History & Culture · Ocean City, Maryland

How did the 1933 storm change Ocean City?

Answer

The August 1933 storm helped cut the Inlet that still defines Ocean City’s southern working waterfront and fishing access. Interpretive stops near the Inlet explain the geography shift. It remains an active waterway—respect currents and boat traffic.

Sources: Town of Ocean City · Visit Ocean City

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