July 19th, 2013
The beach was the place to be on this scorching day at the Delaware Beaches. So, my choice of beach today was Tower Road located south of Dewey Beach, Delaware….it is a Delaware Seashore State Park beach.
Out of state cars are $8, and cars with Delaware tags are $4. This is a particular nice beach, with plenty of parking. The concession offers French Fries, Hot Dogs, and plenty of the grub we all love at the beach. Two of the WWII Towers stand as usual….these historic sentinels are always watching.
At the end of the ramp I noticed the beach wheelchair. It is free for anyone who needs help on the beach.
The Delaware State Parks offer many events and fun activities for the whole family. On Wednesdays, through August 15th, is Kayaking Station Cove at 9:30 a.m. On Thursdays, you can catch a boat tour, at 10 a.m. until Noon, where you can explore the Inland Bays. The cost is $20. If you don’t want to wake up that early, then, they have a Rehoboth Bay Sightseeing Tour from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. This tour is $19. More info? Please call 302-227-6991, or, visit http://www.destateparks.com.
The beach at Tower Road is very wide. I used to always park on the north side, but, today, Susie and I decided to just sit in the thick of things. Please remember to take your sandals on very hot days because the sand gets very hot. And, if you do not have an umbrella, they also have them for rent at $12 per day.
Sitting next to the lifeguards we could see that today was a very uneventful day. So, a little weight lifting when the temperature soars to 97 degrees was just the thing to do.
It was such a typical day at the beach….nothing different. The sand bucket looked the same, the kids were digging, some were fishing, and this seagull was the perfect scavenger.
SUNDAY, JULY 21st – THIRD ANNUAL MARITIME HERITAGE FESTIVAL – The festival will take place at the Historic Indian River Life-Saving Station from Noon until 4 p.m.
The Indian River Life-Saving Station is located south of Dewey Beach and two miles north of the Indian River Inlet Bridge on Rt. 1 (Coastal Highway). Free admission. For more information, please contact 302-227-6991.
There will be crafts, games, music, and demonstrations throughout the whole afternoon when you can learn about the history of the Delaware coast.
At 1 p.m., a Breeches Buoy Rescue Demo will take place. You might even be able to see a modern day rescue with a mock helicopter rescue, performed by the U.S. Coast Guard.
At 1:30 p.m. a live performance by Four Sheets to the Wind, an authentic sea shanty duo.
There will be exhibitors and activities like scrimshaw, interacting with diamondback terrapins, “sailor tattoo” face painting, colonial games, and scavenger hunts. Food will be available, as well, and provided by Hammerheads Dockside.
Have a great week-end!! Relax…you are at the Beach!
July 6th, 2013
Happy Birthday, RBSA!! Since 1963 this sailing club has been in Southern Delaware, instructing the young and the matured crowd how to sail. RBSA is a non profit sailing club, and, besides instruction, they also have sailboat rentals to the general public throughout the summer season.
It is located south of Dewey Beach at 38767 Rehoboth Bay Sailing Association Lane. Dewey, Beach, DE 19971. Tel. 302-227-9008. Website? http://www.rbsa.org.
I think this is the perfect post for today. The weather is just gorgeous….sizzling hot, with blue skies. Definitely, a summer kind of a day. It was just like that when I went to visit RBSA on their Open House Saturday, some weeks ago. The weather was just incredible.
It has been so many years since I have stopped by. Close to 25 years ago my husband and I kept a small sailing boat at RBSA. We used the club for R & R. At times we would sit on their deck with friends. It really was very nice and I wanted to see if it had kept its charm. Surprise, surprised, it really had!!!
As I came in through their gravel road I came into view of the back of the club. There was plenty of parking and already sailors were getting ready for a beautiful sailing adventure on Rehoboth Bay. And I remembered how my kids enjoyed the sailing school long time ago.
And, a feeling of peacefulness came upon me. There is something about sailors and the aura that accompanies a sailing club. It is not noisy; just very laid back!!
I went upstairs where Steve and Dick were receiving prospective members. Got to meet them and they, basically, explained how the club works.
The views from the second floor of RBSA have never changed, if anything, they are prettier than ever.
Even though the club offers memberships, it is also open to the public. So, you can rent boats, and take lessons, as well.
The Junior Sailing School is for children ages 9 – 16 and is offered by reservation through August 16th on a weekly basis. Classes start each Monday and end of Friday, probably, with a barbecue. Registration starts at 9 a.m. every Monday; class ends at 11:45 a.m. One week of Junior Sailing is $10 for members and $220 for non-members. An advance class is also offered for $250 for 1 week. Please ask about the 10% discount per student for sailors enrolling together. Junior sailors must be able to complete a swim test. A 5% discount will be applied to early registration, provided payment is received no later than 2 weeks prior to the start of selected classes. Please call 302-227-9008 if you have any questions.
