Sailing Mystic Hearts

As much as we love Solomon’s Island and always have a blast there, we were excited to leave because it meant we were headed to St. Michaels, another favorite stop of ours in the northern portion of the Chesapeake Bay. Winds were unfortunately too light to get our boat moving, so we had to motor the entire way. While we try to sail as much as possible (it’s generally more calm sailing, is quieter without the sounds of the engine, and saves money on fuel), we didn’t mind this motor too much, especially since the Bay was very still and peaceful.

We ended up staying four nights in St. Michaels. We weren’t in a hurry to be anywhere else and San Domingo Creek is one of our favorite anchorages. The restaurant scene in town is unbelievable. If you talk to any Chesapeake Bay cruiser, they will tell you that you have to visit St. Michaels, and after first visiting in 2020, we could confirm the hype. We were eager to try Awful Arthur’s after receiving a recommendation from SV AJAX that the lobster bisque there was delicious. Spoiler: it was, but don’t take our word for it. Go try it for yourself! We were most excited to check out the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, which has a lighthouse (which doubles as the keeper’s home), a working boat shop, and plenty of exhibits on the history of the Chesapeake Bay, the oystering industry, and the life of the watermen. If you find yourself in St. Michaels, it’s well worth an afternoon spent at the museum. Make sure you go on a good weather day. Much of the museum is outside and/or requires walking in between buildings.

Dining

Awful Arthur’s Seafood Company: We split the lobster bisque, which was a 10/10. Paul had mahi tacos and I had BBQ shrimp and grits, which was tasty. I would skip the shrimp and grits next time and get my own lobster bisque and split tacos with Paul.

The Blue Crab: Tasty caramel and lavender lattes; bacon/egg/cheese on sourdough was amazing. It ended up being a little pricey here, but we enjoyed breakfast on the outside patio out back.

Shore Access

There’s a dinghy dock on the northeast side of San Domingo Creek. Just keep following the creek until it ends at Waterfront Park. The Park is a few blocks back from the central part of town.

Provisions

We were able to get some fresh produce, yogurt, and other perishable items from Village Shoppe on Talbot Street. Everything was great quality, but was on the more expensive side. We’d definitely come back here for limited items like produce.