Our retired women's group walks each week at Jonas Green Park. The paths are paved & well…read moremaintained. The loop is short but we go around several times. Parking and bathrooms are available and you can't beat the views.

We wanted to go to Sandy Point Beach Park one Saturday afternoon, but the lot was full. I asked one…read moreof the cops directing traffic for another recommendation and he said "Google Jonas Green." Which I did, and 15 minutes later we were at Jonas Green, and there were lots of spots available. Jonas Green is a small park, with a small and very calm beach -- perfect for our toddler. Like most of the waterfront around Annapolis, it has beautiful views, plus restrooms, grills and picnic tables, and a nice variety of people: couples, families, kids. Very family friendly and quiet. We loved it, and will definitely go back.

I've been trying to get my family to catch this fishing wave but not all members are supportive…read morelol. But finally I found an experience that all parties could appreciate. My son surely enjoyed himself...he caught plenty of fish and learned a lot from the captain as far as fishing and the area we traveled. This trip is perfect for little ones and adults just wanting to get out and learn. I'd come back time and time again for a reasonable priced day out on the water. Great communication by the staff before and after the experience. The website gives you all of the information in advance so that you are well prepared. Book a trip and see for yourself...there's even a little crabbing too. Awesome trip

What a great time with the kiddos! The Captain and First Mate were first rate (see what I did…read morethere?)!! My kids had a great time catching fish, enjoying the breeze, and even nabbing a blue crab. The captain taught them how to safely hold the crab and we got pictures. Highly recommend for anyone with little kiddos who can't quite bait a hook and us veteran fishermen had a great time too!

Bottom Line: An Anne Arundel County park a bit off the beaten path with limited access during the…read morepeak-season but lovely views of the Bay year round. Thomas Point Park in Annapolis is a county park that offers beautiful views of the Thomas Point Lighthouse, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the bay in general. There is a pavilion that can be rented and a day camping area but I believe what makes this park so popular in the summer months is that its a good fishing spot. As the name implies, the park is on a point of land that jets out into the bay offering great views of the water year round. From November through March visitors can drive into the park without paying a fee. But if you are wanting to drive into the park April though October then you need to obtain a permit and I think they can be a bit tricky to come by. Permits are sold at Quiet Waters Park and sold on a limited first come, first served basis. A limited number of daily permits are sold each morning and a total of 75 monthly permits are sold each month on the last Thursday of the prior month. So yeah, a little tricky but its understandable that admission to this small park, which is accessible through a residential neighborhood, needs to be limited.

This was a decent place to come and picnic and do some fishing. You have to purchase a parking pass…read morefor entry. The monthly pass is hard to get, I logged in at 9am when they became available and as I was checking out on the website, they went quickly to sold out (only available one day a month). You need a monthly pass to a drive all the way to the park. If you get a daily pass, you have to park at the second gate and walk the rest of the way, maybe a quarter of a mile. Make sure you have a wagon for your things if you have to walk. The park is well kept and also has port-a-johns. While we were there, the park rangers did come and checked parking passes!

Rented a boat a couple years ago. Finally getting around to writing a review. Great boat excellent…read moreservice. Convenient location.

Great service and pontoon boat! A bit hard to find where their building was once we parked but…read morethey were helpful giving us directions to their building.

Glad that we visited this wonderful spot near Annapolis, as it was comforting and beautiful, a…read morepopular place to enjoy outdoor beauty and the Chesapeake Bay! Numerous trails and options throughout, and the park is open from 7 AM until dusk. Among the options are a dog park, art galleries, playgrounds, kayak rentals, ice skating, and picnic areas. I did not get to the Visitors Center, as it closed at 4 PM. We visited the South River Overlook Trail, which was four-tenths of a mile in length, and had benches at the water to fully enjoy and appreciate the spectacular views. There are six other trails, ranging to as much as a mile and one-half in length. An $8 entry fee for automobiles, additional for larger vehicles, and they also offer lifetime senior passes.

Immaculate vibes for a picnic date or a nice walk along the water ample parking and well kept…read moregrounds. It was easy to find, basically just drive to the end (however Google maps took us there w no issues!) On our way home I stopped into the ladies room and to my surprise it was clean and also well kept. Gorgeous park!

