Nancy’s Guidebook
Beaches
Bethany is a quiet beach town with shops and restaurants, small boardwalk and beautiful guarded beach. Parking in town is metered and $2.50/hr. May 15-Sept 15
30 habitants recommandent
Promenade de Bethany Beach
BoardwalkBethany is a quiet beach town with shops and restaurants, small boardwalk and beautiful guarded beach. Parking in town is metered and $2.50/hr. May 15-Sept 15
Surf at the North Side, bathhouses and restaurant, fishing. Parking is $10/day for out of state vehicles.
36 habitants recommandent
Delaware Seashore State Park
39415 Inlet RoadSurf at the North Side, bathhouses and restaurant, fishing. Parking is $10/day for out of state vehicles.
Beautiful natural beach with wild ponies- a little farther south of the studio
169 habitants recommandent
Réserve nationale de la plage de l'île Assateague
7206 National Seashore LaneBeautiful natural beach with wild ponies- a little farther south of the studio
DE State Beach- Parking is $10/day for out of state vehicles. Lovely, wide natural beach. This beach has full restrooms/showers and concessions.
41 habitants recommandent
Fenwick Island State Park
6 East Georgetown StreetDE State Beach- Parking is $10/day for out of state vehicles. Lovely, wide natural beach. This beach has full restrooms/showers and concessions.
Sightseeing
Beaches, biking, hiking, fishing and the historical Fort Miles. Climb the spotting towers from WWII and take a tour to learn about this coastline’s importance during that war
252 habitants recommandent
Parc d'État de Cape Henlopen
15099 Cape Henlopen DrBeaches, biking, hiking, fishing and the historical Fort Miles. Climb the spotting towers from WWII and take a tour to learn about this coastline’s importance during that war
Walk across this bridge at sunset for some gorgeous views
8 habitants recommandent
Charles W Cullen Bridge
Charles W Cullen BridgeWalk across this bridge at sunset for some gorgeous views
Trail head for Prickly Pear Trail- DE State Parks. Tranquil 3.5 mile flat path through meadows and wetlands.
Fresh Pond Trailhead
Trail head for Prickly Pear Trail- DE State Parks. Tranquil 3.5 mile flat path through meadows and wetlands.
Shopping
Beautiful coastal themed home decor and lots of interesting finds, women’ fashion and jewelry.
The Coastal Cottage
101 Atlantic AveBeautiful coastal themed home decor and lots of interesting finds, women’ fashion and jewelry.
Eclectic finds- hosts local artists and vendors. You can find a lot of uniquely Delaware items!
26 habitants recommandent
The Brush Factory on Kings
830 Kings HwyEclectic finds- hosts local artists and vendors. You can find a lot of uniquely Delaware items!
Tax free shopping at nice stores- you will find something there! Note that on a rainy summer day lots of people head there, North on Route 1 can get jammed
265 habitants recommandent
Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach
36470 Seaside Outlet DriveTax free shopping at nice stores- you will find something there! Note that on a rainy summer day lots of people head there, North on Route 1 can get jammed
Delaware Paddlesports
17296 Coastal HwyGreat store for everything you need for paddling enthusiasts
Activities
Rent surfboards for the beach and all paddling activities. Take a paddle tour in the peaceful Assawoman Canal.
10 habitants recommandent
Bethany Surf Shop
99 Garfield PkwyRent surfboards for the beach and all paddling activities. Take a paddle tour in the peaceful Assawoman Canal.
Great way to start on a kayak or SUP- schedule a tour or lessons
7 habitants recommandent
Ecobay Kayak & SUP
30048 Cedar Neck RdGreat way to start on a kayak or SUP- schedule a tour or lessons
Sailboat rentals and instructions- all paddling rentals and tours
24 habitants recommandent
Coastal Kayak
36840 Coastal HwySailboat rentals and instructions- all paddling rentals and tours
Fun magic shows and other performing arts productions! New venue 2022
18 habitants recommandent
Dickens Parlour Theatre
31810 Good Earth LaneFun magic shows and other performing arts productions! New venue 2022
Bethany Bike Shop
900 N Pennsylvania AveGreat rentals available in town
Bethany Beach Goods & Bike Rentals
Bike rentals just south of town
Best local Hopkins Dairy ice cream and great mini golf
15 habitants recommandent
Shipwrecked Mini Golf And Ice Cream
3 Atlantic AveBest local Hopkins Dairy ice cream and great mini golf
Great tasting room for some local wine and outside entertainment for a mellow evening
33 habitants recommandent
Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery
32512 Rd 374Great tasting room for some local wine and outside entertainment for a mellow evening
The Millville Boardwalk
35287 Atlantic AveFun mini golf, ice cream and arcade.
Bear Trap Dunes
7 Club House DriveGolfing right around the corner!
Oceanova-The Spa at Ocean View
17 Atlantic AvenueGreat little spa, they have a nice set up for couples massages!
A peaceful short, flat, walk along the canal, lovely in the morning.
