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In 1869, all that was to be found along this now-famous beach was a one-story inn. As interest grew, a 400-room hotel was built in 1875 and, in the early 1900's, the Trimper family of Baltimore opened an amusement park. Business was boosted by the arrival of the railroad and a bridge across the Sinepuxtent Bay, as well as a boardwalk for visitors. When the hurricane of '33 created a natural harbor, the resort town grew into a commercial fishing center.
Today, Ocean City has become a year-round destination. Due to a moderate climate, millions of visitors arrive from late spring through the late fall. Situated on a ten-mile long barrier reef, the resort is filled with cottages, condominiums, hotels, restaurants, amusements, shopping--providing fun and excitement for all ages.
Just across the Assawoman and Sinepuxent Bays sits West Ocean City. It has rapidly grown into a commercially active center serving the resort citizens and visitors with an outlet mall, many service businesses and the Ocean City Airport. A few miles south of the airport, toward Assateague Island, lies South Point, an area of majestic bayfront homes and estates.
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