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Although Ocean City is primarily a beach resort, there are ample outdoor activities beyond bathing and tanning—from fishing, powerboating, and sailing to kiteboarding, parasailing, and jet-skiing, as well as the more peaceful pursuits of kayaking and canoeing (ideal in the gentle Bay wetlands). On-land fun includes biking, tennis, volleyball, and (especially) golf. For many of the area's sports, classes are offered for first-timers.
A portion of Coastal Highway has been designated for bus and bicycle traffic. Bicycle riding is allowed on the Ocean City boardwalk from 5 am...
No fishing licenses are required in Ocean City. Public fishing piers on the Assawoman Bay and Isle of Wight Bay are at (south to north) 3rd...
Now rivaling premier golfing destinations around the United States, Ocean City is within easy driving distance of more than 21 golf courses...
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