It's a beloved destination for many who return year after year, often staying faithfully at the same family-owned and operated motels and cottages which fill the two mile long stretch along the Atlantic Ocean. Fenwick Island is more than "just a place", it's an adventure; a ritual of summer; a time for family and friends to gather together and a quieter side of life along the sea. Here are some pictures I've taken over the last few years around the town and it's surrounding streets and neighborhoods......I hope you enjoy strolling through our little beach community with these images. Note: they aren't in geographical order or specifically organized; just photos that I've added here to showcase the area.
Surf on a stormy winter's afternoon
The Fenwick Island Surf Shop, established 1983
Offering brands such as Billabong, Quiksilver, Quiksiliver Girls, Roxy, Rip Curl, Hurley, O'neill, Rusty, Reef, Rainbow, Sanuk, Wave Riding Vehicle, Hot Buttered, Byrne, Gordon Smith, Global Surf Industries, Custom X, Moorey, BZ, Toobs, Congo, Dragon Sunglasses, Native Eyewear and more. Located at: 205 Coastal Hwy Unit 1, Fenwick Island. Follow them on Facebook here.
This is the welcome center located on Route 1/Coastal Highway, and the first large building on the left side of the road that you would spot as you drive south from Bethany Beach. You can stop in to learn more about the Quiet Resorts and pick up brochures and information about lodging, dining, attractions and more.
At the state beach parking lot looking west, across Coastal Highway towards the lighthouse.
A few years ago Thunder Lagoon Waterpark tore down their existing complex and rebuilt the popular attraction.
I took this shot of the giant tubes waiting to be installed as one of my first Instagram photos. http://fenwickfun.com/
Sign at the north end of town, Sunshine Plaza
A glimpse through the tall sea grass of the condo buildings off of Route 54, across the street from Fenwick Hardware
Sea Shell City, Fenwick Island's favorite souvenir shop! Located at 708 Coastal Highway.
Signs in nearby towns pointing you to the coastal areas
The Village of Fenwick
Carolina Street Garden & Home is a long-time Fenwick business now located at 40118 East South Carolina Street. Website and Facebook
Atlantic Coast Inn on the border of Ocean City and Fenwick Island at 146th Street Website
Ric-Mar, established 1958 | 40160 Delaware Ave. Fenwick Island, DE 19944 Website
Sunset view over the bayside
Lighthouse Square, across from the Village of Fenwick
Intersection of Lighthouse Road (Route 54) and Coastal Highway
Local Dairy Queen
Long-time lodging on the ocean, the Coral Sands Website
Tiny footprints of my beloved little dog as he bounced along the beach one day.....
A colorful pink bike waiting for it's rider in the Village of Fenwick is a sure sign of summertime.
A stroll on the beach after a coastal nor'easter ~ tiny shells and broken piece from the sea
"Road choices by the bay"
Heading inland a mile or two brings you to the Bayville Shopping Center, where Smitty McGee's is located, along with several small shops. FYI, the Bayville Postal Services is the closest thing we have to a post office since there is not one in the actual town of Fenwick. I go to them all the time for copying and printing and they are super nice and helpful.
Directly across the street from the Bayville Shopping Center is the townhome community of Mallard Lakes.
Heading back into town, if you stop at the community of Cape Windsor on Route 54 and then take your immediate right, you can drive down a small section of the old Route 54. It's pretty much at water level and thus was replaced by the new bridge about ten years ago, but it's a cool spot to take pictures, especially at sunset. This view is looking underneath towards the north, across the bay.
This one is taken from the bridge with the current road, looking south towards Ocean City.
Going towards town, this colorful row of homes stands along Route 54 just east of Cape Windsor.
Once you cross the bridge by Harpoon Hanna's you will see Fenwick Island stretching out in front of you.
Signage seen from Ocean City as you drive north into Delaware
Small shops and local businesses
Sunrise: when the sun finally makes it's appearance, everything turns a golden glow of yellow, rose and orange shades.
