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Kids love low-tide treasure hunts with small rakes and splash boots—supervise mud holes and incoming tides closely. Shorter bay sessions beat marathon digs in July heat. Pair with a chowder lunch and a swim only on guarded ocean beaches later.
Sources: Maryland DNR · 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.
