Came here with my wife during our 1-year anniversary trip 😊 Our entry wasn't the greatest, we didn't have any cash and the ranger seemed disappointed by this. She told us that we could go to the kiosk and it'd take "A minute and a half." No it doesn't 😂 Does she really think someone my age carries cash? 😂 But after that everything was cool! The observation tower you can climb up is neat and gives you a great view of the surrounding area. And just seeing the guns up close is crazy, they're so big! The beaches are nice too, though some of the sand was a little squishy for our tastes. And its a great spot to go birding if you're into that! We saw hundreds of birds here! Definitely worth a stop if you're visiting Delaware regardless of hobbies 👍🏻

Cape Henlopen State Park is one of the best destinations in Delaware. The beaches are clean, wide, and perfect for swimming, sunbathing, or fishing. The trails are well-marked and offer great hiking and biking through dunes, forests, and marshes. The WWII observation towers and Fort Miles add interesting history to the visit. Restrooms and facilities were very clean and well-kept, and parking was easy with plenty of space. Wildlife is abundant—you can spot deer, birds, and more along the trails. Whether you want to relax on the beach, explore nature, or learn some history, Cape Henlopen has it all.

Tent camped for four nights at the end of September. Ocean was still warm. We saw dolphins and lots of Osprey. The hawk watch folks were out monitoring for migrating birds. Cape Henlopen has an unusual ecosystem. Trails take you through sandy vernal pools that have cranberries, low and tall blueberries, bayberry, sassafras, and pine trees. We enjoyed hiking through this forest. We also loved the roughly 16 mile bike loop through Gordon's pond and nearby developments. Also enjoyed riding bikes into town for dinner or ice-cream. Don't forget to visit Fort Miles, climb the WWII tower, and visit the north beach access which offers both the bay and ocean beaches.

This a wonderful park! I want to highlight especially the Bike Barn where you can loan adult and kid bikes and helmets for free (donations appreciated!) and the staff is kind, friendly and eager help. The loop is 3 miles which you can easily bike with just a few moderate/gentle hills. A short walk from the Bike Barn is a fantastic playground which is partially shaded, with benches and picnic tables in the shade as well- a gift for parents with young kids. We can’t wait to come back! Oh and they have a water station where you can refill your water bottles!

This is a campground for RVs and tents. They also have cabins available. They have a huge hike and bike trail. Beautiful. This is a WWII historical place that once was a military base. 🇺🇸 1.5 miles from the Atlantic Ocean.

Cape Henlopen State Park is a large park with many biking paths, trails, beaches, a fishing pier, and WWII towers. One is open to climb to the top to view of the surrounding area. Herring Point is a beach frequented by surfers, and the Main Beach has a nice bathhouse and boardwalk over the dunes to a lovely stretch of beach. One may also visit Fort Miles Museum and the Seaside Nature Center within the park. The park also has an area for camping. We watched a pod of dolphins from the main beach one day and saw crabs and shore birds. Spend part of a day or several days at Cape Henlopen State Park. You will be glad you did.

This was our third time camping here and probably the most eventful. Came in a rainstorm and slept through a lot of sweltering heat which was not pleasant. But the beach was very nice. The amenities are kept clean. There was also a ridiculous amount of jellyfish this year, and nearly every person in our family got stung this year which is unfortunate. But I still enjoyed the time camping.

Pretty cool little stop. Beautiful garden in the back and cool artifacts to look at inside the museum. Plus we got to see the merman.

Zwaanendael Museum is a nice small two story museum with interesting artifacts and a MERMAN on display! The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. The building is lovely and there is a well kept garden with fountain in back.

This is a small museum that showcases the Lewes area’s maritime, military and social history. It is two floors, with only the first floor being accessible as there are stairs leading up to the second floor. No elevator. The staff is very nice and knowledgeable. Happy to give a history of the place and answer questions. It’s a quick stop. Free, donations accepted. Bathrooms located in the park behind the museum. Street parking with two nearby 30 minutes spots reserved for those visiting the museum.

Lewes was the first Dutch settlement which influenced the architecture. This museum showcases some of the area's history which is deep in maritime. You must head upstairs just to see the Merman - historic oddity to say the least. While up there, check out the exhibit of the Roosevelt Inlet shipwreck. It was found by chance while dredging the canal. While I was there, they had an open exhibit so you could touch some of the artifacts. There is no cost to enter, but donations are accepted.

