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Use the state park for guarded surf and dune scenery, then Fenwick town or Bethany for dinner when park grills are not your plan—park FAQs cover DNREC rules; this category covers town hops beyond the park gate. Do not double-pay parking if one paid lot walks to both—verify maps. OC visitors often combine all three in one northbound day when traffic cooperates.
Sources: Delaware DNREC · 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.
