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Boardwalk lines shrink, restaurant waits ease, and beach towels spread with space between neighbors. Holiday-adjacent weekends (Memorial Day, Labor Day) still spike—midweek shoulder beats shoulder weekends.
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.
