Unpopular opinion but as a first time visitor, this was a tourist trap.
Not hating on it but this was my experience. Just spent the last week here as a first timer.. Did all kinds of stuff and ate at all the highly suggested places and still this place seemed like an absolute tourist trap the entire time. I couldn't have one fucking meal without someone trying to come take pics of us to make some $. I couldn't sit at the beach without someone offering to do the same. Way different than going to obx or Clearwater FL where it's way more chill.
Everything here just seemed overpriced and the food was all mid at best aside from a few spots. Bad monkey, dead Freddie's, longboard cafe awesome suggestions and those places were delicious.. However all of the boardwalk food sucked. The seafood was ok but for the cost of being here it was way overpriced for the experience.
I will say, we didn't let the jellys bother us and got to swim and visiting assateague island was amazing. Kids got to see the horses and really enjoyed that experience hiking around. Lots of good mini golf spots too, but I guess I just don't see a need to visit again.
What do y'all do when ya come down?