This month Sara from Long Walks DC writes:
“This walk requires a drive but North Beach, MD feels like a hidden gem that will be perfect for a Saturday stroll in the beautiful weather or even a romantic walk along the beach if you’re still trying to come up with Valentine’s plans.
This small Chesapeake Bay beach town is only 45 minutes from Capitol Hill and I am so happy to have stumbled across this perfect little escape from the city. The main strip has a beautiful pier, half-mile waterfront boardwalk, small beach area with great shell (plus supposedly shark teeth) hunting and a cute kids playground in the sand.
The views of the water are expansive and especially gorgeous around sunrise and sunset. There is a farmers market, antique store, bakery, ice cream parlor and other cute stores along with a few restaurants and a beer garden.
North Beach normally charges out-of-town residents to access the beach but it is free to visit from October through April and I found it to be very welcoming in the off-season.”