August 15th, 2013
Another gorgeous day at the Delaware Beaches. I know it is August but it feels like September. The next time you are driving north or south on Coastal Highway by the new Indian River Bridge, make a point to stop by and check it out. You might end up staying, playing and dining. On a beautiful day, the Delaware Seashore State Park shows it all off!!
The Indian River Marina is on the north side of the Indian River Inlet, on 3945 Inlet Rd. With all the construction that has been going on, it can get a little confusing, but it is worth stopping by.
As you drive on Inlet Rd. you will see on the left the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays. There are 3 shallow bays: Rehoboth Bay, Indian River Bay, and Little Assawoman Bay. The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays is responsible for habitat restoration, science and research and also community outreach. For more information and to check the schedule of events, please visit http://www.inlandbays.org.
Plenty of parking at the Indian River Marina. Charters and fishing trips are arranged here, as well.
Hook’em & Cook’em is a full service Bait & Tackle Shop. Check them out at http://www.hookemcookemoutfitters.com. Tel. 302-226-8220.
A great service is the cleaning of your catch!!
They also sell fresh seafood…the catch of the day; sandwiches and soups. They have a freezer with frozen seafood, as well.
The newest member is Hammerheads Dockside. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You might want to stop by for a drink and watch the sunset.
I have not had the opportunity to try them but just driving by a couple of times tells me that it has been very well received.
On week-ends you may want to catch a ride on the Jolly Trolley from Hammerheads in Dewey Beach to Hammerheads Dockside and back. More info? Call 302-227-7325.
The outdoors is the playground at the Delaware Beaches and it is great to see people fishing, relaxing and enjoying the beautiful scenery at the waters edge.
The Cottages are adjacent to the Indian River Marina. They are so cute and have fantastic views of the Indian River Bay. Each cottage sleeps 6. All you have to do is bring the linens, towels, and your telephones.
You may also want to bring your beach chairs or any of those other summer essentials. They have all the conveniences like satellite t.v., heating and air conditioning, washer and dryer, fully furnished screened porches. Parking is just next to the cottages.
The porches offer a view to the Indian River and your own path to the water. If you love to cook outdoors, there is an area for barbecuing, with a picnic table.
The rates depend of the seasons: Peak Season, Shoulder Season and Off Season. For more info., please visit http://www.destateparks.com/camping/cottages/index.asp. Tel. 302-227-3071.
Check The Cottages….reasonable rates!!
Left or right at the Indian River Marina…it’s all there!! Have a great Day!!
July 29th, 2011
6 miles of ocean and bay shoreline, swimming and sunbathing, surfing and sailboarding, and so much more. Sounds good, doesn’t it? If you are visiting the Delaware Beaches this week-end, well, it is going to be hot and muggy. But, the following two events might be something you might want to check out. Both are on the water so it will definitely be cooler. If you have your friends and family visiting then I would drag them to it. Something different.
Saturday, July 30th, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. is the Seafood & Arts Festival. It is free!! It will be at the Indian River Marina. There will be live music, fresh seafood and platters, family fun and Lollipop the Clown will be there, as well.
You can call 302-227-3071 if you need more info. or visit www.destateparks.com.
The marina looks beautiful. I had the opportunity to visit a few weeks ago, and was completely impressed by it. My husband stops for breakfast once in a while. You cannot beat the scenery!!
There is a lot of construction right by the Inlet, but the marina will be just north of the bridge. There will be plenty of signs for the festival.
On Sunday, July 31st, is the Maritime Heritage Festival at the Indian River Life Saving Museum from Noon until 5 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for ages 4 to 12, 3 years and under are free.
This museum is gorgeous and definitely worth seeing. In one of my posts, I remember writing that for so many years I used to drive by it; would glance and never gave it another thought. Well, that completely has changed. It’s worth visiting; learnig about the life of the people that looked after our coast.
Therefore, on Sunday it will be a day of entertainment, crafts, games and food for the whole family.
The Delaware Seashore State Park is celebrating Delaware’s Maritime Heritage. For more info., please call 302-227-6991. You can also visit www.destateparks.com.
The schedule for Sunday is as follows:
At 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. – Songs and stories of old sailing days by Matthew Dodd.
