It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Chief Little Owl gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Bethany Beach, DE is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Bethany Beach Central Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Bluecoast Seafood Grill Raw Bar Bethany or visit Bethany Beach DinkerIrvin Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Bethany Beach, DE, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Bethany Beach, DE understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Bethany Beach, DE 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Memorial Day was the unofficial start of summertime, and parents will soon be bargaining with their teens about summer curfews after days at the beach and nighttime hangouts in Delaware.And while there’s no statewide curfew, here's what parents need to know about ...
Memorial Day was the unofficial start of summertime, and parents will soon be bargaining with their teens about summer curfews after days at the beach and nighttime hangouts in Delaware.
And while there’s no statewide curfew, here's what parents need to know about curfew laws in several popular towns and locations in Delaware.
Teens can hang out until nearly midnight in Bethany Beach this summer.
"Between May 1 to September 30," reads Bethany Beach's curfew law. "inclusive of each year, it shall be unlawful for any person 17 years or less of age (under 18) to be or remain in or upon a public place within the town of Bethany Beach during the period beginning at 11:00 p.m. and ending at 5:00 a.m."
If your teen is more of a social butterfly, here are the summertime curfew hours for other major gathering points across Delaware.
Most curfew laws allow exceptions for minors with a parent or guardian or responsible adult. Some allow exceptions for chores or errands, while others allow kids to carry a note from a parent allowing them to be out past curfew.
Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region.
It's Memorial Day weekend at the Delaware beaches.The unofficial start of the summer season is upon us. The tourists are returning, although, in recent years, many of them never left – they moved here.Seasonal businesses are reopening, and dolphins have returned to the coastline. Meter attendants are back on the street, and lifeguards are back in their chairs.Memorial Day weekend also means the start of many summer events at the beaches. Free concerts begin at the Rehoboth Beach bandstand May 24. Here's what else i...
It's Memorial Day weekend at the Delaware beaches.
The unofficial start of the summer season is upon us. The tourists are returning, although, in recent years, many of them never left – they moved here.
Seasonal businesses are reopening, and dolphins have returned to the coastline. Meter attendants are back on the street, and lifeguards are back in their chairs.
Memorial Day weekend also means the start of many summer events at the beaches. Free concerts begin at the Rehoboth Beach bandstand May 24. Here's what else is happening this weekend, plus what to know if you'll be here.
This free Bethany Beach event celebrates the sea with numerous activities downtown and on the beach throughout the weekend.
Things start the night of May 23, with a community kite-fly. On May 24, features mermaids, pirates, a costume parade, a luau show and skimboarding and bodyboarding demonstrations. On May 25, there's a first responder meet-and-greet and marine science and rehabilitation exhibits. There's live music every night.
Visit townofbethanybeach.com for a full schedule.
The Artisans Fair takes place at Lord Baltimore Elementary School in Ocean View May 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Shop local artisans of fine art, glass, jewelry, metalwork, photography, pottery, textiles and woodcarving. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., there's also a farmers market. Admission and parking are free.
Visit southcoastalaarp.org for more information.
This event, hosted by Saltwater Roots Boutique, features over 75 local vendors, Fifer Orchards' strawberries and strawberry dishes, a petting zoo, a bounce house, food trucks and more.
Red White & Berries takes place at Hudson Fields in Milton on May 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entry is $2 and free for kids 13 and under.
Just in time for the summer season, the new Rehoboth Beach Patrol building is open at Baltimore Avenue and the boardwalk. Next door, demolition will continue through mid-June on the Sirocco Motel and Grotto Pizza buildings to make room for a new hotel.
Rehoboth is the latest beach town to enact a curfew for minors. Between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., those under 18 aren't permitted in public spaces in Rehoboth, Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach. The same applies in Fenwick Island midnight to 6 a.m.
Delaware State Parks' surf-fishing reservation system opens this weekend. If you have a permit and want to drive on the beach Saturday or Sunday, or on weekend or holiday for the rest of the summer, you need to make a reservation at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com.
Meters are on at all the Delaware beaches, so have your ParkMobile app ready. Traffic will reach a fever pitch this weekend. Leave extra time to get anywhere you're going.
As the sign on Rehoboth Avenue says, "You're at the beach ... relax and slow down."
When Chip Hearn decided to open a shop specializing in ice cream, he knew exactly which supplier he would use. He’d tasted Hockessin-based Woodside Farm Creamery’s products, and it was love at first bite. “I went nuts over how spectacular their stuff was,” recalls Hearn, owner of The Ice Cream Store in downtown Rehoboth Beach.6 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach...
When Chip Hearn decided to open a shop specializing in ice cream, he knew exactly which supplier he would use. He’d tasted Hockessin-based Woodside Farm Creamery’s products, and it was love at first bite. “I went nuts over how spectacular their stuff was,” recalls Hearn, owner of The Ice Cream Store in downtown Rehoboth Beach.
