Title: Assateague Island National Seashore Travel Guide: Best of Assateague Island National Seashore, United States of America Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Assateague Island National Seashore](https://expedia.co.uk/Assateague-Island-National-Seashore-Hotels.d6075482.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Assateague Island National Seashore](https://expedia.co.uk/Assateague-Island-National-Seashore-Holiday-Rentals.d6075482.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Assateague Island National Seashore](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Assateague-Island-National-Seashore.d6075482.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Assateague Island National Seashore Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Assateague-Island-National-Seashore.d6075482.Car-Hire-Guide)[Assateague Island National Seashore Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Assateague-Island-National-Seashore.d6075482.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Assateague Island National Seashore Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Assateague Island National Seashore featuring a sandy beach and off-road driving as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/134000/134866-Assateague-Island-National-Seashore.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Assateague Island National Seashore showing fishing, waves and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/134000/134388-Ocean-City.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Assateague Island National Seashore which includes a sandy beach and off-road driving](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/134000/134860-Assateague-Island-National-Seashore.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Assateague Island National Seashore featuring a beach and bird life](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/134000/134389-Ocean-City.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Assateague Island National Seashore featuring bird life and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/134000/134871-Assateague-Island-National-Seashore.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Assateague Island National Seashore Things to do #### Spot wild ponies and diverse bird species while exploring this white-sand barrier island by four-wheel drive, boat, kayak or on foot. Assateague Island National Seashore is a long and narrow barrier island of protected park off Maryland’s eastern shore. The 37-mile (60-kilometre) long island is less than a mile wide. Its seashore is a magnificent area for hiking, camping, crabbing, fishing and viewing birdlife and wild ponies. Go kayaking or boating in the Atlantic Ocean or in the calm waters of Chincoteague Bay. The park is split into the Maryland District to the north and the Virginia District to the south, and contains the Assateague State Park. Head to the Maryland side for the visitor centre where you can learn about the island’s fascinating ecology, flora and fauna. There is also a campground, a network of nature trails and a lifeguard-patrolled beach. With so much beautiful coastline, you won’t have trouble finding your own patch of white-sand beach to relax. Play in the shallows or watch the waves curling in from the Atlantic Ocean. Choose from several nature trails and take in stunning views of the ocean, salt marshes, pine forests and the distinctive red-and-white Assateague Lighthouse. Look for different seashells, go four-wheel driving or try clamming and surf fishing on the shore. Birdwatchers will love spotting the different species that use the barrier island to rest and feed. Be alert for peregrine falcons, egrets, sand pipers and osprey. You might also see wild ponies frolicking in the shallows from a boat cruise or kayaking trip. While it is uncertain how the ponies got on the island, many believe they swam to shore from a sinking Spanish galleon cargo ship. The Maryland side of Assateague Island National Seashore stretches from the Ocean City Inlet to the Virginia state line and is accessible over the Verrazano Bridge. It is not possible to cross the state line on the island by car. The Virginia District has a visitor centre and a lifeguard-patrolled beach. The Verrazano Bridge is 9.1 miles (14.6 kilometres) from Ocean City in Maryland. There is a small fee to enter the park and further fees for vehicles. The park is open year-round. - Top hotels in Assateague Island National Seashore - Top Holiday Rentals in Assateague Island National Seashore ![Fenwick Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/63000/62960/971dc050_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fenwick Inn 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD £133 28 Sept - 29 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,971 reviews) "Pet Friendly" Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F09%2F2025&endDate=29%2F09%2F2025&selected=62960&PinnedHotelID=62960&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6075482) ![Ashore Resort & Beach Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20400/20346/e36f7efc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ashore Resort & Beach Club 10100 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD £65 29 Sept - 30 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,696 reviews) "Just a nice overall place to stay" Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=20346&PinnedHotelID=20346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6075482) ![Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/800800/800771/35e46ff3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront 2100 N Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, MD Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (3,211 reviews) "The ocean front view is Awesome!! Room was great!! 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While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-Of-Chincoteague-Virginia.d553248621532662312.Attraction) #### Thurf Marsh Islands Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Thurf Marsh Islands during your travels in Chincoteague. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thurf-Marsh-Islands-Chincoteague.d909170303744499712.Attraction) #### Pitts Island Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pitts Island during your travels in Chincoteague. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. 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