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Fenwick offers a small-town beach strip, mini-golf, casual seafood, and quick access to Fenwick Island State Park for a state-park beach alternative to dense OC midtown. Combine town browsing with DNREC park time if lots allow. Parking fills on sunny July Saturdays—have a backup beach plan.
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.
