April 20th, 2014
Happy Easter!! No better place than being in Rehoboth Beach. Church and a visit to Downtown Rehoboth was a must on this windy and chilly day!! Breathing the salty ocean air….definitely reinvigorating and a must!
It was early and a few were already walking their pooches and exercising. Michael and I decided that we needed to visit Mel at The Coffee Mill, located in the Rehoboth Mews on 127 Rehoboth Ave., Suite B. It is the oldest coffee shop in Rehoboth Beach and to tell you the truth, it is the best! Let’s say it is a daily addiction. Website? http://www.coffeemillrehoboth.com. You can follow The Coffee Mill on Facebook, as well.
 
My Breve was exactly what was needed. The Coffee Mill has available seating outside, as well. But, we took ours to go; not before a few photos were taken.
Meet Mell. He is the owner. A passion for photography, for his shop, and for coffee. Always a smile on his face; loves taking care of his customers.
You can enjoy more than coffee at The Coffee Mill. They serve tea, baked goods, and a light lunch.
Rehoboth Beach has been very crowded this week-end, and pretty soon the summer residents and visitors will be here….parking meters, crowds, etc. etc. So, I am loving walking, strolling, eating in Rehoboth Beach in the Spring.
October 19th, 2013
Along with the heading….Seaside Charm, Lovely Beach Culture, Low Property Taxes, Tax Free Shopping, Mild Winters, and miles of beach…what’s not to like?
If you are visiting Rehoboth Beach this week-end, the sound of jazz will be at many of the restaurants. It is the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival. More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothjazz.com.
Saturday, 10/19 – A Documentary on Oysters at Dogfish Head in conjuction with the Rehoboth Beach Museum exhibit Beach Eats! At 6 p.m. at 320 Rehoboth Avenue. More info? Please call 302-227-7310.
Sunday, 10/20 – Jake’s Seafood and ocean 98.1 1st Annual Wing Contest starting at Noon until 2 p.m. at the Coastal Highway location. Call Dan Klemkoski at 302-644-7711 for more info.
Sunday, 10/20 – Wine Tasting at Bin 66 to benefit Cancer Support Community Delaware from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at 20729 Coastal Highway. Tastings and hors d’oeuvres prepared by some of the local restaurants. $25 at the door.
Sunday, 10/20 – White Gold, a documentary about Delaware’s oystering industry at 6 p.m. at Dogfish Head Brewery & Eats located at 320 Rehoboth Avenue. This documentary is presented to visitors and locals in conjunction with the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society. No charge for the screening. Order from the menu, which will include oyster appetizers. Reservations are required. Call 302-227-7310. Special guest and Filmmaker will be Michael Oats.
Rehoboth Beach is a great town to walk, jog and just sit on one of the many benches outlining the award-winning Boardwalk. During the summer months this Boardwalk is packed, but on The Second Season, it is a great place to relax and take in that salty ocean air.
Funland is close for the season, but Playland is open!!
Part of the fun whille on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk is the “boardwalk grub”. Those foods that scream “ice cream”. These ladies were having so much fun and happy to pose, as welll.
At the water’s edge the fun continued.
And on the beach, some were walking their dogs (you can do that now) or beachcombing.
From the north side of the Boardwalk the WWII Towers were clearly seen.
Plenty of weddings take place on the beach….and yesterday, as the day started to wind down….the guests were patiently waiting.
I had to get back to my car….have a good one!!
September 29th, 2013
I can see why there is so much traffic when the height of the season is long gone!! The Second Season at the Delaware Beaches brings gorgeous weather, restaurant specials, events, and no parking meters!!
Today is another one of those days, just like yesterday when I took off for the north side of the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. It was about 8:30 a.m. and I was meeting Alice. A few were already getting ready for a relaxing morning of fishing; others were walking the Boardwalk. The Boardwalk is one mile long each way. This is an award winning Boardwalk, originally built in 1873!! It is the perfect place to renew in the a.m…..the salt air, the ocean breezes, and good company. Locals touch each end of the Boardwalk to make sure they have accomplished their walk.
