Fenwick Island

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Fenwick Island featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views
Fenwick Island showing general coastal views and a beach
Fenwick Island featuring golf and signage as well as a small group of people
Fenwick Island which includes signage as well as a small group of people
Fenwick Island

Delaware’s little seaside paradise is a hidden treasure for fishers, surfers, sailors and holiday makers.

Measuring one-half mile (under 1 kilometer) at its widest point, Fenwick Island separates the protected coves of Little Assawoman Bay from the wild Atlantic Ocean. This buzzing little coastal town sits on a narrow peninsula of the same name on Delaware’s mostsoutheastern point. Fenwick Island prides itself on being a year-round destination that invites visitors to enjoy its extensive beachfront activities and ocean and inland views.

Avoid the vacation crowds of Fenwick Island’s neighboring towns and hit the beach for fantastic fishing, crabbing, sailing, surfing and swimming. If the fish aren’t biting at Little Assawoman Bay, walk five blocks and try your luck in the surf on the Atlantic coast. Soak up the sun on the white sandy beaches and swim in the Atlantic surf. The Fenwick Island Beach Patrol keeps the beaches safe from May through September.

Fenwick Island offers plenty of adventures for solo explorers and families alike. Rent a kayak or windsurfer and discover the beaches along the Fenwick Island State Park coastline. Skipper a yacht and sail around the Seal Island Preserve bird sanctuary in Little Assawoman Bay to Lighthouse Cove to see the historic Fenwick Island Lighthouse. Sail to Cedar Island and try your luck finding treasure buried by pirates, according to local legend. Learn about Delaware’s marine history at the free DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum. On warm summer evenings, watch the sun set over the mainland and enjoy fresh local seafood from one of the many restaurants along the peninsula. In the winter, enjoy family activities inside a cozy beachfront cottage or bundle up and venture outside to watch the powerful Atlantic surf.

Reach Fenwick Island by car along Route 1 or Route 113 in summer to avoid traffic. Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional Airport is approximately 35 miles (56 kilometers) away by car and has regular flights from Charlotte and Philadelphia. This coastal town is most active in the summertime, but Fenwick Island’s residential community also makes it a warm and hospitable destination in the colder months.

Atlantic Coast Inn

Atlantic Coast Inn

2 out of 5
37558 Lighthouse Rd, Fenwick Island, DE
The price is €113 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€113
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Fenwick Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Maryland Beach and Bethany Beach Boardwalk are ...
Atlantic Coast Inn
Fenwick Inn

Fenwick Inn

3 out of 5
13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD
The price is €140 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
€140
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
Fenwick Inn
Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort

Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort

3 out of 5
Oceanfront on 91st Street, Ocean City, MD
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort
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Majestic Hotel & Apartments

Majestic Hotel & Apartments

2.5 out of 5
7th St & Boardwalk, Ocean City, MD
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Ocean City. Enjoy an outdoor pool, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
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Coconut Malorie Resort Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

Coconut Malorie Resort Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

3 out of 5
200 59th Street on the Bay, Ocean City, MD
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Coconut Malorie Resort Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Ocean Terrace Family Apartments

Ocean Terrace Family Apartments

3 out of 5
1211 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Ocean City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Ocean City Boardwalk and Ocean City Beach ...
Ocean Terrace Family Apartments
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