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If you have not booked lodging with a clear street number, a quick stop can orient you to bus routes, beach flag basics, and major event closures before you hit bridge traffic again. Grab a paper map as a backup when cell service chokes on crowded Boardwalk blocks. Skip it only if your hotel already sent precise parking and check-in instructions.
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.
