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Book waterfront tables ninety minutes before official sunset in summer—kitchens run long on July Saturdays. Shoulder season shifts earlier; screenshot NOAA sun tables for your travel week instead of assuming 8 p.m. color.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · National Weather Service
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.
