North OC Is Almost Unrecognizable! See What's New In Ocean City Maryland

Wow are things looking different in north OC! What once stood Sun N Surf and a small bis depot are now a lot of condos....and I do mean A LOT! Check out what's new going on in Ocean City!
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[@PhxDesert9336]

The old Dairy Queen in Fenwick has been there since at least 1959, so it was an old building. I used to go there as a kid in the 60's and 70's. At that time, next to it was a little train ride for kids and a mini-golf. Re people complaining about new building going on, it seems like they complain about old run down buildings too. You can't please a lot of these people, so don't bother trying. OC has always had things changing all the time, always being built. That's the way it is.

[@ReelJayB]

Times are always changing! It seems now there are hardly any lots left to build. I had no clue the DQ was there that long!

[@drbichat]

Going to Ocean City every year since the mid 1990s. At one time I played in every single mini-golf in OC with my children and friends. They are now grown up

[@ReelJayB]

I bet you have some memories!!!!

[@ChristopherKruft]

Thanks for the update on North OC!

[@peeltheonionslowly6205]

Surf Bagel is very good. Nice addition to Fenwick. Don't sleep on Uber Bagel...great breakfast bagel sandwich in OC. The West Coast White Cap...

[@LadiesofPurposeTV]

Never tried it:) gonna check it out next week

[@mega8664]

Thanks for the update. Northside park will become even more popular.

[@ReelJayB]

That park is a hidden gem. We used to take our kids bike riding there when they still had their training wheels!

[@LadiesofPurposeTV]

We love that park!!!! It’s so much fun & love walking out on the water. Catch some beautiful picture off that deck.

[@lacfilms8345]

North OC and Fenwick use to be the place to go for me, since the 1980's. Stayed at the Travel Lodge/Econ Lodge back then, it's now Quality Inns & Suites. Entering & leaving on Rt 54, past the lighthouse and Harpoon Hanna's. I enjoyed the peace & quiet up there from the boardwalk hustle & bustle. Many places to eat, play, and no fighting for beach space, take in a movie at the theater on those raining days. It was only a matter of time before the building boom expanded up the coastal highway. The economic engine that is Ocean CIty, MD.

[@drbichat5229]

Been to North OC every year since 1995. Recently is so crowded that weekends are horrible. Now with 2000 new townhomes is going to be a nightmare

[@jimmywalters3071]

Keep us updated on the Roses closing and the Food Store closing but moving.. and what is going on with that space. I will sure miss Roses !! The building was horrible but a Roses in OC was very popular.

[@ReelJayB]

Absolutely I will! I'm hoping they reopen somewhere else. There is a sunsations for lease right up the street, wonder if they will go there??

[@leonaengle6437]

Thanks for the update!!

[@scottsacks659]

Great video.

[@alcibabe68]

Thanks for the info it's all appreciated ❤

[@anthonyholmes5704]

Thanks for the Ocean City MD update video.

[@markshaw7947]

Great bagels and bagel sandwiches right at the South Gate, by the hardware store.

[@ReelJayB]

Yeah, A Bagle And! I went there a while back, just wish they were open later. I think this summer we talked about biking over there for breakfast.

[@davepifer1886]

@@ReelJayB We drive over to OP for A Bagel N 'At (Pgh-ese translation). That's a great place. And you got Schmagels and Uber on the Island. Not complaining about a new bagel place but they'll have to be real good to pass A Bagel N 'At.

[@Scottss68]

Thanks Jay for the videos. I use to vacation at OC from 1975 through 2015.

[@rkfritz1933]

Thanks for the updates. That's our area and look forward to knowing more.

[@ReelJayB]

Meant to email you....2 black drum were caught this past Sunday in VA so they are on the move!

[@rkfritz1933]

Thanks, I'm there in the middle of April and end of April .Will give it a try then and maybe catch a few. Saw some great run-outs that I'm going to try. Please let me know if you here of any in the area

[@darlenereed4975]

Love Saltwater 75! We ate there last year.

[@offduty170]

Great updates - awesome video - was great to be down last week - can’t wait to come back down - fun to have Ashley with you in the truck when you do these updates. You know how u watch baseball and there’s the announcer and then the person who does the color and commentary - well you are def the announcer and she is all color and commentary / perfect combo !!! Can’t wait to see more fishing !!!