A combined adult/junior clinic is also offered Monday through Friday, by reservation from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on a daily drop-in basis. Please call for more info., or visit the website above mentioned.
Rehoboth Bay is one of the finest confined bodies of water on the East Coast for small boat sailing. RBSA offers just that and more…amazing sunsets, relaxing on the bay beach, or even eating crabs on their deck.
Hurricane Sandy took out their docks but everything has been repaired now.
Please visit http://www.rbsa.org, to find out all pertinent information, including a description of their fleet.
RBSA was founded in 1963 to foster sailing. Teaching is by cerfitied sailing instructors, with classroom and on-the-water instruction on how to sail small boats.
Summer at RBSA is full of events. Please visit http://www.rbsa.org/events.html. Even better, stop by while at the beach!!
June 21st, 2013
Nothing but blue skies, plenty of sunshine, low humidity, warmer temperatures….Destination? Rehoboth Beach, Delaware!
The Nation’s Summer Capital is ready to, formally, begin Summer of 2013!! What’s Going On? Check it out…
CRYSTI – Going Out of Business Sale. One of the oldest women’s boutique is retiring. Everything is going. Location? 33 Baltimore Avenue. Tel. 302-227-2818
REHOBOTH BEACH FILM SOCIETY – The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is pleased to announce that Damon Pla’s acrylic on canvas titled “Old Man and The Must See” was selected as the art theme for the 16th anniversary of the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival. “Old Man and The Must See” will be the theme of the poster, program, ads, t-shirts, and other collateral materials. The July release of the post is much anticipated throughout coastal Sussex County.
Damon Pla was born in South Florida. This self taught artist move near Bethany Beach to absorb a different landscape. Please Note: The Film Society will again invite artists to submit work for the 2014 Film Festival. Artists interested in participating in this process should email into@rehobothfilm.com for guidelines and due dates. Website? http://www.rehobothfilm.com.
REHOBOTH BEACH MUSEUM – Free Admission Policy. The Rehoboth Beach Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. By offering free admission, the Museum, hopes that you will visit and revisit, bringing friends and family to learn about Rehoboth Beach. Nancy Alexander, the Museum Director says that “The Rehoboth Beach Museum has many stories to tell that we think are of interest to everyone. New visitors curious about the town’s turn-of-the century Camp Meeting history, multi-generational vacationers who want to share Beach Patrol and Funland memories from the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s, or beach and beach-town lovers in general”. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org. Note: Beach Eats! A great exhibit at the Rehoboth Beach Museum, celebrating eating in Rehoboth Beach for over 100 years, from fun to fine dining.
LOCAL ON THE MENU – Southern Delaware’s Local on the Menu Program “connects local restaurants with local farmers and producers”. Visit http://www.localonthemenu.com to find eateries dishing out local delicacies and the producers where you can take the ingredients home. Discount card can be printed from the website to obtain specials at local establishments.
EATING REHOBOTH – WALKING, TASTING, SIPPING – Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 1 p.m. These food tours need to be reserved through http://www.eatingrehoboth.com. 3 hours of a lot of eating, tasting, walking and sipping. A post on AboutMyBeaches…you can put on the search Eating Rehoboth and check it all out. Restaurants are a surprise…
THE CULTURED PEARL LIQUOR – Grand Opening was at the beginning of June. Wine, Beer, Liquor & Moonshine….It is conveniently located in Downtown Rehoboth Beach with complimentary 15 minute FREE PARKING next door at Grub Grocery. They are literally a “Wine Cellar in the Cellar” on the Two Basement Levels below The Cultured Pearl in The Shops at The Pearl Mall on the corner of 4th Street and Rehoboth Avenue. Opens daily from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Sundays, Noon until 8 p.m. FRIDAY’S enjoy Complimentary Wine Tastings from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Take your receipt within 24 hours of dining at The Cultured Pearl and receive 10% off your entire purchase. Tel. 302-227-6966.
Friday, 6/21 – LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE CULTURED PEARL – Music and Entertainment from 9:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Friday entertaining customers will be Shawn Hopper and on Saturday, Sir Rod will be taking the stage. For complete schedule, please visit http://www.culturedpearl.us/live-music-entertainment-list-2013-cultured-pearl.