Tulip exhibit was amazing. The stories on the lighthouses and local exhibit were really cool.

A small museum with lots of historical significance. It has a lot of history and provides a lot of information about the ship wreckage. It's good to check out if you are interested in history and do not need any tickets to check out the museum.

Had not been to this museum in 22 years and ut proved to be an informative and enjoyable experience. Very knowledgeable docents and changing comprehensive displays of local history. Recommended if you haven't been there before.

Delightful and very informative tour, bow to stern, top to bottom. Well laid out showing what life was aboard for the crew of 14, covering both officers and enlisted personnel including galley, berths, huge anchors, the bridge, and more. Well worth the trip to Lewes, DE.

This historic 1930s lightship is in fantastic condition. Below decks requires a guide. It's not an arduous tour, and is very interesting - the guides are knowledgeable and the whole thing takes about 45 minutes top to bottom. The tour covers the pilothouse (the bridge), radio room, and then down across the first level below, stem to stern. Tours do not go to the lowest deck where the engines and generators are. There is also no access to the upper deck where the mast is. So visitors can see the main deck, and the lower level, as well as the interior of the superstructure. I really enjoyed seeing the different seakeeping features of the ship. The surrounding park was also very nice. The lightship folks own the little historic Monomoy surfboat under the pavilion, while Lewes Historical Society operates the Life-Saving Museum - a great companion site to the lightship & surfboat - immediately next door. In my opinion, these are all very related topics (Lifesaving Service and Lighthouse Service) and should be visited together. Check the website for specific hours, as the days open depend on the season. There is ample parking in the gravel parking lot for the Canalfront Park, but I would recommend considering parking on the street up by the Episcopal Church if its a Little League game day (assuming the parking lot fills up quickly on those days).

Had a great time! I enjoyed the tour a lot, and it was awsome being able to walk around and see the ship!

I was walking around Lewes on a pleasant afternoon and stumbled upon this "boat." Took a tour. Amazing history and fascinating introductory a subject I knew nothing about. The tour folks were very friendly. Make a donation if you go. They'll appreciate it.

I am not usually a fan of guided tours, I typically like to just explore at my own pace. However, I was treated to a splendid tour by a retired Navy Vet who, despite saying he was pretty new, knew the lightship inside and out. His comparisons to his experience aboard ship he served on helped add perspective to his details about life on board a lightship. It was a pleasure to visit, and I highly recommend making a stop to Lightship Overfalls, should you find yourself in Lewes.

An incredible piece of maritime history, beautifully preserved and well cared for by her organization. A five star experience, even without a tour inside. Beautiful ship and excellent conservation work.

An awesome way to learn about some history about navigation, and be able to walk through this shop and imagine all the hours the men living on it for months at a time had to endure. Our guide was excellent, and volunteers his service to inform people of how important these ships were at the time.

From my earliest childhood memories in the early 2000s, to today, this museum and its lovely volunteers are a gem, an asset, and an invaluable hub of history and local knowledge. Back when I was too young to read the bulk of the signage, I recall volunteers happily following little me around and answering all of my burning toddler questions. I can’t wait to bring my adult self back and get the full experience! I still reminisce about touching the cannonball when I was young, and the genuine smile on an elderly volunteer’s face when he invited my family in to learn more. That man is likely long deceased now, but I remember him, and I remember how wholesome this place is.

The correct name for this place is The Lewes Maritime Museum at the Cannonball House. It is an old house that once had a British cannonball lodged in its foundation when Lewes was bombarded during the War of 1812. They have maritime exhibits inside - one room dedicated to local maritime navigation, shipwrecks, etc., one room dedicated to wireless telegraphs, and then the entire upstairs (two rooms & a landing) dedicated to the War of 1812 and the bombardment of Lewes. There is a replica cannonball stuck in the bricks out front, but that is not real. The real one is upstairs on display and is not stuck in the foundation anymore. Out back they have a lightship fog bell, a skiff used by Delaware Bay harbor pilots, and three cannon of the same styles used by Lewes to fire back at the British in 1812. Touring Cannonball House takes about 30-45 minutes to read everything - they have plenty of signage and are very informative, but the space itself is pretty small. The exhibits were well done. I learned a lot, as did my wife. This is part of the Lewes Historical Society, so it's either $5 per person or you can get the $10 combo ticket and see all three of their paid entrance museums (Life-Saving Station, History Museum, and Maritime Museum/Cannonball House). All are within walking distance of each other, so we did the combo ticket. We bought our tickets at the Life-Saving Station but all locations sell them. We found free parking in front of the Episcopal Church about a block away. Great activity on a rainy day, superb old aura inside the house, and very educational. Highly recommended.

