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Narrower barrier island with bars, rentals, and bay-ocean access—popular with young-adult crowds. Noise and nightlife differ from family-heavy midtown OC blocks; plan rides home if you stay past last call.
Sources: Delaware DNREC · Visit Ocean City · Delaware Tourism
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.
