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There are 8 miles of nice, clean, guarded beaches along the whole coast. Beach tags are required from June through September .Labor Day. Seasonal tags cost - Ocean City Beach Tag information

2008 Pre-Season beach tags cost is $15.00.
There is a $5.00 shipping/handling fee per order.
Beach tags are required for children age (12) and up.
Beach tags are required starting June 7 thru September 1, 2008

If you are buying 2008 "early bird discounted" beach tags by mail, your request MUST be received by May 31, 2008.

Ocean City Beach Tag Mail in Form

The Ocean City Beach Patrol guards a total of 41 beaches and guards the beaches the Saturday before Memorial Day and usually closes the beaches the week after Labor Day. For the past two summer seasons, they have guarded 5 beaches throughout September. Those beaches in the past are St Charles, 9th Street, 12th Street, 34th Street and 58th Street. All the beaches are guarded by the last week in June.

For an update on guarded beaches dial 814-WAVE (9283)

Guarded Beaches for the summer season 2008

Pre and Post Season Beaches - the following beaches will be guarded the Saturday before Memorial Day through the third week of June

This list is provided by the Ocean City Department of Community Service and not guaranteed by Fasy Real Estate

There is handicap access to the beaches at 1st, 6th and 12th Streets. Surf chairs and "beach buggies" are beach accessible wheelchairs for use by anyone with a mobility-limiting disability. This service is free and may be reserved for up to two weeks or can be used on a daily basis. Reservations are recommended. Ramps are located on 1st, 6th, 12th. Between 34th & 59th Street beaches there is surf chair service available for transportation to desire beach locations only.

Hours: 9:00 am to 5:30 PM Weekends ( check in 5:00 PM)

Location: Sports & Civic Center, 6th Street & Boardwalk

Phone: 609-525-9304 OR (609) 399-1989

Availability: Memorial Day- September

Surf Chair Rules: Surf chairs are not to be used on the boardwalk, sidewalk, or street while occupied. They are not to be used to transport beach supplies and should be stored indoors overnight or placed out of view and covered. The weight limit is 250 pounds. The chairs are built for the surf, but must not exceed six (6) inches in the water. Surf chairs are not to be transported out of Ocean City. They are to be transported using a suitable vehicle. The chairs do not collapse and are not to be tied on tops of cars. All chairs are considered to be in 100% good condition upon your taking possession unless otherwise stated by the attendant. Any chair returned to the Civic Center in less than 100% condition will be subject to a flat fee of $50 for repair or replacement of parts

Lifeguards are on duty from 10 AM to 5 PM weekly and until 5:30 PM on weekends and holidays for your safety. Please obey the rules posted and the flag enclosed swimming areas. These are all safety precautions to protect you. The beach is open from dawn to dusk at your own risk.

Public restrooms are located at 1st, 6th, 12th, 34th and 58th Street beach as well as the Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk

Dogs are not allowed on the beach from May 1 through September. Dogs are permitted on the beach from October 1 - April 30 on a leash and you must clean up after your dog(s)

Alcoholic beverages are forbidden on the beach at any time. Ocean City is a dry town and no public alcohol consumption is allowed.

The 7th Street beach is a surfing beach as well as a newly designated Gardens beach - Waverly Boulevard.

Ocean City beaches are clean, well guarded and the ocean is crystal clear.