Maryland’s classic ten-mile strand backed by the boardwalk, amusements, and beach patrol — the sand is free, but summer parking means metered streets and paid lots that fill by late morning.
Ocean City, Maryland · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026
Ocean City Beach is a free public beach in Ocean City, Maryland. On-site you'll find restrooms, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.
Parking at Ocean City Beach
Metered street + paid lots; boardwalk lots fill early. BeachMap shows Ocean City Beach's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Metered street + paid lots; boardwalk lots fill early. BeachMap shows Ocean City Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Is Ocean City Beach free?
Yes — Ocean City Beach is free to access.
What's at Ocean City Beach?
Ocean City Beach has restrooms, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.