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Use a north-end street-end beach in the morning, then shade and playground time at the park after lunch. Bus or short drives along Coastal Highway link the two without downtown bridge stress. Avoid scheduling both during the same thunderstorm window—open fields offer no lightning shelter.
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.