13 habitants recommandent
Assawoman Canal Trailhead
7 Town RdA peaceful short, flat, walk along the canal, lovely in the morning.
Food scene
Delicious Italian cuisine, small romantic venue. Open all year- Reservations!
13 habitants recommandent
Perucci's classic italian Restaurant
35715 Atlantic AveDelicious Italian cuisine, small romantic venue. Open all year- Reservations!
Lovely outdoor seating area, wonderful American cuisine. Close by! Open all year- Reservations!
15 habitants recommandent
The Cafe on 26
84 Atlantic AveLovely outdoor seating area, wonderful American cuisine. Close by! Open all year- Reservations!
Pomodoro Pizzeria
101 Garfield PkwyBest NY style pizza! Closes each fall for winter.
Charlie K's BBQ
95 Atlantic AveGreat spot for lunch- closes for winter season.
Sometimes easier to get seated here, nice bar and outdoor area. Great seafood and oysters- open all year.
17 habitants recommandent
Fins Ale House and Raw Bar
33544 Market PlSometimes easier to get seated here, nice bar and outdoor area. Great seafood and oysters- open all year.
Drifting Grounds Coffee House
117 Atlantic AvenueGreat coffee food truck
Matt's Fish Camp
28635 Coastal HwyLocal favorite-simple and delicious
Great venue with bay views and delicious food-they don't take reservations but it's worth the wait. Go early
62 habitants recommandent
Bluecoast Seafood Grill and Raw Bar
30904 Coastal HwyGreat venue with bay views and delicious food-they don't take reservations but it's worth the wait. Go early
The Parkway Restaurant
114 Garfield PkwyGreat American cuisine while in downtown Bethany
CEDAR land+ sea kitchen
30234 Cedar Neck RdCozy, comfortable and delicious.
Brand New this year! Fun and very close to the Studio.
22 habitants recommandent
Ocean View Brewing Company
85 Atlantic AvenueBrand New this year! Fun and very close to the Studio.
Fun bar and restaurant on the beach, with incredible views as the sun sets over the bay
68 habitants recommandent
Big Chill Beach Club
27099 Coastal HwyFun bar and restaurant on the beach, with incredible views as the sun sets over the bay
Delicious restaurant in lovely organic farm setting, and natural foods market
37 habitants recommandent
Good Earth Market & Organic Farm
31806 Good Earth LnDelicious restaurant in lovely organic farm setting, and natural foods market
Sedona
26 N Pennsylvania AveGreat and uncomplicated food in the town of Bethany.
14 Global
14 N Pennsylvania AveUnique and creative menu, deliciously eclectic!
Honey's At Station 26
Fun to dine in the train car! Great classic breakfast.
Delicious breakfast treats! Go early, when they sell out they close up!
13 habitants recommandent
Morning Buns Bake Shop
35715 Atlantic AveDelicious breakfast treats! Go early, when they sell out they close up!
Many vegan and gluten free options, all delicious! Breakfast and lunch take out.
Kristina’s Kitchen, LLC
Many vegan and gluten free options, all delicious! Breakfast and lunch take out.
Starbucks
Inside the Giant grocery store.
Grocery Stores
Giant Food
38069 Town Center DrClean, large modern store - it does get crowded
Includes a large area for more superstore/Walmart type items
17 habitants recommandent
Hocker's Super Center
34960 Atlantic AveIncludes a large area for more superstore/Walmart type items
Beer, wine and spirits are sold in stores separate from the grocery store in DE. Right next to the Giant to combine trips!
12 habitants recommandent
Banks Wines & Spirits
38014 Town Center DrBeer, wine and spirits are sold in stores separate from the grocery store in DE. Right next to the Giant to combine trips!
CVS
Drug store and pharmacy
Fishing
Visit this site to find tips on surf fishing:
De-surf-fishing.com
Old Inlet Bait & Tackle
25012 Coastal HighwayStop here for bait and information on fishing in the area