A Local’s Guide To Living In Eastport, Annapolis

Written By Malcolm Lawson

A short walk from City Dock in Downtown Annapolis over the Spa Creek Bridge will place you in the laid-back community of Eastport. This is where you will find some of the best water views in Annapolis, including views of the domes and spires of the Academy. The tight-knit community of Eastport is where the more hip residents live who enjoy being close to the water and excitement of downtown but wish to steer clear of the tourists.

Eastport sits on a peninsula between Spa Creek and Back Creek which lead into the Severn River and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay. There are numerous marinas in Eastport which offer boat slips as well as kayak rentals. The easy access to the water is a big draw for the many boat enthusiasts who live in Eastport.

Things To Do In Eastport

Eastport is a walkabout kind of town and one of the most enjoyable things to do here is simply walk around and take in the views of the water, historic homes, and the occasional antique store or art gallery.

At the tip of the peninsula, you will find the waterfront Annapolis Maritime Museum.  Here you can learn more about the local maritime heritage and the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay through interactive exhibits and tours. From crab pots to eel spears, to aquariums, you will find authentic exhibits showing how Chesapeake Bay watermen have been making a living for centuries.

The Annapolis Maritime Museum is one of several locations in Eastport where you can take boat tours of the Chesapeake Bay. The Wilma Lee is an authentic Skipjack Sail Boat built in the 1940’s and offers private and public tours.  The most popular tour is of the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse which was built in 1875 and sits 1.5 miles offshore.

If you would like to skip the tours and explore the Annapolis waters on your own, there are several marinas in Eastport that offer kayak and boat rentals including Annapolis Canoe and Kayak or if you don’t feel like paddling yourself, check out Annapolis Electric Boat Rentals.

Eastport is home to some of the best waterfront and seafood restaurants Annapolis has to offer.

Carrol’s Creek Cafe sits on Spa Creek and offers high-end seafood experience. Enjoy the water views of the state capital, the Naval Academy, and Spa Creek Bridge with its outdoor dining option. Read their full menu here.

Check out my full article on the top restaurants in Eastport, Annapolis.

Eastport Shopping Center

Eastport also features it’s own shopping center with a lot of character for all of it’s residents’ essential needs.  This shopping center includes Eastport Kitchen, Annapolis Barber Shop, Eastport Liquors, and the Annapolis Athletic Club.  On the weekends, you will even find a local farmers market in the shopping center’s parking lot.

Eastport Homes

Living In Eastport, Annapolis gives you access to a wide range of homes and lifestyles. From luxury townhomes in a gated community with their own private marina, to renovated watermen homes from the 1930’s to large waterfront homes with stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.  The average price of a home in Eastport is $802,822 and the average rental is $2,262.

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