Is Eastport safe?
Annapolis, Maryland · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Eastport as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Eastport
“Go. Eastport is one of Annapolis's most charming and secure waterfront neighborhoods, offering a relaxed maritime vibe right across the bridge from downtown. Visitors can stroll the historic residential streets and dine along Restaurant Row with very minimal safety concerns day or night.”
About the area
Eastport is a historic, maritime enclave situated on a peninsula across Spa Creek from downtown Historic Annapolis. Known for its working boatyards, boutique eateries, and nautical heritage, the neighborhood blends affluent residential living with laid-back coastal charm.
- Maritime / Nautical
- Historic / Coastal
- Walkable Dining Hub
- Quiet Residential
Walking and biking in Eastport
Walk score: 68/100 · Bike score: 71/100
Biking is easy across the flat peninsula, though Eastport relies primarily on shared roadways rather than dedicated bike lanes. Cyclists easily connect across Spa Creek Bridge to the historic district and the nearby Baltimore & Annapolis Trail corridor.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent crime and strong community cohesion
- High median household incomes well exceeding six figures and strong property values
- Scenic, pedestrian-friendly waterfront streets with low traffic speeds
Cons
- Occasional property crimes such as opportunistic vehicle or boat break-ins
- Isolated incidents of disturbance near public housing clusters on the western edge of the peninsula
- Limited street lighting along some narrow residential side streets at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within Eastport's core residential and maritime areas. Occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near major transit corridors or around commercial areas closer to Bay Ridge Avenue.
What Eastport is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, filled with dog walkers, joggers, and maritime workers heading to the marinas.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Lively yet relaxed with visitors and residents walking between local cafes, marinas, and the museum.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Bustling and safe around Fourth Street and Severn Avenue as diners gather at neighborhood restaurants.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and generally secure, though visitors should remain attentive on poorly lit residential side streets.
Transit, parking and getting around
Annapolis Transit operates the Gold Route bus connecting Eastport with downtown Annapolis. There is no direct passenger rail service, but the historic Spa Creek Water Taxi provides seasonal ferry transport across the harbor to City Dock.
Free and two-hour street parking is available along residential streets, but spaces fill quickly on summer weekends. Restaurant valet and small customer lots are available, while downtown garages across the bridge serve as backup.
Things to do in Eastport
- Walk across the Spa Creek Bridge for panoramic views of Annapolis Harbor
- Tour the historic exhibits and waterfront grounds at the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park
- Stroll along Chesapeake Avenue to admire classic cottages and views of the Chesapeake Bay
Local favorites
- Boatyard Bar & Grill · Seafood Restaurant · 4.6★ (3200)Famed local gathering spot celebrated for jumbo lump crab cakes and sailing-themed decor.
- Vin 909 Winecafé · Wine Bar & New American · 4.7★ (1150)Rustic-chic neighborhood bistro serving artisanal wood-fired pizzas and curated wines.
- Forward Brewing · Brewery & Pub · 4.8★ (340)Cozy Eastport nano-brewery offering small-batch craft beers and seasonal small plates.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.