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The Great Bethany Beach Area From A to Z – Letter L

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May 172012
 

 

Help us list the many things that make Bethany Beach and its surrounding towns (Fenwick Island, Ocean View, Millville, etc.) a great place to be – from “A” to “Z”!

We would love to have as many entries as possible for each letter, so feel free to add to our list by leaving a reply under the post.

is for Lobster!!! Who doesn’t love to throw down on this delicious seafood selection in all of its various forms?

From lobster tail, to lobster bisque, to lobster rolls, to boiled to steamed lobster, there are endless ways to enjoy this coastal favorite.

There are many places in the local area you can go to get your lobster fix in its various forms, including Bluecoast Seafood in Bethany Beach which serves a variety of lobster dishes and sides, and the South Bethany Seafood Market, where you can buy Whole Maine Lobsters.

Of course, one local place that prides itself on its Lobster dishes is Twining’s Lobster Shanty in Fenwick Island. Here, a plethora of lobster dishes are served, including lobster mac and cheese, lobster quesadilla, lobster pot pie and much more!

Let us know your favorite local spots to chow down on some lobster, or tell us what else starting with letter L that reminds you of the Bethany-Fenwick area!

Local Restaurants Celebrate Mother’s Day 2012 With Brunch, Dinner Specials

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May 082012
 

 

This Sunday, May 13 2012 marks another Mother’s Day, and what better way to show Mom your appreciation than to bring her to one of the Bethany-Fenwick area’s fine restaurants?

These local establishments have advertised brunch and/or dinner specials and buffets for Sunday. Enjoy and Happy Mother’s Day to all the great Mothers out there!

  • Mango’s Oceanfront – Bethany Beach Boardwalk – Mother’s Day Brunch, 10am-3pm. Reservations Suggested. 302-537-6621. www.mangomikes.com
  • Slainte Pub and Restaurant – West Fenwick Island (routes 54 & 20) – Mother’s Day Buffet, 9am-3pm. $12.99/person. 302-436-1916. www.slaintefenwick.com
  • Patsy’s – 121 Campbell Place, Bethany Beach – Mother’s Day Brunch, 10am-2pm. 302-537-2433. www.patsysgourmet.com
  • Warren’s Station – FenwickIsland– Mother’s Day Dinner, starts at 12pm. 302-539-7156. www.warrensstation.com
  • Blue Water Grill – 226 Main Street, Downtown Millsboro – Open Mother’s Day, 11am-8pm. Reservations at 302-934-5160. www.bluewatergrillmillsboro.com
  • Magnolia’s Restaurant – 30415 Cedar Neck Road, Ocean View – Mother’s Day Brunch, 10am-2pm, $19.99. Mother’s Day Dinner, 2-8pm. $10 off dinner entrees for all Moms. Reservations at 302-539-5671. www.magnoliasrestaurant.com
  • The Parkway Restaurant – 114 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach – Complimentary dessert for all Mothers after dinner. 302-537-7500. www.parkwaydana.com
  • DiFebos Bistro on the Green – Bear Trap Dunes in Ocean View – Mother’s Day AUCE Buffet, 10am-2pm. Reserve now at 302-537-6100.
  • Off The Hook –769 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach – Mother’s Day Brunch, 12-4pm. Reservations accepted at 302-829-1424.
  • The Café on 26 – 84 Atlantic Ave, Ocean View – Mother’s Day Brunch, 8am-2pm. Reservations recommended at 302-539-CAFÉ. www.thecafeon26.com
  • Just Hooked –1500 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island– Mother’s Day Brunch, 12-4pm. Reservations accepted at 302-581-0098.
  • Nantuckets – Fenwick Island– Mother’s Day Dinner, 3-9pm. All entrees $19. Reservations Suggested 302-539-2607. www.nantucketsrestaurant.com
  • The Cottage Café – Bethany Beach – Mother’s Day Bruch Buffet, 9am-3pm, $14.99, $6.99 for kids 3-10. Dinner Menu starts at 3pm. Reservations at 302-539-8710. www.cottagecafe.com
  • Perucci’s – 33507 Atlantic Ave., Millville – Mom’s meals 1/2, open at 5 pm. 302-829-8727.
  • Kool Bean Bistro – 111 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View – Mother’s Day Brunch. Open at 7:30. Reservations Suggested 302-541-5377. koolbeanbistro.com
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Indian River Bridge set to open Memorial Day Weekend

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May 042012
 

The Indian River Inlet Bridge is set to open on Memorial Day Weekend, according to Coastal Point, ending years of construction and anticipation.