[@ReelJayB]

HAHA thanks! She likes to come along every now and again, I'll try to get her to go more often. The fishing is starting to heat up, first flounder should be caught soon!

[@2001pontiacta]

I love Ocean City,MD! Been coming down since ima bout 19, I’m now 41. I hope to one day have a place there. I’m not sure why but, I love the Maryland Flag, All the design, I’m not sure but, love Marylands flag!

[@scottchaney768]

Thanks for the updates! We typically stay in North OC. It looks as if that area is going to get very crowded now. Ugh!

[@ReelJayB]

Curious to see if it's full time residents or part timers. If it's part timers I don't think it will increase crowds by much.

[@regopit44]

Once again a nice video Jay. It is crazy how fast the town houses next to the ware houses went up. Also how close they are to each other. Looks like you will have to do a 3 point turn to get in to your garage. As for Salt 75 the sign sign closed for renovations all winter. I thought that was odd because the place is new from the ground up.

[@ReelJayB]

So you saw the tiny garage space too!! I was wondering how you swing your car in there, theres hardly any room to turn! Something is definitely going on with saltwater 75, curious to know what....

[@laxplayer3950]

Funny you mention the old Sun and Surf movies! I was 9 years old and my family was on vacation and it was a rainy day. We went to the movies and saw E.T.!! You are making me feel old!!! Great video!!!

[@sandkid69]

yeppp hot spot on a rainy day..........shame.

[@ReelJayB]

I just showed my kids ET last year!! Awesome movie. Thanks for watching!

[@thebirdnest4195]

Surf bBagel is the bomb! I would drive from Ocean City to Rehobeth to get a breakfast sandwich on everything bagel.

[@azlynnhill2417]

I was not interested in saltwater 75s menu. Thanks for mentioning they made changes, I looked and I think they did! Maybe we will check it out. Going last weekend in April, sucks they changed the date! Thanks for the vids!! Really look forward to them.

[@ReelJayB]

Thanks for watching! I think this year we'll give them a try again. Hopefully it changed.

[@scottsacks659]

Uber beagels has a very good breakfast sandwich

[@getinmabellyclips]

I would love your spot doing landscaping in OC.. the sunoco by me is the same way can fill up mowers and truck at the same time

[@LadiesofPurposeTV]

We are coming to OC next week!!!! Woohoo!!!! Praying for sunshine☀️🕶️ & more great memories to be had!

[@ReelJayB]

Hope you have a great trip!!

[@LadiesofPurposeTV]

@@ReelJayB Thanks we plan to😁. I hope to try some new places this year. I get stuck in same place rut. lol

[@alcibabe68]

Any word on where to say that's affordable

[@alcibabe68]

Stay......sorry

[@ReelJayB]

@@alcibabe68 Off season is a bit cheaper everywhere. But if you come during the summer, the cheaper hotels are in West Ocean City. A long time ago we used to stay at the Shoreham hotel, it was cheaper than most hotels in the area.

[@Chedderfish]

Sir! Don't you forget about A Bagel And... In Ocean Pines and Uber Bagel! Both amazing places although I have heard great things about a Surf Bagel too so excited to try them . ( Sorry, reading through the comments now I see you've already been reminded haha)

[@ReelJayB]

HAHA yes, they are good! But for some reason we can never make it there before they close. I wish they would stay open until 3.

[@MrWhat-ef1xr]

Hi Jay, your accent sounds like you are from above the Mason Dickson line. With all that new building, OC will have total grid lock all the time this summer.

[@ReelJayB]

Yup! Grew up in MA, enlisted into the Marine Corps and was stationed in NC from 2003-2007. After my enlistment I moved to MD. I'm curious to see what happend with the traffic but I am betting it will be more seasonal living than full timers, so if thats the case it won't affect traffic by much.

[@MoviemaniaNick]

That is crazy to see the Movie Theater torn down and Townhouses are going up. I use to go there all the time. Now it looks like the only places to go is in Rehoboth or the one in West Ocean city.

