Calvert County, Maryland
Solomons Real Estate and Local Guide
Solomons is a waterfront community at the mouth of the Patuxent River in Calvert County, grown from a 19th-century fishing and shipbuilding village into a popular Chesapeake tourism destination. Its deep harbor supports marinas, seafood restaurants, and maritime attractions.
Living in Solomons
During World War II, Solomons hosted a U.S. Navy amphibious training base where more than 60,000 troops trained. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Homes in Solomons
- Around 26.8% of housing units are single-family homes, reflecting a large share of condominiums and multi-unit buildings.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Solomons home
Calvert Marine Museum
Maritime museum featuring Chesapeake Bay fossils, aquariums, and historic lighthouses
Drum Point Lighthouse
An 1883 screwpile cottage-style lighthouse preserved at the Calvert Marine Museum
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
A 30-acre wooded garden with sculpture trails and galleries along the Patuxent River
Solomons areas to know
Solomons Island
The historic island core at the tip of the peninsula, lined with shops, marinas, and restaurants