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Ocean City boasts 10 miles of free public beaches, a famous three-mile boardwalk, more than 10,000 hotel rooms, and a variety of convention and hotel ballrooms, waterfront decks, and unique local venues for groups
of all sizes.
Roland E. Powell Convention Center features more than 75,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space and offers multiple configurations, the largest of which can accommodate up to 4,540 for receptions and 4,078 seated theater style. The 19,000-square-foot Bayfront Ballroom can accommodate up to 2,700 attendees reception style and 1,664 theater style. The convention center also has a 1,200-seat state-of-the-art performing arts center.
This spring, the 250-room Ashore Resort & Beach Club will unveil a complete renovation of its conference center, which has 40,000 square feet of event space across 16 venues. The 340-room Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort includes three meeting rooms and 30,000 square feet of event space, and the 111-room DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront can accommodate up to 177 guests in its largest space. Other Ocean City options include Cambria Ocean City-Bayfront, with 1,200 square feet of event space, and the 216-room Holiday Inn Ocean City, which has event space for up to 500 people. For smaller gatherings, the 225-room Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront Suites can accommodate up to 99 people for receptions, 75 theater style, and 65 banquet style in its largest function area.
Island-themed Dead Freddies Island Grill, a 600-seat full-service restaurant and bar, offers eight separate dining areas for large groups and private parties. Touch of Italy has a wine room for small events. Longboard Café features a menu of burgers, tacos, and salads, and can accommodate large dining groups and has space for private events.
