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Grocery stores, pharmacies, and beach-supply shops along Coastal Highway and West Ocean City sell chairs, umbrellas, sunscreen, and coolers. Boardwalk shops are convenient but often pricier for the same basics. Buying once on arrival day saves repeated hot walks.
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.
