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Full grocery chains line Coastal Highway with parking lots sized for summer SUVs—midweek mornings beat Saturday checkout crushes when every condo checks in the same afternoon. Grab carts early; peak July evenings thin milk and bread fast.
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.
