Ever wonder what happens when the sun sets over the shimmering waters of the Atlantic in Ocean City? The day crowds head off to bed, but the night owls emerge. The pulse of the boardwalk beats to a different rhythm, one filled with music, laughter, and the clink of cocktail glasses.The nightlife in Ocean City is second to none, especially at the luxury beachfront resorts where exclusive parties, dining, and entertainment transform the properties into vibrant nighttime destinations.

Luxury Resorts Host Lively Pool Parties and Outdoor Concerts

Ocean City’s upscale bars and lounges offer an unparalleled sophisticated nightlife experience. Once the sun sets over the Atlantic,  the party is just getting started along the resort town’s Beach and Boardwalk.

Rising Tide – A Stylish Spot for Cocktails 

This chic rooftop bar at the Finnegan’s Wake Irish Pub offers panoramic views of the beach and coastline as a backdrop for craft cocktails and shared plates. The inventive drink menu features classics with a twist like the OC Sunset – a tequila concoction kissed with orange and grenadine. 

H2O Poolside Bar & Grill – Where Day Blends into Night

As the outdoor pools close for the evening at the Hilton and Hyatt resorts, the party moves to their on-site bars and lounges. H2O Poolside Bar & Grill at the Hilton Suites Ocean City Oceanfront is an open-air hotspot with DJs, dancing, and drink specials late into the evening.

Skye Bar – A Sophisticated Space High Above It All 

On the 26th floor of the Courtyard by Marriott, Skye Bar is Ocean City’s only rooftop lounge offering 360-degree views of beach and bay. Upscale and intimate, this is the place to see and be seen while sipping handcrafted cocktails and tasting gourmet small plates from the open kitchen.

With stylish spaces, innovative drinks, gourmet fare and some of the best views in town, Ocean City’s luxury resorts prove the nightlife along Maryland’s coast rivals any flashy hotspot. The beach destination has truly come of age, offering sophisticated pleasures to savor long after the sun dips below the horizon.

VIP Treatment and Bottle Service at Ocean City’s Premier Nightclubs

Luxury resorts in Ocean City know how to throw a party. Many host lively poolside events, outdoor concerts and beach bonfires to keep the fun going after the sun goes down.  

Pool Parties Heat Up the Night  

Several high-end resorts host weekly pool parties with live DJs spinning tunes to keep the dance floor – err, pool deck – hopping.  The drinks flow freely at the swim-up bars as guests sway and splash the night away. Cabanas provide VIP seating, but the real action is center stage by the DJ booth. Some even have choreographed fountain and light shows synced to the music.  

If pumping beats and dancing in the water isn’t your thing, resorts also have more low-key events like movie nights on the beach where you can cozy up on a lounge chair with your honey, a bucket of popcorn and your favorite flick playing on an outdoor cinema screen.  

Big Name Acts Rock the Beach 

As summer progresses, the caliber of musical acts increases with many featuring well-known pop, rock and country artists. Some resorts even build temporary stages right on the sand for a true beach concert experience.  Previous years have included everyone from Jimmy Buffett and the Beach Boys to Pitbull and Blake Shelton.  

Between the lively nightlife, luxury amenities and big name entertainment, Ocean City’s high-end resorts prove the fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. The nighttime is the right time to experience all the pulse and passion of this vibrant beach destination.