Fenwick Island, DE

Travel Guide
Fenwick Island featuring general coastal views and a beach
Delaware’s little seaside paradise is a hidden treasure for fishers, surfers, sailors and vacationers.

Measuring one-half mile (under 1 kilometer) at its widest point, Fenwick Island separates the protected coves of Little Assawoman Bay from the wild Atlantic Ocean. This buzzing little coastal town sits on a narrow peninsula of the same name on Delaware’s mostsoutheastern point. Fenwick Island prides itself on being a year-round destination that invites visitors to enjoy its extensive beachfront activities and ocean and inland views.

Avoid the vacation crowds of Fenwick Island’s neighboring towns and hit the beach for fantastic fishing, crabbing, sailing, surfing and swimming. If the fish aren’t biting at Little Assawoman Bay, walk five blocks and try your luck in the surf on the Atlantic coast. Soak up the sun on the white sandy beaches and swim in the Atlantic surf. The Fenwick Island Beach Patrol keeps the beaches safe from May through September.

Fenwick Island offers plenty of adventures for solo explorers and families alike. Rent a kayak or windsurfer and discover the beaches along the Fenwick Island State Park coastline. Skipper a yacht and sail around the Seal Island Preserve bird sanctuary in Little Assawoman Bay to Lighthouse Cove to see the historic Fenwick Island Lighthouse. Sail to Cedar Island and try your luck finding treasure buried by pirates, according to local legend. Learn about Delaware’s marine history at the free DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum. On warm summer evenings, watch the sun set over the mainland and enjoy fresh local seafood from one of the many restaurants along the peninsula. In the winter, enjoy family activities inside a cozy beachfront cottage or bundle up and venture outside to watch the powerful Atlantic surf.

Reach Fenwick Island by car along Route 1 or Route 113 in summer to avoid traffic. Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional Airport is approximately 35 miles (56 kilometers) away by car and has regular flights from Charlotte and Philadelphia. This coastal town is most active in the summertime, but Fenwick Island’s residential community also makes it a warm and hospitable destination in the colder months.

Where to stay in Fenwick Island

Fenwick Islander Motel
Fenwick Islander Motel
2 out of 5
Rt 1 & South Carolina Ave., Fenwick Island, DE, 19944
The price is $85 per night from May 1 to May 2
$85
per night
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this motel in Fenwick Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (371 reviews)
"The bathroom was a little dirty, with a lot of hair"

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2022

Fenwick Islander Motel
Fenwick Shores, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fenwick Shores, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 out of 5
1501 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, DE, 19944
The price is $104 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$104
per night
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Fenwick Island. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (233 reviews)
"Great property. Second stay here."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2023

Fenwick Shores, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Seaside Inn
Seaside Inn
2 out of 5
1401 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, DE, 19944
Stay at this beach hotel in Fenwick Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (257 reviews)
Kind word for a gem
"Always the best. Ervin is the man."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2022

Seaside Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
East Of The Sun 626 by Long & Foster
East Of The Sun 626 by Long & Foster
4 out of 5
40026 East Sun Dr. #626, Fenwick Island, DE, 19944
Stay at this 4-star condo in Fenwick Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room DVD player. Popular attractions Transpeninsular Line Marker and Fenwick ...
East Of The Sun 626 by Long & Foster
East of the Sun 517 by Long & Foster
East of the Sun 517 by Long & Foster
3.5 out of 5
39972 East Sun Dr #517, Fenwick Island, DE, 19944
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Fenwick Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room DVD player. Popular attractions Transpeninsular Line Marker and ...
East of the Sun 517 by Long & Foster
Fenwick Lighthouse Unit 1 by Long & Foster
Fenwick Lighthouse Unit 1 by Long & Foster
4 out of 5
Fenwick Lighthouse 1, Fenwick Island, DE, 19944
Stay at this 4-star condo in Fenwick Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room DVD player. Popular attractions Fenwick Island Lighthouse and Transpeninsular ...
Fenwick Lighthouse Unit 1 by Long & Foster
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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