Coastal Maryland, a peninsula extending hundreds of miles between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, offers endless recreational opportunities and is a popular summer vacation destination. Visitors from around the region flock to explore its historic towns, beaches, and beautiful natural areas. Visitors can enjoy an array of activities, such as boating, swimming, fishing, bird watching, biking, and golfing. The resort communities along the coast host wonderful annual events, including waterfront festivals, seafood festivals, boating regattas and races, fishing tournaments, boat shows, museum events, arts and crafts shows, and more. Have fun exploring this beautiful part of Maryland.