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Condo cereal and coffee win on beach-first mornings; one buffet splurge midweek feeds reunion photos without daily checks. Buffet lines steal prime sand hours—schedule buffet on overcast or late-checkout days. West OC grocery runs anchor the cheap rhythm.
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.
