Bird Watcher's Retreat Recommendations
Food scene
Delicious Raw oysters on the half shell, check HH prices. Build your own fresh fish board pretty unique. Happy hour deals are worth checking it out. Try the bruschetta, we love it!
Fins Ale House & Raw Bar
37234 Lighthouse RoadDelicious Raw oysters on the half shell, check HH prices. Build your own fresh fish board pretty unique. Happy hour deals are worth checking it out. Try the bruschetta, we love it!
Lobster and shrimp bisque is very tasty.
It's not on the menu but ask for salmon fish tacos and they will make them, yum!!
Happy hour; Wed- Mon 11:30 am- 9:00 pm. Can't beat that!
If you can, sit at one of the bars, right on the water, beautiful!
21 locals recommend
The Lobster Shanty
37310 Lighthouse RdLobster and shrimp bisque is very tasty.
It's not on the menu but ask for salmon fish tacos and they will make them, yum!!
Happy hour; Wed- Mon 11:30 am- 9:00 pm. Can't beat that!
If you can, sit at one of the bars, right on the water, beautiful!
World Famous Bloody Mary's-32 oz. Triple threat bloody. Expensive but worth trying, if only once. I don't really care for blood's BUT, WOW! It has shrimp, lumps of crab. It's a meal for real.
The Assawoman crab monster, also worth a try.
Original crab lump benedict, lots of crab.
Beignes are a sweet, powdered sugar treat.
24 locals recommend
Crabcake Factory Bayside
37314 Lighthouse RdWorld Famous Bloody Mary's-32 oz. Triple threat bloody. Expensive but worth trying, if only once. I don't really care for blood's BUT, WOW! It has shrimp, lumps of crab. It's a meal for real.
The Assawoman crab monster, also worth a try.
Original crab lump benedict, lots of crab.
Beignes are a sweet, powdered sugar treat.
This is our Go to Market when we want to buy seafood for dinner. Crab cakes are $12.99/each, that's a deal. They are delicious, mostly crab. And I'm a very picky crabcake eater. A variety of fresh fish every day to choose from.
I'm craving one of those crab cakes right about now!
11 locals recommend
Captain Mac's Fish House & Seafood Market
37320 Lighthouse RdThis is our Go to Market when we want to buy seafood for dinner. Crab cakes are $12.99/each, that's a deal. They are delicious, mostly crab. And I'm a very picky crabcake eater. A variety of fresh fish every day to choose from.
I'm craving one of those crab cakes right about now!
Locals favorite. More upscale dining. Busy year round. Great views from upper-level bar. Great service.
38 locals recommend
Catch 54
38931 Madison AveLocals favorite. More upscale dining. Busy year round. Great views from upper-level bar. Great service.
If you're looking for Mexican, here's your spot. Sit outside. Great Margaritas! And good food.
33 locals recommend
Papá Grande’s Coastal Taquería
38929 Madison AveIf you're looking for Mexican, here's your spot. Sit outside. Great Margaritas! And good food.
The best price for groceries, meat and produce. Within walking/biking distance from our townhouse.
67 locals recommend
Food Lion
37468 Lion DrThe best price for groceries, meat and produce. Within walking/biking distance from our townhouse.
Bayville Package Store
37246 Lighthouse RoadGood prices on liquor/wine and friendly employees.
Fenwick Island
A peaceful walk on the beach is good for the soul.
We are 3.1 miles from the ocean/beach, about 10 minutes away. A laid-back beach town geared to family retreats.
Many restaurants with delicious locally sourced food. Great fun for the family with Putt, Putts galore, Sea Shipwreck Museum, Lighthouse, Boardwalk, Water sports, Pirate Adventures and more.
51 locals recommend
Fenwick Island
We are 3.1 miles from the ocean/beach, about 10 minutes away. A laid-back beach town geared to family retreats.
Many restaurants with delicious locally sourced food. Great fun for the family with Putt, Putts galore, Sea Shipwreck Museum, Lighthouse, Boardwalk, Water sports, Pirate Adventures and more.
Sightseeing
It's close by with rentals of sail boats, stand up paddle boards and kayaks.
Guided sailing nature tours are fun for the whole family!
24 locals recommend
Coastal Kayak
36840 Coastal HwyIt's close by with rentals of sail boats, stand up paddle boards and kayaks.
Guided sailing nature tours are fun for the whole family!
Discoversea Shipwreck Museum
708 Coastal HwyKids of all ages love it!
Fun for all ages. Even the adults can get in the action.
41 locals recommend
Viking Golf & Go-Karts, Thunder Lagoon Waterpark
38965 Island StFun for all ages. Even the adults can get in the action.
Fenwick Island Lighthouse
103 146th StIf you love lighthouses, this is a good one.
We love, love Parson's!!! Breakfast and lunch are amazing and plentiful. Sit inside and watch the goats on their Goat tower and other toys or grab a picnic table outside. There's an array of fresh local veggies and fruits to purchase. As well as canned goods, desserts, nuts, ice cream, plants and flowers.
And there's fun for all ages with their farm animals you can pet and actually feed (purchase a tray of feed at checkout for $2.
6 locals recommend
Parsons Farms Produce
30381 Armory RdWe love, love Parson's!!! Breakfast and lunch are amazing and plentiful. Sit inside and watch the goats on their Goat tower and other toys or grab a picnic table outside. There's an array of fresh local veggies and fruits to purchase. As well as canned goods, desserts, nuts, ice cream, plants and flowers.
And there's fun for all ages with their farm animals you can pet and actually feed (purchase a tray of feed at checkout for $2.
City advice
Don't miss
Freeman Arts Pavilion
2.7 miles/8 minutes from our Unit. Featuring many famous Artists to include Bonnie Raitt, Elvis Costello, Brothers Osborne, Il Divo and many more. Shows until mid-September. May want to book tickets in advance.
Getting around
Avoid traffic hassles all these are 5 minutes away.
All restaurants listed 5 minutes away on Lighthouse Rd.
What to pack
Bethany beach linen rentals
These guys deliver to the Unit. Pre-order and it will be there upon arrival.
Our unit has 1 King, 3 Queens, 1 Full and 1 Twin, don't forget bath and beach towels. Just leave them in a bag at the front door when you leave. Linen rentals will pick them up (check with bb linen rentals for specifics). No hassle to pack all that bulky, heavy stuff that takes up room in the car/truck. And no hassles of getting them home washing, drying, folding and storing.