The Chesapeake Beach center point is about 9 miles north of Calvert County Cultural Arts and 15 miles southeast of Showplace Arena.
The best times to visit Chesapeake Beach would be in the warm seasons, from mid-May to early July and from early August through September, when you'll see temperatures in the low 70 sto mid-80s. Most of July is quite hot and muggy, with highs in the high 80s. Book your hotel early if you're traveling to Chesapeake Beach in the warm or hot seasons.
April and October would offer lower room rates, with temperatures in the 60s; March and November temps are in the 50s. The rest of the year, from December through February, is the least popular time for tourists, with chilly days in the 40s, but if you're traveling then, you'll get the lowest room rates of the year.
Government employees, members of the military, seniors, and AAA members can enjoy discounted rooms at Holiday Inn Express Prince Frederick. Rooms feature refrigerators, microwaves, desks, free newspapers, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. If you need more room or some privacy to get work done, consider upgrading to a suite. You can enjoy the indoor pool, the fitness center, and the picnic area with barbecue grills. Free breakfast is served each morning. The hotel offers a computer station, business center, meeting and event space, coffee and tea in common areas, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Springhill Suites by Marriott Prince Frederick offers government/military, senior, and AAA discounts on its upscale rooms. You'll feel at home with a kitchenette, pillowtop bed with premium bedding, sofa bed, 42-inch flat-screen TV, desk, and free wired and wireless internet access. Single suites and one-bedroom suites are also available. Enjoy the indoor pool and spa tub, and get in a workout at the fitness center. The hotel has a snack bar/deli for simple meals, snacks, and beverages. You can also take advantage of the free reception every day and meet other guests. Free buffet breakfast is served daily. You can also enjoy a meal or a snack in the picnic area. A 24-hour business center is on-site.
Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island in Tilghman, 12 miles from Chesapeake Beach, is a four-minute walk from the Tilghman Watermen's Museum. The nautical-themed hotel offers creative décor and thoughtful amenities. The well-decorated rooms feature tablet computers, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, deep soaking tubs, and designer toiletries, as well as spectacular water views. You'll enjoy the outdoor pool, terrace, garden, marina, and gorgeous views. You can dine at Ticklers and get a drink at the bar. Continental breakfast is available each day for a fee.
Sleep Inn & Suites Upper Marlboro near Andrews AFB places you within a shopping district and near FedEx Field and Nationals Park. Rooms are richly decorated with sunny accents and feature refrigerators, iPod docking stations, 32-inch flat-screen televisions, wired and wireless internet access, desks, and coffee/tea makers. Upgrade to a suite for amenities such as a hot tub in your room. Free breakfast is served each morning, and the hotel offers a 24-hour business center.
Head to the public boardwalk and pier for great views of Chesapeake Bay, or go to the public beach at Bay Front Park to look for fossils, get some sun, or go swimming. Nonresidents must pay a fee to use the park. You can also go swimming at Breezy Point Beach, next to the Breezy Point Marina. Breezy Point Marina and Rod 'N' Reel Marina have active fleets of charter fishing boats.
The Chesapeake Beach Railway Depot, which served the city from 1898 to 1935, became the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum in 1979. The popular historic museum uses exhibits, artifacts, photographs, audiovisual presentations, and the Delores Parlor Car to show the history of the area. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
A few blocks from the Railway Museum, you'll find the Chesapeake Beach Rail Trail, a 1.4-mile boardwalk trail that follows a small part of the original Chesapeake Beach Railway route that connected Chesapeake Beach and Washington, D.C. The trail starts at the Chesapeake Beach Water Park downtown and offers views of marshland and forested land as you head west. You'll cross Fishing Creek to its southern shore and cross the creek again to end the trail. Look for bald eagles and other birds in this area.
Chesapeake Bay Water Park is a family-friendly place with pools, waterslides, a lazy river, and waterfalls, as well as features such as palm trees to set the Backyard Bahamas mood. The park is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Food and beverages are sold at the park, which also has a gift shop. Guests can rent private cabanas for shielding from the hot sun and to guarantee a place to sit. Visitors say the park is crowded but fun. They recommend searching for discounted tickets online, as admission is somewhat pricey, especially if the whole family goes.
Adjacent to the water park is the Northeast Community Center, run by Calvert County Parks and Recreation. It features a gym for casual basketball games and dances, a game room with air hockey and a pool table, and meeting rooms with water views.
If you've never seen a surfing museum before, you're in luck. Chesapeake Beach boasts Bruce "Snake" Gabrielson's Surf Art Gallery and Museum, featuring a fascinating collection surf art, photos, and surfing artifacts Gabrielson has gathered over the span of 50 years.
These are just a handful of the activities and attractions that are popular in Chesapeake Beach. While you're out and about, be sure to try some local seafood at the restaurants, check out the shops, and admire the beautiful views of the Chesapeake Bay and Fishing Creek.
Below are reviews of the city of Chesapeake Beach, MD from an actual visitor's perspective.
I loved the beach front rooms!
The mix of old and new houses and other structures (Rod and Reel Hotel) make the city intriguing. The fact that it's on the bay adds a scenic beauty that has an unrelenting pull on one's visual and hearing senses. God has truly graced this place with an astounding level of grace and beauty. The library is an added treat.
Boardwalk, sand, beach, places to eat, clean environment!
Clean and welcoming!
Good food and scenery. I hope to return soon enough.