Lori’s guidebook
Beach with Wild Horses
Maryland side. Beach, trails, bike riding, kayaking, and wild pony sightings.
169 locals recommend
Assateague Island National Seashore
7206 National Seashore LaneMaryland side. Beach, trails, bike riding, kayaking, and wild pony sightings.
Beach
Ocean City is a resort town in the U.S. state of Maryland between the Atlantic Ocean and Isle of Wight Bay. It features miles of beach and a wooden boardwalk lined with restaurants, shops and hotels. At the boardwalk's southern end, Trimper’s Rides has hosted theme-park attractions for decades.
200 locals recommend
Ocean City
Ocean City is a resort town in the U.S. state of Maryland between the Atlantic Ocean and Isle of Wight Bay. It features miles of beach and a wooden boardwalk lined with restaurants, shops and hotels. At the boardwalk's southern end, Trimper’s Rides has hosted theme-park attractions for decades.
Sightseeing
Best oysters in the world! Chincoteague is a town on the island of the same name, in Virginia’s Eastern Shore region. It’s a gateway to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge which has beaches and wild Chincoteague ponies. The breed is showcased at the Chincoteague Pony Centre. Oyster-industry artifacts and model boats are displayed at the Museum of Chincoteague Island.
77 locals recommend
Chincoteague
Best oysters in the world! Chincoteague is a town on the island of the same name, in Virginia’s Eastern Shore region. It’s a gateway to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge which has beaches and wild Chincoteague ponies. The breed is showcased at the Chincoteague Pony Centre. Oyster-industry artifacts and model boats are displayed at the Museum of Chincoteague Island.
Boat service in Ocean City that tours bayside of Ocean City and/or Assateague. Very flexible fishing, crabbing, clamming or sightseeing options.
Whatever Guide Service
10224 Silver Point LnBoat service in Ocean City that tours bayside of Ocean City and/or Assateague. Very flexible fishing, crabbing, clamming or sightseeing options.
OC Rocket Speedboat
311 Talbot StGet wet, go fast, slow down when seeing dolphins for pics!
Food scene
Bordeleau Vineyards & Winery
3155 Noble Farm RdWine tasting.
Layton's Chance Vineyard and Winery
4225 New Bridge RdWine tasting.
Windmill Creek Vineyard & Winery
11206 Worcester HwyWine tasting.
Evolution Craft Brewing Company
Craft brews and fresh food in Salisbury, MD.
Seasonal. Crab and seafood feasts in a rustic transformed chicken house. Fun! Take the van to Bull Lips Bar for River-Side fire and drink.
18 locals recommend
The Red Roost
2670 Clara RoadSeasonal. Crab and seafood feasts in a rustic transformed chicken house. Fun! Take the van to Bull Lips Bar for River-Side fire and drink.
Great casual lunch, dinner, bar scene in the middle of nowhere.
9 locals recommend
Boonies Burgers Beer & Bait
21438 Nanticoke RdGreat casual lunch, dinner, bar scene in the middle of nowhere.
Oh my goodness, the brunch! Seriously - and I've been around the globe. Quirky Alice in Wonderland vibe.
Mad Hatter Cafe
501 West Main StreetOh my goodness, the brunch! Seriously - and I've been around the globe. Quirky Alice in Wonderland vibe.
It's in a parking lot. It's romantic, intimate, and probably the very best fresh meal and service on the Eastern Shore. Yep.
11 locals recommend
Sobo's Wine Beerstro
1015 Eastern Shore DrIt's in a parking lot. It's romantic, intimate, and probably the very best fresh meal and service on the Eastern Shore. Yep.
West OC. Still a local fav because we like to sit on the bayside and watch our fishermen head out to sea and return with our fresh fish. This one is very special and I recommend calling ahead on summer weekends. P.S. Please don't tell our friends. Word is already out too much :-)
57 locals recommend
The Shark on the Harbor Restaurant
12924 Sunset AveWest OC. Still a local fav because we like to sit on the bayside and watch our fishermen head out to sea and return with our fresh fish. This one is very special and I recommend calling ahead on summer weekends. P.S. Please don't tell our friends. Word is already out too much :-)
Ropewalk Restaurant - Chincoteague
6262 Marlin StreetLocal seafood!
Fishing
Whatever Guide Service
10224 Silver Point LnOcean City:Assateague Bayside fishing and crabbing tours.
Rewastico Pond
Potential Snakehead fishing 3.5 miles from loft.
You want to deep sea fish but lodge away from the hustle and bustle? Quality Ocean City charter with full-time professional crew and captain. White marlin, Yellowfin, Mahi.
Roll Groove Sportfishing
12911 Sunset AveYou want to deep sea fish but lodge away from the hustle and bustle? Quality Ocean City charter with full-time professional crew and captain. White marlin, Yellowfin, Mahi.
Local sandy beach on the Nanticoke River 25 minutes from the loft. Fishing is allowed.
9 locals recommend
Roaring Point Park
Red Hill LaneLocal sandy beach on the Nanticoke River 25 minutes from the loft. Fishing is allowed.
Bee Keeper Tour
Bay Bees hives are located throughout the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Our main apiary is conveniently located in Whaleyville, MD right off of Route 50 with many hive locations in Salisbury, Parsonsburg, Berlin, Ocean Pines, and Ocean City. Talk about local honeybees! You can book them on AirBnB or their website.
Whaleyville
Bay Bees hives are located throughout the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Our main apiary is conveniently located in Whaleyville, MD right off of Route 50 with many hive locations in Salisbury, Parsonsburg, Berlin, Ocean Pines, and Ocean City. Talk about local honeybees! You can book them on AirBnB or their website.
Museums
This small museum offers historical displays, literature and videos about slavery, the Underground Railroad, the Civil War and life in the post Civil War period. The building features a powerful and moving mural of Harriet Tubman. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site.
22 locals recommend
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Conference
424 Race StThis small museum offers historical displays, literature and videos about slavery, the Underground Railroad, the Civil War and life in the post Civil War period. The building features a powerful and moving mural of Harriet Tubman. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site.
The times and tides of Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City's museum, the Life Saving Station serves as an historic building displays Ocean City's past & the history of the U.S. Life-Saving Service. This location at the southernmost end of Ocean City's famed Boardwalk boasts one of the best views of the Inlet and Assateague Island, along with the sites of the fishing fleet's coming and going.
25 locals recommend
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum
813 S Atlantic AveThe times and tides of Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City's museum, the Life Saving Station serves as an historic building displays Ocean City's past & the history of the U.S. Life-Saving Service. This location at the southernmost end of Ocean City's famed Boardwalk boasts one of the best views of the Inlet and Assateague Island, along with the sites of the fishing fleet's coming and going.