Summertime is the best time to be in Delaware! Check out a few of the must-visit places along the coast and plan a trip to your favorite Delaware beach landmarks this year.
- Papa Grande’s, Fenwick Island
Facebook / Papa Grande’s Fenwick Is there anything more refreshing than a seaside margarita? Head to Papa Grande’s this summer for some of the best tacos and drinks in Delaware, just steps away from the water.
- Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
Flickr / pontla Bombay Hook is one of the world’s most important sites for migratory birds. Even if you can’t tell a heron from a seagull, you’ll be mesmerized on a trip to birdwatch here.
- Thrasher’s fries - with vinegar.
Flickr / Michele Dorsey Walfred These fries are a staple of any day on the boardwalk, regardless of what Delaware beach town you’re in. Just don’t ask for ketchup!
- Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
Flickr / Danielle Brigida Prime Hook is another vitally important spot for migratory birds, and it’s also a paradise for kayakers. Take an auto tour, walk the refuge, or drop in and paddle through to see it.
- Dolles Salt Water Taffy, Rehoboth Beach
Flickr / Susan Smith Dolles Salt Water Taffy and Ibach’s By The Sea candy shop have been part of the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk scene for generations. What’s your favorite flavor?
- Delaware Seashore State Park
Flickr / B & B For a quieter beach getaway, head to Delaware Seashore State Park. You’re sure to find a stretch of sand far from anyone else - particularly if you visit during the week.
- Bowers Beach Maritime Museum
Flickr / Lifeontheedges The tiny town of Bowers Beach is home to one of the best museums in Delaware, and it tells the tale of mariners up and down the Delaware coast. Learn about pirates, lifeguards, shipwrecks and more.
- Gus & Gus on the Rehoboth Boardwalk
Flickr / Michael Newman Gus & Gus has been serving fresh fried chicken, hamburgers, and hot dogs for years, and this timeless Delaware beach landmark is a favorite lunch spot of anyone in the Nation’s Summer Capital.
- Slaughter Beach’s Horseshoe Crab Migration
Flickr / I.M. Style When Horseshoe Crabs swarm Slaughter Beach, it’s truly a sight to see! This odd Delaware phenomenon is worth the drive to discover this little tucked away bayside beach.
- Sambo’s Tavern, Leipsic
Google Local / Ken Borgfeldt You don’t have to drive all the way down to Sussex County for a taste of the beach! Sambo’s Tavern is a waterfront landmark that serves up the best crabs in the state to a lively pub crowd.
- Bethany Beach Nature Center
Flickr / Lee Cannon Spend your day at the beautiful Bethany Beach Nature Center, where you’ll learn all about the ecosystem along the Delaware coast. Learn about marshes, tidepools, and the history of the area!
- JP’s Wharf, Frederica
Facebook / JPs Wharf Sit by the bay and watch the oyster boats roll in while you enjoy a fresh-catch meal at JP’s Wharf. Don’t forget to save room for their famous Strawberry Pie!
What’s your favorite Delaware beach landmark? Let us know here!
Facebook / Papa Grande’s Fenwick
Is there anything more refreshing than a seaside margarita? Head to Papa Grande’s this summer for some of the best tacos and drinks in Delaware, just steps away from the water.
Flickr / pontla
Bombay Hook is one of the world’s most important sites for migratory birds. Even if you can’t tell a heron from a seagull, you’ll be mesmerized on a trip to birdwatch here.
Flickr / Michele Dorsey Walfred
These fries are a staple of any day on the boardwalk, regardless of what Delaware beach town you’re in. Just don’t ask for ketchup!
Flickr / Danielle Brigida
Prime Hook is another vitally important spot for migratory birds, and it’s also a paradise for kayakers. Take an auto tour, walk the refuge, or drop in and paddle through to see it.
Flickr / Susan Smith
Dolles Salt Water Taffy and Ibach’s By The Sea candy shop have been part of the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk scene for generations. What’s your favorite flavor?
Flickr / B & B
For a quieter beach getaway, head to Delaware Seashore State Park. You’re sure to find a stretch of sand far from anyone else - particularly if you visit during the week.
Flickr / Lifeontheedges
The tiny town of Bowers Beach is home to one of the best museums in Delaware, and it tells the tale of mariners up and down the Delaware coast. Learn about pirates, lifeguards, shipwrecks and more.
Flickr / Michael Newman
Gus & Gus has been serving fresh fried chicken, hamburgers, and hot dogs for years, and this timeless Delaware beach landmark is a favorite lunch spot of anyone in the Nation’s Summer Capital.
Flickr / I.M. Style
When Horseshoe Crabs swarm Slaughter Beach, it’s truly a sight to see! This odd Delaware phenomenon is worth the drive to discover this little tucked away bayside beach.
Google Local / Ken Borgfeldt
You don’t have to drive all the way down to Sussex County for a taste of the beach! Sambo’s Tavern is a waterfront landmark that serves up the best crabs in the state to a lively pub crowd.
Flickr / Lee Cannon
Spend your day at the beautiful Bethany Beach Nature Center, where you’ll learn all about the ecosystem along the Delaware coast. Learn about marshes, tidepools, and the history of the area!
Facebook / JPs Wharf
Sit by the bay and watch the oyster boats roll in while you enjoy a fresh-catch meal at JP’s Wharf. Don’t forget to save room for their famous Strawberry Pie!
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Address: 38929 Madison Ave, Selbyville, DE 19975, USAAddress: Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 2501-2599 Refuge Entrance Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977, USAAddress: 1 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, USAAddress: Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, 11978 Turkle Pond Rd, Milton, DE 19968, USAAddress: 39415 Inlet Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, USAAddress: Gus & Gus Place, 15 S Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, USAAddress: 3357 Main St, Frederica, DE 19946, USAAddress: Slaughter Beach, DE 19963, USAAddress: Bethany Beach Nature Center, 807 Garfield Pkwy, Bethany Beach, DE 19930, USAAddress: Sambo’s Tavern, 283 Front St, Leipsic, DE 19901, USAAddress: 201 Hubbard Ave, Frederica, DE 19946, USA
