Your guide to the Chesapeake Bay lifestyle is here. The 2015 Calvert County Visitors Guide is available now and full of information on how you can experience this rural haven and water lover's retreat. 

Use the Visitors Guide to learn about shopping, restaurants, visitor attractions and many other places of interest. The guide also features details on charter boating, marinas, boat ramps, campgrounds, golf courses, antique stores, accommodations and biking/hiking trails as well as a listing of major events throughout the year.

To receive free copies of the 2015 Visitors Guide or for more information on county attractions and events, visit online, call 410-535-4583 or email. 

More than 30 restaurants will showcase their creative cuisine and offer delicious deals during Calvert County's third annual Restaurant Week Feb. 20 through March 1.

Whether your favorite fare is fresh seafood, Italian cuisine or anything in between, Restaurant Week has something to satisfy any taste.

A special online section features full event details including a list of participating restaurants, menus, a mapping feature showing restaurant locations, frequently asked questions and more. Join the event on Facebook to receive updates.

Valentine Postcard Workshop

The Bayside History Museum invites you to view local vintage postcards and then spend the afternoon creating a take-home postcard valentine craft on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. Children ages 3 and above are welcomed and must be accompanied by an adult. The fee is $5 per child for supplies. Registration is required.

For more information, contact Bayside History Museum at 410-610-5970.

Calvert County is a great place for a quiet, relaxing Valentine's Day weekend getaway. Sip wine with your loved one at a quaint bed-and-breakfast, take a spa day or spend some time soaking in the laid-back waterside atmosphere.

Visit online for a variety of local specials to make your Valentine's Day one to cherish.

heirloom jewelry collection inspired by the Chesapeake Bay. Pressler, a Philadelphia native, has been designing and making jewelry for more than 20 years.

The elegant, handmade pieces are meant to be an affordable keepsake for everyday wear. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and receive a free gift with purchase.

The Museum Store is open daily from 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. For information, call 410-326-2750. 

Local folks know what is best about their community and they weighed in to choose several Calvert County establishments as Best of the Bay in an annual poll sponsored by Bay Weekly.

From Best Bay Beach and Best Mexican Restaurant to Best Golf Course and Best Seafood Restaurant, many local favorites call the county home. Congratulations to all those chosen as Best of the Bay.

Calvert County is home to 10 full-service day spas offering massages, body treatments, facials and hair and nail salon services. Beat the winter doldrums with a day of pampering and relaxation. For a full listing of day spas, visit online.