Ocean Pines is located approximately eight miles inland from the ocean resort town of Ocean City, and is home to 12,000 full-time and 8,000 part-time residents. The community features over nine miles of waterfront property on 3,000 acres of wooded areas, with plenty of amenities including restaurants, shops, and extensive recreation facilities. The community also has easy access to a variety of cultural, recreational, shopping, and business activities in Ocean City and along Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Ocean Pines is close to both public and private schools and continuing education facilities. There is also a 55 plus residential community located in Ocean Pines as well as catered and independent living facilities close by. Two highly rated hospitals and an extensive list of medical specialists are nearby. The area also boasts numerous outlet shops and malls, a Chamber of Commerce, and the beach. For travel, the Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport is just a short drive away. Ocean Pines has a plethora of amenities to choose from. The community features the Ocean Pines Golf Club, the only Robert Trent Jones championship course on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The course features 18 holes and is open to the public year-round. Ocean Pines is also home to the Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex. The complex offers ball fields, tennis courts, pickleball courts, bleachers, a basketball court, vending, restrooms, water fountains, a community-built playground, a pro shop, and the Community Gardens. Twelve parks and six trails are located throughout the community as well as a community center. For water activities, Ocean Pines features one indoor and four outdoor pools, two marinas, and a beach club. A Saturday morning Farmer’s Market supports family-based farming, farmers, and food producers of the Eastern Shore.