The name says it all: come to Delaware’s Quiet Resorts area for a relaxing coastal beach experience.
Editorial courtesy of the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce
Aptly named, the Quiet ResortsTM area is comprised of 10 towns: Bethany Beach, Clarksville, Dagsboro, Fenwick Island, Frankford, Millville, Ocean View, Roxana, Selbyville and South Bethany. If you’re craving an ocean getaway, try Delaware’s southern coast. Nestled between Ocean City, Maryland to the south and the serene Delaware Seashore State Park to the north, the coastal towns of Fenwick Island, South Bethany, and Bethany Beach offer a perfect combination of exciting amenities, outdoor activities, delicious restaurants of the Culinary CoastTM and favorite beach treats, and the beautiful tranquility of nature. With accommodation for groups of all sizes, vacationers can choose from waterfront rentals and hotels to bed and breakfasts or homes just a short bike ride or walk to the beach.
Fenwick Island, quiet and uncrowded, offers pristine beaches and a fun small-town feel with mini golf, go-karts, water park, and shipwreck museum, along with an assortment of boutique shops and restaurants. If you need a break from sun and sand, check out one of the most popular attractions, the Fenwick Island Lighthouse. The towering white beacon was built in 1859 and is open for tours throughout the summer season.
South Bethany, self-proclaimed as “the best little beach in Delaware,” is just a few minutes from Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island. This coastal, thoroughfare town is a must-stop destination for those who enjoy shopping or are craving a delicious bite to eat along Delaware’s Culinary CoastTM. South Bethany offers delicious take-away food stops, a variety of dine-in locations, and unique shops for those seeking a keep-sake purchase from their trip to the beach.
Bethany Beach offers a quintessential small-town beach vacation experience with plenty to do in the surrounding area. It’s an ideal location for beach lovers, boardwalk strollers, and more. While the town’s atmosphere is decidedly laid-back, Bethany Beach offers all the modern amenities and services you would expect including unique shops and a diverse selection of restaurants and plenty of options to satisfy any sweet tooth.
If it’s entertainment you seek, the Bethany Beach Bandstand hosts regular concerts that offer a variety of music throughout the summer. Other fun activities include movies on the beach, talent shows, beach bonfires, and morning beach yoga, and a Sunday farmers market that boasts freshly picked local fruits and vegetables from juicy blueberries and peaches to Sussex County sweet corn.
Whether your idea of vacation involves a beach towel and a boogie board, a meal fit for a foodie and a day of tax-free shopping, or the perfect combination of both, The Quiet ResortsTM area is sure to please.
For more information about Bethany Beach, South Bethany, Fenwick Island, and surrounding areas, contact the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce at 302-539-2100 or visit TheQuietResorts.com. During your vacation, remember to relax, and shop, dine, and play at local businesses.
