Chesapeake Beach is in Southern Maryland. Along with North Beach, it forms the closest seaside community to Washington, D.C.
A must for Sunday visitors is a stop at the Bayside History Museum, 9006 Dayton Avenue, from 1PM–4PM. The many exhibits detail the history of the Northern Calvert/Southern Anne Arundel Counties' Chesapeake Bay communities. Arrangements for special events/group tours can be made by calling 410-495-8386.
Don't miss the free summer concerts held the second Saturday of the month from June – August and our annual Bayfest held the fourth weekend in August where an array of crafters show off their talents.
You'll find great Shopping: Antique shops, Fine arts gallery, Novelty shops, Gift shops, Flower shop, Candy store All shopping and restaurants are within walking distance of the pier, boardwalk and beach.
- Smokey Joe's, 4165 Mears Avenue (Attached to Chesapeake Beach Resort, +1 301-855-3089. Su-Th 7AM-10PM, F-Sa 7AM-11PM. This casual family restaurant has take out service through the bar, including two dedicated take out parking spaces. They have a nice section of the menu featuring items from Wesley Stinnett's Restaurant, which was closed due to Tropical Storm Isabel after 67 years in operation, and they also do a pirate-themed family night on Tuesdays which is a lot of fun for the kids.
- Little Panda, 7836 Bayside Rd (Chesapeake Station, +1 301 855-8068. Good Chinese takeout.
- Neptune's Seafood Pub, 8800 Chesapeake Avenue, +1 410-257-7899.
- Sweet Sue's Bake Shop, 9132 Bay Avenue, +1 410-286-8041 9200.
- Tastee Freez, 8831 Chesapeake Avenue, +1 301-855-0585.
- Thursday's Bar & Grill, 9200 Bay Avenue, +1 410-286-8800 or +1 410-286-8695.
- Westlawn Inn, 9200 Chesapeake Avenue, +1 410-257-0001.
Neptune's Seafood Pub, 8800 Chesapeake Avenue, +1 410-257-7899.
Sweet Sue's Bake Shop, 9132 Bay Avenue, +1 410-286-8041 9200.
Tastee Freez, 8831 Chesapeake Avenue, +1 301-855-0585.
Thursday's Bar & Grill, 9200 Bay Avenue, +1 410-286-8800 or +1 410-286-8695.
Westlawn Inn, 9200 Chesapeake Avenue, +1 410-257-0001.
Smokey Joe's, 4165 Mears Avenue (Attached to Chesapeake Beach Resort, +1 301-855-3089. Su-Th 7AM-10PM, F-Sa 7AM-11PM. This casual family restaurant has take out service through the bar, including two dedicated take out parking spaces. They have a nice section of the menu featuring items from Wesley Stinnett's Restaurant, which was closed due to Tropical Storm Isabel after 67 years in operation, and they also do a pirate-themed family night on Tuesdays which is a lot of fun for the kids.
Little Panda, 7836 Bayside Rd (Chesapeake Station, +1 301 855-8068. Good Chinese takeout.