6 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach
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The Ice Cream Store has continued to keep Woodside Farm Creamery busy, creating more than 100 flavors, including a maple bacon crunch ice cream and a Death by Peanut Butter flavor. “Chip keeps coming up with some crazy flavors,” says Jim Mitchell, who owns the farm with his wife, Jane.
King’s Homemade Ice Cream in Milton has been a fixture since 1972, when Earl King bought a general store in the downtown district. The quaint A-frame structure is Sussex County’s oldest continuously operating commercial building. At least 25 feet of the building’s front was built in the late 1600s. The attic beams were cut by hand, and there’s a wrought-iron hitching post out front. Initially, the store sold such items as penny candy, canned goods, and about five or six ice cream flavors. It later focused only on ice cream. Earl’s son, Tom, and his wife, Chris, opened a second location in Lewes in 1981, which has the same old-fashioned ambiance.
201 2nd Street, Lewes | 302 Union Street, Milton
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Just a few miles outside of Lewes, off Route 1, is Hopkins Farm Creamery, where you can see the black-and-white Holsteins up close while ordering your favorite flavor. The dairy is located at Green Acres Farm, which the Hopkins family has owned for four generations. They started making ice cream in 2008, and their creamery has been a must-visit for ice cream near the Delaware beaches ever since.
18186 Dairy Farm Road, Lewes
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Vanderwende’s Farm Creamery is another Delaware farm with a coastal presence. The family started selling ice cream in 2012 on their Bridgeville farm. In 2015, they added a Dewey Beach location. Now, Vanderwende’s has five locations and a food truck.
4003 Seashore Highway, Bridgeville | 8372 Hickman Road, Greenwood 23 Bellevue Street, Dewey Beach | 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island 243 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
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In Bethany, Moo Cow Cone is owned and operated by a mother/daughter duo with a passion for chilled treats. Both native to Sussex County, the pair serve hand-dipped ice cream and milkshakes piled high with creative toppings. Since opening in 2022, the ice cream stand has become a favorite for Bethany locals and tourists in search of a cool treat at the Delaware beaches.
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The Ice Cream Store in Rehoboth Beach isn’t the only place to find Woodside Farm Creamery’s delightful products in Sussex County. Hometown Creamery recently opened its doors in the building that once housed The Blue Scoop. With new ownership and an updated aesthetic, Hometown Creamery has the classic pastel ice cream shop vibe. Enjoy a variety of cones, sundaes, and creative treats like waffle cone “tacos” and “nachos.”
Update your ParkMobile app now, because pay-to-park season has begun Delaware beaches.How much? During what hours? Where exactly? Can I use a credit card? What is the meaning of life?Don't get overwhelmed, we have answers to all your questions below. Well, mostly.LewesParking meters are in effect May 1 to Oct. 14 in Lewes. Only two areas are metered: downtown and the beaches.Downtown parking is $1.50 per hour from 9 ...
Update your ParkMobile app now, because pay-to-park season has begun Delaware beaches.
How much? During what hours? Where exactly? Can I use a credit card? What is the meaning of life?
Don't get overwhelmed, we have answers to all your questions below. Well, mostly.
Parking meters are in effect May 1 to Oct. 14 in Lewes. Only two areas are metered: downtown and the beaches.
Downtown parking is $1.50 per hour from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Most spaces have a three-hour maximum.
Beach parking, at both Savannah and Johnnie Walker beaches, is $2.50 an hour from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with an 11-hour maximum.
Lewes has free parking in lots at Franklin and Schley avenues, the end of Cedar Avenue at Roosevelt Inlet, Otis Smith Park, the Little League park and the library. The Schley Avenue and Otis Smith Park lots have electric vehicle charging stations.
Meters can be paid using cash, credit card or ParkMobile.
See a map of Lewes parking areas and get more info at ci.lewes.de.us.
Parking meters and permits are in effect citywide May 15 to Sept. 15. Head-in parking only.
Meters run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. They're $4 an hour citywide. You can pay use a credit card or quarters at multi-space meter stations or use the ParkMobile app.
Rehoboth Beach has two metered parking lots, on Christian Street and behind the fire department on Rehoboth Avenue.
Parking permits are not valid in metered areas.
In non-metered areas, parking permits are required between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Seasonal, transferable parking permits are $325 or $25 daily. They're also available for a week or weekend.
You can purchase a permit (and pay your parking tickets) at the city parking department, located at 30 Lake Ave. It's open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. There are also two permit kiosks, at 408 Rehoboth Ave. and in the 700 block of Bayard Avenue.
Scooter operators must pay a meter or have a parking permit, as well, and must park in designated scooter spaces throughout town.
An electric vehicle charging station in located in the parking lot behind the fire department.
Get more info at rehobothbeachde.gov.
Parking meters and permits are in effect in Dewey Beach between May 15 and Sept. 15. The exception is Monday nights from 5 to 11 p.m., excluding holidays, when parking is free.
