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Off-season stores may close earlier—ocean-city-winter-visit notes which Coastal Highway grocers stay year-round when Boardwalk fries stands board up. Storm prep weeks thin bread and water fast when nor’easters approach.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · National Weather Service
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.
