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This Party is (Not) on Fire!

Get on your big bright red truck and head down to Ocean City, Maryland this June! It’s time for the 126th Annual Firemen’s Convention! For three whole days, celebrate the heroes who protect us from one of nature’s cruelest tricks! Whether you’re an acting firefighter, an aspiring firefighter, or just a supporter, this convention is fun for everyone! This year’s convention is sure to be a blast!

Every year we honor the people of the State of Maryland Fire and Rescue Services with a convention and conference, and every year fun is had along the way. It’s a great chance to meet the firefighters who keep our great state as flame-free as can be! There are also loads of exhibits to check out! From June 18th through June 20th, spend your days fighting fire with firemen!

The festivities begin Monday June 18th with the Opening Ceremonies at 8:30am! During the week, take part in training opportunities and enjoy seminars! It’s a great way to decide if you want to be a fireman too! Of course, as we gather together, we must also honor the fallen. The Memorial Service is on Sunday June 17th at 7pm.

Each day of this convention has its own hours, so make sure you get to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on time to join in on the fun! Monday’s festivities last from 8:30am to 4pm; Tuesday’s last from 9am to 4pm; Wednesday’s last from 9am to 12pm. Come join us in honoring and celebrating the wonderful people of Maryland’s Fire and Rescue Services!

It’s not too late (or too early!) to book a place to stay for the convention! Come stay with Shoreline Properties! We have condos and townhouses located all across Ocean City, including properties conveniently located by the convention center! Check out all the great properties we have right here on our website or give us a call at 1-800-492-5832! Our dedicated local staff is here every day from 9am to 5pm to help you find your perfect vacation home.

Come stay with Shoreline Properties and celebrate the Firemen’s Convention in style!

Take to the Skies!


The excitement of Ocean City, Maryland’s summer season is just beginning! We’ve got so many fun events planned for the rest of the summer! Next up? The annual Ocean City Air Show! Get ready to be amazed by one of June’s most popular events.

If you don’t have plans to join us yet, don’t fret! It’s not too late or too early to book a place to stay for the Ocean City Air Show! Time your vacation to coincide with our annual aerial spectacular! This year’s air show will take place June 16th and 17th. Spend a long weekend with Shoreline Properties or take a whole week off and watch the aerial acrobatics of some of our favorite military and civilian fliers.

View the 11th Annual Ocean City Air Show from 16th Street and the beach. Watch all the exciting performances from aerobic performances to military jet demos! From 12pm to 4pm, be amazed by mind-blowing aerial stunts! Headlining this year’s show are the fan-favorite US Air Force Thunderbirds! Also joining them is the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter! The rest of the performers will be announced soon, so keep an eye out. This is one show that is certain to give you a thrill! For more information or Premium Viewing and VIP tickets, visit ocairshow.com or call 877-722-2927.

Come stay with Shoreline Properties, so you can have a fantastic Ocean City experience! We’ve got many condos and townhouses downtown, if you’d like to stay near the Air Show action! You can stay by the sea or by the bay! If you’d like the occasional break from the hoopla, stay midtown or uptown. Shoreline Properties has over 500 great condos and townhouses all over Ocean City! Check out what we’ve got available right here on this website or give us a call at 1-800-492-5832! Our dedicated local staff is here every day from 9am to 5pm.

Take to the skies with Shoreline Properties and the Thunderbirds this June! Whether you’re up in the clouds or down on the beach, this is one weekend event of which you’ll want to be a part!

Cruise the Shoreline in Style!

Finish polishing up your old classic cars! Rev up your hot rods! Ocean City, Maryland’s annual Cruisin’ Week is coming soon! We’ve got tons of fun lined up for people who believe the second act is the best. From May 17th through the 20th, cruise up and down the coastline in your swanky ride and attend events catered for classic car enthusiasts. This year is bigger and better than ever, featuring exciting guests and new events! Come cruise with us in style and herald in the start of summer with the roar of an engine!

Take part in one of the many car shows we’ll have at the 40th Street Convention Center, the Inlet, and various other locations throughout the city. Come check out over 3,000 custom cars, hot rods, classic cars, and street machines! Visit any of the over 20 vendors stationed at the various events. Join in one of our auctions and bid on the car of your dreams. For the car enthusiast, this is the event of the year.

This year’s Cruisin’ Week has an exciting new addition! A location has been added at the US 13 Dragway in Delmar, Delaware. Events take place Friday and Saturday and include no-prep racing, burnout contests, test and tunes, and more! It’s only a short drive from Ocean City, so you’ll want to add this stop to your list.

