North Beach, Maryland
North Beach is a town of 2,296 people in Calvert County, Maryland, founded in 1910.
Why visit North Beach
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 29 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Chesapeake Beach Railway Station, Holly Hill, Chesapeake Beach Water Park and Rod 'n Reel Marina.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in North Beach
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About North Beach
North Beach is a town in Calvert County, Maryland, United States, on the Chesapeake Bay. As of the 2020 census, North Beach had a population of 2,146.
From the Wikipedia article North Beach, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Chesapeake Beach Railway Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Railway station in Chesapeake Beach, the United States of America
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Holly Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house at Friendship, Maryland, United States
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
Museum · 1.2 mi
4155 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach
Apr-Oct 13:00-16:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Chesapeake Beach Water Park
Sports field and stadium · 1.1 mi
4079 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach
closed
Wetlands Overlook park
Park
Wetlands Overlook Park, located at 4030 11th Street, is a small nature park that serves as an attraction for those interested in...
4030 11th Street, North Beach
Restaurants and cafes29
1936 Bar and Grill
Restaurant · Regional, Sandwich · 1.2 mi
4160 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Abner's Crab House
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.3 mi
3748 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach
Su-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr, Sa 12:00-21:00
Chesapeake Market & Deli
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
7150 Lake Shore Drive, North Beach
Mo-Th,Su 08:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00; Dec 25 off
City Sliders at the Westlawn Inn
Restaurant · Burger, Salad, Wings
9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Hook and Vine
Restaurant · Regional, Sandwich, Seafood
4114 7th Street, North Beach
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Ketch 22
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.4 mi
7153 Lake Shore Drive, North Beach
Mo-Tu off; We-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Ledo Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Pasta · 0.7 mi
8416 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Dec 25 off
Little Panda Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.4 mi
7836 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Plaza Mexico Restaurante
Restaurant · Mexican, Seafood
9200 Bay Avenue, North Beach
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00; Dec 25 off
Traders
Restaurant · American, Burger, Chicken, Regional, Sandwich, Seafood, Steak House · 1.0 mi
8132 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach
Mo-Th,Su 08:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00; Dec 24-25 off
Vaughn Cheese Counter
Restaurant · Chicken, Sandwich, Salad
4116 7th Street, North Beach
Mo-Tu off; We-Su 11:00-20:00
Baia Coastal Italian
Restaurant · Italian, Seafood, Pasta · 0.7 mi
8323 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach
Mo-Tu off; We-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-15:00,16:00-22:00; Sa-Su...
17 more on the map.
Where to stay2
History
The Town of North Beach was originally platted in 1900 and then re-platted in 1908. It was formally incorporated in 1910. It was established as strictly a residential town with ads running in local newspapers proclaiming North Beach as “Washington’s most popular salt water resort.”
Early visitors arrived to the town via steamboat, railroad, oxen carts, trolley cars, and automobiles. For more than 100 years, residents and visitors alike have enjoyed the town's numerous amenities, including swimming; crabbing; boating; searching for sharks' teeth and fossils; pier; boardwalk; top-named bands; carnivals and numerous festivals; parades; beauty contests; gambling; fine local restaurants; hunting and trapping; motorcycles; and a farmer's market.
Revitalization began in the 1980s and escalated in the 1990s.
In 2003, Hurricane Isabel struck North Beach, bringing 4- to 5-foot waves that damaged many residences, businesses, and the boardwalk. Since then, the waterfront of North Beach has been rebuilt with multi-story homes and a condominium.