[@lefauxpas]

Jay, there is a great bagel place near you in OP, A Bagel And makes excellent, NYC quality bagels. Give it a try. It’s in the Maklin? Center just in from the south entrance.

[@ReelJayB]

Yeah! My neighbor works there. I went once years ago, I have to go again soon.

[@ReelJayB]

Only problem is they close early...but I remember they were good!

[@Mias-trailerparkgarden]

Awe just got back from OC yesterday. Do you feel that it’s very pricey there ? I do understand it’s geared for tourists I grew up in Clearwater FL so yea I get it . Loved bayside skillet also our first stop was uptown eats not cheap but food was real good . We also wanted to try out Albertinos but it was closed . Your reviews helped us out Thank You

[@ReelJayB]

One thing I like about OC is they all try to keep their costs down because of competition. LOTS of great Happy Hour specials too. But, food prices overall are waaaaaay up. Especially seafood. I was looking at Sea Borns facebook page, a few years ago Sea Bass filets were $14 to $15 per pound, they are now $18. Tuna was $15, it's now $18 too. Im curious to see what crab prices are going to be, I can only imagine how expensive they will be!

[@patrickmichaels9030]

I can remember when Duffy's was Pappy's Pizza and all that was North of 130 was an English's Fried Chicken, Old Pro Golf and Kane's Woods... Montego Bay only went about 5-6 blocks off of Coastal Hwy. Bus Fare 25¢ round trip. Waves...Tasty and much better break on 144th St

[@sandkid69]

love to see pappys come back alive again!!

[@donschlissler153]

I’m in construction and it’s scary when things go up that fast. The quality is usually not all there.

[@sandkid69]

i've heard the oc can only withstand winds in the 80's==devistation

[@NeoDon1]

Thanks for this video, my wife suggested on a Hobbit review for Ashly for Mothers Day? We are waiting. Thanks We also agree that competition is the Only way to maintain Quality, Food and Service. Cheers

[@ReelJayB]

I think we are going on a date night dinner there, just needs to find a babysitter for the kids. I've heard A LOT of great things about them!

[@NeoDon1]

@@ReelJayB When you go, ask for Garvey the owner and grandson of the original openers of the restaurant. He is extremely nice and will make you feel at home. I do suggest the CC's and as for a seat by the window when making reservations. Your choice or not to let him know what your doing for YT. Either way I know your going to have a romantic evening with your lady. Cheers. My choices from their menu - CREAM OF CRAB SOUP / FRIED GREEN TOMATOES Share - then the CRABCAKES lastly CREME BRULEE------------------- Im on my way now, just kidding but I wish. That is what I had the last time we were there. YUUUUUMMMM !!!!!! Have Fun Guys

[@MikeB-68]

That is crazy but I guess there is more and more demand for Condos. Pack more folks into OC. Great for the Economy I guess!!

[@Elios0000]

but yeah you guys should finally do a video on Anthony's Liqueurs again amazing subs and just about any you could want with alcohol in it, and The Hobbit again kind the last of the good high end formal dining in OC

[@danwilsonjr9081]

What is your opinion on Oceans Calling and Country Calling back to back later this year? We are coming down for Country Callings- but that will be a crazy week.

[@ReelJayB]

I think it's awesome they are coming back. We're more than likely going to Oceans Calling. I know last year was a mess with the bus system, but they said they got it worked out on the 2nd day and are working on better plans for this year. We're going to take the bay hopper to we avoid all traffic in OC. Last year the Oceans Calling event sold tickets to every state in the US and a few international. I think its great for OC.

[@danwilsonjr9081]

@@ReelJayB I We are staying at Frontier Town camp resort-for Country Calling, and figure we could Uber over - just in case we over indulge in cold drinks- will be cheaper and less of a headache to find parking

[@ReelJayB]

@@danwilsonjr9081 that's exactly why we are taking the bay hopper! Parking is going to be a mess.

[@ripp4775]

A vacation home or rental adjacent to the transit stop, during the summer! Good luck with that. (Late night drunken riders)

[@ReelJayB]

HAHA I know, right? What could go wrong?!

