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Two adults and young kids often need a seven- to nine-foot canopy plus a second umbrella for grandparents—single six-foot rigs shade fewer people than Instagram photos suggest. Ask vendors about double setups instead of squeezing under one tilted span. UV shirts supplement shade for swimmers.
Sources: Ocean City Beach Patrol · 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.
