars, live music, DJs, and a sand beach. THE OC nightlife destination.
Fish Tales Bar & Grill Late Night patio Boardwalk bar with live music, bay views, and a party atmosphere — great for groups
Macky's Bayside Bar & Grill Late Night sports bar 54th Street bar with craft beers, tiki drinks, and a chill bayside vibe
Pickles Pub Late Night sports bar 706 Philadelphia Ave sports bar — big screens, buckets of beer, and a rowdy crowd
Activities Deep Sea Fishing Charter fishing half day $80-$150/pp
OC is the White Marlin Capital of the World — charter out of the inlet for marlin, tuna, and mahi
OC Boardwalk & Amusements go karts 2-3 hours $15-$40/pp
Classic boardwalk with go-karts, rides, mini golf, and funnel cakes — cheesy fun
OC Brewing Company brewery 2-3 hours $15-$35/pp
Local craft brewery with tours, tastings, and a solid taproom scene
Kayaking the Back Bays kayaking 2-3 hours $40-$70/pp
Paddle through the Assawoman Bay — spot dolphins, herons, and osprey in the marshes
Axe Throwing OC axe throwing 2-3 hours $25-$45/pp
Competitive axe throwing with group tournaments — BYOB at some locations
