Beautiful views and lots of beach, which can be hard to come by! Not much else there tho for those looking to really hike about. Its $3 a car to enter and lines back up because people dont know how to use the electric toll booths effectively. Very convenient stop off for anyone headed over bay bridge.

Sandy Point State Park is a good location of you just want to get a little beach feeling. You can play volleyball, grill, swim, sunbathe, and just enjoy your day. Even offer a baseball court. The day I went was towards the end of the summer so there wasn’t to many people at one spot just enough to find a open space on the sand to relax. Definitely wouldn’t recommend wearing light shoes since the sand there stains orange. The sand isn’t fine it’s more of a rougher sand but still enjoyable.

Always a good experience. Clean and polite people of all walks of life. You can feel our diversity and how lucky we are to have it.

Great place to come with kids this fall. Beautiful November weekday, it was not crowded but everyone there was very respectful of distance and masking. The north beach was closed off for parking but you can walk on the trails over to there and its even more quiet and peaceful. May empty playgrounds for the kids to play on without worrying, and sand and quiet beaches.

We waited in the Sandy Point exit line for 2 1/2hrs to see Lights on the Bay and didnt even make it to Oceanic. Definitely a busy night!!! I hope it was nice. Well have to try another night

Excellent beach! MD surprising doesnt have a ton of beaches less than an hour from Baltimore, but this is one of them! Theres plenty of room for both BBQ and Beach activities! It cost $5 per PERSON (they dont charge per vehicle).PSA- apply sunscreen even if youre spending the entire day under the beach umbrella... Ive learned the hard way...

LOVE Lights on the Bay, its our very first Christmas family tradition and we go so many times every single year!! The kids love it just as much as we do. And the money is going to a great cause. 10/10 Highly recommended.

Super friendly and helpful staff. Wonderful photo opportunities of the water, lighthouse, John boats, and docks. Fabulous playground!Sand was deep and rocky but allowed you to be barefoot. Lots of picnic tables and portable potty’s.

You will pay $3 per vehicle, ample parking, small but beautiful beach, play ground has portable toilets, walking trails along the beach, family friendly

The view was beautiful, too a blanket and had a great time. Not many people there. The facilities seemed closed, but the had a port a potty, a closed rental place. The sand a golden beautiful color, entrance fee is very low and worth it.

First time there. I really enjoyed the light displays. Looking forward to returning next year and many more times.

Nice,clean beach with restrooms, showers and a snack bar. Great place to take kids. Not too crowded in late September but Im sure its packed between Memorial day and labor day

Small man-made beach, reddish sand, but clean and great view of sail boats, the bay bridge, etc. Not much wading area. The State park provided restrooms, grills for almost every picnic table, the fishing area is separated from beach visitors. I saw thoughtful people empty their grills into larger yellow bins for the state park personnel to remove later.

It was beautiful. Unfortunately it was a bit too windy and cold to enjoy the water but the family and I were still able to get the grill going and enjoy some good food. There was a bunch of space for the kids to play soccer, football and run around!

Me my Wife and Children and Grandchildren went and had a wonderful time at this Historic Beach. You have a park and a Beach all in one place. You can get in the water or Lay on the Beach in the sand, or grill some Hot dogs and Hamburgers, Bring your Radio and enjoy Life and all that God Almighty made Good...

Large Bayside State Park with Views of the Bay bridge, MDs Eastern Shore, Sandy Point Shoal Light House and more.In the off-season leashed dogs are welcome. The the park is extraordinarily busy in peak season for good reason Its a fantastic place to spend the day. But if youre coming during peak season prepare to come very early and to get in the park, They will close the park once it reaches capacity. My favorite time is off peak it is less busy and has plenty of parking.In peak season Memorial day to Labor day the park offers concessions, all restrooms and showers are open as well as the Marina shop. The park is very clean and monitored by park rangers. The park also offers ramps so its a great place to launch your boat or jet ski to have access to numerous points on the bay such as, Annapolis, Eastern shore etc. One last tidbit, during the holidays the park offers drive-thru Christmas lights. I personally go every year and enjoy it immensely.Go to the Sandy point State Park website to check the entry fee for the event and others that are held throughout the year ie: Polar Bear plunge, Seafood Festival etc.Hope this was helpful and enjoy Nature!

We were so so happy visiting this place. After 3-4 months of lock down we finally put our steps out of the house. Whole family can have lots of fun.We did encounter one jelly fish for little bit but later on it was so nice and relaxing. Soak your feet un the water and enjoy waves or do fishing, collect rocks, maje sand castles.I think there is a 5 dollar entry fee and please check there hours before visiting.