Friday, 6/21, Saturday, 6/22, Sunday, 6/23 – SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT REHOBOTH BEACH BANDSTAND – 8 p.m. These concerts are free all summer long! On Friday, the blues with Lower Case Blues, Saturday…jazz with The Eddie Sherman Show, and on Sunday Lloyd Dobler Effect will take the stage with rock!! More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothbandstand.com/schedule
Saturday, 6/22 – REHOBOTH BEACH SAILING ASSOCIATION OPEN HOUSE – Noon until 4 p.m. RBSA is located at 38767 Rehoboth Sailing Association Lane in Dewey Beach. Find out about boat rentals, junior sailing association. Tel. 302-227-9008. Website? http://www.rbsa.org
Saturday, 6/22 – PLAYTIME AT THE BEACH!! Meet and mingle with other animal lovers who support Delaware Humane Association at Playtime at the Beach, a series of “doggy happy hours” hosted annually by local restaurants and bars in Rehoboth Beach through October. On Saturday The Seafood Shack will be hosting this event from 4 until 7 p.m. The dogs are welcome, but please make sure they are on a leash. A portion of the proceeds from each happy hour will be donated to the Delaware Humane Association. Website? http://www.dehumane.org
NOTE: Please remember, as you visit Rehoboth Beach, that dogs are not allowed at any time on the beach or Boardwalk from May 1st through September 30th.
Thursday, 6/27 – LA CAGE AUX FOLLES OPENING GALA – A Summer Season Celebration with Clear Space Theatre Company in Downtown Rehoboth Beach! Join the Theatre on their opening night reception and performance of La Cage Aux Folles. Patrons will enjoy a wine and cheese reception one hour before the show (6:30 p.m.) and hear pre-curtain remarks from director Dorothy Neumann of Signature Theatre. The party continues with desserts and champagne at intermission and concludes after the show with an opportunity to talk withy Christopher Peterson and the cast of La Cage. All seats are $40. Clear Space Theatre Company is located at 20 Baltimore Avenue. Tel. 302-227-2270 Website? http://www.clearspacetheatre.org.
REHOBOTH BEACH VISITOR’S CENTER – Plenty of parking and lots of information. It is located at 501 Rehoboth Avenue, next to the Rehoboth Beach Museum, by the roundabout.
Have a great week-end!!
June 8th, 2013
The new eatery located at 111 Neil’s Alley in Historic Lewes, Delaware is Nectar. It is a Cafe & Juice Bar. Its friendly and charming owner is Sarah McKeown. And, Jody, Sue, and I found her very busy on a rainy day at the Delaware Beaches.
Nectar opens at 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. every day of the week. Tel. 302-645-5842. Email nectar302@gmail.com.
My first impression of Nectar was that I had a feeling of warmth. The restaurant embraces you as you step in. Like a hug…you know what I mean. The lighting is perfect; not too bright and not dim either. It flows very well.
The juice bar has plenty of seating at the bar and by the window. You can choose one of their specialty juices or be adventurous and develop your own signature juice.
There is an open living room, where you can relax, sip your drinks, or wait for your party to join you.
Plenty of tables have been arranged in the main dining room. Every chair is different. The plates on the wall are all beautiful. A lot of thought has gone into the decorating of Nectar. It shows as the restaurant has his own unique aura.
I wanted to try one of their juices. Afterall, it is also a juice bar. I chose the Lean Green Machine. It had green apple, cucumber, basil, spinach, lime, and jalapeno. Boost your metabolism with this fat-fighting tonic…..and those jalapenos were definitely doing a dance with my taste buds. Very good!
Nectar accommodates everyone. Breakfast is served all day, soups, salads, deli salads, sandwiches and dessert. We had made our choices.
We ordered 2 soups; a Carrot & Ginger Soup (left photo), and a Tomato Soup (right). Jody loved hers and my Tomato Soup was excellent. Well seasoned; tasty and just so you know, this soup is also served at Nectar with a grilled cheese sandwich…you can dunk.
 
Sue ordered the blueberry pancakes. They were fluffy topped with homemade blueberry maple syrup. The pancakes were crusty on the outside and soft inside. Also available gluten-free!! Oh, I almost forgot to tell you that the servings are very generous.
Jody went with the Quinoa Salad. That powerful grain is very versatile and was mixed with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and feta cheese on a bed of mixed greens and balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
My Salmon Citrus Salad was awesome! Pan seared salmon fillet served over butter lettuce, capers, fennel, grapefruit and orange slices with a citrus vinaigrette.
We were perfectly content, so no dessert was ordered. They do have lemon and mixed berry tart, strawberry shortcake, carrot cake, vegan chocolate avocado torde and the daily flavor ice cream.
