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Many properties target mid-afternoon check-in—often 3 or 4 p.m.—while checkout runs late morning. Summer bridge delays can shove your arrival past posted windows even when rooms are ready. Confirm exact times in your confirmation email, not third-party summaries.
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.
