Beach

Chesapeake Bay Bridge

Better known for world famous crabs, the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland is also one of the best beach getaways for many people in the Mid Atlantic region. The Bay is host to many events throughout the year but the most famous being St. Michael’s Classic and Antique Boat Festival which is generally every June in St. Michael’s, MD. If you can’t make it to the festival, you should still make sure to drop by the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum for a good insight into Chesapeake culture.

The waters on the Chesapeake are calm and perfect for children to play in the water safely. In fact the waters are so calm it is a perfect setting for lots of activities; canoing, kayaking, water skiing and jet skiing whether you are an amateur or a professional. The winds pick up quite well in the Chesapeake area making for a great place to learn how to kite surf. Although not popular for beach combing, it is known that there is an astonishing number of shark teeth littered along the eastern shores of the Chesapeake which many people collect.

A perfect place for a picnic and a view of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge is Sandy Point State Park. It is the closest beach to Washington, DC and an ideal location for a day at the beach. There is an entrance fee to the park of $5 for Maryland residents and $6 for non-residents. Take a look at the Chesapeake Bay Getaways Network for more general information on Sandy Point and the Chesapeake Bay area.