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Treat outlets as a half-day or rainy-day anchor with a hard stop time so you still get sand or Boardwalk hours. Weekday mornings are usually calmer than stormy Saturday afternoons when every family pivots indoors. Pair shopping with a mainland lunch so you are not making a third island trip later.
Sources: 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.
