Whitney's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Only a few miles away on back roads, Assawoman offers free park entrance, wildlife, hiking, fishing, crabbing and several different landings in which to launch a kayak, canoe, motor boat or jetski. There's also two different picnic pavilions. It's a locals favorite and must see spot!
18 habitants recommandent
Assawoman Wildlife Area
37604 Mulberry Landing RdOnly a few miles away on back roads, Assawoman offers free park entrance, wildlife, hiking, fishing, crabbing and several different landings in which to launch a kayak, canoe, motor boat or jetski. There's also two different picnic pavilions. It's a locals favorite and must see spot!
A 10 minute drive away, this is a beautiful garden created by local volunteers and incredible community support and fundraising. This link hasn't been updated and doesn't do it justice, but it's pretty cool. (My students and I volunteered here one day last Fall 2019!)
9 habitants recommandent
Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek
30220 Piney Neck RoadA 10 minute drive away, this is a beautiful garden created by local volunteers and incredible community support and fundraising. This link hasn't been updated and doesn't do it justice, but it's pretty cool. (My students and I volunteered here one day last Fall 2019!)
This is new to our community this year (2020), but visitors and locals seem to love it! I haven't visited, but it looks like fun if you don't want to go far. They are supposed to have yummy ice cream, too. Two minutes away. Right at the light, about 1/4 mile down on the left (across from Shaka Shack).
12 habitants recommandent
The Millville Boardwalk
35287 Atlantic AveThis is new to our community this year (2020), but visitors and locals seem to love it! I haven't visited, but it looks like fun if you don't want to go far. They are supposed to have yummy ice cream, too. Two minutes away. Right at the light, about 1/4 mile down on the left (across from Shaka Shack).
A wonderful place for a day trip and a must-see for horse lovers! Check their website for entrance fee, but a beautiful drive and wonderful beach. Enjoy!
169 habitants recommandent
Réserve nationale de la plage de l'île Assateague
7206 National Seashore LaneA wonderful place for a day trip and a must-see for horse lovers! Check their website for entrance fee, but a beautiful drive and wonderful beach. Enjoy!
South of Assateague Island, Chincoteague is a little bit of a drive, but worth it for the lovely area and historic value. Great day trip location!
36 habitants recommandent
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
8274 Beach Access RdSouth of Assateague Island, Chincoteague is a little bit of a drive, but worth it for the lovely area and historic value. Great day trip location!
Sightseeing
This hidden gem is located at the North Indian River Inlet and provides a short hike surrounded by the bay and plenty of water fowl.
8 habitants recommandent
Burton Island Trailhead
39445 Inlet RdThis hidden gem is located at the North Indian River Inlet and provides a short hike surrounded by the bay and plenty of water fowl.
Sightseeing
Holt's Landing has a great little hiking trail, playground, picnic area and water access for kayaking. A local's favorite year round! Located only a few miles away.
16 habitants recommandent
Holts Landing State Park
27046 Holts Landing RdHolt's Landing has a great little hiking trail, playground, picnic area and water access for kayaking. A local's favorite year round! Located only a few miles away.
Sightseeing
Another hidden gem not far away, James Farm is home to many critters and a great destination spot for trailblazers and photographers!
36 habitants recommandent
James Farm Ecological Preserve
30048 Cedar Neck RdAnother hidden gem not far away, James Farm is home to many critters and a great destination spot for trailblazers and photographers!
This is a great little park to play, people watch and relax. Offers free concerts in the summer (check their website) and is family friendly with a picnic pavilions as well!
12 habitants recommandent
John West Park
32 West AveThis is a great little park to play, people watch and relax. Offers free concerts in the summer (check their website) and is family friendly with a picnic pavilions as well!
One of Delaware's state Parks, the Southside beach is a local's favorite for skim boarding and boogie boarding and the Northside is known as surfer's beach (also a favorite among kite boarders, stand up paddle boarders, sea kayakers). It's my favorite beach to go to and tends to be less crowded at the northern most ramp. In case of a spontaneous rain shower or thunderstorm, folks duck under the bridge until it passes. Has a bath house and usually plenty of parking. Good beach spot!
21 habitants recommandent
Indian River Inlet
One of Delaware's state Parks, the Southside beach is a local's favorite for skim boarding and boogie boarding and the Northside is known as surfer's beach (also a favorite among kite boarders, stand up paddle boarders, sea kayakers). It's my favorite beach to go to and tends to be less crowded at the northern most ramp. In case of a spontaneous rain shower or thunderstorm, folks duck under the bridge until it passes. Has a bath house and usually plenty of parking. Good beach spot!
