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The Boardwalk runs parallel to oceanfront only—it does not reach bayside marinas or many condos west of Coastal Highway. Numbered connectors link both shores; the Boardwalk is a promenade, not your address spine. Use both systems for different trips.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Town of 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.
