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Shop Local on Cyber Monday for O.C. Gifts

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Holiday gift seekers can shop locally without leaving home. With a growing number of Ocean City businesses offering online shopping, it’s easier than ever to wrap up a bit of the beach and Boardwalk for the people on your list who love Ocean City. Here are a few options. If you have recommendations for other sites selling Ocean City merchandise online, please add them in the comments section below.
  • First Night buttons: All-inclusive  First Night admission buttons for Ocean City’s family New Year’s Eve celebration are available for purchase online for $20 apiece. Read more
  • Seasonal beach tags: Seasonal tags for summer 2016 will be available for the discounted price of $20 until May 31. The City of Ocean City’s online store is not open yet (as of Nov. 28, 2015) but typically makes online orders available before Christmas.
  • Ride tickets: Discounted ride tickets for Playland’s Castaway Cove, go-karts and mini-golf are available at Playland’s online store. Tickets for rides at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier are on sale for half-price at at the Gillian’s online store.
  • Sting Ray: Ocean City-themed nautical gifts from the Sting Ray (and former Old Salt) gift shops are available online at oldsalt-stingray.com.
  • Beach Tag Themes: Entrepreneur Justin Juliano offers beach towels and other merchandise featuring designs of Ocean City beach tags through history. Online shopping is available at  tagrupdesigns.com.
  • Johnson’s Popcorn: What better way to give friends and family a taste of summer than with a tub of the legendary caramel popcorn. johnsonspopcorn.com/
  • Mallon’s Sticky Buns: The iconic Ocean City bakery has special membership deals that include shipping three, six or 12 times a year. MallonsStickyBuns.com.
  • A ‘Boardwalk Basket:’ The “Boardwalk Baskets” from the Ocean City Coffee Company include boardwalk favorites like Shriver’s Salt Water Taffy, Johnson’s Popcorn and O.C. Coffee, plus a few other things. shop.oceancitycoffee.com
  • Macaroons: Order the signature treats from George’s Candies or browse gift baskets of candy.  georgescandies.com
  • Salt Water Taffy: The century-old staple of Boardwalk cuisine from Shriver’s is available for shipping. shrivers.com
  • Island Beach Gear: A wide variety of beach gear is available with free shipping for orders over $150. www.IslandBeachGear.com
  • Boardwalk Adventures: Buy discounted passes (through Jan. 4) for Ocean City’s refurbished water park and for the new Boardwalk Bounce attraction. ocwaterpark.com