From the History section of North Beach, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Bayside Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi
3009 East Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach
Saint Anthony Catholic Church
Church · Catholic
8826 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach
Wards Memorial Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.5 mi
2265 Wards Chapel Road, Owings
Shopping7
A-1 Antiques & Collectibles
Shop · 0.8 mi
3732 East Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare2
Twin Beaches Community Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy
8924 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach
Map of North Beach
72 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 25°F | 3.0 in | 5.7 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 26°F | 2.7 in | 6.3 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 33°F | 3.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 46°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 36°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Upper Marlboro 3 Nnw (16 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Calvert County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-02-04: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lee Airport (ANP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Chesapeake Beach 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Deale 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Dunkirk 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Huntingtown 8 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Galesville 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Baden 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Croom 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Marlboro Meadows 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Mayo 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Marlton 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- North Beach, Maryland (1), Fuzheado ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2016-07-20 16 41 54 View south along Maryland State Route 261 (Seventh Street) at Chesapeake Avenue in North Beach, Calvert County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-20 16 33 02 View north along Maryland State Route 261 (Seventh Street) at Bay Avenue in North Beach, Calvert County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-20 16 31 04 View north along Maryland State Route 261 (Chesapeake Avenue) between Second Street and Third Street in North Beach, Calvert County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-20 16 34 29 View east across the Chesapeake Bay from the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Seventh Street in North Beach, Calvert County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-20 16 38 07 View west-northwest across a tidal marsh from Maryland State Route 261 (Bay Avenue) in North Beach, Calvert County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-20 16 39 17 View south along Maryland State Route 261 (Bay Avenue) north of Ninth Street in North Beach, Calvert County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-20 16 37 13 View southeast down an unnamed tidal stream towards the Chesapeake Bay from Maryland State Route 261 (Bay Avenue) in North Beach, Calvert County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-20 16 37 30 View northwest across a tidal marsh from Maryland State Route 261 (Bay Avenue) in North Beach, Calvert County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-20 16 37 26 View west across a tidal marsh from Maryland State Route 261 (Bay Avenue) in North Beach, Calvert County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chesapeake Beach Station Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Holly Hill 1937, John O. Brostrup, Public domain
- Chesapeake Bay, MD 10.26.2015 (4), NealVickers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chesapeake Bay, MD 10.26.2015 (9), NealVickers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Owings Wood, SlipperyDude, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2016-07-20 16 44 40 View south along Maryland State Route 261 (Chesapeake Avenue) just south of First Street in Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Platalea ajaja - Matt Felperin - 401914998, Matt Felperin, CC BY 4.0
- Platalea ajaja - Matt Felperin - 401914882, Matt Felperin, CC BY 4.0
- Platalea ajaja - Matt Felperin - 401914943, Matt Felperin, CC BY 4.0
- Platalea ajaja - Matt Felperin - 401914916, Matt Felperin, CC BY 4.0
- Platalea ajaja - Matt Felperin - 401914971, Matt Felperin, CC BY 4.0
- Platalea ajaja - Matt Felperin - 401914898, Matt Felperin, CC BY 4.0
- Platalea ajaja - Matt Felperin - 401915026, Matt Felperin, CC BY 4.0
- Baycrest (1), SlipperyDude, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2019-05-22 18 18 10 View east along Maryland State Route 260 (Chesapeake Beach Road) just west of Cox Road and G Street in Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-22 18 11 13 View north along Maryland State Route 261 (Bayside Road) at Maryland State Route 260 (Chesapeake Beach Road) in Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-22 18 14 29 View west along Maryland State Route 260 (Chesapeake Beach Road) at Maryland State Route 261 (Bayside Road) in Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-07-20 19 24 28 View east at the east end of Maryland State Route 260 (Chesapeake Beach Road) at Maryland State Route 261 (Bayside Road) in Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Windward Key, SlipperyDude, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lynwood T Kellam Memorial Recreational Park, SlipperyDude, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main water slide structure at Chesapeake Beach Water Park (50864469848), Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lifesaving dummy at Chesapeake Beach Water Park (50865282067), Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2016-08-19 10 27 08 View north along Maryland State Route 261 (Lake Shore Drive) at Alabama Avenue in Rose Haven, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pisupo and supoketi, Wyldephang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rose Haven, Maryland, USA, winter 2021 01, Fuzheado, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-08-19 10 28 57 View south along Maryland State Route 261 (Walnut Avenue) at Charleston Avenue in Rose Haven, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rose Haven, Maryland, USA, winter 2021 02, Fuzheado, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rose Haven, Maryland, USA, winter 2021 05, Fuzheado, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rose Haven, Maryland, USA, winter 2021 04, Fuzheado, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rose Haven, Maryland, USA, winter 2021 03, Fuzheado, CC BY-SA 4.0
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