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Memorial Day through Labor Day is the reliable window—May and September may offer weekend-only crews or self-serve shop umbrellas. Off-season visitors should bring personal shade or buy at local stores. Shoulder wind can be fiercer than midsummer heat; anchor accordingly.
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.
