Is Ocean City Maryland open all year round?

Ocean City is bursting with activity during Spring Break and from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. In the off season, things do slow down. While many businesses close during the off season, there are several that stay open for locals and fall/winter travelers.



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Most people look forward to a beach vacation as time to recharge—then get swept up in crowds and activities and do anything but that. Visit beach towns in winter and you'll find total quiet, a much slower pace and plenty of time to read, nap and relax.

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The Fresh Air and Warm Sunshine are Good for Your Health Spending the afternoon outside on a winter beach vacation gives you more vitamin D, and salt water also has surprising health benefits with its natural antibacterial and antifungal properties. There are also mental beach benefits for your health.

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OCMD has walking trails found by the bay and beach that are perfect for all types of walkers!

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Our 2.9-mile boardwalk stretches from the Inlet in South Ocean City to 27th Street. In addition to our famous boardwalk, our ten-mile stretch of beach and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean are free and open to the public from 5 AM to 12:00 Midnight.

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Late May-Early September The summer season – officially from Memorial Day to Labor Day – is no doubt the busiest time in Ocean City, but it's also the best: The warm sun is prime for beach time, and businesses set up shop for an influx of families.

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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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Depending on the destination, fall is shoulder season — an off-peak period when business slows and prices come down accordingly. Hayley Berg, lead economist for the travel booking app Hopper, says beach airfare and hotel prices drop in September and October, particularly in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

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