What is the water and sand quality of the Ocean City beach?

The coastline of Ocean City beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Ocean City beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Ocean City beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Ocean City beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Ocean City beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.The waves in the Ocean City beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.So the overall recommendation of the Ocean City beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Ocean City beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Ocean City beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Ocean City beach?

Ocean City beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Beachgoers with pets</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Ocean City beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Ocean City beach.There are 1 restaurants nearby.Margaritas is the closest place located 2900 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Ocean City beach?

There are 105 places to stay in the Ocean City beach area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5992037&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Updated Family Getaway Walk to Sea Haven Beach!</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9393197&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Kraken</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9299170&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sea & Sunset</a></li></ul>

How far is the Ocean City beach from parking?

The Ocean City beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Ocean City beach?

There are 4 attractions near Ocean City beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Permuda Island Reserve located in 1.3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Ocean City beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Ocean City beach is July. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 14°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Ocean City beach (North Carolina) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Ocean City beach (North Carolina) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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Photo of Ocean City beach with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of Ocean City beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Ocean City beach and the settlement

Ocean City beach

West Onslow Beach, United States

#41 out of 49 in North Carolina 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Ocean City Beach • 0.8 km

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Bar Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar

7 - Good 70m

Bar Daddy Mac's Beach Grille

8.6 - Excellent 90m

Cafe Sea Blue Coffee & Ice Cream

9.4 - Excellent 100m

Bar Scallywags

9.4 - Excellent 130m

Restaurant Shaka Taco Surf City

9.4 - Excellent 140m

Restaurant New York Corner Deli

8.8 - Excellent 140m

Cafe Surfbreak Nutrition

9 - Excellent 150m

Cafe Sugar Island

9.6 - Exceptional 150m

Cafe The Daily Grind Surf City

9.2 - Excellent 160m

Tourist Attraction Topsail Tower #3

9.4 - Excellent 60m

Tourist Attraction Surf City Public Access #4

9 - Excellent 60m

Tourist Attraction Surf city sunrise

8.4 - Very good 70m

Tourist Attraction Surf City Ocean Pier, Inc.

9.2 - Excellent 90m

Tourist Attraction Kenneth D. Batts Family Park

9.2 - Excellent 250m

Tourist Attraction Topsail

10 - Exceptional 260m

Tourist Attraction Surf City Murals

10 - Exceptional 260m

Tourist Attraction Historical Society of Topsail Island

9.4 - Excellent 300m

Tourist Attraction Autumn with Topsail

9.2 - Excellent 310m

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About

Ocean City beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 41th place out of 49 beaches in the North Carolina region 180.3 km away from its center, the city of Raleigh. It is one of the beaches of Ocean City Beach settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

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+24 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

8.1 M/S

Wind

+28 ^o C

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Ocean City Beach • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Bar Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar

7 - Good 70m

Bar Daddy Mac's Beach Grille

8.6 - Excellent 90m

Cafe Sea Blue Coffee & Ice Cream

9.4 - Excellent 100m

Bar Scallywags

9.4 - Excellent 130m

Restaurant Shaka Taco Surf City

9.4 - Excellent 140m

Restaurant New York Corner Deli

8.8 - Excellent 140m

Cafe Surfbreak Nutrition

9 - Excellent 150m

Cafe Sugar Island

9.6 - Exceptional 150m

Cafe The Daily Grind Surf City

9.2 - Excellent 160m

Tourist Attraction Topsail Tower #3

9.4 - Excellent 60m

Tourist Attraction Surf City Public Access #4

9 - Excellent 60m

Tourist Attraction Surf city sunrise

8.4 - Very good 70m

Tourist Attraction Surf City Ocean Pier, Inc.

9.2 - Excellent 90m

Tourist Attraction Kenneth D. Batts Family Park

9.2 - Excellent 250m

Tourist Attraction Topsail

10 - Exceptional 260m

Tourist Attraction Surf City Murals

10 - Exceptional 260m

Tourist Attraction Historical Society of Topsail Island

9.4 - Excellent 300m

Tourist Attraction Autumn with Topsail

9.2 - Excellent 310m

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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1.9km 25 min walk

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Surf City beach II

7 Good

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Sea Haven beach

7 Good

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Surf City Pier

7.3 Good

7.1km

North Topsail beach

7.7 Very good

10.6km

Connected beach

Surf City beach

7 Good

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ORV beach

7 Good

16.9km

Topsail beach

7.1 Good

23.3km

Onslow beach

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Ocean City Beach • 810m

Main locality of province

Raleigh • 180.3km

Transport

Airport

OAJ • 42.6km

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