We’ve got some exciting guests coming this year. From the hit show American Pickers, Rob Wolfe will be at the Convention Center from 11am to 4pm on Friday and at the Beachside Inlet from 11am to 4pm. He’ll be signing autographs and taking pictures. Also joining us this year is Erin Murphy, best known for her role as Tabitha on Bewitched. She’ll be at the Inlet on Friday from 11am to 4pm and at the Convention Center from 11am to 4pm on Saturday. Meet and greets will be held at both events. Courtney Hansen from the hit shows Overhaulin’, PowerNation, and Power Block will be here as well, lending her extended knowledge of cars. She’ll be at the U.S. 13 Dragway event on Saturday and at the Beachside Inlet on Sunday from 11am to 1pm.

Hermin’s Hermits starring Peter Noone will be performing at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center on Thursday, May 17th. Tickets are on sale at ticketmaster.com and 1-800-551-SEAT. Don’t miss a thrilling show, featuring such hit songs as “I’m Into Something Good” and “There’s a Kind of Hush.”

There will also be many amazing special events in Ocean City and the surrounding area. Among these events are a party at Ocean Downs, Trimper’s Family Fun Night, and the Grand Finale Awards! For more details on these and more, click here.

Shoreline Properties wishes you a rockin’ Crusin’ Week! We’ll see you there!

Jazz Up Your Life!

For lovers of jazz and blues, it can be hard to find a music festival where it’s all jazz and blues all day long. When it comes to mainstream favorites, jazz and blues just aren’t at the top of the list. But we’ve found a festival that does put jazz at number one: the Jazz and Blues Bash! Spend a day in Ocean City, Maryland’s neighbor town Berlin and see many great jazz and blues acts or stroll the historical streets of downtown Berlin with fantastic music playing in the background.

This exciting event takes place Saturday, May 5th from 10am to 6pm. And there’s so much more than just music! There will be food vendors, a beer garden, and craft vendors! While you’re there, check out all the little shops and restaurants that line the streets of the town voted America’s Coolest Small Town in 2014! Best of all? This fun-filled music festival offers admittance absolutely free!

While you’re visiting the Eastern Shore, Come visit Ocean City as well! We have lots of fun things to do, from miniature golf to the movies to the beach! This weekend is also our annual Springfest! Once you’ve gotten your fill of Berlin’s Jazz and Blues Bash, come join one of our biggest festivals of the year! This weekend is sure to be exciting, as long as you spend it on the Eastern Shore!

And when you’re ready to settle down for the night, relax in one of Shoreline Properties’ over 500 condos and townhouses! We have many fabulous options for you to choose from, whether you want to stay by the ocean or by the bay! We offer properties of all different sizes for all different families. It’s not too late to explore our website (shorepro.com) or give us a call at 1-800-492-5832. Our dedicated local staff is here to help every day from 9am to 5pm. Book direct with us and save!

Whether you want to usher in summer with a bang at Springfest or with smooth ease at the Jazz and Blues Bash, you’ll want to spend this weekend with Shoreline Properties!

Spring(fest) into Summer!

Here in Ocean City, MD, we like to ring in the summer season early. How do we do that? With our annual Springfest! This exciting four-day festival includes so many wonderful activities, from arts and crafts to live music to delicious food! Best of all? This early summer bash is absolutely free! Come join us down at the Inlet (at the end of the famous Ocean City Boardwalk) every day from May 3rd through May 6th! The festivities start at 10am on May 3rd to 6pm on May 6th!

 
This year’s Springfest has some exciting events and guests. Visit the indoor and outdoor stages and see shows by talented local acts and recording artists from all across the country! Get pumped for the party at the Opening Ceremony; get captivated dancers and bands; get artsy with fun crafts! With over 250 vendors under the big-top tents, there’s plenty of fun to go around! You won’t want to miss out! Springfest is one of Ocean City’s top spring events, a veritable jamboree!

 
But the most exciting thing about Springfest is the headliners! This year we’ve got some great talent. On Thursday, attend Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Show! Jam out to classics and take in a fantastic show! What more could you ask for? On Friday, we’re welcoming country superstar Trace Adkins! He’s bringing the hoedown to the Eastern Shore! On Saturday, former Poison front man Bret Michaels takes the stage! Every rose may have its thorn, but Ocean City has Springfest! For more dates and times, go to oceancity.com! Tickets for Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Show can still be purchased from the Ocean City Convention Center Box Office on 40th Street or ticketmaster.com.

 
And when night falls and the party ends for the day, come stay with Shoreline Properties! We have hundreds of condos and townhouses for you to choose from. For a minimum of three nights, you can feel like you’ve got a second home in our exquisite properties. We have dedicated local staff members that are here to help seven days a week! Browse our website or give us a call at 1-800-492-5832! It’s never too early to start summer!

Walk for Change!

