Overview
Cobb Island is a small island and neighborhood at the end of the Cobb Neck in Southern Maryland. It is small, less than 1 sq mi (2.4 sq km) and has a population of about 900 people (2020).
2 things to do · 2 places to eat
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Best things about Cobb Island
Swan Point Yacht and Country Club
A private 18-hole golf course that is open to the public. Located just north of Cobb Island.
Cobb Island Day Festival
Takes place in mid-June. Crab races, food, fun and sun. Live music.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 30°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Washington, D.C.)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington — 42 mi away (major hub). Directions
- IAD Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles — 58 mi away (major hub). Directions
Cobb Island lies at the southern end of the Cobb Neck in Charles County, Maryland. It is at the end of a dead-end two-lane road, Route 254. To get to Cobb Island, take Route 301 to Route 257 South. Then take a right turn at Route 254 South. Follow Route 254 over the small bridge to its end. You have reached Cobb Island. Cobb Island is not served by bus, train, or ferry service.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Swan Point Yacht and Country Club
- Lunch Captain John's Crab House and Marina
- Afternoon Cobb Island Day Festival
- Dinner Captain Charles Seafood House
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Cobb Island lies at the southern end of the Cobb Neck in Charles County, Maryland. It is at the end of a dead-end two-lane road, Route 254. To get to Cobb Island, take Route 301 to Route 257 South. Then take a right turn at Route 254 South. Follow Route 254 over the small bridge to its end. You have reached Cobb Island. Cobb Island is not served by bus, train, or ferry service.
Get around
Cobb Island is a small community. It is easily walkable. Most of the island is residential housing.
See
The town of Cobb Island lies both on the island, and on Cobb Neck. The town is bisected by Neale Sound. Cobb Island is very scenic. There are still a number of watermen working out of Cobb Island, and their boats, along with a number of pleasure craft, can be seen tied up on Neale Sound.
Do
Cobb Island is basically a lunch or dinner destination from other parts of Southern Maryland or the Northern Neck of Virginia. There are no notable historical sites or landmarks in Cobb Island. There are several good sea food restaurants in town.
Buy
Eat and drink
Eat Captain John's Crab House and Marina
Local institution. Always packed. Seafood, salad bar. Tables overlooking the Sound.
Eat Captain Charles Seafood House
Seafood restaurant.
Sleep
There are no hotels or motels in Cobb Island. There are some vacation rentals available by the week (check your favorite vacation rental web site). The nearest motels are on US 301, about 15 miles away. There are chain motels in La Plata, north on US 301 and in Dahlgren, south on US 301 across the Harry Nice Bridge.
Go next
- Drive across the Harry Nice bridge (toll) and visit the Northern Neck of Virginia
- Visit Christ Church-William and Mary Parish in Wayside, about 10 miles (16 km) north of Cobb Island. Established in 1692, this is one of the oldest Episcopal churches in the United States.
- Take a walking tour of Cobb Island.
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