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Town in Maryland, U.S.
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Chesapeake Beach is in Southern Maryland. Along with North Beach, it forms the closest seaside community to Washington, D.C.
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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.
A pool, lazy river, water slides, splashing area for the little ones... what more could you ask for on a hot, summer day?
The market includes local vendors with plants, vegetables, baked goods, meats, cheeses, eggs, and other fresh goods.
Good Chinese takeout.
Bakery with lots of yummy cookies, cakes, and other baked goods. Also serves a great breakfast with coffee options and smoothies.
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!
Good Mexican food for a decent price. Indoor and outdoor seating as well as a bar.
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.
A resort-style, full-service marina with many amenities. Not easily walkable to North Beach or Chesapeake Beach, though.
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.
In the heart of Chesapeake Beach, this marina is walking distance to all of town and North Beach.
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).
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