At 2 p.m. – Breeches Buoy Demonstration.
There will be maritime crafts and games. Also, tours of the Life Saving Station and Sailor Tattoo Face Painting.
Enjoy the beach; kick back and relax!!
Note: I wrote a post on the Indian River Life Saving Station Museum on 8/29/10. If you would like to see it just click on the month of August, 2010 and scroll down to the date.
You wil not be able to miss the museum, it is just north of the inlet.
Talk to you later…
July 22nd, 2011
I had to go and check Hook ’em & Cook ’em out. Mel is one of my fellow walkers; he is religious about his walking, more so than I. Some time ago, I told him I had a website. That I wrote about the area. He told me I needed to visit Hook em & Cook ’em. That they were so nice and the seafood so fresh. Okay, okay I am going. On a sizzling day, I took off for the Indian River Marina which is south of Dewey Beach and just before Bethany Beach.
To get to Hook ’em & Cook ’em is a little tricky now. Due to all the construction of the new bridge, detours are driving us all crazy. But, they are there, just like they have been for 8 years. Yes, Hook ’em & Cook ’em is inside the north side of the Delaware State Park at the Indian River Marina.
Their telephone is 302-226-8220. The website? www.hookemcookem.com. The owners? Bert & Deanna. Please note that they have an on-line store, as well. At the York Beach Mall in South Bethany there is another location; no seafood is sold there, but everything else is.
I have to tell you that I had not been back there in so long. It really looked beautiful; a gorgeous setting. The boats, the water and the Marina itself.
Camera out and the first thing I saw was a gentleman getting some flounder off the hooks. One of the kids’ catch.
I finally went in. The shop was very well stocked and busy.
Fishing gear and everything that has to do with fishing, surf or otherwise. I really don’t fish but do appreciate others that do.
I introduced myself to Deanna. She knew exactly who I was talking about; Mel. The same Mel that has not been there in some time.
Deanna was making a crabcake so I was happy to get the picture. She is limited to what she can cook at the shop. She makes Cream of Crab Soup, Crabcakes, using only jumbo lump meat, shrimp salad, tuna salad and Rock Fish Chowder. They can also steam seafood.
You can order take-out, or just sit outside on one of their picnic tables.
Hook ’em & Cook ’em has, pretty much every day, tautog, flounder, rockfish, and black seabass. They have fillets or whole fish for sale, as well.
Lobsters are a bit scarce this year. If you are interested in lobster call them ahead of time to make sure they have them.
On one of the freezers, bait is what you will find; the other had frozen seafood. Tuna is bought from commercial fishing boats. This is due to licensing laws.
It was time to go outside because the flounder I first encoutered was going to be cleaned by Christopher. He is quite young but an expert; also Deanna and Bert’s son. He cleans fish for everyone.
If you like to fish and would like to have that opportunity at the beach with either your family and friends, Deanna and Bert own Judy V. This is a 65′ fishing boat. Don’t worry if you are not an expert because their staff will guide you every step of the way. There are 1/2 days or full days of fishing. You can visit the website, www.fishjudyv.com. You can also call 302-226-2214 or 877-613-6022. The website will have the rates and departure schedules.
Then, there is Capt. Bob II. This is a 55′ fishing boat which is also available for private charters. You can get all the info. for this boat also on the website above mentioned.
I got some tuna for dinner and it was delicious. I had not had a nice piece of tuna steak in a long time.
Deanna was so friendly and I thank Mel for pushing me to go and meet them.
You need to save the date of Saturday, July 30th. Right at the Indian River Marina the Third Annual Seafood & Arts will be taking place from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. It is free!! You will find Lollipop the Clown, live music, fresh seafood and platters and fun for the whole family. For more details, please call 302-227-3071 or visit www.destateparks.com/marinas.
Even though it was so hot, walking around the Indian River Marina was a pleasure. I got close to the Indian River; people were fishing and having a grand old time.
If you are in the area stop by because you will be impressed.
As I am finishing this post, I almost forgot a most important member of the staff at Hook ’em & Cook ’em; Spencer. It was nice meeting you too.
Have a good one…talk to you later…
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