Cities up and down the East Coast are enjoyable places to get away and enjoy the ocean views. Over time, some of these communities have become sought-after destinations for many travelers. Ocean City beaches have joined the list along with Atlantic City, Myrtle Beach, and Fort Lauderdale as hot vacation destinations.

These Maryland beaches, easy to access from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Virginia Beach, offer a wide array of places to stay. Ocean City rentals, including luxury hotels, efficiencies, multi-room suites, budget motels, apartments, and condos, fill the needs of all kind of travelers. Whether you're looking to take the family for a weeklong excursion, taking your sweetie on a quick weekend getaway, traveling for business, of celebrating your graduation, there will be Ocean City vacation rentals that fit your needs.

As the old real estate truism goes, location is everything, even for vacation rentals. Many of the Ocean City rentals enjoy a strategic location, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. With a room on the Atlantic side, vacationers have a prime seat for one of the best shows in town: the sunrise, especially when staying in an Ocean City condo rental with a private patio.

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Even with west-facing rooms, you can take advantage of the strategic location, just steps from the beach and boardwalk. Because there are many things to do in Ocean City, staying close to all of the action means there's more time to have fun. With an Ocean City condo rental in the middle of it all, you can walk to the beach, shops, restaurants, miniature golf courses, amusement parks, and so much more. The Ocean City boardwalk has been a favorite destination for more than a century. Day and night, there's always something exciting going on.

In a busy place, parking can be a premium. This isn't a problem with reservations at Ocean City condo rentals. When off-street parking is included on the list of amenities, you won't have to worry about searching for parking rather than having enjoying fun things to do in Ocean City. Apartment and condo rentals in Ocean City also offer the advantage of space. With bedrooms, kitchens, and living rooms, there's room for everyone to stretch out. A kitchen also means savings, even if you just save some restaurant leftovers for another meal. Making breakfast every morning in Ocean City rentals kitchens is a cost-effective way to get the day started.

During one of the best attended of all of the Ocean City events, Senior Week, many Ocean City vacation rentals roll out the red carpet for the new high school graduates. When a big group is traveling together, a condo or suite is the smart choice; often, the per-person rate can be an excellent value.

Even when summer has become a warm memory, some Ocean City vacation rentals still extend hospitality. With special rates and special packages, it's possible to enjoy an Ocean City vacation at a great rate. There's still plenty to do even when the temperature dips. Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, Winterfest transforms the city into a wonderland of twinkling lights.