A dedication for the new bridge, which will also be named the Charles W. Cullen Bridge, will take place Sunday, May 6 with special guests Gov. Jack Markell, U.S. Sen. Tom Carper and more expected to attend. The public is also encouraged to come out to take a look at the finished product before it becomes a four-lane functional roadway on the popular holiday weekend.

As for the expected Memorial Day reopening, the Coastal Point says:

“DelDOT officials said they hope to open all four lanes of traffic on the new bridge by Memorial Day, on a rapidly approaching deadline. Bridge lighting was also expected to be functional in May.

Bridge contractor Skanska Civil Southeast is very close to completing construction activities on the bridge and its environs, including reattaching the sand bypass system that aids the natural movement of sand and tides across the inlet. The sand bypass system must be attached to the new bridge before the old bridge is demolished.

As they finish the final work, from cleanup to light bulb replacement, crews will continue cleaning the construction site and leaving. Meanwhile, DelDOT will complete inspections and inventories, to make sure the State received what it ordered.”

This will come as great news to those incoming travelers from the North, who will see a much improved roadway and a less-cluttered journey as they head into North Bethany for their beach vacations.

 

Bethany Beach to Offer Wifi on Beach, Bandstand This Summer

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May 022012
 

 

This summer, Bethany Beach will begin to offer free wi-fi access on its beach, boardwalk and bandstand as reported by Delawareonline.com.

The connection on the boardwalk and bandstand areas will be available year-round, while access to it on the beach will be in-season only.

Residents and vacationers alike should find this to be a great addition to the popular resort area. With the growing popularity of smartphones, tablets and e-readers, people are spending more of their down time using their mobile devices. This addition gives them the opportunity to utilize them while enjoying the sun and sand.

Just another reason to come visit one of the best places to be – Bethany Beach!

The Greater Bethany Beach Area A to Z – Letter K

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May 012012
 

 

Help us list the many things that make Bethany Beach and its surrounding towns (Fenwick Island, Ocean View, Millville, etc.) a great place to be – from “A” to “Z”!

We would love to have as many entries as possible for each letter, so feel free to add to our list by leaving a reply under the post.

 

is for Kool Bean Bistro! This “casually upscale and charming dining experience” is located on Route 26 in Ocean View.  This festively decorated establishment is open daily for breakfast and brunch from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm, except on Sundays where closing time is 2 pm.

A popular sit down spot for locals, the Kool Bean offers free wifi and beginning in late April, the Bistro is offering Small Plates Dinners on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 5-9 pm through September.

Find out more information about these offerings and more at the official web site.

Let us know about your experiences at the Kool Bean Bistro in the comments section, as well as other ideas for the letter K as it relates to the Bethany Beach-Fenwick Island areas!

Sea Colony Ranked #13 Tennis Camp in the World by Tennis Resorts Online

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May 012012
 

 

Delaware beach and tennis resort community also among Tennis Magazine’s 2012 Top 50 American Resorts  – including #3 in the Mid-Atlantic

Sea Colony, Bethany Beach, Delaware – May 1, 2012 – Located just south of Bethany Beach, Delaware, Sea Colony – known as “The Premier Family Beach & Tennis Resort Community” – remains among the world’s elite tennis camps, according to Tennis Resorts Online’s 2012 rankings released today.

TennisResortsOnline.com (TRO), published by former Tennis Magazine editor Roger Cox, ranked the seaside resort the world’s No. 13 tennis camp, as well as No. 4 for best overall children’s programs and No. 5 for best junior programs. The southern Delaware beach and tennis community is also among TRO’s top 50 tennis resorts.

The annual rankings, now in their 13th year, are determined by tennis players, who were asked to evaluate resorts and camps in more than 20 categories, from the quality of the tennis programs to lodging and restaurants to value. This recent global recognition adds to the decades of local, regional and national honors earned by the resort community and its tennis staff.

With 34 tennis courts, including four indoor and 14 Har-Tru clay, Sea Colony Tennis, under Tennis Director Thomas Johnston, offers a wide range of camps, clinics and private instruction to tennis players of all ages and skill levels.

Supported by the Sea Colony homeowners, the tennis program has produced state and national champions, elite juniors and top collegiate tennis players, while earning kudos from state and regional tennis organizations.

