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Inlet and downtown municipal lots are the closest options; they fill quickly on summer Saturdays and event weekends. Arrive before 9 a.m. for easier walking to the museum corridor. Overflow parking sits along bayside streets west of the Boardwalk.
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.
