Questions & Advice

Hi :-) this is my first post.

Will be a family of 4 (2 adults 2 children under 4) vacationing for the very first time in OC. Planning a 1 week trek in mid August. I was hoping some of you could answer a few of my questions and provide some advice or tips which you feel I or anybody traveling for the 1st time to the OC should know.

1. Hotel or Condo Rental?
Which would U choose and can U recommend any?

2. Which area would U stay?
Boardwalk Area (inlet-27), Midtown South (28-51), Midtown North (52-90), North Ocean City (91-.....)

3. Beach in OC
Is one area better than the other or are they mostly the same?

4. Parking
How much is the cost and is it crowded during Mid-Aug?

5. Advice
Other tips I should know about?

Many thanks to all of you in advance!