Ocean Pines, Maryland
Ocean Pines is a community of 12,351 people in Worcester County, Maryland.
Why visit Ocean Pines
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 20 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Assawoman Bay Bridge, Jolly Roger Amusement Park, Isle Of Wight Wildlife Management Area and Ocean Resorts Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Ocean Pines
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ocean Pines
Ocean Pines is a census-designated place (CDP) in Worcester County, Maryland, United States. According to the 2020 decennial census, Ocean Pines CDP's total population is 12,145. It is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. It shares the same ZIP code as Berlin.
From the Wikipedia article Ocean Pines, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Assawoman Bay Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Jolly Roger Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 4.2 mi
Ocean City, Maryland, United States
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds20
White Horse Park
Park · 1.3 mi
The largest park in Ocean Pines includes a skate park, a basketball court, a pavillion, and much more!
8 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes10
Ocean Pines Grill
Restaurant · American, Sandwich · 1.0 mi
11031 Nicholas Lane, Berlin
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
11001 Manklin Creek Road, Berlin
Mo-Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa 05:00-22:00; Su 05:00-21:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.1 mi
11001 Manklin Creek Road, Berlin
Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
History
Prior to the late 1960s, Ocean Pines was a small community, composed primarily of retirees. On May 16, 1968, the Eastern Shore Times newspaper reported the rumor that a multi-million dollar land development project was being considered by the Boise Cascade Corporation in the "Hog Skull" area just north of Berlin. The company began development of the first phase of Ocean Pines on July 12, 1968 and continued at a rapid pace throughout the 1970s. Boise Cascade utilized unique marketing strategies to sell lots "in the middle of nowhere", including Hawaiian luaus, a private clubhouse and pool on the beach of Ocean City, and transportation to Ocean Pines by a double-decker bus and an engine-operated paddlewheel boat named the "Amy Ross". During the 1980s and 1990s, it was normal for 400 new homes to be constructed in the area annually. At the end of 1996, there were 7,381 platted lots and 5,269 dwelling units in the CDP.
In 1969, the Maryland State Highway Administration completed construction on Maryland Route 90, which ran through Ocean Pines and provided access to Ocean City.
From the History section of Ocean Pines, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
St. Martin's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch
Library · 1.1 mi
11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines
Healthcare2
Map of Ocean Pines
54 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 28°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 29°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 35°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 44°F | 3.0 in |
| May | 70°F | 53°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 63°F | 3.3 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 68°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 67°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 61°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 49°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 32°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ocean City Muni Ap (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Worcester County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ocean City Municipal Airport (OCE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- West Ocean City 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Ocean City 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Berlin 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Selbyville 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Millville 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Ocean View 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Frankford 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Dagsboro 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Long Neck 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Millsboro 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- StMartinsExtLRWalls, Linda Roy Walls, CC BY-SA 3.0
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