Hiking, biking and skateboarding trails. Great beach spot as well as fishing and crabbing. Work War II lookout towers. Pretty cool spot. Also...the only hills in the county! (We used to take our kids here sledding many moons ago).
252 habitants recommandent
Parc d'État de Cape Henlopen
15099 Cape Henlopen DrHiking, biking and skateboarding trails. Great beach spot as well as fishing and crabbing. Work War II lookout towers. Pretty cool spot. Also...the only hills in the county! (We used to take our kids here sledding many moons ago).
Great park located on the bay in North Ocean City. Great for a walk or bike ride. Playground for kiddos and it's let friendly.
Ocean City Recreation & Parks Center
200-244 125th StGreat park located on the bay in North Ocean City. Great for a walk or bike ride. Playground for kiddos and it's let friendly.
Food Scene
My favorite local spot for grub. Award winning subs. The cheese steak and Italian are the best! It's about 2 minutes down the road on 26. Right at the light, drive a 1/4 mile and it's on your left.
12 habitants recommandent
Al Casapulla's Subs & Steaks
535 Atlantic AveMy favorite local spot for grub. Award winning subs. The cheese steak and Italian are the best! It's about 2 minutes down the road on 26. Right at the light, drive a 1/4 mile and it's on your left.
Groovy little spot 2 minutes away. Awesome soft shell crab and crab cake sandwiches! Reasonably priced, too. Check out their daily special! Take a right at the light, drive about 1/4 mile and it's on the right. The Prickly Gal Boutique is there, too and has super cute stuff for the Boho in you AND cool surf stuff as well!
7 habitants recommandent
Shaka Shack
35308 Atlantic AveGroovy little spot 2 minutes away. Awesome soft shell crab and crab cake sandwiches! Reasonably priced, too. Check out their daily special! Take a right at the light, drive about 1/4 mile and it's on the right. The Prickly Gal Boutique is there, too and has super cute stuff for the Boho in you AND cool surf stuff as well!
Great little spot for the health conscientious and vegan types (and carnivores, too!) Two minute drive away. Make a left at the light and it's about 1/4 mile down on the left. Check out the back patio and garden area.
37 habitants recommandent
Good Earth Market & Organic Farm
31806 Good Earth LnGreat little spot for the health conscientious and vegan types (and carnivores, too!) Two minute drive away. Make a left at the light and it's about 1/4 mile down on the left. Check out the back patio and garden area.
Excellent food! A little on the pricey side, but comparable to many local hot spots. Google the menu for more info.
35 habitants recommandent
Northeast Seafood Kitchen
29 Atlantic AveExcellent food! A little on the pricey side, but comparable to many local hot spots. Google the menu for more info.
Absolutely stunning bay views especially at dusk. Very romantic. Excellent food worth the $ for a special occasion. Google for menu and more info.
62 habitants recommandent
Bluecoast Seafood Grill and Raw Bar
30904 Coastal HwyAbsolutely stunning bay views especially at dusk. Very romantic. Excellent food worth the $ for a special occasion. Google for menu and more info.
Bethany Boathouse
39817 Hickman Plaza RdFun little spot that often has live music.
Unique dining experience in old train box cars. Good food, but they only serve breakfast and lunch.
8 habitants recommandent
Honey's Farm Fresh Gourmet Kitchen
27 Atlantic AvenueUnique dining experience in old train box cars. Good food, but they only serve breakfast and lunch.
Outdoor open air ocean front bar and restaurant located at the Indian River Inlet Southside.
68 habitants recommandent
Big Chill Beach Club
27099 Coastal HwyOutdoor open air ocean front bar and restaurant located at the Indian River Inlet Southside.
Mexican American food with good happy hour right down the road not far away.
21 habitants recommandent
The Salted Rim
35553 Atlantic AvenueMexican American food with good happy hour right down the road not far away.
Local watering hole and sports bar 5 minutes away. Pool tables, happy hour specials and live music on Friday nights. Local's favorite.
29 habitants recommandent
Hooked Up Ale House & Raw Bar
38069 Town Center DrLocal watering hole and sports bar 5 minutes away. Pool tables, happy hour specials and live music on Friday nights. Local's favorite.
