Chesapeake Beach - town in Calvert County, Maryland, United States

Chesapeake Beach (dead link: January 2023) is in Southern Maryland. Along with North Beach, it forms the closest seaside community to Washington, D.C.

Get in

By car

Maryland Route 260 terminates at the Chesapeake Bay in Chesapeake Beach. Coming from Washington, D.C., take Route 4 from the Beltway to MD-260. Coming from Annapolis, head south on Route 2. From the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) take MD-301 S to MD-4 S.

From Washington's Capital Beltway (I-95/495), take Route 4 south into Calvert County. Take the Route 260 ramp to the Beaches. See ALL below. From the Baltimore Beltway (I-695), take Route 301 south to Route 4 south into Calvert County. Take the Route 260 ramp to the Beaches. See ALL below.

From Annapolis, take Route 2 south to Route 260 east. Follow Route 260 until it ends at the Chesapeake Bay. Turn left and go north approximately 0.6 mile.

From Southern Maryland, take Routes 2/4 north to Sunderland. When Routes 2/4 split, take Route 2 north to Route 260 east (right). Follow Route 260 until it ends at the Chesapeake Bay. Turn left and go north approximately 0.6 mile.

By bus

Maryland Commuter Bus Route #820 operates service to/from Washington, D.C. on weekdays.

By boat

Chesapeake Beach is on Chesapeake Bay. Daytime mooring is available along the town pier in North Beach (small boats only). Otherwise, you'll need to make arrangements at one of the several marinas in the area as there are no public dingy docks in the area.

See

• Bayside History Museum, 4025 4th Street, 38.70632°, -76.53442°, +1 410 610 5970. May-Oct: W-Su 9AM-noon; Nov-Apr: Sa Su 9AM-noon. Helps visitors understand the role the Chesapeake Bay environment had in shaping the cultures of the bayside communities from Fairhaven to Plum Point, from prehistoric times to the present. 2022-04-27

• Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave, 38.69012°, -76.53359°, +1 410 257 3892, cbrailway@calvertcountymd.gov. Apr-Oct: 1-4PM. Free 2022-04-27

Do

• Chesapeake Beach Water Park, 4079 Gordon Stinnet Ave, 38.692°, -76.53567°, +1 410 257 1404, waterpark@chesapeake-beach.md.us. A pool, lazy river, water slides, splashing area for the little ones... what more could you ask for on a hot, summer day? 2022-04-27

• North Beach Farmers' Market, 9010 Chesapeake Avenue, 38.70474°, -76.53290°, +1 301 855 6681. May 7 through October 22: Saturdays from 8AM-noon. The market includes local vendors with plants, vegetables, baked goods, meats, cheeses, eggs, and other fresh goods. Free 2022-04-27

• Rod 'N Reel Summer Concerts, 4160 Mears Ave, 38.69040°, -76.53293°. April 27 - September 5, times vary. 2022-04-27

Buy

You'll find great shopping: antique shops, fine arts gallery, novelty shops, gift shops, flower shop. All shopping and restaurants are within walking distance of the pier, boardwalk and beach.

Eat

Chesapeake Beach

• Rod N' Reel Restaurant, 4160 Mears Avenue (Attached to Chesapeake Beach Resort), 38.69055°, -76.53318°, +1 410 257 2735. Breakfast 7-11AM; lunch and dinner: Su-Th 11AM-9PM, F Sa 11AM-10PM; bar 8AM-2AM. 2022-04-27
• Little Panda, 7836 Bayside Rd (Chesapeake Station), 38.68810°, -76.53571°, +1 410 257 2545. Su noon-9PM, M closed, Tu-Th 11AM-9PM, F Sa 11AM-9:30PM. Good Chinese takeout. 2022-04-27
• Traders, 8132 Bayside Road, 38.69324°, -76.53481°, +1 301 855 0766. Su 7AM-9PM, M-Th 8AM-9PM, F 8AM-10PM; Sa 7AM-10PM. 2022-04-27

North Beach

• The Bakist, 9132 Bay Avenue, 38.70844°, -76.53140°, +1 443 964 5151. W-Su 6AM-3PM. Bakery with lots of yummy cookies, cakes, and other baked goods. Also serves a great breakfast with coffee options and smoothies. 2022-04-26

• Dairy Freeze, 8831 Chesapeake Avenue, 38.70375°, -76.53325°, +1 301-855-0585. Su-Th 11AM-9PM, F Sa 11AM-10PM. A fast food-like place that serves good hamburgers, milkshakes, and ice cream sundaes. On fair weather days you can sit outside and enjoy your food in the sunshine! 2022-04-27

• Hook and Vine, 4114 7th Street, 38.70874°, -76.53186°, +1 443 964 5488. Su 10AM-10PM, M-Th 11:30AM-10PM, F Sa 11:30AM-11PM. 2022-04-26

• Neptune's Seafood Pub, 8800 Chesapeake Avenue, 38.70273°, -76.53383°, +1 410-257-7899. Su-Th 11AM-9PM; F Sa 11AM-10PM. 2022-04-27

• Plaza Mexico, 9200 Bay Avenue, 38.70875°, -76.53142°, +1 443 964 6381. M-Th 11AM-11PM, F Sa 11AM-11PM, Su 11AM-9PM. Good Mexican food for a decent price. Indoor and outdoor seating as well as a bar. 2022-04-26

• Vaughn Cheese Counter and Bar, 4116 7th Street, 38.70875°, -76.53174°. W-Su 11AM-8PM. 2022-04-26

• Westlawn Inn, 9200 Chesapeake Avenue, 38.70879°, -76.53271°, +1 410-257-0001. 2022-04-27

Sleep

• Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa, 4165 Mears Avenue, 38.69008°, -76.53303°. Balconies directly overlooking the Chesapeake Bay and Calvert Cliffs, a full-service spa, marinas with slip rentals and charter fishing, two restaurants and an outdoor café. 2022-04-26

• The Inn at Herrington Harbour, 7161 Lake Shore Drive, 38.72758°, -76.54068°, +1 410 741 5100, stay@innatherrington.com. 2022-04-26

• The Westlawn Inn, 9200 Chesapeake Avenue, 38.70883°, -76.53279°, +1 410 257 9883, westlawnguestquarters@gmail.com. $175 per night, and up 2022-04-26

Marinas

• Herrington Harbour South, 7149 Lake Shore Dr, 38.72633°, -76.54277°, +1 410 741 5100. A resort-style, full-service marina with many amenities. Not easily walkable to North Beach or Chesapeake Beach, though. May-October, Su-Th $3/ft, F Sa and holidays $4/ft; November-April $2.50/ft 2022-04-27
• North Beach Pier Boat Slips, 38.70663°, -76.52987°, +1 301 855 6681. The Town of North Beach now offers boat slips at the end of the pier for visitors and residents. There are a total of 19 slips that are approximately 15 feet by 30 feet in size. The approximate depth at a normal low tide is minus four mean low water. The slips are free to use, but there is no overnight docking, visitors must sign in at the welcome center, and all boats must be undocked by 10:30PM. Free 2022-04-27
• Rod 'N' Reel Marina, 4160 Mears Ave, 38.69072°, -76.53230°. In the heart of Chesapeake Beach, this marina is walking distance to all of town and North Beach. 2022-04-27

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