[@darlenelipuma7769]

We LOVE North OC for vacations. We would rather be away from the boardwalk and downtown when we're there for weeks at a time. So easy to just run to Bethany or Fenwick for dinner. I have to say I have mixed feelings about all the development going on. We liked the quiet, but more condos will make it easier to get a northern condo. I do wonder how OC's utilities handle, or will handle, all the expansion and heavier loads. But that all is a LOT of construction. As always, thanks for the updates Jay.

[@ReelJayB]

Any good places in Fewick to recommend for dinner? We've never been there for dinner and are always looking for new places to try!

[@darlenelipuma7769]

@@ReelJayB We always enjoy a meal at Mio Fratellos a bit farther up in Selbyville, and we like the Big Bites at the Lobster Shanty in Fenwick. They have them for $25 Wed, Thur, and Sunday. The Surf and Turf is delish!!! Mio's has really good pasta and usually has off season lobster specials. But we've never had a bad meal either place.

[@drbichat5229]

They water and electrical infrastructure was already strained. How the city allowed such dense construction is likely shady

[@stevepackard8542]

I remember the Sunoco and a Irish bar/restaurant in that center? I guess no real-estate slow down in OC. 600k to be right on Coastal with people and vehicle traffic noise? For that kind of money, you could go north a few miles into Delaware and buy a new single family. Bethany/Oceanview/ Millville is a much better investment. lower taxes and no flood insurance, less hustle and bustle all withing 5-10 minutes to the beach!

[@ReelJayB]

$600K seemed very steep to me, especially with coastal highway literally at your back door. For that money you could even buy an ocean front condo in OC!

[@sandkid69]

yes,,you should be able to be ocean block at the least!!@@ReelJayB

[@stevepackard8542]

@@ReelJayB That's 600k plus taxes and flood insurance! There is a buyer for every property. I've seen million dollar homes feet away from those towering transmission electric lines. i bet half of those townhomes are probably sold. Next time you drive by, see if they have sold signs up on the lots.

[@GMascelli]

We tried RT 66 this week and I have to say I was not impressed with their breakfast. The place is new and maybe they are working out a few things.. We might try it again after they deal with tourist season and get things squared away.

[@ReelJayB]

Oh no! That sucks to hear. I saw a few others had said the same thing. Their menu looked awesome, I think we'll wait to try them until they work out the kinks.

[@sandkid69]

dirty harrys in fenwick is. breakfast luch n dinner,,,you will love!!

[@drbichat5229]

North OC was very nice, open beaches and now with all these townhomes is going to make it impossible to enjoy a quiet time at the beach

[@ReelJayB]

I thought so too, but then realized the majority are probably going to be seasonal residents. I hardly doubt the beach will be filled with them if they are only here for a few weeks at a time.

[@bobdickerson3434]

Where are these townhouses you speak of? All I see are single family home developments with home prices for the inexpensive homes starting at 400 grand and up.

[@ReelJayB]

@@bobdickerson3434 north end of ocean city, right at the Fenwick Island DE state line.

[@lisacornwell3863]

What is the name of your Landscape Business ? Great videos. Don't understand those townhouses that dump right on to the sidewalk. Makes no sense.

[@sandkid69]

hahahah they will selll soon ,,,you bet!!

[@ReelJayB]

I thought so too, and zero privacy. My company is The Mowing Pros.

[@curtbartenbach2046]

Jimmy Charles mother lives on 94th Street & he plays music regularly at Bourbon Street!

[@ReelJayB]

Probably explains why he's here a lot! I never knew that, pretty cool! I enjoy his music.

[@isaiahforeman5316]

Salt water has a staffing issue i believe, seen they have been looking for FOH AND BOH managers. The sign said they were opening st patty’s weekend and keeps getting pushed back!

[@ReelJayB]

Ahhhh that explains it! Crazy because Ropewalk is owned by them and they run pretty smooth.

[@paulroese1376]

are the condos for year round folks or only summer people? are there any apartments?

[@ReelJayB]

I'm sure it's for anyone who wants to buy them, but I'm curious to know how many will be seasonal and how many will be full time. I have a good feeling they will mostly be seasonal.

