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Are Ocean City MD beaches free?

Ocean City Beach Rules Use of the beach is free; no beach tags needed, and is open to the public 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.



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Beach tags are required for all beachgoers ages 12 and older and are in effect from early June through Labor Day. To learn more and to purchase your tags, visit store.ocnj.us. Smoking or vaping is against the law on all beaches and beach entrances.

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Daily tags ($10) are available from inspectors on the beach. Weekly and daily tags are not available for pre-season purchases. Military Tags: Free seasonal tags are available to veterans and active military members. Remember to have proper military identification to receive your free tag(s).

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A: For parking on-street or in municipal lots: you MUST pay for your desired amount of time when you park. A: For parking in the Inlet Lot: You can pay for your desired amount of time when you park OR you can pay before you leave the Inlet Lot by paying for the amount of time you stayed.

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Yes coolers are allowed.

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Drinking alcoholic beverages in public is prohibited, including on any street, avenue, alleyway, sidewalk, beach, parking lot and vehicle in any of these areas. Possession of an open container of any alcoholic beverage in public is not allowed.

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Ocean City is a seaside resort town in Maryland that lures in vacationers with its coastal beauty and fun, friendly vibe. The sandy Atlantic shoreline is fun to explore, and the many watersports are a must at Ocean City, with surfing, fishing, and kayaking among the top activities.

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Designated Alcohol-Free Zones: Ocean City has designated alcohol-free zones, which include public streets, sidewalks, boardwalks, and other public areas. It is strictly prohibited to consume alcoholic beverages in these areas, and any open container violations can result in fines and penalties.

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The Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot (click to open in Google maps) is at the southernmost point of Ocean City and grants easy access to the boardwalk, beach, and downtown area. The inlet parking lot has 1,200 parking spaces including 35 handicap parking spaces and a passenger load/unload zone.

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Ocean City Beach is 10 miles long. This popular attraction is ideal for swimming, surfing, fishing, kayaking, and sandcastle building.

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Standard Fare: $4 Ride-All-Day. Exact cash fare required, or use of pre-paid photo ID General Bus Pass obtained from City Hall. Half Fare: ($2 Ride-All-Day): Senior Citizens age 65 and over, Disabled Persons, Medicare card holders and Ocean City Non-Resident Senior Bus Pass holders.

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With over 1,600 free car parking spaces and on the tram route it is located just 3 miles from Edinburgh City Centre sitting on Leith's waterfront overlooking the magnificent Firth of Forth.

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Last month, city council in Ocean City passed ordinances that issued an 11 p.m. curfew for kids younger than 18, banned backpacks on the boardwalk after 8 p.m., and shut the beach down at 8 p.m.

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