where to live anne arundel county (Baltimore, Annapolis: home, neighborhood, good schools)

[katiemck]

We're moving from Boulder, Co to Annapolis area. Want good schools, access to restaurants, shopping, and a very nice house. Any suggestions? We've heard Severna Park is very nice. Is it very sububan or are there things to do?

[MikeinMD]

If price isin't an issue, Arnold, Severna Park, or Annapolis (Cape St. Clair/St. Margarets area) all have very good schools. I wouldn't go north of Severna Park, starts to get too close to Baltimore and in my opinion a lesser quality of life. Also Davidsonville and south if you are looking for a home with land. If you don't mind the bridge you can move to the Eastern Shore and save some money, relatively speaking.

[sobo16]

Annapolis would offer the most in terms of activities and restaurants. Severna Park is suburban, but it does have good schools.

[bawlmer]

I second Severna Park, Arnold. St Margarets area is nice a little more rural.

[katiemck]

Do people swim/wade/kids play on any of the SP river beaches or is the water just for boating?

[lau3]

It depends what Severna Park neighborhood you live in. You of course have to live in the neighborhood to swim at their beach.