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Per-person buffet tickets often land between casual diner checks and sit-down brunch entrées—kids pricing tiers help families. Hotel packages may look cheaper until you count guests not on the room rate. Tax and resort fees still apply on walk-in tickets.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Town of 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.











