Ocean City is a resort town located in Worcester County, Maryland, along the East Coast of the United States. According to the 2020 U.S. census, the population of Ocean City was 6,844. However, during summer weekends, the city hosts between 320,000 and 345,000 vacationers and up to eight million visitors annually. Ocean City is primarily a beach vacation spot popular with all types of travelers thanks to its easily accessible (and free) beach and variety of fun activities. The town is known for its boardwalk, which stretches for three miles along the beach and features shops, restaurants, and amusement park rides. Some other popular activities in Ocean City include fishing, golfing, and visiting the local museums.