Note: Nectar also serves Mimosas, Bloody Mary’s made with Gluten Free Tito’s Vodka, Beer & Wine!!
We wish Nectar the best for Summer of 2013!!
June 5th, 2013
The 27th Annual Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run began tonight with a send-off at 7 p.m. from the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. In the 26 year history of Delaware Law Enforcement for Special Olympics, more than $4.3 million has been raised.
I was so surprised to see cars bumper to bumper on Coastal Highway around 8 p.m. Then, I saw it. The “Flame of Hope”. The very front officer was carrying it. It will be carried by over 500 police officers 160 miles over 3 days across the state, leading up to the Opening Ceremonies of the 43rd Summer Games. Delaware is the only state in the country that runs a lit “Flame of Hope” the entire length of the state prior to its Summer Games.
Runners lead the “Flame of Torch” out of town with the first mile dedicated to Cpl. Chris Shea, DSP, who was tragically killed in a traffic accident. The flames stops for the night at the Delaware State Police Troop 7 in Lewes.
The Torch Run resumes on Thursday in 3 Sussex Country locations: Delmar, Lewes, and Georgetown. The 3 Sussex County legs of the Torch Run unite in Harrington, where the 3 torches will become one and the run will continue north through Kent County. Ceremonies will take place at Legislative Hall in Dover at 2 p.m., Wilmington Police Dept. on Friday, at 1:20 p.m. and the Summer Games Family Picnic on Friday, at 5 p.m. All times are approximate.
The “Flame of Hope” will then be carried into the Opening Ceremony of the Summer Games, which begin Friday at 7 p.m. at the Bob Carpenter Center. For more information, please visit http://www.sode.org, or http://www.sode.org/fundraisers/torch-run-for-special-olympics-delaware.
Special Olympics Delaware has been changing the lives of Delawareans for 40 years. “Over 3,500 athletes with intellectual disabilities have proven that, given the chance, no disability is too great to overcome.”
Have a great time!!
Note: Information for this post was taken from Special Olympics Delaware.
June 5th, 2013
When it looks this good in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware….I think words are so unnecessary!! Another beautiful day in the Nation’s Summer Capital!
Award-winning boardwalk, and miles of unobstructed beaches.
Restaurant Week is going on in Rehoboth Beach until June 8th. More info? Please visit http://www.downtownrehoboth.com/downtown-happenings/restaurant-week.htm.
Have a great day!!
May 31st, 2013
Another gorgeous, hot summer day in Rehoboth Beach!! It’s Sea Fever at the Delaware Beaches. It is our time to shine. During the winter many head south; this time of the year the Mid-Atlantic beaches is the place to be. Rehoboth Beach has unobstructed beaches…you won’t even have to move your chair once you claim your spot.
There are so many events and activities. You can pick and choose what to do, or do nothing at all. But, if you do want to know….here is What’s Going On.
Saturday, 6/1 – It is the first Rehoboth Beach VegFest. A vegetarian celebration at the Beach. 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church on 19285 Holland Glade Rd. On Rt. 1, take a right after Tomato Sunshine. The church is right there on your right. Cooking demos, exhibitors, kid’s activities, veg food and very interesting speakers, you do not want to miss. More info? http://www.rehobothvegfest.org.
Saturday, 6/1 and Sunday, 6/2 – Eating Rehoboth Walking Food Tours – You Eat, You Sip, You Walk, You Discover!! It is a 3 hour culinary adventure through historic Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Seasoned guides will bring you up to date with the local history and restaurant lore. These tours are on-going throuhout the summer. Please note they also have them on Fridays. Tours are from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Please call Zerve at 800-979-3370, or visit http://www.eatingrehoboth.com. I am going on Sunday to check it out!!
Sunday, 6/2 – Saturday, 6/8 – Restaurant Week in Rehoboth Beach!! Delicious multi-course meals will be prepared by Rehoboth’s finest restaurants. Rehoboth was voted by Frommer’s as “One of the Nation’s Top 20 Vacation Spots. The James Beard Foundation has nominated 3 of Rehoboth’s chefs and restauranteurs for their culinary excellence. So, this is you opportunity to try some of the restaurants that make Rehoboth Beach a dining destination. From haute-cuisine and seafood to Mediterranean tapas and sushi…something for everyone. To check the list of restaurants and what they are offering, please visit http://www.downtownrehoboth.com/downtown-happenings/restaurant-week.htm.
