Assateague Island is a 37-mile long barrier island located off the eastern coast of the Delmarva Peninsula shared between Maryland and Virginia, is 48,000 acres of unique, wonderfully preserved coastal wilderness.

A short drive from major metropolitan centers, the island is a popular destination for a quiet weekend of relaxation or exploring an environment mostly left untouched by humans. Assateague Island is world-known for its wild ponies that roam the wide stretches of beach, and the island is also world of wide bays, lush marshes, secluded coves, and spectacular beaches.

It’s a great destination if you feel the need for a bit of solitude surrounded by magnificent nature, or if you want to go kayaking, hiking, crabbing, clamming, swimming or just wading in the shallows.

Assateague Island, Maryland

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