Ocean City, Maryland is one of the most popular beach vacation destinations. The Castle in the Sand Hotel is the best hotel in Ocean City for your Ocean City beach vacation for fun, relaxation, swimming, dining, entertainment and much more. There are many things to do in Ocean City, MD and The Castle is your oceanfront hotel conveniently located to many area attractions. Our Ocean City hotel rates are affordable for family vacations and group bookings.

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Recurring Events

Drawing for Coconuts' Tipsy Tuesday Contest
Every Tuesday In-Season
Every Tuesday is Tipsy Tuesday at Coconuts. This is our free Bahamas vacation giveaway contest. Buy a Tipsy Turtle rum punch at Coconuts on Tuesdays (in season only) and be entered to win a free 5 day vacation at our sister resort, The Green Turtle Club, on Green Turtle Cay in Abaco, The Bahamas. The contest winner is drawn at Coconuts' Closing Party.

Family Movie Night at Coconuts
Every Tuesday beginning June 22
Bring the entire family for this fun-filled night. Enjoy a picnic dinner off the grill, followed by a movie (free!) shown on the wall outside on Coconuts' patio. Of course, you can't watch a movie without popcorn so look for the popcorn cart!

Scavenger Night
Every Thursday beginning June 24
Join us for a family friendly scavenger hunt. Search the castle property for hidden treasures. Prizes for the best explorers!

Special Events

SpringFest
May 6-9
Four fun-filled days offering fabulous local, regional and national entertainment; a wonderful assortment of food favorites; an exciting array of arts & crafts; and lots of family fun! All located at the Inlet Lot at the southern end of Ocean City's famous boardwalk. Admission to SpringFest is free.

Coconuts Beach Bar and Grill Opening
May 7
Come celebrate the beginning of the vacation season with us at Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill! Coconuts is our open-air, oceanfront restaurant at The Castle. Kick back and relax on our palm-tree lined patio and enjoy your favorite chargrilled sandwich and a cool beverage. Entertainment on weekends; daily in season. For more information on Coconuts, click here.

Baltimore Ravens Convention
June 3-6
Attention all Ravens fans! This is the weekend you look forward to all year! The Castle in the Sand Hotel is the headquarters for all visiting Ravens' Roosts! Look forward to a weekend full of fun with special guests appearances by Ravens players! Join in the fun and games! Play tug of war, dunk your favorite player, sing karaoke and enjoy a famous Baltimore Bull Roast at the beach!

Ocean City Surfrider Longboard Challenge
June 11-13
Surf or just be a spectator at the annual Longboard Team Challenge. This three-day event is held on the beach in front of The Castle in the Sand Hotel.

Kentland Fire Company Charity Volleyball Tournament
June 15
This is the 3rd year this company has held their charity volleyball tournament at The Castle! A great event for spectators and players alike! Come watch the fun on the sand volleyball court on the beach at The Castle.

Fourth Annual Joe Mama Day
July 18
To Benefit Worcester County Humane Society. Enjoy a fun-filled day with live entertainment and a silent auction to raise funds to support our local Humane Society. The Worcester County Humane Society is a non-profit group whose purpose is to find homes and loving families for strays and abandoned animals. Come out, have a blast and help us raise funds to support this no-kill shelter.

SunFest
September 23-26
Ocean City's most popular festival! Nationally known and regionally popular entertainers highlight four days of fall fun. All entertainment is free with the exception of this year's headline acts. Thursday enjoy The Village People. Friday see Little Big Town and Saturday it's Rick Springfield. Tickets for headline entertainment will be on sale at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center Box Office. Enjoy a wonderful assortment of food favorites; an exciting array of arts & crafts; and lots of family fun! All located at the Inlet Lot at the southern end of Ocean City's famous boardwalk. Admission to SpringFest is free. Children's activities are available on Saturday & Sunday. Festival hours Thurs-Sat., 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Coconuts' Closing Party
September
Celebrate the end of a great summer at Coconuts' closing party. Coconuts entire bar and patio menu is half off! Discounts on retail items! Live entertainment 1pm to 5pm.

For a complete listing of events going on in and around Ocean City, Maryland, click here.