DC area beaches
Jun 18, 2007 | 7:24 pm
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DC area beaches
Anyone have a recommendation for a DC area beach? Don't really want to make the 3-4 hour drive to Ocean City or Virginia Beach. Really just a patch of sand and salt water will do. Preferably there is some kind of tiki bar nearby. I'm actually coming from Silver Spring if that makes a difference.
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Jun 19, 2007 | 5:02 am
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Sandy Point State Park has a fairly decent beach but no tiki bar. I think there are a few public beaches in the Edgewater area as well. Chesapeake Beach or North Beach might fit the bill. Haven't been to either in years so not sure what they are like now. I know there has been alot of developemnt in those areas.
http://www.baydreaming.com/chesbeach.htm
http://www.chesapeake-beach.md.us/
http://www.baydreaming.com/chesbeach.htm
http://www.chesapeake-beach.md.us/
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Jun 20, 2007 | 7:05 am
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Anyone have a recommendation for a DC area beach? Don't really want to make the 3-4 hour drive to Ocean City or Virginia Beach. Really just a patch of sand and salt water will do. Preferably there is some kind of tiki bar nearby. I'm actually coming from Silver Spring if that makes a difference.
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Thanks!
That's a huge reason I left College Park 10 years ago; I couldn't stand that there is no easy way to get to the Atlantic. The only option you really have are Chesapeake Bay beaches and the only one I've been to is Sandy Point. I didn't like it. The best beaches I found were in Delaware....nice soft sand, zero sales tax, and you don't get the gruesome scene which is Ocean City.
Jun 20, 2007 | 10:08 am
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Jun 20, 2007 | 3:17 pm
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DC isn't exactly on the coast as I'm sure you know since you live in Silver Spring. That's a huge reason I left College Park 10 years ago; I couldn't stand that there is no easy way to get to the Atlantic.
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Originally Posted by Analise
If he wants to be at a salt water beach, you're right, the Chesapeake is his only option under 3 hours.
I believe that is exactly what he asked for:
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Really just a patch of sand and salt water will do.
That's a huge reason I left College Park 10 years ago; I couldn't stand that there is no easy way to get to the Atlantic.Quote:
Originally Posted by Analise
If he wants to be at a salt water beach, you're right, the Chesapeake is his only option under 3 hours.
I believe that is exactly what he asked for:
Quote:
Really just a patch of sand and salt water will do.
No wonder people keep asking me why I moved away from Savannah. Thanks for all the suggestions!
Jun 21, 2007 | 6:55 am
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Did you say tiki bar? This one is right by Calvert Cliffs State park, which also has a beach.
If you wanted to drive that far south though, I would go to Point Lookout instead. Much nicer
Jun 23, 2007 | 8:26 am
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There are a few beaches on the Potomac, below the 301(harry nice) bridge. Swimming was allowed, and popular at the tidal basin and graveley point until swimming was banned in DC in 1957. the water off graveley point is DC.
I live 4 miles south of the DC line. We have a beach on the potomac. We check water quality and do water activities. The water in the potomac is cleaner than the water in the cheseapeak.
after major rainstorms There are sewerage dumps , and all contact with the Potomac should be avoided.
\The hudson, by the way, has been cleaned to the point that sturgeon have returned, and beaches are being planned in the NYC area.
I live 4 miles south of the DC line. We have a beach on the potomac. We check water quality and do water activities. The water in the potomac is cleaner than the water in the cheseapeak.
after major rainstorms There are sewerage dumps , and all contact with the Potomac should be avoided.
\The hudson, by the way, has been cleaned to the point that sturgeon have returned, and beaches are being planned in the NYC area.
Jun 24, 2007 | 12:22 pm
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Thanks to all who gave advice. Went to North Beach, MD, yesterday just up the street from Chesapeake Beach. Cozy beach, murky water, had to pay $6/person entry fee. Not used to paying for beach access, but it was only 30 miles outside DC with absolutely no traffic. Guess I can't complain. Glad the weather cooperated!
Jun 25, 2007 | 7:25 am
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Thanks to all who gave advice. Went to North Beach, MD, yesterday just up the street from Chesapeake Beach. Cozy beach, murky water, had to pay $6/person entry fee. Not used to paying for beach access, but it was only 30 miles outside DC with absolutely no traffic. Guess I can't complain. Glad the weather cooperated!
Jun 25, 2007 | 7:31 am
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For both Bay & Potomac, try Point Lookout