You can use your parking permit throughout town, except in front of coin-metered spaces. A seasonal permit is $300, with discounted rates available for property and business owners and business employees. Daily permits are $30, with weekend and week-long permits also available. Meters are $4 an hour.
Where to purchase permits:
Bethany Beach parking meters and permits are in effect May 15 to Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. through 4, 8 or 11 p.m., as designated by signs.
Parking spaces on Garfield Parkway have a two-hour time limit. Some spaces throughout town are for those with a resident or business parking permit only, so carefully read signs.
You can pay to park using quarters or a credit card at a pay station or using ParkMobile.
Daily ($40), three-day ($120), five-day ($200) and weekly ($380) permits are available to purchase online. Parking permits are not valid on Garfield Parkway or in resident or business parking areas.
See and parking map and get more information at townofbethanybeach.com.
Daily parking permits are required in South Bethany May 15 to Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and noon to 6 a.m., where posted.
The $20 daily permits can be purchased at the credit card-only, 24-hour kiosk outside town hall at 402 Evergreen Road. Permits are non-refundable.
More info at southbethany.delaware.gov.
Parking permits are required in Fenwick Island between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m., May 15 through Sept. 15.
Permits are $4 hourly, $25 a day, $150 a week and $500 for the season. Pay using ParkMobile.
Park only along the white lines; parking is prohibited along yellow lines. You must park in the direction of traffic.
Parking closest to the beaches requires a special permit provided to residents only. Pay attention to the signs.
More info at fenwickisland.delaware.gov.
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From garnishes the size of entrees to BYO bloody Mary bars, it’s no secret that the bloody Mary is having a moment in the culinary world. At the beach, this morning beverage is a brunch staple. Here are a few spots to check out for a mouthwatering bloody Mary at the Delaware beaches.The Starboard menu includes three fully loaded bloody Mary options. The Bacon Mary includes candied bacon skewers and pickled green beans. The Crabby Mary is the Starboard signature with a scoop of lump crab meat, candied bacon skewer, pickled green ...
From garnishes the size of entrees to BYO bloody Mary bars, it’s no secret that the bloody Mary is having a moment in the culinary world. At the beach, this morning beverage is a brunch staple. Here are a few spots to check out for a mouthwatering bloody Mary at the Delaware beaches.
The Starboard menu includes three fully loaded bloody Mary options. The Bacon Mary includes candied bacon skewers and pickled green beans. The Crabby Mary is the Starboard signature with a scoop of lump crab meat, candied bacon skewer, pickled green beans, carrot, celery, lemon, and lime. For a shareable option, grab the Moby Dick, a 33oz glass rimmed with Old Bay, jumbo lump grab meat, a shrimp skewer, and more.
2009 DE-1, Dewey Beach
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You can’t go wrong with Nectar’s bloody Mary. The Lewes juice bar crafts the cocktail with fresh vegetable juices, offering traditional, hot and spicy, dill pickle, and surf and turf options.
111 Neils Alley, Lewes
The Station on Kings is an ideal stop for brunch in Lewes. Enjoy greenhouse dining with the perfect ambiance and a delicious bloody Mary. This rendition is stacked with shrimp, bacon, celery, lemon, a cherry tomato, stuffed olive, cornichons, and pickled corn.
720 Kings Highway, Lewes
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Along with the classic Irish Eyes Mary, this Lewes mainstay serves up a Surf & Turf Mary with crab meat and bacon and a Veggie Mary with cucumber vodka, pepperoncini, pickle, olives, and celery. The Lewes Harbor Mary is made with Old Bay vodka, crab meat, olives, lemon, lime, and an Old Bay rim.
213 Anglers Road, Lewes
Lewes Oyster House opens at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Enjoy a bloody Mary alongside a lunch menu filled with sandwiches, oysters, soups, and salads.
108 2nd Street, Lewes
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Regulars rave about the crab cakes, and Woody’s has the perfect cocktail to pair with them. The Crabby Bloody Mary includes Old Bay vodka, an Old Bay rim, and lump crab meat.
1904 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach
Somewhere is a must-visit for brunch and craft cocktails in Rehoboth. The bloody Mary pairs perfectly with the tacos or avocado toast for the ideal beachside breakfast.
52 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach
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You can’t go wrong with a bloody Mary at Crust & Craft. If you’re in the mood for a wood-fired pizza for lunch, this spot is a no-brainer.
18701 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach
The Penguin is a go-to spot for Eastern Shore-style breakfast and lunch. Enjoy a variety of breakfast items, sandwiches, and wraps, along with great drinks. The bloody Mary is made with a house mix that features a secret spice blend. The menu includes a traditional version with Tito’s vodka, the Bloody Maria with tequila, or the Red Snapper with gin.
105 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach
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At this Lewes breakfast hotspot, you can grab a cocktail to complement your breakfast as early as 8 a.m. Whether you’re an early riser or want to grab a salad or sandwich for lunch, don’t skip out on a stellar bloody Mary at Eggcellent.
109 West Market Street, Lewes
302-409-3710