[@robertbeacham4314]

Sunsations = overkill. To many of them. As far as restaurants, the better the quality, the bigger the price

[@ReelJayB]

@@robertbeacham4314 they changed a bunch to sugar planet and a few others are for sale. Looks like he's lowering his inventory/business strategy.

[@sandkid69]

hi over the years i,v known many students to work at sunsations,,terriblestore,,treat workers horrible,,never buy from them close em and good effin buy!! thats all of em boards too!ripoff foriegners efffUUU!!!!@@robertbeacham4314

[@sandkid69]

RIPPP OFF ARTIST------close em down!@@ReelJayB

[@NorthsideOCMD]

Nick's is still there. It's still North OC!

[@sandkid69]

bring your bank acc to nicks---hahahaha..and kripto acc---to high for ribs???nice wall tv though..check it out soon ,great for nfl games

[@jasonwalker927]

Thanks for the video update keep up with the good work buddy and I will be back down there soon for some fishing and fishing trips video and maybe go in the hunted house on the boardwalk

[@ReelJayB]

I can't wait to get back out fishing! 2 black drum were caught this past weekend in VA so they are starting to move this way.

[@jasonwalker927]

@@ReelJayB I hope so because I about ready to go and get some fishing and fishing trips video in this summer for this year

[@jasonwalker927]

I got email from MD DNR and they are getting so fish up this way as well

[@glove8888]

Anyone remember Cefalonis?

[@lefauxpas]

I can’t believe people want to live right on the coastal highway in those townhouses. The noise would drive me crazy. We used to live in the historic district of Frederick, right along the street, and I got tired of that, the coastal highway would be much worse. But to each their own!

[@ReelJayB]

I agree. Especially the ones with their back doors practically on the sidewalk!

[@sandkid69]

hahha---wait till the auto events,,bikes====earplugs anyone????

[@kevinhoffman8112]

Back in July my kids and I stayed at the Seahawks Motel on 124th facing Coastal Highway. I thought the traffic noise would be deafening especially since I've never stayed in a building facing the highway. To my surprise it wasn't bad at all. A lot quieter than I thought it would be.

[@Elios0000]

yeah there hasnt been a good beagle place since late 90's early 00's

[@sandkid69]

ruff---ruff

[@sandkid69]

I HATE THIS BUILDING OF CONDOS...miss the nice lot in front of the church..dogs,frissbee,,golf swingin was such a nice buffer from busses,,oh yeah,,new peeps will be kept awake w busses idling,,not me,,600's---rip of i watch em build these..not good...sucks about it all,,more morons on the beach and highway...least they may have$$...we;ll see about the new bagel joint..1 year??....dairy queen , new one, would be a big hit in this area..icecreams big!!...all residential area up at the front streets in fenwick..lots of families in walkin distance to these places in evenings.I'm in fenwick alot in summer so isee alot of all of north oc and del beaches..new highway comin in soon too,,changes always comin,,we'll see if the new bridges on rt54 will take awhile or forever,,haha,,yeah,,lower n slower del projects on roads can take longer than....you know!yes the new golf course will be a hit there..good spot your right,,med foods at victorias,,eh......1year?...hard to maintain in winter,so make it quick and SAVE..good job JAY N CO,,get Ashley a mic will ya??

[@ReelJayB]

They certainly packed in those condos! I don't like the ones in the old Phillips parking lot. If you get a chance, look at the garages....no clue how you can swing an SUV in to the garage. Ashley won't get a mic, still working on it though! I've been looking at the dji mics, but I'm not sure how they will do with my gopro. Been having A LOT of problems with my gopros so maybe a time to change??

[@sandkid69]

Alot of utubers get rid of go pro s. Quick

[@GickelsGaming]

Sunsations is just chachki overpriced junk, really, and theres too many of them- most people are saavy enough to buy stuff before going and amazon is same/2 day delivery, and most people have it, so it seems to be an obsolete type of store if theres too many, for the overall sales they get... plus the waves here arent that great

[@ReelJayB]

We like them for the cheap beach towels

[@clarencebryant9986]

With the way you skip around, it would be helpful if you could say,”I am heading North”, or “we are on Bayside”. Or “We are on or crossing x street”. I know OC well but you keep getting me lost with all of your skipping around and not providing a general understanding of where you are.