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Stick to lit Boardwalk and Coastal Highway corridors in groups—use municipal buses or rideshares if alcohol is involved. Designated driver assigned before bar rounds, not after. Keep valuables minimal; late crowds are busy but not risk-free.
Sources: Town of Ocean City · Visit 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.











