Enjoy the scenic beauty with a leisurely drive and of course, search for the famous wild horses. You can also take a boat tour which may get you up closer, but weather can cancel those plans quickly. Entry is free with the National Parks, Golden...More

the beaches here are not replenished like in OC so they are typically very calm and not too rough in the areas where there are no life guards. the last beach near the ORZ is best! but it can get very crowded!!! bring ice and...More

My family and I visited here when we vacationed in Ocean City, Maryland. Assateague is about a half hour drive from there. It is well worth the drive! It's a natural beautiful beach and the horses are a wonderful bonus. We ended up coming to...More

Took a drive to Assateague Island hoping to see the wild horses. We did get to see about 12 horses. I have have the senior pass so we didn't have to pay the national park fee. Stop at the visitor center very educational. As it...More

We had the perfect day here it is a lovely beach well-kept with lifeguards on duty all of the time there was a wedding going on whilst we were here which gives testament to the quality and beauty of the area. We spent a lovely...More

We took the 20-minute drive from OCMD to see the wild horses on Assateague Island - so glad we did! The beach and preserved areas were beautiful, and it was just amazing to observe the wild horses roaming free across the island - and roads....More

What a great day we had along this national seashore! Being a National Park service site it was natural and pristine. Fantastic visitors center with a great couple of films explaining the history of this site. So thankful that it has been saved and maintained...More

We went yesterday and had a great time. Here's what we did. We drove from OC which took about a half hour. We stopped at the visitors' center first and got a map of the island and saw the 20 minute movie that gives a...More

WE were in Ocean City, Md. for the Labor Day week and decided to spend the day at Assateague Island. WHile driving over the bridge we came across three wild ponies walking along the road. We proceeded to go to the beach. It was a...More

I have been to Assateague many times. My mom, my dog and I decided to take a day trip from NJ to see the ponies. We were not let down. Pony acrivity was the best I had seen. With that -unfortunately- you do get people...More