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Maryland waters reel in millions of tourists annually, and with good reason.

The come to swim, fish, sail, kayak - or to hunker down at crab festivals and clam bakes that Maryland is rightly famous for.

With more than 30 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline, Maryland's most popular beaches include those that appeal to the young, the young-at-heart, and families with kids -- like those at Ocean City, and Breezy Point Beach.

With even wider appeal for hikers and naturists, there are state park beaches like Point Lookout and Sandy Point State Park and, for nature truly in the wild -- Assateague Island National Seashore.

Heading to the shore just for the Maryland crab cakes? You can't beat Crisfield, the self-proclaimed "Crab Capital of the World."

Have fun!

Around the Web, check out the hot summer scene around Chesapeake Bay and state parks throughout the Maryland that use the coast to great natural advantage ...

More about Maryland beaches around the Web:

Bay & Beach Guide - Courtesy of the Baltimore Sun, featuring guides & information on eastern shore beaches including Ocean City, Assateague Island, Chesapeake Bay and more with pictures, area attractions plus news & updates, related feature stories.

Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network - Here's the digital doorway to regional attractions, with travel photos & video clips, info on weekend getaways and day trips, boating, crabbing, swimming, historic sites, maps.

Places to Swim in Maryland- Check out the complete guide from the Maryland Department of Resources with a directory of state parks offering everything from sandy beaches to river swimming holes.

Beaches in Baltimore, Maryland - USA Today guide to the top spots for hitting the beach throughout Baltimore county with information on admission, amenities, and related resources.

also see -> Maryland travel guide | Maryland campgrounds

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