A weekly stop at Tomato Sunshine is a favorite, as well. At this time of the year,…”produce great pumpkins, the pies will follow later.” The seasons bring so many colorful changes to Tomato Sunshine. It is located at 19791 Coastal Highway. If you are leaving Rehoboth Beach, you will see it on your right. If you are coming into Rehoboth, it will be on your left. They are open, at this time of the year, Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tel. 302-226-2533. Website? http://www.tomatosunshine.com.
They have jams, fruit, vegetables, and fresh bread, besides all the pumpkins, as well.
 
Tomato Sunshine is ready for Fall. Check out what they have, don’t miss it. It is a happy place!! So, if you are looking for a specific type of pumpkin…go no further. Ernie might even tell you how to cook some of them.
Have a Good One!!
 
September 12th, 2013
A drinking fountain is a drinking fountain. What’s the big deal? I bet you are thinking, this post is going nowhere. Give me a chance, will you?
You have probably passed this drinking fountain on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk hundreds of times. You might have even taken a sip out of it on one of those Southern Delaware hot days.
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Fountain is a historic “temperance” drinking fountain. This is its story:
Muddied and ill-tasting drinking water encouraged many Americans to drink alcohol for health purposes, so temperance groups, which were private benefactors, constructed public drinking fountains throughout the United States following the Civil War.
The National Woman’s Christian Temperace Union’s organizing convention of 1874 strongly encouraged its attendees to erect these public temperance fountains as a mean to discourage males from entering drinking establishments for refreshments.
Beer was the main alternative to water. It was safer.
In 1929 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Delaware branch organization, the Rehoboth Beach “temperance” drinking fountain was constructed out of granite, measuring 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide. In 1977 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
So, the next time you are walking on Rehoboth Beach’s award winning Boardwalk, enjoying your Boardwalk grub….check it out and if you are thirsty you know what to do.
Have a good one!
Note: Some information was taken from Wikipedia.
May 10th, 2013
A Taste of Summer!! You can just tell Rehoboth Beach is ready; excitement is in the air. My parking Angel came on handy as I found parking just by the Bandstand on Rehoboth Avenue, overlooking Thrasher’s, Kohr Bros, and Dolle’s!!
Then, another telltale that summer is upon us is The Jolly Trolley….a great way to get around. It was parked right by the Bandstand, waiting for customers. The Jolly Trolley celebrates and shares the sights, smells, colors and characteristics of the Rehoboth Beach/Dewey Beach Resort areas. Friday, 5/10, until 2 a.m. Saturday, 5/11, 10 a.m. until 2 a.m. Memorial Day, The Jolly Trolley will be servicing the area every day from 8 a.m. until 2 a.m. $2.50 one way. Children under 5 years of age pay $1. For more info., please visit http://www.jolllytrolley.com.
I spotted a kid coming out with a freshly made funnel cake!! He showed it to me and this really screamed summer!
Then I asked the friends from Smyrna, Delaware if I could take their picture with their summer favorite. From Kohr Bros!! One just showed me the cone; the other one was not shy.
 
Then, I turned around because it smelled so good…Thrasher’s French Fries!! Perfectly cooked, crispy….hopefully, she showered them with vinegar.
The Boardwalk Grub…it’s what you will remember. Rehoboth Beach has wonderful restaurants. They are really good! But, there is something about hitting those summer favorites, right by the water!! Priceless!
Which reminds me that the Rehoboth Museum, located on Rehoboth Avenue by the Visitor’s Center, is opening an exhibit called “Beach Eats” on Memorial Day. It will feature memorabilia from establishments both old and new that have served generations of locals and beach-goers for years. According to the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society and Museum Director, Nancy Alexander, the eateries in the resort city bring back many happy times and stories that go along with them.
If you happen to have memorabilia from local restaurants that you’d like to share for the exhibit, please call her at 302-227-7310. Visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
It was great to see the Boardwalk crowded. And, the ones sitting by the beach were enjoying one awesome day!
Playland is already opend on the south side of the Boardwalk.
The Beach Arcade on the north side of the Boardwalk has also opened.
Summer tends to have an effect on people. It is that laissez faire attitude, when we let things take their own course….so when you leave it all behind this summer to come to Southern Delaware, remember….
July 20th, 2012
Not the perfect beach day? The kids might be driving you crazy, right? The following info. might let you still enjoy a day at the Delaware Beaches when the weather does not cooperate.
