Just across the state line from Fenwick Island is Ocean City, MD—a stunning stretch of Atlantic coastline with its own culture, events and festivals for Delaware residents to enjoy. Thanks to recent renovations, impressive amenities and competitive prices, Ashore Resort and Beach Club offers a great stay for Delawareans spending a night or two in the neighboring state.
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Whether you’re looking for a change of scenery along the Atlantic coastline or you’re heading down to Ocean City for fall events like the Oceans Calling and Country Calling music festivals, Ashore Resort can act as a great homebase with the perfect “staycation” vibe.
The Ocean City stay offers more than cozy rooms with ocean views and convenient beach access—though, that’s certainly enough to warrant a trip down the peninsula. There are also plenty of ways to stay entertained—and well-fed—right on-site.
Dining at Ashore: From Beach Bar Bites to Upscale Fare
For breakfast, lunch and upscale dinner, the Tide Room is a must-visit. Brunch service is complete with a build-your-own bloody Mary and mimosa bar, hot coffee and coastal entrees like Maryland crab Benedict. In the evenings, enjoy an upscale experience with an unbeatable ocean view. The appetizer menu features coastal starters like fresh-cut fried calamari, tuna sashimi and steamed clams alongside Maryland classics like Maryland crab soup and Old Bay crab dip. When it’s time for the main course, enjoy upscale seafood entrees like surf and turf made with yellowtail tuna and short rib, tandoori spiced salmon, and charred Moroccan eggplant.
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The cocktail experience at the Tide Room pairs perfectly with the dining menu, featuring upscale cocktails like the Tide Room Negroni and The OC Old Fashioned made with WhistlePig 10 Year Rye. An extensive wine list and local draft beer round out the bar menu at the Tide Room.
On the other side of the wall, The Taproom offers a sports bar experience with light fare and local draft beer. You can still expect an Ocean City spin on the menu with crab deviled eggs, crab dip and a crab cake sandwich.
For an outdoor, seaside drinking and dining experience, stop by Wahoo Beach Bar, a beachside bar nestled between the hotel pool and the beach. The grill serves American classics and coastal-centric pub fare, while the bartenders shake up signature crushes, beachy cocktails and other concoctions. Grab a drink where the bar meets the sand and enjoy live music, DJs and the ideal atmosphere from the afternoon into the evening.
Festival Season Packages at Ashore
Every fall, music lovers from Delaware and beyond flock to Ocean City Beach for music festivals like Oceans Calling, Country Calling and SUNFEST. Ashore is just a few miles up the beach from the festival grounds, and the beach resort offers a few packages to provide some R&R between days full of music and sunshine. Both the Oceans Calling and Country Calling Festival Packages include a room, brunch for two in the Tide Room and IV recovery therapy for two.
To learn more about what’s offered at Ashore Resort and Beach Club for the festival season and all year long, visit ashoreresortoceancity.com.
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