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5 p.m. seating aligns with beach nap schedules and avoids meltdown-hour kitchens—ocean-city-kids-menus plus early birds reduce overpriced late-night appetizer temptation.
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.