Fox's Pizza Den
200 Atlantic AveLocal's favorite late night joint short drive away.
This is my son's girlfriend's place. She has been in the restaurant business a very long time and just opened up. Very cozy spot with incredible food. Check it out!
Melissa's
35507 Atlantic AvenueThis is my son's girlfriend's place. She has been in the restaurant business a very long time and just opened up. Very cozy spot with incredible food. Check it out!
City/town information
Named "America's Coolest Small Town" and the setting for the movies "Runaway Bride" and "Tuck Everlasting", Berlin, MD is a half hour drive south on 113 and worth the trip. Park your car and enjoy walking around this quaint, hip little spot! Try the Blacksmith Restaurant for something stylish and unique!
148 habitants recommandent
Berlin
Named "America's Coolest Small Town" and the setting for the movies "Runaway Bride" and "Tuck Everlasting", Berlin, MD is a half hour drive south on 113 and worth the trip. Park your car and enjoy walking around this quaint, hip little spot! Try the Blacksmith Restaurant for something stylish and unique!
Parking in the height of the season can be an issue. The earlier in the day you go, the more likely you are to find a spot without any trouble. Many of my guests prefer to Uber there to avoid the parking issue. That being said, Bethany Beach is a sweet spot and worth the effort. Proud to call it home for the past 28 years...I hope you are greeted with smiles and appreciation. *In the world of Covid...be sure you have your mask.*
114 habitants recommandent
Bethany Beach
Parking in the height of the season can be an issue. The earlier in the day you go, the more likely you are to find a spot without any trouble. Many of my guests prefer to Uber there to avoid the parking issue. That being said, Bethany Beach is a sweet spot and worth the effort. Proud to call it home for the past 28 years...I hope you are greeted with smiles and appreciation. *In the world of Covid...be sure you have your mask.*
Dewey Beach is a short trip up Coastal Highway with several great eateries and some other little shops on your way to Rehoboth Beach just north.
104 habitants recommandent
Dewey Beach
Dewey Beach is a short trip up Coastal Highway with several great eateries and some other little shops on your way to Rehoboth Beach just north.
Folks love Rehoboth Beach, DE for the tax-free shopping at the Tanger Outlets located along Coastal Highway throughout Rehobth. Many enjoy downtown Rehoboth for the boardwalk festivities, eateries, games and rides. Enjoy!
295 habitants recommandent
Rehoboth Beach
N BoardwalkFolks love Rehoboth Beach, DE for the tax-free shopping at the Tanger Outlets located along Coastal Highway throughout Rehobth. Many enjoy downtown Rehoboth for the boardwalk festivities, eateries, games and rides. Enjoy!
A neat little coastal town south on Coastal Highway just north of Ocean City, Maryland. Take advantage of Delaware's tax-free shopping!
51 habitants recommandent
Fenwick Island
A neat little coastal town south on Coastal Highway just north of Ocean City, Maryland. Take advantage of Delaware's tax-free shopping!
Amusements and Water Parks
This is a visitor favorite for the rides, food and memory making. It was a tradition when my boys were little, too❤️
152 habitants recommandent
Funland
6 Delaware AveThis is a visitor favorite for the rides, food and memory making. It was a tradition when my boys were little, too❤️
A bit of a trek to south Ocean City, MD but the anticipation is part of the excitement for little and big ones alike! If you're looking for a true boardwalk amusement park experience this is it!
23 habitants recommandent
Jolly Roger sur la jetée
401 S Atlantic AveA bit of a trek to south Ocean City, MD but the anticipation is part of the excitement for little and big ones alike! If you're looking for a true boardwalk amusement park experience this is it!
Jungle Jim's
36944 Country Club RdNot too far away, this water park won't disappoint!
Splash Mountain Water Park
2901 32nd StBig water park with something for everyone 👍
There are bigger and maybe better depending on your preference, but this is a nice little family oriented activity in Fenwick Island, DE near some cool shops and eateries.
41 habitants recommandent
Viking Golf & Go-Karts, Thunder Lagoon Waterpark
38965 Island StThere are bigger and maybe better depending on your preference, but this is a nice little family oriented activity in Fenwick Island, DE near some cool shops and eateries.
In the heart of Bethany Beach, DE...a cool little joint.
15 habitants recommandent
Captain Jack's Pirate Golf
21 N. Pennylvania Ave.In the heart of Bethany Beach, DE...a cool little joint.