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Chincoteague Island, Virginia, has its own water-access culture and Pony Swim events—hours south and across state lines from an Ocean City hotel. Do not assume a Chincoteague boat ticket gets you to Maryland Assateague without a long drive first.
Sources: National Park Service — Assateague · 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.