Sandy Point was AMAZING and brought back so many memories of when we used to go there. Had a blast even during massive heat wave and our space and setup was nothing but truth. We walked with our own grill, tents, DJ, personal entertainment, food, drinks galore, and so much more and shut down the park. AND WE WERE RIGHT NEAR THE BRIDGE. Park police had to beg us to leave and everyone wanted to join own crew-- but NONO, ITS CORONAVIRUS BABY!!! LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR NEXT OUTING IN AUGUST LATER THIS MONTH. SANDY POINT WAS GREAT!! JUST GO PREPARED FOR THE DAY TO MAXIMIZE ON YOUR FUN. LADY G.

This park is a low cost family oriented place which was $5 dollars per Car when we last visited on the second week of August 2020. There are shelters available for rent where you can celebrate birthdays, get together, church events, weddings, etc... must visit this place with the whole family!

An Amazing view , And such a Beautiful bridge to admire at the beach area. Beware of Jellyfish , I did get stung and I saw a Younger boy get stung aswell. Maybe adding more Visible Jellyfish Signs would be a great addition.

It was great! The water was nice and warm, the beach was clean, the waves get really big in the wind and overall it was a really fun place to visit. The seagulls werent much of a bother. Though the bathrooms were a bit dirty.

Very peaceful, looks cleaner than i remember. Going on a week day is much better than the weekend. Everyone kept their distance for covid which was really nice. The toll booth was a bit of a hassle getting in but overall it was a nice visit.

Great place! Id suggest water shoes because the sand it hot and the shore is lined with rocks. So OUCH, for your feet. They have restrooms which is nice. There is a good amount of space to stay away from people. Also watch out for the jelly fish!

The park is beautiful and there is plenty to do. There is a nice playground for kids and grassy areas with picnic tables and grills. They have a decent sized food bar and showers in the bathroom. If you’re going for a great beach experience, the water is great but the sand is pretty course. Not your typical sand castle sand. The beach itself can get pretty crowded, but overall it’s a great, family-friendly day trip!

This is a really cute park. There are small waves, making for relaxing floating and swimming. There is a wooded area where people cookout in the shade. There are some trees on the beach which was a great relief since we didnt have an umbrella. There were lots of hammocks, but Im not sure if those belonged to visitors or the park. The only reason I wouldnt give it 5 starts is because the water is about as dirty as one might expect being in a highly populated area with a major highway bridge nearby.

Beautiful and clean Beach. Our timing was off. We would had stayed long but the area we were at had too many biting flies. There were a few jellyfish, but not too bad. Were trying again another time. The kids loved it.

Great place to go and unwind for the day. Beautiful beach which has a view of the Chesapeake Bay and bridge. Great place for the family.

Such a great place for families or anyone! The waves are so calm, and there is a great amount of space. Perfect for those of us a little too landlocked to get to Virginia Beach or Ocean City easily. Locker rooms are a little dodgy, but easily avoided.

Wonderful lights on the bay. Highly recommend it for everyone, and get the 3-D glasses

Ya know, it was kinda okay, but for some reason they didnt let the sun out but for a few minutes.Also, we went for a swim and the water was only 66 degrees. Clearly, the heated vents dont work correctly.On the plus side, the cleaning system seems to work reasonably well, as we couldnt see any of the dead bodies floating down from Baltimore.So, not perfect. -2 for the lack of sun & cold water, but +1 for the lack of bodies.4 stars.

Wonderful place to take kids and have a grill-out picnic with great views of the bay while you cook/eat/drink. Plenty of tables and grills and convenient parking. Beach is nice too. One thing to watch out for--the particular sand at this beach is wicked sharp and will wear down the soles of your bare feet quickly. Wear shoes.

It was a nice family/kids friendly beach area with lifeguard on station. The beach is normally crowded on weekend so I recommend going on weekdays. There is a $4/person entrance fee but theyll waive it for military and dependents.

This state park is great , from fishing to relaxation area and nice views.

The sand was nice but we didnt get into the water due to all of the jellyfish. It was a nice place to relax for a few hours and it wasnt too crowded. Overall, we enjoyed our time there and would return.

The park is very big and many things to do other than the beach. I did not see to many people wearing masks however, more than enough space to keep your distance. The life guards and staff were readily available and alert. I felt very safe knowing they look more than capable of doing their job. The water was surprisingly warm and they do have jelly fish, please make sure you have water shoes for the little ones.

