The ocean city boardwalk at night is a 2.9-mile route from the Inlet to 27th Street, with Trimper Rides at 700 South Atlantic Avenue near its southern end. For an evening out, you can stroll the Boardwalk and check current ride hours before making Trimper Rides part of your plan.
- Length: 2.9 miles, from the Inlet to 27th Street.
- Ride location: Trimper Rides, 700 South Atlantic Avenue.
- Beach and ocean access: open to the public from 5 a.m. to midnight.
Where the Boardwalk evening begins
The Boardwalk starts at the Inlet and continues north for 2.9 miles to 27th Street. You can begin at the Inlet and walk north, or join the route farther along; the full stretch gives you a clear way to shape an evening stroll.
The beach and ocean are open to the public from 5 a.m. to midnight, according to the Town of Ocean City. Keep that closing time in mind if you plan to pair a Boardwalk walk with time by the water.
If you want a daytime route as well, the one-day Ocean City Boardwalk route covers a different way to plan the same stretch.
Rides and attractions near the Inlet
Trimper Rides is at 700 South Atlantic Avenue, near the Inlet end of the Boardwalk. Its closing time is not fixed: weather and foot traffic affect when the park closes, so call ahead to confirm hours before you set out.
Trimper Rides does not allow pets, smoking, vaping, e-cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, or scooters on its property. If you plan to walk there, leave wheeled gear behind and keep the park’s restrictions in mind.
To build an evening around rides, check the current operating schedule first, then decide how much of the Boardwalk you want to cover. The full route is 2.9 miles, so you can also keep your stroll to the Inlet area.
Food and breaks along the way
The Boardwalk’s 2.9-mile length gives you room to make a stroll as short or as long as your evening allows. The town’s public-access hours for the beach and ocean run from 5 a.m. to midnight, which can help you time a stop by the water alongside your walk.
Keep the evening plan flexible if it depends on Trimper Rides: its closing time varies with weather and foot traffic.
Getting there from Cabana Motel
Ocean City city centre is about 25 minutes on foot or about 2 minutes by car from Cabana Motel. The Boardwalk runs between the Inlet and 27th Street, so choose your starting point with the length of your walk in mind.
A motel in Ocean City is a starting point for local travel. If you plan to use local buses, the Town of Ocean City says regular bus service is free except on designated special-event dates, when a standard ride-all-day fare applies. Routes and service details can change, so check the official site before you go.
Seasonal hours and nighttime planning
Trimper Rides does not publish one set closing time for every operating day; weather and foot traffic affect when it closes. Call ahead to confirm its current hours, especially if rides are the main reason for your evening visit.
Dogs are permitted on the beach and Boardwalk from October 1 through April 30. They must be leashed while being walked in and around town. During summer, Boardwalk bicycling is restricted to 2 a.m. through noon from Memorial Day through Labor Day; check current town rules for other seasonal periods.
Before leaving, check the Town of Ocean City’s current rules for beach access and seasonal activity, and contact Trimper Rides about its operating hours.
FAQs
How long is the Ocean City Boardwalk?
It is 2.9 miles long, running from the Inlet to 27th Street.
Where is Trimper Rides?
Trimper Rides lists its address as 700 South Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City.
What time does Trimper Rides close?
It does not have a set closing time; weather and foot traffic affect closing. Call ahead to check its current hours.
Are dogs allowed on the Boardwalk?
Dogs are allowed on the beach and Boardwalk from October 1 through April 30, and must be leashed while being walked in and around town.