VOL. XVIII · ISSUE 21 · MAY 2026NETWORK · GEOGRAPHY
03 · Where You AreBETHANY BEACH, DE

Bethany Beach.
The quiet shore.

Not “near the beach.” Right here — on the lakeshore, one street back from the sand, with the Atlantic already audible from the porch.

AtlanticOceanBETHANY BEACHBethany PondRT. 1GARFIELD PKWYLAKESHORE DRto beachSERVING SAND WEST38.5279°N · 75.0687°WN0.5 mi33485 Lakeshore Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930, USA

Getting Here

Washington DC~2.5 hrs · 165 mi via US-50 E
Baltimore~2 hrs · 120 mi via US-50 E
Philadelphia~1.5 hrs · 100 mi via DE-1 S
Nearest airportOcean City Regional (OXB) · 30 min
To the shorelineSteps from the property
ParkingPrivate driveway · no permit needed

On Arrival

Check-in

3 PM

Beach

Steps

Boardwalk

0.4 mi

Grocery

0.8 mi

Pack light. The beach is already waiting.

Explore Bethany Beach

The beach is steps away. Everything else worth seeing is minutes from your door.

Bethany Beach Boardwalk0 min drive

Bethany Beach Boardwalk

LandmarkAll day

A charming wooden boardwalk perfect for sunrise walks and beachfront dining with ocean views.

Downtown Bethany Beach
Bethany Beach State Park2 min drive

Bethany Beach State Park

BeachMorning

Pristine sandy beach with lifeguards, restrooms, and excellent swimming conditions for families.

Central Bethany Beach
Captain Jack's Pirate Golf1 min drive

Captain Jack's Pirate Golf

ActivityEvening

Pirate-themed miniature golf course with waterfalls and caves that delights kids and adults alike.

Garfield Parkway
Delaware Seashore State Park15 min drive

Delaware Seashore State Park

ParkAll day

Expansive coastal park offering fishing, kayaking, and pristine beaches away from the crowds.

Rehoboth Beach
Fenwick Island Lighthouse10 min drive

Fenwick Island Lighthouse

LandmarkAfternoon

Historic 1858 lighthouse marking the Delaware-Maryland border with guided tours and maritime history.

Fenwick Island
Bethany Beach Nature Center5 min drive

Bethany Beach Nature Center

MuseumMorning

Interactive exhibits about local wildlife and ecosystems with nature trails through coastal habitats.

Bethany Beach
Sea Colony Tennis Club3 min drive

Sea Colony Tennis Club

ActivityMorning

Premier tennis facility with multiple courts offering lessons and tournaments in a resort setting.

Sea Colony
Assawoman Wildlife Area8 min drive

Assawoman Wildlife Area

ViewpointMorning

Peaceful marshland preserve perfect for birdwatching and spotting herons, egrets, and other waterfowl.

West Bethany Beach