Nice beach, very family oriented with great amenities. I arrived by boat to find out the marina office is not open for the public. Not even selling gas unless youre an emergency vehicle. Wish this would change. Why i cant give 5 stars.

Beautiful! Lots of space, good for fishing or swimming. Great boat dock too

Nice park. It was our first time there, we came for our anniversary and walked the dogs around. Its clean and not crowded. NHad a lovely time!

We launched our boat at the docks. The docks were very spacious and easy to back down to. They had more than enough boat launches.

The park is nice. It has a big parking lot. The pick nick area is big either. The only issue is the water beach, is not as clear as fresh water. Overall is okay to spend a family day.

So good place to have relaxation. The facilities are good.

Only about an hour from Nova which is a plus. Parking is easy. The beach is a bit rocky though and the swimming portion is very limited. Its almost impossible to stay socially distant here while in the water. People werent as conscious of spacing on the sand as other public/outdoor recreation places.

Great place to go for a walk or ride a bike! Love the beach but I have never went in the summer time. Annual Polar Bear plunger though!!!

Im sure it can get full but there really is a lot of parking. We parked toward the back on purpose and didnt think the walk to the beach was bad, with a 4 year old. The bathrooms were fine, not great, not clean, but fine. The beach area to the left as you walk from the parking lot has areas that dont have water access but slightly right from there is where we found the most space with water access on a very crowded day to set up our beach tent 10 ft or so from other people around us. To the right from the parking lot was very packed. We didnt even bother walking there. I didnt see food so if it is there it is not well advertised. I dont recall seeing a trashcan. The beach has coarse sand but its okay. The water has small rocks at the edge of the water. They werent any problem. Were happy with it for a beach only an hour from the DC area. I took off a star for no full height showers to use to get the sand of you. We only found foot washers.

Nice but could be cleaner. Used to be cleaner. bottle caps and glass in the sand. The food prices are also outrageous, good food but $7 for 2 slices of pizza is crazy. $15 for a small ring float is also crazy.

It was a good, clean beach with public restrooms, volleyball nets and playgrounds. The sand was a little more rocky than my liking, and it left an orange residue on hands and feet, but overall a great experience!

There is a 4$ fee per person not bad. Its a man made beach so the sand is kind of annoying but once you get in the water you wont be worried about that! Plenty of space, grills, tables! The view of the bridge is so pretty. I only gave it 4 starts because of the sand

Beautiful day for being on the water with God. Amazing Grace, like a tunnel rainbow through the fog bank.

I took some of my individuals to see the Christmas light show, it was amazing and worth the time and money.

The park was nice and big and had lots of places to go. The water had lots of jelly fish and kids were crying because they kept getting stung. The biting flies were the worst though. They were non stop and it made it very unpleasant to be there. We left after 45 minutes. If it wasn’t for the biting flies it would have been okay. If you have small kids or sensitive feet bring shoes to walk down to the water because there are lots of stones.

Beautiful beach water was very clear!!!! Was my first time in the Baltimore area I was quite impressed with not only Baltimore the beach but the entire state of Maryland is beautiful!!!! Wasnt extraordinary warm when we were there but the entire atmosphere seemed so inviting it was hard not to get in !!!

Very nice area for outdoor activities such as grilling, jogging and swimming.Just make sure you get there as early as possible. I mean super early to find your favorite spot near everything.

Such a nice place. You will like the waves making relaxing sound to your ears.

Great park! Lots to do! We fished on the beach and crabbed. Had a blast. Very clean park and clean bathhouse.

Sandy Point State Park is a state-owned, public recreation area located on Sandy Point at the western end of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The park grounds include the Sandy Point Farmhouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, which is undergoing restoration and is not open to the public. The historic Sandy Point Shoal Light stands in about five feet of water some 1,000 yards east of the parks beach.

Clean and well kept. My German Shepherd enjoyed the beach and ocean. Dogs allowed after Oct.1.

Great for family gathering. They have a park, concession stand, mini Beach shop, and picnic tables with nearby grills. Trash cans are ONLY by the concession stand. Due to maintence, the showers in the building are closed. There is 1 beach shower you can use. Also bring your own Hydrocortisone cream and stingkill ,since the first aid department cannot administer anything to you or your child if you get stung by a jellyfish.You can use floating devices ONLY when a lifeguard is on duty (10am-5pm). Overall $5 a person isnt bad. Bring a mask cause people will bombard your space even if you try to keep your area 6ft all away around from others.

