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High-volume highway locations often stay walk-in with buzzer queues—still call for parties over eight on July Saturdays. Rainy beach days compress every indoor seat. Early 5:30 p.m. seating beats 8 p.m. mariachi crowds.
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.
