Solomons Island is a major boating center located at the mouth of the Patuxent River, in southern Calvert County, Maryland. Solomons offers several full service marinas, shops, restaurants, museums, and a boardwalk overlooking the Patuxent.
The Calvert Marine Museum features exhibits designed to interpret the estuarine biology of the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay. To learn about the area's seafood industry, visit the Joseph C. Lore & Sons Oyster House. The Annmarie Garden on St. John is a public sculpture garden being developed along the St. Johns Creek.
A water taxi service operates from April through October, transporting passengers around the Solomons Island area. The price is $2 – 3 per person depending on the destination. You can contact the water taxi by phone at 301-672-5185 on one VHF channel 68.
Comfort Inn Beacon Marina. Waterfront hotel overlooking 186 slip full service marina. Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast daily until 9:00. Traveler Reviews and Rate Comparison
Solomons Holiday Inn Select. Located on Back Creek of the Patuxent River and Adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Water view rooms, comprehensive meeting facilities, fitness center, full service restaurant, junior Olympic size pool. Traveler Reviews and Rate Comparison
Solomons Harbor Marina. An 80 slip, resort style marina adjacent to the Holiday Inn offering long and short term dockage to 100' LOA. 30/50 Amp., Pool, Tennis, Health Spa, Wireless Internet. Easy walk to shopping center, restaurants and Calvert Marine Museum. Groups welcome. Located on Back Creek, Solomons Harbor. 205 Holiday Drive, Solomons, MD 20688. Phone: 410-326-1052.
Spring Cove Marina. One of the most attractive marinas on the Bay. The extensive picnic grounds, 25yd heated pool, restaurant, gift store, fuel dock, full service boatyard, along with caring, friendly service and quiet atmosphere, combine to make us a popular destination. Located on Back Creek/Patuxent River, Solomons, MD. 455 Lore Road, Solomons, MD. Phone: (410) 326 2161 FAX: (410) 326 4187
Charter Fishing in the Solomons Area
Chesapeake Sport Fishing. The "Carrie Sue" is a fast, fun and comfortable 46' charter boat licensed for up to 30 passengers. Fishing from Solomons, MD and Cape Charles VA. Calvert Marina, Solomons, MD. Phone: 410-326-4868 or 800-295-1265. www.capthank.com
Full Choke Charters. Charter fishing on the boat Full Choke with Captain Sam. Come on down and enjoy the day with your family and friends. Let's catch some fish. Solomons Island, MD. Phone: 443-285-1140 or 301-318-2232. www.fullchokecharters.net
Jennifer-Ann Charters. Jennifer-Ann Charters fishes the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. She is a 53 foot state of the art fishing machine. Captain and Mate have a total of 50 years experience. Carries 30 passengers. Calvert Marina Charter Dock, Solomons Island, MD. Phone: 410-414-2459 or 410-320-2517. www.jenniferanncharters.com
Marauder Charters. We offer you more than 25 years of proven ability in finding and catching trophy fish. A first class boat, equipment, and crew to serve up to 6 passengers. Completely equipped with the latest technology and safety devices. Calvert Marina, Solomons Island, MD. Cell Phone: 240-417-2406. www.captjohnmayer.com
Strike Zone Charters. NO FISH ~ NO PAY! We guarantee fish. We know where the fish are and will get you there with speed and comfort. Departing Solomons Island, Maryland daily. Calvert Marina, Solomons, MD. Phone: 410-326-3345 or 410-610-1034. www.fishstrikezone.com
May 10 - Solomons Maritime Festival. The Calvert Marine Museum's campus will come alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of Southern Maryland traditions. Taste traditional foods, learn how to pick crabs and shuck oysters like the pros, enjoy local gospel and old time music, hear world class water fowl calling, see Chesapeake Bay retriever trials in action, watch model boats skim the waters of the boat basin, talk with traditional crafts people as they demonstrate their skills. For the kids, there will be traditional games, races, ice cream making, toy boat building and more.
June 14 - Father's Day Fling - Catapults and... Fine Art? AnneMarie Garden's newest annual event. This event challenges dads, granddads, and their families to build their own catapults and use them to create large paintings on canvas in the spirit of Jackson Pollock. Pack a picnic lunch and dress for a mess. Each family comes away with a catapult, a large painting on canvas, and some rather colorful children! More Information.
June 21 - Tobacco Trail Antique and Classic Car Meet. A main event of the National Capital Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America, this meet showcases 200+ antique and classic cars. Annemarie Garden. More Information.
July 4 -- Solomons Fireworks. Fireworks at dusk.
July 20 - 22 -- Annual Screwpile Lighthouse Challenge Regatta. The Chesapeake Bay premier sailing regatta held in Solomons on the third weekend of July. 175 boats are expected to take part in 2007. Boats from the entire Chesapeake region take part with boats from as far away as Florida and New York taking part. 301-862-3100 .
September 20 - War of 1812 North American Grand Tactical: Tall Ships on the Chesapeake. The Dove, The Royalist, and the Kalmar Nyckel will be docked at the Waterman's Wharf in Solomons. Tours and public sails will be available. More Information.
September 20 -21 -- Artsfest.Annmarie Garden in Solomons Maryland. Recognized as Southern Maryland's finest outdoor arts festival. More info.
October 11 - 12 -- Patuxent River Appreciation Days.Celebrating Maryland's largest intrastate river; free boat rides, music, activities, and more. Calvert Marine Museum. More info.
December 5 - 6 -- Solomons Christmas Walk. Stroll Solomons' candlelit streets, browse in unique shops. 8th: 6-9pm. 9th: 10am-9pm. Enjoy art, music, entertainment, puppet show and boat light parade. More info.
December 5 - January 1 -- Garden in Lights at Annmarie Garden. 6 PM - 9 PM Nightly - weather permitting. A whimsical drive-through holiday light display filled with light sculptures custom-created by the staff at Annmarie Garden. Play the "Holiday I Spy" game along the way. Closed December 24th. Suggested donation: $5 per car.
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