solomons

Solomons Island night shot

Crabbing gear sits on the end of a dock that juts into Back Creek on Solomons.

The waterfront of the southern shore of Solomons. The building jutting out into the water on top of the pier is the Pier Restaurant.

Sailboats sit quietly in their slips at Zahnisers Marina on Solomons on a July day in 2003.

The bridge at dusk on a hazy July day in 2003. Seen from the boardwalk on Solomons.

The front porch of one of the shops on Solomons is brightly lighted for the Christmas season.

Opening day at the Tiki Bar has become a big annual event in southern Maryland. People come from far and wide to stand around, drink too much and exchange beads for female flashing. The police come in force and there are always a few who overdue it and end up in jail.

The lighthouse restaurant as seen from the Tiki Bar. The waterway is Back Creek. The barge is anchored temporarily to perform maintenance work.

A quiet Sunday morning overlooking Back Creek. It was quiet, hazy and serene.

The Drum Point Lighthouse is located on the grounds of the Calvert Marine Museum. While no longer a functioning navigational aide, it has been completely restored for historical preservation.

The bridge that connects Calvert to St. Mary's County as seen from the grounds of the Calvert Marine Museum.

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church on Solomons. The architecture of the church is very simple, yet it is very attractive.

The bridge that connects Calvert County to St. Mary's County as soon from a small park on Solomons Island.

A small fleet of rental boats awaits their crew. Boats are rented by the hour. The rental shack is on the boardwalk to your right as soon as you enter the island.