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Yes—Delaware town and state-park beaches generally prohibit alcohol on the sand even when Maryland visitors are used to different enforcement pictures. Cooler checks and fines happen at state lines mentally, not geographically. Read each town’s current ordinance before packing beverages.
Sources: Delaware DNREC · 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.
