A few of the area's local businesses we recommend:

Griff's Bethany Beach Bakery - Coastal Highway, near Sea Colony, Bethany Beach, DE, (302) 539-8879

Kool Bean Cafe - 111 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean View, DE, (302) 541-5377

McCabes Gourmet Market - Coastal Highway, 1/2 mile south of Sea Colony, South Bethany, DE, (302) 539-8550

BethanyRestaurants.com - A great online guide to all of the local restaurants that features menus and prices.

Fenwick Crab House - Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE, (302) 539-2500

Grotto Pizza - 793 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE, (302) 537-3278

Ocean View Seafood - Route 26, Ocean View, DE (302) 537-7511

The Blue Crab - 210 Garfield Parkway, downtown Bethany Beach, DE, (302) 537-4700

Food Lion - 215 Atlantic Ave, Millville, DE, (302) 537-5994

Giant Food - 220 Town Center Dr, Millville, DE, (302) 537-8200

Coastal Kayak - Coastal Highway, on the bay across from Fenwick Island State Park, just south of South Bethany, (302) 539-7999 - Kayak tours and kayak, windsurfing and sailboat rentals.

HomeAway Vacation Rentals - Baydreamin' has advertised on HomeAway since 2007.