From the Rehoboth Beach Film Society:
The moment the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival ends…the works starts all over again. The 2013 Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival will take place November 6th through the 13th. I was so happy to see that Damon Pla has been chosen once again as the winning artist to portrait the theme of this year’s festival. His acyrlic on canvas titled “Old Man and The Must See” is the selection for the 16th anniversary of the Rehoboth Beach Film Festival. Posters, programs, ads, t-shirts, and other materials will be released in July. In 2011 Damon Pla’s work was also selected. When asked what his inspiration was for this year’s piece, he replied “Old Man and The Must See” is based around the fascination of a combination of machines working together to serve one purpose, accentuating a journey, not a destination. In this case, emphasizing the work of the camera, not the subject being filmed.
Damon Pla is from South Florida….He is a self made painter. He offers original paintings, limited editions, commissions and trompe l’oeil/murals. Happy he has made his home, here, in Southern Delaware. Want to learn more? Please visit http://www.damonpla.com. Tel. 302-541-6057. Find him on Facebook, and Twitter.
FILM ENTHUSIASTS: Enjoy a unique opportunity to screen film submissions for this year’s Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival. The screenings will be taking place at the Movies at Midway on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach and at the South Coastal Public Library in Bethany Beach. The film screenings will begin at 7 p.m. Admission? $2 at Movies at Midway, but free at the library in Bethany. Tel. 302-645-9095. Please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com.
The Beach Eats – Exhibit at the Rehoboth Beach Museum – A celebration of eating in Rehoboth Beach. The museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue by the roundabout and Rehoboth Beach Chamber of Commerce. It is a fun exhibit. I wrote a post on May 23, 2013 so if you want to take a peek just click on the month of May, 2013 and scroll down to the date. The iconic restaurants in Rehoboth Beach paved the way for the present restaurants. Remember Sydney’s? Sydney mentioned to me that having the restaurant at that time was “A Moment in Time”. It certainly was. So much fun and great food accompanied by amazing music. Check it out…it is worth it. More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
Doggies at The Beach is a 3,500 square foot indoor-cage free facility…my dog’s, Addy’s, favorite. She feels like she is at home. Can’t say enough about them. Jim and his staff are true dog lovers. Web cams, grooming, 24 hour supervision, training.
The “doggies” play or relax. Check them out, they are open 7 days a week. More. info? http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com.
Reminder: Parking Meters are in effect in all Delaware Beaches. In Rehoboth Beach, meters run from 10 a.m. until midnight daily. $1.50 per hour. Quarters and credit card via Parkmobile app accepted. Credit cards are not accepted at parking merters. Parking permits are required daily from 10 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in all non-metered areas. Scooters may park in car spots and pay accordingly or purchase a $40 permit to park in dedicated scooter spots.
Have a great week-end!!
May 30th, 2013
Party at the Beach House!!…That’s the atmosphere I found today as I stopped by to check the new Beach House Dewey, which opened to a complete sold out week-end on Memorial.
 
Dewey Beach has been for years a magnet for partygoers in the summer. But, Dewey is also a very popular family resort. It has a total casual atmosphere, which is why you really come to the beach. Dewey has wide, sandy beaches….also, plenty of lodging accommodations. Restaurants galore, bars, and live music.
And Dewey Beach has reason to boast…last year is was among the top 12 ranked beaches in the U.S. for water quality!!
Beach House Dewey is located at 1710 Highway One (ocean block) in Dewey Beach. Tel. 302-227-4000. Website? http://www.beachhousedewey.com. The hotel used to be the Sand Palace. New owners, The Berstein Companies, one of Washington, D.C.’s oldest real estate development, investment, and hotel management organizations. A massive renovation has taken place to make Beach House Dewey the new coolest and most affordable place to stay in Dewey Beach.
Amanda Ponko was kind enough to invite me to check out the hotel. So here is what I found out.
Beach House Dewey is within walking distance to all of Dewey Beach. On the ocean block, the Atlantic Ocean, and just after crossing Highway One, the Rehoboth Bay. Both are playgrounds for the young and the young at heart.
 
There are 47 rooms and one suite. Plenty of parking. A very cheerful and modern Front Destk.
There is a shaded back patio and pool. They will be planning plenty of activities for relaxing and socializing.
All the rooms have modern amenities, including in-room refrigerators, microwaves flat-screen HD televisions and wireless internet.
This double room was bright and smart looking.
I was able to see their only expansive suite; the Galli Suite. It is very spacious with a detached, modern and comfortable sitting room. There are views of both, the ocean and bay.
This sitting room, also has a connecting door to another guest room, in case you were with a larger family.
And if you don’t want to walk, or would like to take a trip to Rehoboth Beach, the Jolly Trolley stops steps from Beach House Dewey.
Have fun!! The Summer of 2013 is here!!
 
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