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Check lifeguard status and flag conditions, pack water and shade, note your street-end landmark, and apply sunscreen before you are already burning. Arrive earlier for easier setups on peak days. Leave valuables locked away—not loose under a towel.
Sources: Town of Ocean City · 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.
