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Private beach clubs, hotels, and associations may restrict amenities to members or guests even when public access exists nearby at street ends. Do not confuse a club chair line with a public tag checkpoint. Use marked public accesses and respect posted boundaries.
Sources: Town of Ocean City · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
