Get Ready for Country Calling: Your Guide to Nearby Hotels in Ocean City, MD

This year marks the exciting debut of the Country Calling Music Festival in Ocean City, MD! While this is the festival’s first year, its counterpart, Oceans Calling, attracts a staggering 50,000 people each day. With such large crowds, finding transportation or, worse, parking can be a major challenge. But don’t let that stress get in the way of your fun.

One simple solution? Stay at a hotel within walking distance from the festival. Not only will you skip the hassle of traffic, but you’ll also enjoy the luxury of strolling to and from the event with ease. Here are some conveniently located hotels that will keep you close to the action:

The Oceanic Motel

Oceanic Motel, 105 S 1st St, Ocean City, MD 21842

  • Distance from the festival: 0.3 miles
    Located just a short walk from the festival grounds, this motel offers the ultimate convenience if you want to be right in the thick of things.
corner of the motel with sand, beach chairs and hammocks in the foreground

Plim Plaza Hotel

Plim Plaza Hotel, 109 N Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842

  • Distance from the festival: 0.6 miles
    A little farther but still well within walking distance, Plim Plaza Hotel offers a comfortable stay with great amenities. With its prime location on the boardwalk, you’ll be close to not only the festival but also the beach and local restaurants.

Harrison Hall Hotel

Harrison Hall Hotel, 1409 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842

  • Distance from the festival: 1.5 miles
    For those who don’t mind a slightly longer walk, Harrison Hall is a great choice. Set along the boardwalk, this historic hotel gives you the best of both worlds: proximity to the festival and a beachfront stay.

Courtyard by Marriott

Courtyard Ocean City Oceanfront, Two 15th St, Ocean City, MD 21842

  • Distance from the festival: 1.5 miles
    If you stay here, you’ll have the opportunity to conveniently dine at Captain’s Table, located inside the hotel.

Quality Inn Boardwalk

Quality Inn Boardwalk, 1601 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842

  • Distance from the festival: 1.5 miles
    Grab yourself a cup of coffee at the Starbucks right outside the hotel before heading to the festival!
Hotel entrance | Quality Inn, Ocean-city MD Hotels

Holiday Inn & Suites

Holiday Inn & Suites Ocean City, an IHG Hotel, 1701 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842

  • Distance from the festival: 1.6 miles
    If you prefer a full-service hotel with a range of amenities, this is a fantastic choice. When your not at the festival you can enjoy the pools, fitness center, or the restaurant.

With so many hotel options nearby, attending the first-ever Country Calling Festival in Ocean City couldn’t be easier. Whether you want a quick walk from your room to the festival or a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk, these accommodations will ensure you’re close to all the excitement!

So, book your stay now and get ready to enjoy a weekend full of country music, good vibes, and the beauty of Ocean City!

Guinness World Record Breaker – Cascading Carlos

Carlos, the 2 time Guinness World Record title holder tries for a third title at one of our locations!

Breaking his First Guinness World Record

Carlos broke his first world record July 9th in 2015 with the Diablo Throw. Using a Chinese yoyo, he threw it above an 8-story building before catching it again. This was actually preformed at one of your locations – The Holiday Inn on 66th street in Ocean City! The record that he broke was 65 ft, setting a new record of 78 ft 5 inches.

Breaking his Second Guinness World Record

Fast forward 6 years to May 15th, 2021, Carlos breaks his second Guinness World Record in Bethany Beach, DE. For this he had to break the previous record of 106 helicopter spins with devil sticks in one minute. He surpassed this with 113 spins in one minute marking him as the new record title holder!

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Photo by Glenn Rolfe

Going after his Third Guinness World Record Title

This past Sunday, September 8th, Carlos attempted to break another world record at the Hilton Oceanfront Suites. This title was for the highest propellor toss with a devil stick. Carlos had to perform propellor spins for a full 5 seconds before throwing the stick over a bar, catch it, and then do the propellor spins for another 5 seconds.


You can catch Carlos at a number of our locations to see him in action!

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