![]() ![]() Some highlights in Lewes and Rehoboth included bike trails, the cool board walk … Bikes were allowed on the boardwalk before Memorial Day Weekend I got the vanilla Then, we moved about ten miles north to Cape Henlopen State Park in the Lewes– Rehoboth Beach area. Indian River, Delaware Cape Henlopen State Park On Mother’s Day, I paddled the bay and observed seabirds as they tended to their nests. The giant onion rings at Matt’s served as a motivator to get moving. These onion rings are truly famous Can you bowl with these onions!? Matt’s Price Fix Sunday Brunch is a winner! Deleware Seashore Photos Many fine restaurants are nearby and we always found what we craved at Matt’s Fish Camp, about a mile from the park. There we spent quiet days walking along the seashore …Īnd taking in the beautiful bridge view at night. All good! Cycling over the Bridge to the North campground Hammerhead’s Dockside, at the marina across the bridgeĭelaware Seashore is only 35 miles from Assateague Island beside the spectacular Indian River Inlet Bridge in the lovely town of Bethany Beach. There’s no need to stock up on provisions, and we have more time to play. Often, the benefits of camping in state parks is substantial. The Big Chill Beach Club Poke Bowl Sampler Jim and Pico at Delaware Seashore State Parkīecause state parks have an interest in local business, we can ride our Dolphin eBikes or take an evening stroll to outdoor eateries specializing in fresh local cuisine. They usually boast larger sites and feature developed bike trails into town, and many state parks support surprisingly good restaurants on the grounds. Delaware Seashore State ParkĪnd, thanks to the excellent recommendation of some friendly campers we met at Assateague, Jim snagged a last minute site at beautiful Cape Henlopen State Park near Rehoboth Beach where we enjoyed a four-day stay. Our first ten days were at Delaware Seashore State Park. Lobster Salad at Fins Bar & Grill in Downtown Cape May Delaware Seashore State Park Even in Cape May we were seated immediately at the best outdoor tables during peak dining hours. So, waits and reservations were not necessary. ![]() Sure, some of the tourist shops, ice-cream parlors and kiddie rides are not open until after Memorial Day, but the best restaurants with outdoor dining welcome guests year-round. Storm enters Delaware Seashore State ParkĪvoiding heavy crowds, traffic, and hurricane evacuations made sense because as retired people we don’t have to do that anymore. The old rule, “If you don’t like the weather, wait a minute and it will change,” applied throughout our northward migration up the coast. Inconsistent weather only presented mild challenges.įrom Pensacola to Saint Augustine, Jekyll Island, Charleston, Okracoke, Assateague, Delaware and New Jersey – the weather was comparable: Sublime sunny beach days dovetailed with cold, blustery wet days. Even with the unusual cold, windy and rainy winter conditions in North Florida, we would repeat this strategy. Shoulder season has always been our good-luck charm and it paid off beautifully this year. It’s like being the first in line for Disneyland. We also experienced well-groomed beaches and spit-polished historic resort towns. How could we leave all this? Towers Beach, Delaware Cape May Brewing Company, Cape May, NJ Big Oyster Brewing Company, Lewes, DE Matt’s Fish Camp, Bethany Beach, DE Thompson Island Brewing Company, Rehoboth Beach, DE Thompson Island Brewing Company, Rehoboth Beach, DE Dogfish Head Brewing Company, Rehoboth Beach, DE Slack Tide Brewing Company, Clermont, NJ Grains on the Rocks, Lewes, DEīy early-birding the most popular shorelines from Florida to New Jersey – entering each town in pre-season while the locals are rolling up sleeves, preparing for the floodgates to open – we dodged crowds, enjoyed low traffic conditions, and stayed healthy. After three weeks of farewelling The Eastern Seaboard, it seemed like way too much work to hitch up. Thus began our long good-bye to the Atlantic ocean – the beaches, breweries, the fresh seafood. We arrived in Delaware in late Spring with four weeks remaining before we had to turn west. Turtle safely crossing Highway 9 in Cape May. We were relieved to see for ourselves that South Jersey is nothing like Jersey City, where a turtle’s safe crossing on I-78 would require National Guard assistance. So, even though we felt Summer 2021 was our first real visit to New Jersey, this was technically our second. In 2019, we only explored a few blocks of Jersey City, in our campground across the Hudson from Manhattan. The LIB Eastern Seaboard Tour ended with our first-ever stop in Delaware and our second visit to New Jersey. Posted Septem– Narrated by Carmen To listen to the podcast, click the play button ![]()
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