This is a nice family oriented park with water and bridge views. I came here very early morning and secured a nice spot near the water. It was relaxing and fun to lay in the sand and just watch the clouds while listening to the music. I left by 10:30 pm right in time when it was getting crowded.

Decent beach with nice view of the Bay bridge. Swimming in Chesapeake Bay, so cant compare to an ocean, but great spot thats not a far drive if you are looking for some fun water based activity. Went on a weekday and it wasnt overly crowded.Bathrooms were pretty disgusting so be prepared for that. They do have a place where you can order beach fare food and drinks.

Wasnt too busy or crowded. Water was a good temp. Im usually here for family functions but this getaway was fun with my friends

Great park and beach. Plenty of space for cooking out and laying out on the beach. Nice bathhouse to change. There are specific areas where only fishing or swimming are allowed. Water was nice a calm. Great for small children. There is a per person fee to get in. So be prepared.

Historical site of Fort Duquesne/Fort Pitt. Great vista of the three rivers.

Wonderful view with ships passing under the Bay Bridge, an enjoyable beach and lots of room :)

Light show was beautiful & fun to view as we were riding thru on a clear night!

I went on a nice day in April and it was absolutely lovely. I love the beach and being able to go to one close to home is amazing. The beach itself was very clean, as were the hiking paths. Seemed like there were plenty of pavilions and grills to use. Parking was $3 that day (off-season price?) but free for military and veterans, you just have to ask and provide an ID. Watch out for the grassy areas along the parking lot. It was obvious many dogs had been there, which is expected of a park that allows pets, so just watch your footing if you choose to walk in the grass. Great day trip and can’t wait to go back!

Beautiful views. Clean nice beach, picnic areas, grills and shaded areas to eat. The restrooms were clean in the morning by afternoon they were messy (people just need to clean up after themselves).

Cool place. Very relaxing. Tons of parking available. Unfortunately the bathrooms were closed. Fishing is allowed in a designated area (which is beneficial for everyone). It only costs 3 bucks and they accept credit cards. No alcohol is allowed.

Hadn’t been there since 60’s. Nice change of pace. Arrived late in day around 4. Fishing was good from the beach. Not a beach person but an interesting afternoon.

Went for night fishing at the beach and it was a calm, quiet night! Had a fantastic time. But make sure to bring mosquito repellent spray! Got bit up.. we caught 2 small spots during our 2 hour stay.

Nice place to be near the water on a warm November afternoon. Not too crowded, clean, relaxing.

Pretty nice beach. It was cooler out so not too many people- Id imagine this will be different once it heats up. The dogs loved it here. There were also small trails up through the woods towards the back- and ponds. Places to BBQ and grill etc.

- place was clean for the most part- nice size beach area- porta potties and bathrooms- charcoal grills- food and drink places- $4 per person- fishing- overall a nice place to go- Id recommend it

First time in a VERY LONG time going their.. and the kids loved it alot.. they did say the water was to salty but they loved it.. we will be back.. also one thing I would like to see changed.. is that if some one forget something they can run to the store and come back in not paid again.. why would anyone want to pay TWICE for some/any where..

Has a nice playground near the beach for kids to play. Lots of space to grill and sit with family and keep a safe distance from others.

Nice beach. Small, lots of pebbles. Very crowded considering Covid pandemic. I would not like to go there when they are at full capacity. We got lots of jellyfish stings and had enough of that after about an hour. But, aside from the jellyfish, which we couldnt see to avoid in the murky water, we had a great time. The water temperature was very comfy in the first week of August, and the waves were gentle. The view of the bridge was lovely. There were changing rooms, which were nice. Be aware that the changing stalls in the mens room have no doors or curtains, so my husband had to go in with my son and stand in the doorway to give him cover. Young male children or men who dont want to change in front of everyone may want to wear their swimsuits to the beach. Also, theres no soap or hand sanitizer, so bring your own. Price is $5 per person.

Beautiful N less crowd on weekdays. Even weekend it is busy but not like other places. People still maintain 6-8 ft distance which feels you safe.

As others have stated excellent beach for the kids there is a very nice playground with turf and plenty of seating/ grilling areas nearby. I would encourage if possible to visit during the week and the earlier the better. There is also a 4 dollar charge per person not in a child/booster seat

Perfect Family beach. One 9f the best state Park in United States

The beach was clean, safe, and enjoyable. Everyone was polite and there wasnt anyone who was loud or otherwise annoying. The crowds though! Maybe Im used to the west coast beaches but this place seemed very packed. If it was less packed then it would of had 5 stars.