With summer just around the corner, we’re all working toward our best beach bodies. Everyone wants to look their best while catching some rays. But, with all the chaos of the world, maybe time would be better spent giving back. How do you choose?
Well, in Ocean City you don’t have to! This Saturday we have two charity walks that you can take part in! The first one is Walk MS, a 5K and 1 mile walk to raise funding for research, programs, and services for people living with MS. In Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington DC, there are over 15,000 people diagnosed with MS. In joining this walk, you’ll be helping them live their lives to the fullest. The walk starts at Jolly Roger’s and goes all the way to the Boardwalk. There are rest stops along the way, as well as turn-around points. The event kicks off with breakfast and registration at 8am. Don’t miss your chance to burn some calories and raise money for people in need.
If you have a pet that would love to join you, then you should attend Boardwalkin’ for Pets! An annual walk-a-thon run by the Worcester County Humane Society, this fundraiser benefits the Ocean City area’s no-kill shelter. Bring your pet for an exciting day of walking the Boardwalk with pals! You and your animal buddy can walk whatever distance you choose, marveling at the sights and smells of the ocean. But that’s not all! Refreshment are provided by Harrison’s Harbor Watch Restaurant and Layton’s Family Restaurant! From 8am to 12pm, you can take part in all this and all it costs is one registration fee! Leave your paw prints on Ocean City!
If you don’t have a pet but want to join, no worries! You can adopt a shelter dog for the day and play with them! As long as you make arrangements prior to the walk-a-thon, you’ll have a furry friend to help you raise money for other furry friends! For more information, call 410-213-0146.
And when you’re done raising money and dropping pounds, head over to Shoreline Properties and plan your summer vacation! We’ve still got lots of great places for you to call your home away from home! Call us at 1-800-492-5832 and keep up the good work!

Family Fun in the Sun!

Ever since the town put up its first building, Ocean City, Maryland has been known as the perfect family getaway. Kid-friendly and full of excitement, this resort town has everything! If you’re looking for some suggestions, Shoreline Properties has some great ones! From games to entertainment to family bonding, we’ve figured out just which activities are perfect for the families who stay with us.

If you’re looking for some free fun, Ocean City is full of amazing free events! Catch a movie at the weekly Movies on the Beach on either 27th or 118th Street. Take part in the Family Beach Olympics on a Tuesday evening. Watch the sand and sky light up during 100 Nights of Lights by the Inlet. You can also spend an afternoon at Northside Park. There is so much free fun to be had in Ocean City, you’ll wind up saving money!

Some of the most popular activities for kids are mini golf, arcades, and amusement and water parks! We have several themed mini golf courses all along Coastal Highway. Step back in time to the Medieval era or swim under the sea with the fish. Whether indoor or outdoor, it’s always a good time for a game of miniature golf.

There are also several arcades in Ocean City, many conveniently located right on the Boardwalk. Go to Sportland or Playland or one of the many other arcades so you can play games and win prizes! If you’re looking for a thrill, head down to the Inlet or Jolly Roger and ride some roller coasters! Our amusement parks have plenty of kids for kids big and small— including the kid in you!

You can also spend a day at Splash Mountain Water Park! Ride one of the many water slides or relax in the lazy river. With a wave pool, kiddie pools, and water-filled jungle gym, there’s plenty of watery fun to be had!

On rainy days, go see a film at Sun & Surf! You’ll love the reclining chairs! Or you can take the family to Old Time Photo and get your picture taken as figures from the past! You can also check out Gold Coast Mall or Sunsations and pick out souvenirs to remember your trip by!

Shoreline Properties is dedicated to making each vacation your best vacation. As long as you take our suggestions, you’ll be sure to have the kind of getaway you’ll remember for a lifetime!

Here Comes the Bridal Show!

Everyone feels a little nervous when it comes to their upcoming nuptials. It’s a big step, tying your life to another’s. As beautiful as it is, there’s so much to do! Well, Ocean City has a way to make that a whole lot easier. Come to the annual Ocean City Bridal Show!

This show has so much to offer, you’re sure to find something to help make all that wedding planning just a little bit easier! All of our top wedding vendors will be there! Check out the Bridal Fashion Expo and Men’s Formal Wear display to find just the right attire for your dream wedding! Watch dance demonstrations to give you some ideas on how to liven up your reception. Take in the diverse entertainment choices and find the one that is right for you and your spouse-to-be! All the while, try the free appetizer and desert samples! You’ll want to taste them all until you find just the right one for you!

But the best thing this show has to offer? Vendors will be giving away wedding services and gifts, and one lucky couple will receive a free Caribbean cruise for two! If you and your fiancé would like a chance to win one of these wonderful prizes or just want some wedding ideas, then head down to Seacrets on Sunday, April 8th! While you’re there, grab some Seacrets Beach Cocktails! Experience the Ocean City Bridal Show in style!

