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Ocean City Inlet Beach
4.6★ · 51 Google ratings · Ocean City, Delaware
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 200 ft away · about 7 spaces · paid
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
150 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 225 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
79°F
Tide
4 ft range today
Sand
275 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 6pm
Map of Ocean City Inlet Beach
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1Parking200 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Combine beach with boardwalk activities
The attached boardwalk offers amusement rides, mini golf, restaurants, shops and arcades suitable for half-day family trips.
Visit in October for ideal conditions
Fall provides excellent beach weather compared to summer, when at least one reviewer found the water too cold.
Arrive early on nice days
The beach fills up quickly during good weather, so plan to arrive before 10am to secure parking and space.
Budget $4.50 to $35 for parking
Parking rates vary from $4.50 per hour up to $35 for a full day, with the first 30 minutes free.
Expect crowds and bring trash bags
Beach cleanliness depends partly on visitor behavior, as reviewers noted litter problems despite the generally well-maintained grounds.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · overcast
Water
79°F
Waves
1.6 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 01:06 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:21 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:52 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:31 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 6:45 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Ocean City, MD 21842
🅿 Parking 200 ft from the listing, Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot
🌊 Water 150 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 225 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Ocean City Inlet Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 200 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Ocean City Inlet Beach?
150 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Ocean City Inlet Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 225 yd from the listing.
When is Ocean City Inlet Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 6pm and the busiest at Thu 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