The Arcades – Right on our beautiful Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk.
The Beach Arcade – Next to Dolles at 5 North Boardwalk. Tel. 302-227-1040.
Playland Arcade – South of the Boardwalk.
Surfside Arcade – South of the Boardwalk.
Funland’s Arcade, right at Funland, also south of the Boardwalk. http://www.funlandrehoboth.com. Funland is also a historic family amusement center. Rides, games and arcade.
Jolly Trolley
The Jolly Trolley is a way to travel from Downtown Rehoboth Beach to Dewey Beach. Just hop on and take a round trip.
Bookstores
Some of the bookstores offer story times and activities.
Browseabout Books is located at 133 Rehoboth Ave. Tel. 302-226-2665. Website? http://www.browseaboutbooks.com.
Cake Break is a premier cupcake bake shop in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Kids can decorate cupcakes and that will keep them busy for some time. Tel. 302-260-9265. Website? http://www.cakebreakrehoboth.com.
Crafts – Activity Studio. Paint your own pottery at Creatable Crafts. Fun for the whole family; not just the kids. Paint today and pick up your projects tomorrow. Location? 146 Rehoboth Ave. Tel. 302-227-1020. Website? http://www.createablecrafts.com.
Museums:
Anna Hazzard – Early story of Rehoboth Beach as a religious retreat through artifacts and memorabilia. The Museum is in one of the original “tent” houses from Rehoboth 1870s camp meeting era. It is located at 17 Christian St. Tel. 302-226-1119.
Rehoboth Beach Museum – It is located by the roundabout in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. It is also the home of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society. Check the World War II: Rehoboth Beach exhibit which will be on display until March of 2013. Website? http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
Rehoboth Art League – 12 Dodds Lane. Tel. 302-227-8408.
Movies:
Atlantic Theaters located on Coastal Highway. Tel. 302-645-0200. http://www.moviefone.com/theater/movies-at-midway-rehoboth-beach/3587/s.
And….if that’s not what you might like to do, then just check out the shops and restaurants….plenty of them in Downtown Rehoboth Beach!!
Have a good one!
May 12th, 2012
Car tops down, gorgeous day, sunny, blue skies, no humidity, 72 degrees = Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The Delaware Beaches are not just a summer destination; they are a year-round vacationing playground. Restaurants, beaches, shops, a walkable town, a fun land for kids, friendly residents…need I say more?
But wait a minute, the pictures do not lie. Check out the ones I took this morning, as my friend, Jody, and I walked our famous Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk after having breakfast at GreenMan.
While other boardwalks have gone with concrete and man made materials, the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk is made out of wood; beautifully preserved and maintained.
Check what they are saying about the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk at http://www.americanprofile.com/articles/10-best-beaches-in-america.
All American Boardwalk? You bet!! Talk to you later…
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July 15th, 2011
Congratulations to a well deserving town for keeping it “real”. Rehoboth Beach has received two awards this year. It came 6th within the top 10 Boardwalks in America.
Check http://www.saveourcityrehoboth.org/16-blog/news-articles/60-rehoboth-beach-boardwalk-named-one-of-the-best-in-us-by-national-geographic.html.
Then, both, Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach are among the only 4 beaches to earn 5 stars for water quality. They are the new “Superstars”.
Check http://www.saveourcityrehoboth.org/17-blog/newsletter/57-award-ceremony-for-us-cleanest-beaches.html.
During the summer the Boardwalk Grub is what people love. And, a good day at the beach is the icing on the cake. Check the pictures of summer in Rehoboth Beach.
Pizza – Three of the best places; you decide.
Grotto
Louie’s
Nicola
Popcorn? Fisher’s; my favorite is always the caramel. Pretty addictive.
Candy? Plenty to pick and choose at the Candy Kitchen.
Salt water taffy? Dolles has always been known for it.
Shall I dare to say French fries? Thrashers among the best and most well known.
The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk; for walkers, checking out the beachgoers, going to the rides, just sit down and take a break; or perhaps stay for some music in the evening.
The Facts!!
And then, there is nothing better than a dip in the ocean on a hot summer day!!
So, come on down!! Downtown Rehoboth Beach is waiting….still so much to discover…
Talk to you later.
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