Can I bring chairs and umbrellas?

Q: Can I bring chairs and umbrellas?

Many visitors rent chairs and umbrellas from licensed beach vendors; others bring their own within Town size and placement rules. Anchoring umbrellas deep matters on windy oceanfront days—flying frames injure people. Keep setups away from lifeguard stands, emergency lanes, and dune vegetation. Overnight gear left on the sand is often removed. Check Town ordinances before you drag a massive canopy, and watch wind before you open a big shade structure.

Many visitors rent chairs and umbrellas from licensed beach vendors; others bring their own within Town size and placement rules. Anchoring umbrellas deep matters on windy oceanfront days—flying frames injure people.

Keep setups away from lifeguard stands, emergency lanes, and dune vegetation. Overnight gear left on the sand is often removed.

Check Town ordinances before you drag a massive canopy, and watch wind before you open a big shade structure.

Sources: Town of Ocean City · 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.