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Sandy Point State Park

Beach, Harbor or Marina, and State or Provincial Park
Annapolis
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    Maryland
    "... in the state: The Polar Bear Plunge. In May, check out the Chesapeake Bay..."(3 Tips)
    Chris S.
    "The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim!"(2 Tips)
    Max D.
    "picnic right on waterfront and the view of bay bridge"(2 Tips)
    Synta K.
    "Picnic areas, beach, great park for friends and family"(3 Tips)
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  • Dierra M.
    Dierra MilhouseJune 1, 2014
    Horrible bathroom! I packed about 20 sandwiches for everyone chips, fruit snacks etc didn't see any jellies , the water was a little chilly and rocky Great experience!
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  • Maryland
    MarylandJanuary 27, 2012
    Each January, this beach is home to the biggest beach party in the state: The Polar Bear Plunge. In May, check out the Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival!
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  • Shawn Ta E.
    Bring some vinegar to help smooth the sting of a jelly fish. They are out in full force. Three kids go stung in the last hour.
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  • Joshua B.heart icon on user image
    Joshua BrahmsJune 9, 2013
    It is really soooooo beautiful place to visit and take photos there. I had really soooooo awesome time there.
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  • Max D.
    Max DakshaFebruary 26, 2012
    Perfect for a family outing, picnic right on waterfront and the view of bay bridge
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  • Aman C.
    Aman CAugust 18, 2014
    The sand is kinda orange and quite rocky. Plenty of grills around.
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  • Synta K.heart icon on user image
    Synta KeelingAugust 16, 2014
    Picnic areas, beach, great park for friends and family
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  • Brett p.heart icon on user image
    Brett payneJune 24, 2015
    There are a ton of shells at the entrance to the water not for the tenderfooted
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  • Brett p.heart icon on user image
    Brett payneJune 22, 2015
    Amazing place to visit and it's only an hour from Virginia
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  • Arpad R.
    Arpad RomandyJuly 29, 2011
    Great place on a weekday. You can swim for a mile as long as you let the lifeguard know
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  • Catherine W.heart icon on user image
    Catherine WongOctober 11, 2016
    Maryland beaches not great. Watch out for jellies.
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  • Giancarlo L.heart icon on user image
    Giancarlo LodevicoMay 11, 2014
    Best place to take pictures with your family!
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  • Cassie S.heart icon on user image
    Cassie SchanbergerJanuary 26, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Polar bear plunge 2019.
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    SidJacksOctober 25, 2014
    Great sunrises here
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  • Sarah W.
    Sarah WainioAugust 23, 2021
    Truly are jellyfish everywhere.
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  • Giancarlo L.heart icon on user image
    Giancarlo LodevicoJuly 17, 2015
    Just fishing by boat or at the pier.
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  • Chris S.heart icon on user image
    Chris StevensJanuary 29, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim!
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  • MDStateParks
    MDStateParksAugust 5, 2011
    Fish from the shoreline or from several of our rock jetties.
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  • Chrissy N.heart icon on user image
    Chrissy NickelNovember 30, 2014
    Polar bear plunge is organized here
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  • Brian M.
    Brian MenchDecember 23, 2014
    Lights on the bay! Yay!!
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  • Antwian S.
    Antwian SheltonAugust 23, 2010
    Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful cannot wait to go back!!
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  • George Z.heart icon on user image
    George ZinkgrafJanuary 18, 2016
    Picnics,and fishing
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  • CP
    CPAugust 12, 2013
    August = jellyfish. You've been warned!
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  • Paulina L.heart icon on user image
    Paulina LeonovichAugust 14, 2015
    The beach not really as i expected, wont swim there
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  • Jayee
    JayeeAugust 9, 2014
    Salty Chili These Fries.
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  • Corey W.heart icon on user image
    Corey WonderfulDecember 4, 2013
    Christmas lights are cute
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  • Michael O.
    Michael O.May 31, 2010
    Kind of rocky just as you enter the water...think ahead and bring Crocs or water shoes.
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  • Grace G.
    Grace GonzalezSeptember 6, 2010
    The closer to the Bay bridge, the less crowded the beach.
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  • Amy K.
    Amy KMay 13, 2012
    Totally free if you have military ID
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  • Koren
    KorenSeptember 7, 2014
    You will leave completely dirty.
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  • Terense K.
    Terense KempJuly 7, 2012
    Watch out for the jellies
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  • AnD
    AnDJune 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    arrive EARLY of you need a grill
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  • Andrew B.
    Andrew BuddJuly 6, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Definitely bring a lunch. Very expensive snack bar.
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  • Gregory W.
    Gregory WongJuly 2, 2010
    Don't forget to bring some food when you go to the beach!
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  • Courtny M.
    Courtny M.March 10, 2013
    The only bathrooms open are portapottys that haven't been cleaned out in a Looong time. Gross.
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  • Mrin P.
    Mrin PatilJuly 21, 2013
    The bathrooms here are disgusting. You've been warned!
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  • Jen K.
    Jen KimApril 4, 2010
    Nice beach area
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  • ♉Jennifer♉
    ♉Jennifer♉July 24, 2010
    Get stung by Jellys!
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