Closest Beaches
Beaches Near Annapolis, MD
You live in the beach capital of the Chesapeake whether you realize it or not. Sandy Point is in your backyard, and the Eastern Shore is one bridge away. Locals know the trick is timing Bay Bridge traffic, not picking the beach.
Sandy Point State Park
5.7 mi · ~8 min drive
9
Skip the beach today.
66°F water 56°F air 13 to 22 mph wind
Mayo Beach Park
5.9 mi · ~8 min drive
9
Skip the beach today.
66°F water 55°F air 14 to 22 mph wind
Beverly Triton Nature Park
6.8 mi · ~10 min drive
11
Skip the beach today.
66°F water 57°F air 10 to 16 mph wind
Matapeake Beach & Dog Park
7.5 mi · ~11 min drive
8
Skip the beach today.
66°F water 56°F air 15 to 25 mph wind
Terrapin Nature Area & Beach
8.6 mi · ~12 min drive
12
Skip the beach today.
66°F water 60°F air 15 to 20 mph wind
Downs Park
11 mi · ~15 min drive
11
Skip the beach today.
63°F water 60°F air 10 to 17 mph wind
Fort Smallwood Park
13 mi · ~19 min drive
9
Skip the beach today.
63°F water 57°F air 12 to 21 mph wind
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge
15 mi · ~21 min drive
8
Skip the beach today.
66°F water 59°F air 15 to 25 mph wind
Claiborne Landing
15 mi · ~22 min drive
8
Skip the beach today.
66°F water 56°F air 15 to 25 mph wind
North Point State Park
16 mi · ~23 min drive
9
Skip the beach today.
63°F water 56°F air 14 to 23 mph wind
Drive times are estimates
Mileage is straight-line distance from the center of Annapolis. Real drive times depend on Bay Bridge traffic, seasonal congestion, and your starting point inside the metro. For summer weekends, assume 20-40 minutes longer than posted times here, especially for beaches east of the Bay Bridge.