A fourth-generation Ocean City institution since 1910, Dolle's Candyland still makes its salt water taffy, buttery caramel popcorn, fudge and caramels on the corner of Wicomico Street and the Boardwalk. Four shops across Ocean City and Berlin sell the sweets, which also ship year-round from the direct online store.
Best for Confectionery, saltwater taffy, caramel popcorn, fudge, candy
Open on the Ocean City Boardwalk since 1937, Fisher's Popcorn still cooks its secret caramel recipe in copper kettles under the eye of trained popcorn chefs, now run by the third generation of Fishers. Tubs, tins and bags sell at its Boardwalk and West Ocean City shops and ship from the online store.
Best for Popcorn, caramel corn, confectionery, Boardwalk, candy
Family-owned since 1937, Candy Kitchen makes salt water taffy, creamy fudge and hand-dipped chocolates the old-fashioned way, with gummies, pretzels and beach novelties rounding out the shelves. Its treats sell across shops in Maryland and Delaware and ship nationwide from the online store.
Best for Confectionery, saltwater taffy, fudge, chocolate, candy