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SolomonsSolomons Island

Give Solomons one night, two at most: a boardwalk, a marine museum and a seafood strip where the Patuxent meets the Chesapeake Bay.

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Solomons is a small waterfront resort on a peninsula in Southern Maryland, about a two-hour drive from Washington, DC and Baltimore. It is a boating and fishing town with a short boardwalk, one strong museum, a cluster of seafood restaurants and a summer open-air bar. Most people come for a night or as a day trip combined with Calvert Cliffs or St. Mary's City. There is no train and no airport: you need a car.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
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Best months
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), Jan–Feb (many waterfront places closed)
Airports
BWI · DCA · IAD
Nights
1–2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Solomons, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–6
  • Street or quick mealBurger or sandwich$12–18
  • BeerDraught beer at the bar$6–9
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM, about a week of data$10–25
  • Museum or sight ticketCalvert Marine Museum entry$7 adult, $6 senior, $2 child
  • Budget bedBudget motel or chain double, a night, per roomUS$90
  • Mid-range bedBudget motel or chain double, a night, per roomUS$130
  • High-end bedBudget motel or chain double, a night, per roomUS$180

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$160 · High US$280

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Calvert Marine Museum and Drum Point lighthouseBoardwalk at the river mouthFishing and boating on the PatuxentSeafood restaurants and the seasonal Tiki Bar
Airports
BWI Baltimore/Washington International (About 1 h 45 min–2 h by car.) · DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National (About 1 h 45 min by car.) · IAD Washington Dulles (About 2 h 30 min by car; allow more in weekday traffic.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  5. May

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Sep (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Solomons: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

7°C (45°F)

−3°C (27°F)

9 rd

Feb

9°C (48°F)

−2°C (28°F)

8 rd

Mar

13°C (55°F)

2°C (36°F)

9 rd

Apr

19°C (66°F)

7°C (45°F)

9 rd

May

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

10 rd

Jun

29°C (84°F)

18°C (64°F)

9 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

21°C (70°F)

9 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

8 rd

Sep

26°C (79°F)

16°C (61°F)

7 rd

Oct

20°C (68°F)

10°C (50°F)

7 rd

Nov

14°C (57°F)

4°C (39°F)

8 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

−1°C (30°F)

9 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the practical choice: Route 2/4 is the only road in and out, and the sights sit a short drive apart. The boardwalk, museum and restaurant strip are walkable from each other. Boaters arrive at Solomons Harbor, Spring Cove or Zahnisers marinas on Back Creek. Bus service to the town is limited; check local schedules before relying on it.

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Calvert Cliffs State Park

go

Door to door: About 30–40 min

Drive Route 4 north, then park and walk the trail to the beach

Fossil hunting on the beach; go in the morning before it is picked over.

St. Mary's Citygo

Door to door: About 45 min

Route 4 south to Route 5 east

Historic first settlement site; pairs well with a Solomons night.

Lexington Parkgo

Door to door: About 20 min

Route 4 south to Route 235

Naval air museum and the area's main shopping and services.

Sotterley Plantation

caution

Door to door: About 45 min

Route 4 south, Route 235 north, then Route 245

Mansion tours run on set hours and a fee applies; check before driving out.

Chesapeake Beachcaution

Door to door: About 1 h

Drive north around the bay via Route 4 and Route 260

A separate bayfront town; better as its own stop than a quick return.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Solomons Island Road strip (Route 2/4)

Motels and the Hilton Garden Inn; walkable to the museum and most restaurants.

Dowell, north of the bridge

Quieter chain hotels about 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from the restaurant strip; needs a car.

Lexington Park

More rooms and services south on Route 4/Route 235, about 20 min away; useful when Solomons is full in summer.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$90–140 excl. bed
Mid
$150–230 excl. bed
High
$250+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Waterfront or mid-range hotel double1 × 1 night × US$200US$200
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$160US$320
Calvert Marine Museum entry2 × US$7US$14
Calvert Cliffs State Park entry1 × US$5US$5
Fuel, Washington round trip1 × US$30US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$57
Trip total≈ US$313 per person per day, bed includedUS$626

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax is added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–6
Seafood platter or crab cakes$22–38
Burger or sandwich$12–18
Draught beer at the bar$6–9
Calvert Marine Museum entry$7 adult, $6 senior, $2 child
Sotterley mansion tour$10 adult
eSIM, about a week of data$10–25

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A low-crime resort town; the real risks are summer heat, sunburn on the water, ticks on park trails and drinking on the boat or the road. 911 works everywhere.
  • Route 2/4 is the single road in and out: summer weekends and the bridge back up badly.
  • The Tiki Bar is seasonal, roughly April to October, and opening day draws a very large crowd.
  • Calvert Cliffs State Park's public beach is usually picked over by noon: arrive early for fossils.
  • Restaurant kitchens close early outside summer; check hours before a late dinner.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Calvert County Sheriff (non-emergency)
410-535-1600
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Calvert County Sheriff (non-emergency)410-535-1600
  • Poison Control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No embassies here; national embassies are in Washington, DC, about two hours away.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Washington, DC → Solomons by car: about 2 h, roughly 100 km (62 mi)
  • BWI → Solomons by car: about 1 h 45 min–2 h
  • Parking on the Solomons strip: free lots near the museum and boardwalk; fills on summer weekends

Say or show

  • Where is the boardwalk? — Where is the boardwalk?
  • A table for two, please — A table for two, please
  • Is the kitchen still open? — Is the kitchen still open?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Where can I park? — Where can I park?

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink at the bar.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Solomons. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), Jan–Feb (many waterfront places closed) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contracts for DCA, BWI and IAD with traffic-aware drive times.
  2. Walking cluster map for the boardwalk, Calvert Marine Museum and the Route 2 restaurant strip.
  3. Place pages with verified hours and fees for the Calvert Marine Museum, Sotterley and Calvert Cliffs.
  4. Seasonal fixtures for the Tiki Bar opening and closing dates.

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