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Early 4 p.m. seats beat noisy 8 p.m. crowds—senior-travelers pairs with bayside decks before live bands raise volume; ocean-city-live-music-venues lists acoustic matinees.
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.