Earlier this year, Tennis Magazine honored the resort community among its 2012 Top 50 American Resorts, as well as ranking Sea Colony the No. 3 resort in the Mid-Atlantic region.

In addition to its world-class tennis offerings, Sea Colony, which is professionally managed by ResortQuest Delaware, features a wide variety of amenities including a half mile of private beach, 12 pools (two indoor), fitness centers, activities for all ages, community shuttle, year-round security and wireless Internet access.

For more information about Sea Colony Tennis, stop by the tennis center at West Way Drive and Kent Avenue, call 302-539-4488, visit SeaColonyTennis.net or like them on Facebook at /SeaColonyTennis.

Bethany Beach, Rehoboth Beach named Best Boardwalks in America

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Apr 252012
 

 

American Profile Magazine, the magazine known for ”celebrating the American spirit”, announced its picks for the 10 Best Beaches in American, selected by picking a beach in the country that is tops in a given category.

For the category of Best Boardwalk, the two beach experts picked both Rehoboth and Bethany Beaches, saying “Delaware beaches have the best boardwalks, both of our experts agree.”

This accolade comes just a month after Bethany Beach was named one of the 15 “Best Secret Beaches on Earth” by Travel and Leisure Magazine and one of the Best Baby Beaches by myfamilytravels.com.

Bethany’s boardwalk has also been recognized as one of the county’s best by Forbes Magazine.

You can read the full American Profile article here.

The Greater Bethany Beach Area A to Z – Letter J

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Apr 202012
 

 

Help us list the many things that make Bethany Beach and its surrounding towns (Fenwick Island, Ocean View, Millville, etc.) a great place to be – from “A” to “Z”!

We would love to have as many entries as possible for each letter, so feel free to add to our list by leaving a reply under the post.

 

is for Justin’s Beach House. The colorful house that catches everyone’s eye on Route 24 with the large turquoise beach chair in front is home to recipients of generosity from the Justin W. Jennings Foundation.

The foundation was set up in memory of Justin Jennings, a Delaware native who enjoyed time in Bethany Beach to escape his ongoing battle with cancer, which he succumbed to in 2000.

In 2005,  the Foundation partnered with Contractors for a Cause and built a gorgeous beach home that served as a station to cancer patients looking to make the same beach escape Justin did years ago.

You can learn more about Justin’s Beach House and the Justin W. Jennings Foundation by visiting http://justinjennings.org/  

Share any experiences you’ve had with Justin’s Beach House in the comments section below, or let us know any other J’s that make you think of this grand area of Bethany Beach.

Bethany Beach named one of 12 best ‘Baby Beaches’ in U.S.

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Apr 182012
 

 

The folks at myfamilytravels.com know a thing or two about traveling with children and babies. So it’s safe to say their word is as good as any when talking about the best destinations to bring the little ones.

In a recent blog post, the site named Bethany Beach as one of the dozen best “baby beaches” in the country, after taking a poll of parents around the U.S.

Here is the full list of beaches:

  • Dana Point Baby Beach, California
  • Mission Bay Park, San Diego, California
  • Bethany Beach, Delaware
  • Clearwater Beach, Florida
  • Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii
  • Baby Beach, Maui, Hawaii
  • First Encounter Beach, Eastham, Massachusetts
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes, Empire, Michigan
  • Flying Point Beach, Southhampton, New York
  •  Huntington Beach State Park at Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
  • Corpus Christi/McGee Beaches, Texas
  • Whitefish Dunes State Park, Wisconsin

A place for the whole family, Bethany Beach’s reputation as a must-visit destination is rising. Hope to see you here soon!

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Bethany Beach museum seeks docents

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Apr 182012
 

 

The Wave is reporting that the Cultural and Historic Affairs Committee is seeking summer volunteers to serve as museum docents.

Anyone interested in volunteering should attend an orientation seminar next week in the foyer of Town Hall, located at the intersection of Garfield Parkway and Route 1.

From The Wave:

This year, the committee decided to change its hours of operation. Docents will be available from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays in May and June and from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday during July and August.

“Particularly during the summertime when a lot of people are here, we have docents to sit in the museum to keep (it) open,” said Councilwoman Carol Olmstead, who also serves as chair of the CHAC. “We decided that the weekends are kind of busy and people are arriving and leaving and maybe during the week would be a better time.”

An orientation has been scheduled for 2 p.m. April 23 to give potential volunteers time to get acquainted with the exhibits and the museum, Olmstead said.

View the entire article at The Wave

 

 

 

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