A late summer vacation at the beach holds a different vibe than one that takes place earlier in the season, even as the activities we engage in are the same. Everything moves at a slower pace, almost as if we think if we slow down enough, we can put off the inevitable end of summer, but no matter how much we wish it were so, the weather may already be starting to cool during your late summer visit to Ocean City, and real life is waiting on the other side of your week in paradise. There isn’t any way we at Coastal Resort Rentals can slow time and stave off the next season, but we can advise you on the late summer activities in Ocean City that you will want to consider booking now, just to make sure you don’t miss out on the best adventures during your visit!
Sunset Seabird Safaris, Select Tuesdays in July and August
This first adventure may not be to everyone’s tastes, but although the numbers vary depending on the source you read, nearly 400 species of seabirds live or frequent the Ocean City area, making us a top birdwatching destination. The Sunset Seabird Safaris capitalize on this abundance of birds, offering five nights in July and August where enthusiasts board the OC Bay Hopper and head out on the waters that surround our home and nearby Assateague Island on a search for as many different species as possible. Costing just $60 a person, there is a 14-person maximum on these tours, making it vital that you reserve your spot far in advance. The OC Bay Hopper offers adult beverages for purchase, and we must say there is nothing more civilized than sipping a glass of wine while skimming the water on a boat and catching sight of a snowy egret.
Riding the Rides at Trimper Rides on the Boardwalk
Summer and amusement parks go hand in and hand and the rides at Trimper Rides offer the ultimate in summer adventures. And whether you are riding the Ferris wheel at sunset with your favorite traveling companion, watching your children go ‘round and ‘round on the historic 1912 carousel with its hand-carved and hand-painted animals, or playing the carnival games that never change over the years, this will be the summer adventure that will bring you the most magical of memories. This isn’t an activity that you need to book that far in advance, you will want to buy your tickets online so you can skip the very long ticket lines and get straight to the important business of making your inner child and your real children very happy!
Winefest Wine on the Beach, September 5 & 6, Inlet Park
This event is truly the one we wait for the entire year and dread the close of the festival when it finally ends, and it is definitely one you want to buy tickets for in advance, especially when you realize that tickets may not be available at the gate when the festival does begin. Offering arts and craft vendors, live musical entertainment, specialty foods, and all the best wines that come from at least 10 different Maryland wineries, this exciting late summer festival is sure to bring you joy as well!
Sea Rocket Water Adventures, Various Locations in Ocean City
Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Sea Rocket Water Adventures may offer the most thrilling experiences of your summer in Ocean City, providing parasailing, sunset cruises, speed boat and dolphin cruises, and our personal favorite, the do-it-all package, in which you can, quite literally do all of the above, including a banana boat ride that we can assure you is quite exhilarating. Nothing exemplifies summer in Ocean City more than a day spent on the water, and as it gets closer to the end of the season, these adventures start to sell out, so go ahead and book your favorite today. It will give you a little something extra to look forward to in the weeks leading up to your Maryland late summer vacation!
Relaxing at Home with Coastal Resort Rentals After Fun Activities in Ocean City
You’ve been planning this vacation for a while now, and chances are you have scrolled through our website many times, examining each listing, picturing yourself in the pictures on the page, and dreaming about how you will relax while staying in our Coastal Resort Rentals summer sanctuaries. And each time you return to the page, you find yourself turning to one rental in particular, feeling in your heart, that THIS is your vacation dream home come true. Don’t risk someone else falling in love with the rental that is supposed to be yours; make your dreams a reality and reserve the retreat that speaks to your heart today!
