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Berlin leans historic downtown browsing and restaurants; Ocean Pines offers a planned-community feel with local services and quieter streets. Pick based on whether you want main-street wandering or a calmer residential/errand pace. Confirm business hours in shoulder season either way.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Worcester County
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.