Sandy point has gotten better over the years. The beach staff are doing a better job at keeping the beach clean and safe. Its disappointing to see people not practicing safe distance and not wearing mask. The swim guards were very alert and the atmosphere was nice and clean. Good job Sandy point park!

I would of rated it 5 stars because its a beautiful place but too many jelly fishes so be aware of it. If you want to enjoy this place, go on week days.

Calm little beach with a good view of the bridge and a decent bath house. Grassy area for day camping and playing sports. Good for kids with a snack bar and a playground but its very popular and often closes at capacity.

Would not go back. Water was brownish, too many jellyfish and view is of bridge and can see and hear traffic. The two families sitting in front of us each had very young kids stung by jellyfish and I saw jellyfish in the water. Water was very warm - not refreshing.Rated three because of proximity to DC - one hour, lots of bathroom facilities on beach (although very dirty), lots of parking.Also be prepared to arrive there early - we were turned away when we arrived at 11am.Beach and water were packed despite them monitoring amount of ppl allowed in due to COVID. Sand a desert orange color.

Sandy Point was great for me today, I actually went fishing there today and did very well. I caught a white perch that was my PB today. They were closing the park early and had police turning people away. Sandy Point official need to work on properly notifying the public about the opening and closing times in advance. People in general have to travel a significant distance to get there to be turned around. This is not the way out tax dollar should work for us. With that in mind I cannot give Sandy Point State park 5 stars, because this to me is very important (Proper Communication).

A nice bay beach. Grounds and parking are clean and well maintained. Concession stands available and not criminally expensive. Restrooms available, although not the cleanest. Shade trees were welcome by the picnic tables.

Beautiful day that the beach. With friends and family. But you gotta get here early to get a get a good spot...

**REVIEW FOR LIGHTS ON THE BAY!**This light show is one of the nicest ones around, if not the best!Its a very lengthy course. About a two mile drive along the Chesapeake Bay with approximately 70 animated and stationary displays illuminating the roadway.Great place to bring the whole family for a fun-filled drive.5 out of 5 stars!

The beach is large and clean, the restrooms are clean. Vicinity of the bridge does not harm.

4 bucks a person. Open at 9am and close at sunset. They will announce it when it closing time on the intercom. They have a lot of parking, BBQ places, boat launch spots, and fishing spots, and play grounds. I gave it a 4 star because it is a man made beach. The sand stains your feet and have a lot more rocks then other beaches. If the sand was more clear I would have given the place a 5 star. Shower area could have an improvement.

Great place. I feel happy everytime visit here.

The beach was clean and not overpopulated. There were a lot of jellyfish when we went so we didn’t really get into the water much. The sand was soooo hot. I’ve been to some of the hottest beaches, and this one felt like the hottest beach I’ve visited. The sand was rocky, and it felt like walking on hot coals. Had to keep flip flops or swim shoes on the entire time. Sitting or lying directly on a towel in the sand, felt like we were baking on a grill.

While there is a great view of the bridge from the beach, the beach itself is full of trash (including fishing lines and hooks on the non-fishing area) and the water is murky. There were also several jellyfish very close to the beach and multiple kids were stung.We arrived around 8:30am and beach was already packed, social distancing was impossible if you were in the water. Would not recommend for families and the view is the only thing worthwhile and you can see it for free in other areas.

Great beach, cool water, lovely area for family picnics. Few people during weekdays

Beautiful views of Bay Bridge and a nice stretch of sand!

Not too crowded. The food section was open until 5pm. Social distancing was easy

Here you can walk for 3 hours in a lot of tranquility, a pure air and the wind in your face will accompany you while you walk to the waters edge, absolutely recommended, a beautiful place

Clean beach with a very pretty backdrop of the bay bridge across the chesapeake. Lots of picnic area with tables. Plenty of parking.

We got there semi early @9am. Wasnt crazy packed. Though was difficult finding a good spot everyone agreed on. Sand in the first section we got to was weirdly orange, it was the fishing only section. We moved from there until we found a swim friendly area and settled. All in all a nice local beach. We left around noon and it was sooo packed. Social distancing at that point was impossible.

Such a nice park for the family. Beach, bbq, pet friendly with a leash, fishing, Christmas lights, etc

Good place to rest sometimes, big parking lot, clean restrooms and the beach. Very expensive food inside the park, better to take food with yourself. $4 per person for entrance. A lot of BBQ ready tables. The sand on the beach is not real sand, so it’s very hot and you cannot walk. The water is on the bay is dirty. Good bridge view.