RetireToHere: Maryland and Delaware's Eastern Shore

By Mary McCracken, Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.

At the sandy beaches of Maryland and Delaware's Eastern Shore, it's vacation all year long. Whether you choose Ocean City, MD., the Delaware Beaches, or the Community of Ocean Pines you'll find relaxation and enjoyment for all your retirement desires.

Ocean City, Maryland

Steeped in Historical Events this beautiful strip of land was originally known as "The Ladies' Resort to the Ocean." In 1869 the first beach front cottage was built and the Ocean City tradition began. Today Ocean City remains a resort destination for families and friends far and wide and a retirement vista for many that benefit from the temperate weather enjoyed year round.

As a barrier island, Ocean City fronts both the Atlantic Ocean and the Assawoman Bay making it one of the few places to offer sunrises and sunsets over the water. The rolling waves of the ocean captivate the senses and bring peace and relaxation to all. The famous Ocean City boardwalk offers serene exercise for both walking and biking while taking in the beauty of the area.

As a long time resident of Ocean City, you can rest assured the lifestyle you are looking for is here. Whether you enjoy golfing, fishing, strolling for shells, shopping or traveling, you can find all these activities and more right here. With the temperate climate, maintained by our beautiful waters, you can enjoy all these activities anytime of year.

The area features a long list of fine dining year round and so many restaurants for sandwiches, those fabulous French fries and pizza. Get up with the sun and take your morning walk on the 3 miles of boardwalk. In Fenwick, Delaware, the beach is part of the national parks system. Get a fishing license and surf fish right from the beach.

Ocean Pines, Maryland

Originally developed in the early 1960 this area has been a long time community of vacation and retirement homes. This private residential community is nestled just 5 mile across the Assawoman Bay from Ocean City, MD. With over nine miles of waterfront property along the pristine Manklin Creek and Isle of Wight Bay and enough trees to shade the majority of the 3,500 acres, Ocean Pines is truly a jewel on the Eastern Shore.

More than 15,000 full time residents make up the community of Ocean Pines and enjoy the rewards of resort living year round. The community boasts five swimming pools, an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones designed golf course, a beach club, a yacht club, two marinas, a community hall, a tennis complex (hard and soft courts), soccer fields, baseball fields, basketball courts, several lakes, and numerous parks, playgrounds and walking trails. The community also has two volunteer fire stations and a fully functioning police force. Ocean Pines truly is "A great place to spend a day, a week or a lifetime!"

Delaware's Eastern Shore

Delaware is a sales-tax free state. Delaware beaches are part of the National Parks system with seashores that stretch miles along the coast. Only twenty-five minutes inland from the beaches are beautiful new active 55+ retirement communities offering all the recreational amenities required for your new retirement home.

Golf, fishing, boating and magnificent sunsets are all part of Delaware living. Shopping, wonderful boutiques, and fine dining are also part of the lifestyle waiting for you. We're looking forward to seeing you!

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About Mary McCracken

Mary McCracken is a Sales Associate for Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc. in Ocean City, Maryland. For more information on the best retirement communities in the Maryland Eastern Shore area, contact Mary at:

410-430-7302
800-992-7777 ext 1109
mary.mccracken@longandfoster.com
http://www.marymccracken.com