Mayo, MD

Mayo is a census-designated place south of Annapolis, occupying a peninsula between the South River and nearby Chesapeake Bay waters. It takes its name from Commodore Isaac Mayo, a Mexican-American War figure who held a large tract of land on the South River. The geography matters most here: Mayo is a water-oriented Anne Arundel County community, with marinas, coves, residential lanes, and quick access to Annapolis. It feels local, coastal, and quieter than the state capital next door.