Call: 410-231-3315 beaconmarinasolomons@gmail.com

Beacon Marina, Solomons Island, Maryland

Boat slips on Back Creek at Solomons' only full-service marina, with a waterfront Quality Inn and Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill right on site. Easy access to the Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay.

Boats docked at Beacon Marina on Back Creek in Solomons, Maryland
Solomons' only full-service marina

Boat slips on Back Creek in Solomons

Make Beacon Marina your home port or your next stop on the Chesapeake. We offer protected transient and seasonal slips on Back Creek with power and water hookups, just a short run from the Patuxent River and the open Bay.

  • Transient & seasonal dockage
  • Electric & water hookups
  • Pump-out service
  • Dry & winter storage
  • Restrooms & hot showers
  • On-site fuel, ATM & laundry

Our central location puts Annapolis, Baltimore, St. Michael's, and Crisfield about a half-day cruise away, and the Calvert Marine Museum, shops, and the Tiki Bar are a short walk up the dock.

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See Beacon Marina on Back Creek — slips, the harbor, and Solomons Island

About Beacon Marina

Island life on the Chesapeake, all in one harbor

Beacon Marina is the heart of Solomons Island. It is a working marina, a comfortable waterfront hotel, and a seafood restaurant sharing the same stretch of Back Creek. Tie up your boat, check into the Quality Inn, and watch the sunset over a fresh crab cake. You are a short walk from local eateries, shopping, the famous Tiki Bar, and the Calvert Marine Museum, with great fishing, a pool, and picnic areas right here. Come enjoy central-bay island life that won't break the bank.

Quality Inn Solomons waterfront hotel beside Beacon Marina

The Hotel

Quality Inn Solomons, steps from the water

Stay right on Back Creek at the Quality Inn® Solomons - Beacon Marina. Walk to the water from our seasonal outdoor pool and patio, stroll to Anglers to watch the boats over dinner, then take in the boardwalk, the gazebo, and a sunset on the creek.

  • Free hot breakfast & coffee
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free WiFi & parking
  • Fridge & microwave in room
  • Premium mattress & linens

A business center, fax, and a free local gym pass help you stay productive away from home, and a late check-out lets you enjoy every minute on the waterfront.

Watch: Quality Inn Solomons at Beacon Marina
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Take a look inside the Quality Inn Solomons at Beacon Marina

On-site

Everything you need, dockside

From pump-out and storage to a pool, laundry, and a seafood grill, the marina and hotel share one well-stocked harbor.

ATM on siteATM
Dry boat storageDry Storage
Hotel and lodging on siteHotel / Lodging
Guest laundryLaundry
Boat pump-out servicePump-out
RestroomsRestrooms
On-site seafood restaurantRestaurant
Hot showersShowers
Seasonal swimming poolSwimming Pool
Winter boat storageWinter Storage
Free wireless internetFree WiFi
On-site securitySecurity
Medical facilities within five milesMedical w/in 5 mi
Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill waterfront patio at Beacon Marina

The Restaurant

Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill

Dine sea-to-table on the water. Anglers is the waterfront restaurant at Beacon Marina, serving Maryland crab, fresh rockfish, hand-formed crab cakes with no filler, and cold cocktails, with a patio view of the boats coming in. We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

On the water

Fishing & charter trips from Beacon Marina

Beacon Marina is home port to independent charter captains running trips on the Patuxent and the Chesapeake Bay. Book directly with one of our four charter boats below, or call the marina and our dockmaster will point you to the right captain for rockfish, family cruising, or a sunset sail.

Vessel Taurus, Lucky Strike Fishing Charters at Beacon Marina, Solomons MD

Lucky Strike Fishing Charters

Capt. Steve Barko · Vessel "Taurus"

Coast Guard certified for up to 15 passengers. Bottom fishing, trolling, and livelining on the Chesapeake Bay.

  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Livelining
  • Up to 15 passengers
Loch Jaw Charters — rockfishing on the Chesapeake Bay out of Solomons MD

Loch Jaw Charters

Capt. Loch Weems

Chesapeake Bay charter fishing out of Beacon Marina. Reach out to book a trip or check open dates.

  • Charter Fishing
  • Chesapeake Bay
Renegade charter boat with Capt. Wally, Solomons Maryland

Renegade

Capt. Wally

Private charter trips on the Bay aboard the Renegade. Call Capt. Wally to plan your day on the water.

  • Private Charters
  • Chesapeake Bay
Rock Star — LJK Outdoors 44-foot charter vessel, Beacon Marina Solomons MD

LJK Outdoors — "Rock Star"

Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing

Private fishing charters, headboat fishing, and booze cruises. Groups of 1–28 people welcome.

  • Private Charters
  • Headboat Fishing
  • Booze Cruises
  • Groups 1–28

Nearby Attractions

Things to do in Solomons Island

Everything that makes Solomons a destination is a short walk or drive from the marina.

Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, Maryland
5-minute walk

Calvert Marine Museum

Maritime history, fossils from Calvert Cliffs, and the Drum Point Lighthouse. A family favorite right around the corner.

Visit the museum
Evening on the Solomons Island boardwalk
Walking distance

Solomons Island Boardwalk

Stroll the waterfront boardwalk and gazebo at sunset, grab an ice cream, and watch the boats glide up Back Creek.

Cruisin Tikis Solomons Island tiki boat on Back Creek
On the Water

Cruisin Tikis

Set sail on a floating tiki bar right here on Back Creek. Bring your own drinks and cruise the waterway in style.

Book a cruise
Boats on the water near Solomons Island for fishing and cruising
On the Bay

Fishing & the Tiki Bar

Some of the best fishing on the central Bay, plus the famous Solomons Tiki Bar and dockside eateries just up the road.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Does Beacon Marina offer transient and seasonal slips?

Yes. We offer both overnight transient slips and seasonal dockage on Back Creek, with power and water hookups, pump-out, and access to restrooms and hot showers. Reserve a transient slip online through Dockwa, or call the marina to arrange seasonal dockage.

Where exactly are you located?

Beacon Marina and the Quality Inn are at 255 Lore Road, Solomons, MD 20688, on Back Creek. You are within walking distance of the Calvert Marine Museum, the boardwalk, and the Tiki Bar, with easy access to the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay.

How far is it to Annapolis or St. Michael's by boat?

Our central Bay location puts Annapolis, Baltimore, St. Michael's, and Crisfield about a half-day cruise away, which makes us a great home port or an overnight stopover on the Chesapeake.

Does Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill take reservations?

Anglers serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the waterfront patio. Call the restaurant at 410-326-2772 to reserve a table or check the day's specials, and follow Anglers on Facebook for updates.

Visit us

Find Beacon Marina

Beacon Marina & Quality Inn Solomons
255 Lore Road
Solomons, MD 20688
Marina & Hotel: 410-231-3315
Anglers Restaurant: 410-326-2772
Email: beaconmarinasolomons@gmail.com

Cpt. John, Dockmaster. A longtime Solomons boater, Cpt. John runs the docks day to day. He is your first call for slip availability, fuel, charters, or local advice on the best run out to the Bay.

Your spot on Back Creek is waiting

Book a slip, reserve a room, or grab a table at Anglers, and start your Solomons getaway on the water.