Many of the vacation apartments and condos in Ocean City are pet-friendly and come replete with all the modern amenities you have come to expect. Built with walking and strolling in mind, the boardwalk is a magical place with open-air markets, dotted with famous restaurants, unique shops and boutiques, and thrilling theme parks. If you prefer a day or two of roughing it, then you can get out in nature and go camping at the Shellbay Campgrounds, the Green Holly Campground or the North Wildwood Campground. One of the more notable attractions in the area is Corson’s Inlet State Park. Developed in 1969 by the New Jersey Legislature, the park’s natural habitats are a home to a multitude of migratory and residential bird species. The city is located nearby other attractions in this region such as Avalon and Wildwood Crest.

If you like to spend time kayaking or sailing in a quiet and natural environment, then Great Egg Harbor Bay is a perfect retreat to calm your senses. It is the perfect vacation spot to rent a sunfish sailboat and hit the water. The city also owns and operates a 12-hole, par 3 golf course that is open to the public. Other golf courses like Hamilton Trails Golf Club, Shore Gate Golf Club and Cape May National Golf Club provide excellent golfing opportunities. If you prefer to get your adrenaline pumping, then a visit to one of the amusement parks like Gillian’s Wonderland Pier and Playland’s Castaway Cove. Playland Park has many rides for the whole family including the Double Shot, which has been called the "Best Amusement Ride" on the shore by Atlantic City Magazine. Additionally, there are four other roller coasters, including Ocean City's only looping coaster, the Python, for a joyful ride with twists.

Ocean City also features several museums like the Ocean City Historical and the Discovery Seashell Museum. The Discovery Seashell Museum is popularly known for its collection of some rare, unique and exciting shells found throughout the world. It also displays an extensive collection of objects made from shells like crabs, shell candles, night-lights, and shell posters. If you are looking for a pleasurable and mainstream shopping experience, then this city has a gamut of stores at your service. No matter your preferences, Ocean City features a wide variety of stores and shops offering inexpensive baubles and trinkets to high-end clothing and jewelry. For the gastronomes, the city hosts some excellent restaurants near the many Ocean City vacation rentals that feature good eats.