We had a fun time aboard the My Girl, and Captain Steve made it a great experience…read more When deciding to go fishing with a group, I contacted a number of places and Captain Steve was very quick to respond and very easy to work with. He was flexible with scheduling our half day excursion and checked in the day before to confirm our time. He even suggested that we go out early to avoid a potential thunderstorm to try and ensure we got our full 5 hours. On the boat, he and his first mate were informative, and we rode about an hour into the bay to the fishing area. Once we arrived, they quickly got all of the gear out and explained the process. Then the fish started coming! After 3 hours, we had caught our allocation, and made the trip back to the dock. At the dock we took pictures and Captain Steve cleaned and filleted our fish. I would recommend My Girl Charters to anyone looking to do a fishing trip out of the DC area, especially for novices or those with kids. Thanks again Captain Steve.

Awesome day on the bay today with mygirlcharters. Highly recommend them. The captain knew exactly…read morewhere to go and taught us everything we needed to know. Very friendly and made our time on the boat a great trip. We started out catching little bait fish and even though they were small they were a hell of a lot of fun to catch. Pulled in like 40 or 50 of them the first 90 minutes or so then headed out just past the bay bridge for Rockfish. Ended up catching the boat limit. We were pulling them in one after another. Great time. Will definitely do it again with them.

Very limited parking & very crowded for a weekday. Not worth…read morethe drive! Very disappointed !!

Nice, small area to go crabbing or fishing. You can also launch your kayak or canoe from here…read more Right next door is a bigger lunch for boots. I've come down here quite a few times to go fishing but I do not think I've ever actually caught anything. Lol . . . crazy right? During the summer, it gets really crowded and people can be see all up and down the dock crabbing and fishing.

We came to Sandy Point State Park on an off season day. When you look at the photos on social…read moremedia, you create a visual in your mind. On this day, the weather was less than ideal. Hence, there were very few visitors in the park. When we pulled up, no one was at the toll booth. You just made your payment to park and you were on your way. If you use my photos as a reference, you can see exactly what type of day it was. It was no more than 50 degrees with low clouds and light rain. Visibility wasn't the best. After we parked our car, we started to walk around the property. The booths were closed and the only people that we saw were a family playing on the playground and a parent taking his son fishing. A park ranger came by and parked next to our car but when we came back, he drove off. He was trying to figure out why we were there. When you walk down the path, you'll notice that the sand is a rusty color. I've seen wet sand in California, but the sand at this state park was different in color. All of the sand was also soaking wet due the rising tides. You can see bridge across the water and a boat or two on the water. The winds were blowing and the water was choppy. You definitely weren't out on the water unless it was work-related. Sandy Point has a plaque in which it outlines the history of this area. It was once a segregated beach. Things have changed for the better and now everyone gets to enjoy the area. When I saw photos from summer months in this area, Sandy Point is the place to be.Maybe we will come back during the summer months for a different experience, so that we can enjoy it, just like the locals.

BLUF: Lights on the Bay is a fun experience but I'm otherwise not a fan of this park…read more Truth be told, I have not been to Sandy Point State Park during the day in over 25 years. It didn't leave a good impression back then so now I stick to visiting at Christmas time to see Lights on the Bay. Lights on the Bay is fun and I would give it five stars so my three-star review reflects the overall experience of Sandy Point State Park. For $20, you can drive a car full of friends and family through the park to see the lights. I feel like they really stepped it up in 2025 and I was more than glad to make that donation, via the $20 entrance fee, to the SPCA. Another fun way to see Lights on the Bay is via bike. There is a local club that organizes a ride in early December - they deck out their bikes and take a leisurely, albeit chilly, ride through the grounds.

I also had a terrible interaction with Paul last summer. I would share more from our conversation,…read morebut it appears Airbnb finally decided to give this rude, borderline verbally abusive, and arrogant business owner the boot. I highly recommend unless you want a berating for simply asking about accommodations (what/if any were available), that you do NOT bother reaching out to Paul. Honestly, his behavior and demeanor are likely great examples of what terrible experiences and (lack of) service we would have probably received had we decided to utilize Paul's business and services during our visit.

Had an outstanding experience with Captin Paul this week. He showed my family and I all kinds of…read moreinteresting places on the Chesapeake bay. Dolphins, osprey with fish in their talons, lighthouses, a drawbridge, and a chill approach to life. He navigated us Tilghman island... let us rest, eat and swim... then returned us safely to our lives in DC. The 38 ft sloop is awesome, well cared for and handled great in some chop. I will absolutely sail with captain Paul again. I highly recommend sailing with him.