29th Street Beach & Dune Walkway

A Barrier-Island Beach Escape

This camera looks out from an oceanfront resort along a wooden dune-crossing walkway that leads straight onto the sands of Ocean City, Maryland. Wind-sculpted dune grass and weathered planking frame a naturally quiet gateway to the open Atlantic shoreline.

Ocean City's Barrier Beach

Ocean City occupies a narrow barrier island stretching roughly ten miles along Maryland's Atlantic coast, famed for its wide beaches and the historic boardwalk a few blocks to the south. This stretch, near 29th Street, offers a quieter, more residential slice of the shoreline favored by long-time visitors.

Dunes and Beach Access

A rustic wooden ramp and split-rail fencing protect the fragile dune ecosystem while guiding beachgoers safely to the open sand. A lifeguard stand stands ready at the edge of the beach, a fixture of this coastline through the summer season.

A Coastal Getaway Landmark

For guests of the beachfront hotels lining this part of Coastal Highway and visitors exploring Ocean City's quieter northern beaches, this view captures the enduring appeal of Maryland's Eastern Shore — open sky, rolling dunes, and the steady presence of the Atlantic surf.