Of course, Ocean City doesn’t just offer the annual Bridal Show. It’s a great little spot to come for your honeymoon! From the beach to the Boardwalk to everything in between, Ocean City is filled with romantic hot spots you’ll want to consider for your first getaway as a married couple.

Shoreline Properties is happy to help you find the perfect condo for you and your brand new spouse to stay in. With locations all over Ocean City, we have plenty of fabulous rentals to choose from! Whether you want oceanfront, bay front, or something in between, we have the perfect home away from home for you! Just give us a call at 1-800-492-5832 and one of our local reservationists will be able to help you.

Shoreline Properties congratulates all newlyweds and newly-engaged couples on their happily ever afters!

Try Something New This Summer!

The summer vacation to Ocean City, Maryland has become the staple trip of families all across the country. Our little town has so many wonderful things for families to experience, from beaches to water parks to miniature golf! The Ocean City vacation is a time-honored tradition of families big and small, something that is sure to remain the case for years to come.

But the Eastern Shore has so much more to offer, exciting locations you and your family may want to visit on your next vacation. So, consider taking a day trip to one of these fun, family-friendly places and spice up your 2018 vacation!

A great place to visit for families and nature lovers alike is Assateague Island! Spend the day hiking on the three scenic hiking trails or go kayaking on the bay. But the most famous feature of Assateague? The ponies! There are over 150 wild ponies who’ve made their home on the tiny island. For the horse lover in your family, this is one attraction you don’t want to miss.

If you’re looking for something more peaceful to do, visit one of the local small towns, Berlin, Snow Hill, or Pocomoke. Berlin was voted America’s Coolest Small Town in 2014 and proudly strives to live up to that title to this day. Check out the local art scene or go antiquing— there’s lots of low key fun to be had in Berlin. Snow Hill is home to Furnace Town, an outdoor museum that gives visitors the authentic experience of a 19th Century village. Pocomoke, the locally-known “friendliest town on the Eastern Shore,” is home to the Delmarva Discovery Museum. This museum is dedicated to all the diverse local culture. For the historian in your family, these are activities in which you’ll want to partake.

Got a space fanatic in the family? Head over to Wallops Island! This little island is one of the four major rocket launch sites in America! Take the kids to witness science in motion and watch a rocket launch. Take a tour of the NASA Flight Facility while you’re there. It’s sure to be a blast!

If you’re hoping for a shopping spree, head over to the Salisbury Mall! If you don’t want to travel that far, visit the outlets in West Ocean City! You can also visit the biggest outlets on the Eastern Shore, Tanger Outlets in Rehobeth! There’s so many shopping malls to choose form, you’ll shop till you drop!

And, as always, don’t forget to book your home away from home with Shoreline Properties! We offer over 500 condos and townhouses, so hurry and make a reservation before they all get booked! See you this summer!

Celebrate Spring Break in Ocean City!

Spring has sprung here in Ocean City, Maryland and just in time for the springtime holidays! So bunny hop on down to the Eastern Shore and take part in all the family fun we have to offer this weekend!

Love arts and crafts? You don’t have to celebrate Easter to take part in the Easter Kid’s Fun Fair and Arts & Crafts Show! All you need is a love of art and fun! This fair has so much to offer, including games, contests, an Easter egg hunt, magic and puppet shows, juggling, and a visit from Beany the Easter Bunny!

There’s also countless art displays, perfect for the season! Exhibitors will be showing all kinds of wonderful, handcrafted pieces, including jewelry, fine art, wearable art, florals, toys, lawn and garden décor, caricatures, and more! The festivities take place on March 30th and 31st at the Rowland E. Powell Center! You and your family won’t want to miss this day of fun!

If you miss that fair, hit up the Easter Bunny Fun Shop! This is a great way to celebrate Spring Break for families with young children! This exciting event will have everything, including an egg hunt, game booths, entertainment, face painting, arts and crafts, egg dying, refreshments, and a visit from the Easter Bunny! This event is open to kids ages 2-10 and their families and will be open from 1pm to 3pm on March 31st at Northside Park. Tickets are $6 for Ocean City residents and $8 for non-residents. This is guaranteed to be one afternoon of bunny fresh fun!

If you’re looking for a place to stay this weekend, book with Shoreline Properties! We have many excellent condos and townhouses from which to choose. You can stay for the weekend or spend a whole week with us! We’re open every day from 9am to 5pm. Our rental coordinators are all local and will help you find the perfect place to spend Spring Break with your family. Please give us a call at 1-800-492-5832 or visit us at our office on 69th Street! If you’re set for Spring Break, visit us to plan your summer vacation! Shoreline Properties is dedicated to finding you your perfect home away from home.

 

From all of us at Shoreline Properties,

 

Happy Springtime Holidays!