Hotels
Need to find a place to stay with Fido in Ocean City, MD?
No problem.
There are
75 pet friendly
hotels in Ocean City, MD.
You'll find information on all the most popular pet friendly hotels,
vacation rentals, bed & breakfasts, and campgrounds
in Ocean City, MD below.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Ocean City welcomes two pets of any size for an additional fee of $20 per pet, per night (not to exceed $40 per pet, per stay).
Pets are allowed at this 2-bedroom Airbnb rental in Ocean City. Please contact Dana for more details on the pet fee, weight limit, and any other restrictions.
Restaurants
Don't leave Fido in the hotel room when it's time for dinner.
There are 45 dog friendly restaurants in Ocean City, MD!
A handful of our favorite sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, bars, and other eateries in Ocean City, MD that welcome Fido to join at an outdoor table are listed below. Bon appetit!
Crab cakes, lobster tacos, and shrimp po boys, plus a variety of shaken and stirred cocktails. Outdoor seating with views of the water are dog friendly.
Locals and tourists both agree Macky's casual, festive vibe, traditional American menu, and dog-friendly beachfront seating make it the go-to dining destination in Ocean City. Delicious surf and turf options include blackened tuna, Buffalo shrimp, jerk chicken, ribeye steak, crab enchiladas, and lobster mac and cheese.
Bayside Skillet is pet friendly! Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the back porch!
Activities
Get out and play!
There are 2 dog friendly activities in Ocean City, MD.
You'll find information on our favorite dog parks, beaches, hiking trails, tours,
stores, and lots of other "animal attractions" below.
Ocean City has one dog playground divided into two sections. There is a small dog area for dogs 28 pounds and under, and a large dog area for over 28 pounds. Applications and passes may be obtained between 8:30am-5pm from the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department front desk, located at 200 125th, Ocean City, Md 21842, Monday – Friday with the exception of legal municipal holidays. Access cards will allow you to gain entry to the appropriate dog area during the scheduled hours of operation.
Prices:
Ocean City Resident Annual Pass - $50 ($5 for each additional dog)
Non-Resident Annual Pass - $100 ($5 for each additional dog)
Ocean City Resident Half Year Pass - $30.00 (After July 1st)
Non-Resident Half Year Pass - $60.00 (after July 1st)
Seven Day Access Pass - $15.00
After payment, purchasers are provided an access card that provides access to the playground. If the card is returned at the end of the payment period, $5 is refunded.
North Side Park is a beautiful park with walking trails throughout the park. Dogs must be leashed at all times.
Events
When you want to really spoil your dog, or just meet other dog owners in Ocean City, MD who are as crazy about their pets are you are, there's no better place to bring Fido than a dog event. You'll find information on some of our favorite
annual dog events in Ocean City, MD
below.
APR
20
The 20th Annual Boardwalkin' for Pets is a walk on the boards to raise funds for the Worcester County Humane Society. Hundreds of pet friends and families meet at the Inlet and the boards, downtown Ocean City and then walk as far as they or their pet like.
Registration has no minimum, but an entry of $25 will get your pet a bandana, a donation of $50 will get you a bandana and tee and a donation of $100 or more will get you all of that plus a beach towel with the logo. There will be water stops along the way as well as "Beach Photos" by professional photographer, Images by Sara, complimentary for all teams and individuals participating in the walk.
At the end of the morning there will be contests and members of the Ocean City K-9 team, Ocean City animal control and the Ocean City mounted units if they are able to.
Services
When traveling with dogs, one thing is certain. Poop happens.
Luckily, there are 6 pet services in Ocean City, MD that can help you out with poop bags (or anything else you may need).
You'll find information on the most popular pet stores, pet sitters, trainers, groomers, and other pet businesses in Ocean City, MD below.
Paws & Claws, etc. carries only premium foods and treats for the health of your animals. They have the largest selection of anything you can possibly think of for your beloved pet (plus things you have never even heard of). Paws & Claws, etc. has two stores to serve you better; stop into either for personalized service and a wonderful shopping experience.
Need to attend an important business meeting, go to a wedding, or even just have a romantic dinner without Fido when you're in Ocean City? If your plans will require you to be apart for a few hours, but you don't want to leave Fido unattended in the hotel room, our partners at Rover.com can help! They have dozens of responsible dog sitters in Ocean City who can visit your dog in the hotel room, take him for a walk, or even watch him overnight in their own home, if needed. Prices vary by sitter, but generally start at $15/night. You can find the perfect dog sitter for your pooch by browsing local profiles on Rover.com and reading the reviews left by other dog owners. Some of the sitters have even pledged to donate a portion of their fee to help save homeless pets!
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