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Beach-gear shops rent bikes, boards, and chairs you haul yourself; daily umbrella vendors often deliver and stake shade on the sand. Shops excel for multi-day wagons and boogie boards; vendors excel for hands-free morning setup. Many visitors combine both—shop for toys, vendor for daily shade.
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.
