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Ocean City Convention Center

4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, USA, 21842
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Whether you are planning a convention, trade show, meeting or social event, the Ocean City Convention Center can accommodate your needs. 214,000 Sq ft of flexible exhibit space, 34,000 sq ft ballroom overlooking the bay. 25 meeting rooms. Wireless internet throughout the building. Exclusive catering by Centerplate. Professional convention management staff on site. With the 6th highest concentration of hotels in one city, in the Northeast, Ocean City has accommodations for all budgets. Meeting rooms can be set in a variety of configurations and can be combined to accommodate a large range of people and activities. Soft interior colors combine with natural woods to create an interior that welcomes and relaxes. Outside, the promenade features a beautiful bayfront backdrop. A food court nearby holds two modern concession areas. Maryland's only beach resort, Ocean City is the perfect place to make your next conference a vacation.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1997
Renovated2012
Total meeting space148,351 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeConvention center

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Internet access
  • View (ocean or water)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Rental car service
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
Transportation
  • Bus
  • Taxi
Equipment
  • Dance floor
  • Loading dock
  • Portable walls
  • Staging area

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jun 02 - Sep 10
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - Jun 01Sep 11 - Oct 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 31Nov 01 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
148,351 sq. ft.
Largest room
45,400 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
26
Second largest room
21,924 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
75,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
10,000
Seating capacity
4,078

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Level 1 - Master Exhibit Hall A&B
45,400 sq. ft.
200 x 227 sq. ft.
30 ft.
6500
2240
6500
4754
2106
-
Level 2 - 201
1,702 sq. ft.
43 x 37 sq. ft.
14.4 ft.
160
60
160
154
72
-
Level 1 - C103
756 sq. ft.
36 x 21 sq. ft.
12 ft.
75
50
75
56
24
-
Level 1 - C101
792 sq. ft.
36 x 22 sq. ft.
12 ft.
80
50
80
56
24
-
Level 1 - C102
1,008 sq. ft.
36 x 28 sq. ft.
12 ft.
128
60
100
128
48
-
Level 2 - Grand Ballroom 1,2,3
21,924 sq. ft.
174 x 126 sq. ft.
35 ft.
3514
1200
3514
3106
1640
-
Level 1 - Exhibit Hall C
17,640 sq. ft.
98 x 180 sq. ft.
12.4 ft.
2500
-
2500
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Level 2 - 202
1,407 sq. ft.
43 x 30.6 sq. ft.
14.4 ft.
154
60
130
154
72
-
Level 2 - 203
1,426 sq. ft.
43 x 31 sq. ft.
14.4 ft.
154
60
130
154
72
-

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 25 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking

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Amusements and Entertainment
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Whether you have kids or you’re just a kid at heart, there’s no better place for fun, family-friendly activities than Ocean City, Maryland. With a variety of amusements, arcades and entertainment options, we can bring a smile to anyone’s face. Take a stroll down our world-famous boardwalk and enjoy our classic Ocean City boardwalk rides and pier rides. Compete with your kids at an arcade. Catch a spectacular view from the top of our Ferris wheel. Scream with delight on our roller coaster, or go head-to-head with friends and family on our go-kart tracks. Looking to do something different? Ocean City is home to more than just traditional rides and games. There are casino games, exciting performances, magic shows, haunted houses, fabulous guided tours, horse & carriage rides, and much more.
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Waterview Dining
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Are you ready to rock? Up for some reggae? Looking for cool jazz or hot blues? You’ll find plenty of live music in Ocean City, Maryland’s bars and nightclubs. Hang out, chat with friends, or dance the night away. Plus, our famous boardwalk is three miles of pure evening entertainment. So put your party shoes on! Because Ocean City nightlife awaits.
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Recreation
When we talk golf in Ocean City, we can’t help but drop a few names. Like Jack Nicklaus, Arthur Hills, Gary Player, Pete and P.B. Dye, Dr. Michael Hurdzan, for instance. Because OCMD boasts 17 championship courses designed by the legends of the game. Ocean City, Maryland golf courses have been recognized by Golfweek, Golf Digest, and, most importantly, by golfers of all skill levels, who delight in our challenging holes and beautiful settings. Our premier course, Eagle's Landing, is like no other course you've come across. With views of the Sinepuxent Bay and Assateague National Seashore, it's the only Maryland course certified as an Audubon Sanctuary. Whichever Ocean City golf course you choose, you can get here easily from Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, Norfolk or New York. Weekdays or weekends, Ocean City, Maryland is perfectly positioned for an unforgettable getaway with family or friends.
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Boardwalk
Boardwalk
Recreation
The Travel Channel called our classic wooden boardwalk America's best. National Geographic named it one of the top 10 in the U.S. And USA Today named it one of the nation's best boardwalks for food. In short, it's three miles of highly concentrated fun - and one more reason to vacation in OCMD. Day or night, there's always something happening - and quite often, it's free. Amusements and arcades are fun for children of all ages. Catch a spectacular view from the tops of one of our ferris wheels. Scream with delight on our roller coaster or savor the slower pace of our magnificent 1902 carousel. Oh, and don't forget to stop by one of our many arcades and play to win! Hungry? You won't be for long. Choose from famous Maryland crab cakes or delightful Delmarva fried chicken. Tear into a delicious cheeseburger or savor a smoky pit beef. Enjoy fresh-baked pizza or our famous french fries - with Ocean City dining, the menu is almost endless. And that's before you get to dessert. There's luscious saltwater taffy, sweet caramel popcorn, thick creamy fudge, rich ice cream, fresh, hot funnel cakes, cotton candy and chocolate-covered strawberries. After a boardwalk meal, you'll be ready to shop - and you'll find plenty of opportunities, along the boardwalk and on many side streets as well. Up for some heroics? Relive the adventures of the U.S. Life-Saving Service, a predecessor of today's Coast Guard, at the meticulously restored Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum. Children love the Aquarium Room, featuring large saltwater tanks with amazing sea creatures. At night, the boardwalk fills with music and fun. During the summer, you'll find free family activities on the beach along the boardwalk! Plus, we make it easy to stay in the mix. OC offers a huge selection of hotel, motel and condominium boardwalk accommodations, with room types and amenities perfect for any group or family. Enjoy award-winning boardwalk attractions right at your door, the beach just a few steps away, and an amazing ocean view that starts every day with a good mood. And that's just the beginning. Experience one of America's best boardwalks for yourself.
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And because you’re in Ocean City, you’ll always find something to do outside of the convention center. Enjoy 10 miles of free beach, our 3-mile boardwalk, 200+ restaurants, 17 championship golf courses and a huge variety of accommodations. Plus, we’re easy to get to — OC is within 5 hours of New York and Richmond and less than 3 hours from Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia. If you’d rather fly, the Salisbury/Ocean City Regional Airport is just 30 minutes from OC.

Ocean City Convention Center Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Ocean City Convention Center's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Ocean City Convention Center have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Ocean City Convention Center and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Ocean City Convention Center's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Ocean City Convention Center developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Ocean City Convention Center clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
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