Huge List of Bethany Beach Entertainment - 2014

This has just about all the summer entertainment in Bethany Beach - Bandstand, Beach and Events. There's lots of nightly music at the bandstand, and in July, Wednesday nights are Children's Nights with music and shows.

For all the details, click here.

The Artful Bean: The Best Coffee in Bethany Beach

One of my favorite places to get coffee in Bethany Beach is at The Artful Bean. And, as they also have smoothies and baked goods, my kids are also happy to join me in my quest for early morning caffeine.

One draw back to The Artful Bean having the best coffee in Bethany Beach? It can often have lines, especially in the morning.

The Artful Bean is located at 20 Pennsylvania Avenue in downtown Bethany Beach.

On My List of Places to Visit this Summer: Indian River Life-Saving Station and Museum

I can't believe I've never visited the Indian River Life-Saving Station and Museum, but it's true. I haven't.

This summer I'm going to change that and be back with a full review.

Photo from: http://www.destateparks.com/attractions/life-saving-station/ 

If you want to visit before I'm back with insider insights, here's the information you'll need:

ADDRESS

25039 Coastal Highway

Rehoboth Beach, DE

PHONE

(302) 227-6991

HOURS (April 1 to October 31)

8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 7 days a week

TOURS

You can take a self-guided tour of the station anytime they're open. It's $4 for adults, $3 for seniors (62+) and just $2 for the littles 6 to 12, and free for kids five and under. For a guided tour, it's $5 per person.

Weekly Summer Programs at Delaware Seashore State Park Begin on June 17

Wow! Can you even believe all the amazing summer programs being held at Delaware Seashore State Park?

All the fun starts on June 17, so start marking the dates in your calendar now!

Bethany's Bonfires on the Beach Begin Tonight!

Starting tonight in Bethany Beach, and continuing every Thursday night until August 28, there are bonfires on the beach at dusk, just off of Campbell Place.

We'll be adding photos soon!

New Menu at Mickeys Family Crab House

One of my absolute most favoritist places in Bethany Beach to eat is Mickeys Family Crab House. It's been our go-to for crab cake sandwiches and steamed hard shell crabs since it opened in 1990. I should mention was referred to as "the new place" until at least 1996. Hard to believe it's been around now for over twenty years.

This year, Mickeys made some interior renovations and changes to the menu, all for the better - which is amazing because honestly the place was already pretty much perfect.

I ate outdoors on their deck recently, and was able to try one of the new selections from their menu, and it was beyond good - a buttermilk battered soft-shell crab BLT. It was so delicious I can't believe no one has thought to pair crab and bacon together before in a sandwich.

If you're looking for the best in local seafood, be sure to check out Mickeys. If your bringing kids, they'll love ordering the single hard-shell crab which they can use a mallet to smash to their hearts delight.

To keep up with all things Mickeys, be sure to "like" their Facebook page which is updated often. 

Bethany Beach Surf Report

Want to know the Bethany Beach surf report?

You can find it here on Surfline.com.

As of today, the water is a not so balmy 66 degrees. You can find this and other Bethany Surf Forecast info at surf-forecast.com.

The surf is warmest from early to mid August, when it usually hits 72 to 77 degrees.

Let's see if after the cold winter and cool spring we'll make it that high this year.

Here's hoping.

Bethany Beach Farmer's Market Opens on June 15

If you like fresh produce, amazing homemade bread, and local honey, then you'll love the Bethany Beach Farmers' Market, located right in the center of downtown Bethany (in the lot on the corner of Garfield Parkway and Pennsylvania Avenue) on Sundays from 8 am to noon. It opens for the season on June 15 and runs through August 31.

I am such a fan of the Farmer's Market scene, that I have been known to hit up all the ones in the local area.

Here are some of the other ones in the area:

Fenwick Island Farmers' Market (runs from June 16 - September 1)
When: Mondays, 8 am to noon
Where: American Bayside, 31254 American Parkway

Sea Colony Farmers' Market (runs from June 25 - August 27)
When: Wednesdays, 8 am to Noon
Where: Route 1 and West Way (private business parking lots)

Fenwick Island Farmers' Market (runs from June 20 - August 29)
When: Fridays, 8 am to noon 
Where: Fenwick Island, Route 1 and Essex Street