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Four things to know before an Ocean City, Maryland bachelorette party
The rentals, the drinks, the bus and the season.
- Rentals
- Two licensesA town rental license plus a short-term license, with the number in every listing
- Drinks outside
- Not allowedThe town bans drinking and open containers on the beach, the Boardwalk, streets and in vehicles
- Bars close
- 2 a.m.Maryland law for Worcester County
- Getting around
- $4 a dayThe Coastal Highway Beach Bus, exact cash
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Where to stay in Ocean City for a bachelorette party
The areas the tourism bureau describes, and the rental rules.
Historic Downtown
From the Inlet to 33rd, next to the Boardwalk, rides and amusements.
Midtown South
From 33rd to the 90th Street bridge, close to the big nightlife spots.
Midtown North and Condo Row
Quieter, with high-rise condo rentals a short bus ride from the Boardwalk.
The rental rules
Every rental needs a town license and, for 30 days or less, a supplementary short-term license, and the license number must appear in every listing. Quiet hours run from midnight to 7 a.m., and three police calls in a year for noise or overcrowding suspend the license.
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Ocean City nightlife and waterfront bars
Bars and clubs with their published bachelorette rules.
Seacrets
A waterfront complex on 49th, open to 2 a.m. Thursday to Saturday; no cover for the bride except on holiday weekends, and no reservations or bottle service.
Fager's Island
A restaurant and nightclub on 60th with a 21 and over Bachelorette Crawl on Friday, Saturday and Monday nights after 10 p.m.
Macky's Bayside Bar & Grill
An open-air bar with bayfront tables, open May through September.
Fish Tales
A bar and grill at Bahia Marina with bay views, open 11 a.m. to midnight.
Spain Wine Bar
A rooftop wine bar downtown over the bay and inlet, with a weekend bottomless brunch.
Seacrets Distilling Company
A $15 distillery tour with three tastings, Friday to Sunday; 21 and over.
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Brunch and dinner in Ocean City
Restaurants with their published rules.
Barn 34
Breakfast on 34th, open daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Hobbit Restaurant
A perfect group meal on 81st; reservations highly recommended and smart casual dress.
Hooper's Crab House
Maryland-style steamed crabs at the foot of the Route 50 bridge in West Ocean City.
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Ocean City bachelorette party ideas on the water
Fun activities on the bay for the bride and her group.
Sail Alyosha
A 50-foot catamaran from Olde Towne Marina, with private charters for up to 12 and sunset cruises.
OC Bay Hopper
Sunset and happy hour cruises, and a water taxi to bars on the bay for groups of six or fewer.
Odyssea Watersports
Jet ski rentals from $125 and self-drive pontoons for up to 12 from $295.
A spa day
Creative Day Spa at the Princess Royale, open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Boardwalk
Nearly three miles from the Inlet to 27th, with rides and arcades.
Assateague Island
A sunset cruise behind Assateague, or a trip there with OC Bay Hopper.
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More OCMD activities for the group
Options for an afternoon off the water.
Live music
Check the live music calendars at waterfront venues in Ocean City, MD, which post their own lineups.
Northside Park
A 58 acre park uptown for a picnic and sunset views.
Seafood and crabs
Plan one seafood feast so the bride can enjoy Maryland crabs.
A pampering afternoon
Massages and nails before the night out.
Mini golf and go karts
A fun, low-key experience for anyone who wants a break.
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Planning an Ocean City bachelorette weekend: the rules, the season and getting there
What to know before booking.
An Ocean City, Maryland bachelorette party is a licensed rental near the Boardwalk or Midtown, a day at Seacrets or on a boat, crabs for dinner and a night at Fager's Island. Plan it for the summer season and use the Beach Bus to get around.
Drinks and the law
The drinking age is 21, and bars in Worcester County close at 2 a.m. The town bans drinking and open containers on the beach, the Boardwalk, streets, parking lots and in vehicles, with fines up to $5,000. State law exempts passengers in hired buses and limousines, but the town ordinance bans open containers in vehicles on its streets, so do not plan drinks on a party bus in town. A captained boat carrying more than six passengers needs a Coast Guard inspection.
When to go
The Beach Patrol guards the beach from Memorial Day weekend to the third Sunday after Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. NOAA normals give highs of about 79 degrees in June, 84 in July and 77 in September.
Getting there
The tourism bureau puts Ocean City about 150 miles and 3 hours from Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia, and 5 hours from New York. Salisbury Regional Airport is about 30 minutes away.
A licensed rental, drinks off the sand, and the bus to Seacrets.
The OCMD orderBefore booking
$4
Beach Bus, ride all day
The Coastal Highway bus runs the length of town, every 15 minutes in summer.
The Town of Ocean City runs the Beach Bus from the South Division Street Transit Station to 144th Street, about every 15 minutes from 6 a.m. to 3 a.m. between May 22 and September 13, 2026, for a $4 exact cash fare that covers the whole day.
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An Ocean City bachelorette party itinerary: two nights
One way to plan a summer weekend with the places above.
Check in
A licensed rental in Midtown.
Dinner
Hooper's Crab House.
Night out
The Bachelorette Crawl at Fager's.
Breakfast
Barn 34.
On the water
Sail Alyosha or a pontoon from Odyssea.
Dinner
The Hobbit Restaurant.
Seacrets
No cover for the bride outside holiday weekends.
Brunch
Spain Wine Bar.
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Ocean City, Maryland bachelorette party, answered
The questions worth asking about Ocean City, Maryland.
Can you drink on the beach in Ocean City, Maryland?
No. The town bans drinking and open containers on the beach, the Boardwalk, streets and in vehicles.
Fines run up to $5,000.
Does Seacrets take bachelorette reservations?
No. It takes no reservations and has no VIP seating, but the bride gets in free except on holiday weekends.
Arrive early on weekends.
How do we get around?
The Coastal Highway Beach Bus is $4 for the day.
It runs from downtown to 144th.
Can we rent a house for a bachelorette party?
Yes, if it has a town rental license and short-term license shown in the listing.
Quiet hours start at midnight.
When is the best time for an Ocean City bachelorette party?
June to September, when lifeguards are on duty and waterfront bars are open.
July and August are the warmest.
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What to read next
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How Ocean City was checked
The places and rules are as published by their own sources in September 2026.
The places named here
Every bar, restaurant and activity on this page is named by at least three independent sources, at least one of them authoritative, and its hours, prices and group rules are as published on its own website in September 2026. Revelwick has not visited them, does not rate them and is not paid by them.
Where the rules come from
Rental and drinking rules are from the Town of Ocean City Code and the Maryland Code, the bus and Beach Patrol from the Town of Ocean City, drive times and areas from the Ocean City tourism bureau, the boat rule from Coast Guard regulations, and the weather from NOAA climate normals.