Ocean City: a big family beach trip that worked
A full week with extended family was ambitious, and so much fun. Isamu and I had our own two-bedroom condo as a quiet home base, then joined everyone for beaches, seafood, a sunset boat ride and a memorable day on Assateague Island. I cannot recommend this destination enough.
Our own place made the week easier
Isamu and I stayed in a two-bedroom Airbnb condo rather than sharing a place with the whole family. At the time he sometimes woke in the middle of the night, and we did not want everyone's sleep to depend on his. Having a quiet place to come back to was probably the right move for a trip this long. The specific condo was incredible.
Plenty of easy family fun
The beaches we visited were clean and beautiful, and every sunset seemed gorgeous. We ate out often, found incredible crab, and the places we tried seemed welcoming to little kids. There were candy shops and souvenirs all along the strip, so even a simple outing felt like vacation.
Sea Rocket at sunset
Our sunset ride on the Sea Rocket speedboat was a big hit. It gave the family a shared adventure and a view of Ocean City from the water. We would absolutely put that on the itinerary again, while checking current rides and times before booking.
A day on Assateague
The horses really did wander by during our visit, which was extraordinary for everyone to see. We also found little playgrounds around the park beaches. The horses are wild, though, so enjoy them from a safe distance and give them room if they approach.
The separate condo gave us the quiet and flexibility to join a big family vacation without sharing every bedtime or wake-up. Ocean City offered enough beaches, food and small outings to fill a week, with Assateague and the boat ride as standouts. I would choose the same home-base arrangement again. Message me if you want the details of the incredible Airbnb we used.
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