Dozens of Ocean City’s lifeguards, or surf rescue technicians, take the stands from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily to keep an eye on ocean swimmers. On average, the guards make anywhere from 2,000 ...

Ocean City's new beach rules Under the measure, canopies that are larger than 10 feet by 10 feet are prohibited on the beach, and canopies cannot be put up within three feet of each other.

Ocean City's 10-mile stretch of sandy beach may be sporting a new look next summer, as the customary sea of colorful canopies and tents providing shelter from the scorching sun could soon cease to ...

Beachgoers and officials say oversized tents and cabanas are hogging space, blocking lifeguard views and raising safety ...

The Ocean City Council voted Monday night to approve a measure that limits the size and placement of tents and canopies on the city’s beaches, a move intended to improve safety and accessibility.

The mayor and city council directed staff to prepare an ordinance that would: Ban tents except 3-by-3-by-3-foot-maximum “baby” tents on the beach at all times.

About 30 volunteers joined the Ocean City Environmental Commission to reintroduce beach plums into the shore landscape. (Ann Richardson) Beach plums once grew in profusion on Ocean City’s shoreline.