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Arrive before late afternoon if possible, fuel and bathroom on the mainland, and have your condo check-in packet ready so you are not fumbling phones in stop-and-go lanes. Consider grocering in West Ocean City before you cross if your kitchen is on the island. Patience and a full tank beat aggressive lane hopping.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Town of Ocean City · MDOT SHA
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.
