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Use the beach for guarded morning swim and sand; use the hotel pool for afternoon naps, toddlers, and lightning holds—mixing both beats fighting surf all day. Pool decks lack lifeguards at many properties; treat them like active-supervision zones. Rinse sand before returning to the deck.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Ocean City Beach Patrol · 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.
