Solomons Island

A nice place to be if you want to get out the house. Hit the museum, cruise the boardwalk, rent a boat, run, bike, or just hang out and watch the activity in the water. They’re always holding different events on the island, so its worth it to look online to see whats going on on a particular weekend, and theres always fireworks on the 4^th of july. Which is a nice sight to see, especially with the bridge in the background. There a naval recreation center/​camp ground less then a mile from the island for military guest looking to make a weekend or a long stay out of it.

I am still in shock at how awesome this place is Calvert County is The best place to raise a family and to live in peace and harmony with other people!
Living in DC for so long I got tired of nasty and rude people and moving to Calvert County was a great change, so for 4 July we decided not to go downtown DC and went to Solomons Island.
First thing I must say there was ample parking that was free!
The police were friendly yet very attentive to what their job was and what they were doing they were directing traffic and had everything so organized I really am considering writing a letter to the Department telling them how awesome everything was because of their professionalism an organization skills!
Now let’s get down to the nitty-​gritty of going to Solomons Island. This was our first time and I had my son and his special-​needs friend with me. the
There were people of all races and colors and everyone was getting along being so friendly and just happy!
My son’s friend is nonverbal and was eating ice cream and walking and bump into someone. The girl was upset and said excuse you but when my son apologized quickly and she saw that his friend was special-​needs she felt bad and quickly said it’s OK I’m so sorry! This to me showed how compassionate people are and it really makes me love this area even more!
If you can see from my pictures the fireworks were amazing and 100 times better then downtown DC which I hate to say but it’s true!!! This is our new go to place for the Fourth of July I love it and I love Calvert County!!!
One more thing we got ice cream and a few bottles of water and they did not break us in price meaning everything even on a holiday was reasonably priced

It’s quiet.
A welcome respite from the District and its suburbs, Solomons Island is small and by sheer topography will never become as bloated as the many communities in the greater area. The view of the river is absolutely incredible at this point. The route 4 bridge is a highlight of any trip to Southern Maryland.
Solomons is a place to relax, but there isn’t all that much to do. Food options are few in number (and fewer if you’re not into their natural focus, seafood). There’s a small boardwalk, a museum you have to pay for, and some boating to be had. But mostly, this is a place to kick back and enjoy the water.

Solomons is a solid, but not necesarilly phenomenal, addition to any Southern Maryland visit. It has a number of restaurants, most of which specialize in seafood, but not all restaurants are as good as they should be considering the access to fresh, delicious seafood.
The thing I really like about Solomons is the ability to run. I’ll park my rental car in the lot along the boardwalk and start running south in to the neighborhoods. It provides a good mix of flat and slight hills, a good mix of neighborhoods and water views, and unless it’s a busy weekend, there isn’t a lot of traffic to deal with.

When the fam and I hit the mega millions, we’re moving here. ‘Nuf said.

great place to get away to from the big city.

A great place to visit, no matter how often. Always good for people, boat, or crab watching. Lots of little restaurants around to search out and try, and some tiny but fun shopping experiences.

This is a great little walking community and a great spot for a romantic get away. We go here at least once a year.

I had a nice little reminder of how great the little boardwalk is the other weekend. Ice cream cone? Check. Boyfriend w/​Stogie from the tiki bar cigar shop? Check. Arnold Palmer from Julia’s Juices? Check. Enjoyable afternoon? Check and double check.

Solomons. Island is a great trip from DC, especially on a warm, sunny day. It’s a quick trip on good roads, a bit under 2 hours from Northern Virginia.
Don’t miss Annmarie Sculpture Garden (we spent an hour there). They’ve got a beautiful new building (May 2008) and the quarter mile walk through the sculpture garden was great fun.
Ate lunch at CD Café. While you wouldn’t drive to Solomons just to eat there, the food was very good and not the typical fried food you find on the Chesapeake.
Carmen’s Gallery (across from Riverwalk) was great and Carmen is a terrific saleswoman.
Riverwalk was pleasant.
There’s also a Mariner’s Museum. Do go through the Point Drum lighthouse, even if you skip the rest of the museum.
We’ll be back — hopefully to spend a weekend at a B&B.

My partner took me here for a little weekend getaway. It’s really amazing how many bays or beaches are near you within an hour or less from you.
Solomons Island is a little further about an hour and fifteen minutes away. Just get on Pennsylvania Ave and drive towards Maryland (the state). Just keep driving and driving. No turns… none!
Solomons Island is a miniature version of Rehoboth Beach with a sprinkle of Key West. It has its own little Boardwalk with little shops, restaurants and bars.
So, put on a good pair of walking shoes and have fun exploring this place!