Great exhibits awesome volunteer. Great information and really easy to go through.

Funtastic, small house so it's really for adult interest in reading and looking at generations past...but with their ticket you can walk to see a lighthouse ship...

Not exaggerating, this was the coolest museum I've ever been to. Want to hold and read a newspaper from 1813? How about hold a cannonball fired into Lewes from 200 years ago. So much info, so much history. I talked to the gentleman there about the history of the town and wish I could have stayed longer! I'll have to come back

Small but interesting museum in an old historic house. Worth a quick stop when in Lewes. Guide was very helpful.

Such a beautiful location and great place to stop for the whole family. Located downtown Lewes and there are a ton of things to do. There is parking available and more than worth the trip. The historical vibes are cool and educational for the whole family. Love the boats and other things to see. Will definitely come back again.

Went today 6/21/25 and it is now at George Smith park and easier to park. Some vendors aren’t here but Kalmae farms, lavender fields, Bennett and Fofer orchards are still there as well as old world breads. These are old time standards and they have amazing things. Got my scrapple today too. Bring your bags and bring your cash for a great Saturday shopping trip which then I make our lunch and dinner. It has moved a few times however it is always fun time in Lewes. Great fresh items from companies like fifer orchards. Everything from bread, Kennett mushrooms, scones, all sorts of fruit. Kalmar farms with Lima beans and potatoes. Lavender farms amazing oil. The list goes on and on. Crab meat to dream about. Bring cash especially singles. Cards are taken in some form by most vendors however cash is appreciated. Just a wonderful market

A lovely walk through the farmers market with all kinds of fresh veggies, fruits, herbs and flowers. You can also get fresh eggs, delicious baked goods honey and drug free meats. Be sure to stop at the Lavender Fields stand for all kinds of soaps, sachets, teas, bug sprays, and all kinds of goodies made with soothing lavender. Definitely something for everyone at the market. It's a little pricey, but everything is super fresh delicious.

I love farmers markets, I have an autoimmune disease that only allows me to eat organic foods, No hormones, antibiotics or pesticides, absolutely no chemicals. All naturally grown, free range, nothing added. All the farmers and other establishments who sell at this event are very nice and helpful as well as knowledgeable. Plus I’m supporting the local farmers, I’m will to spend several dollars more to stay alive another day. Most merchants/ farmers who sell at the FM have business cards so you can also visit the farms and purchase there. Parking is in the streets with meter parking unless you find without meters. Not dogs unless it’s a service animal allowed into FM. I wish they had some food trucks there, to order things like breakfast or brunch while shopping. I travel back & forth to Southern California and spend time on the weekends at their Farmers Markets. Just about every FM have several food trucks, of course everything is organic too:) Makes the experience so much better. I also like that the FM in Cali offer samples to try at the majority of the booths. This gives me the chance to try something different and possibly purchase.

This is the best weekly farmer's market we've been to. Such friendly vendors with great quality goods and produce!

Love going to the Farmers Market for honey and fresh fruits and vegetables. However it would be a nice addition if they sold breakfast sandwiches. There is one vendor that sells meats but not allowed to sell sandwiches. It would be great addition to the market.

Fun quick visit. Bought very tasty local honey and pastry during our visit. Parking was a bit crazy but found a spot.

Professionally run by the community to support a healthier lifestyle! Favorite farmer's market. Always find healthy choices for my family. Thank you!

This place was the noisiest restaurant I have ever been in. So much so, you could not enjoy your dining experience. I had the crab soup and green curry. Both were just ok as I expected better and had better at many other places. Our table was in a room on the third floor by the bar and it was really noisy. In order to have a conversation, everyone had to raise their voice which added to the noise level. The place was decorated beautifully with cherry blossoms. The Sangria is excellent.

From start to finish, our visit to The Cultured Pearl was nothing short of amazing. The sushi was absolutely perfection — beautifully presented, fresh, and bursting with flavor. Every roll we tried was a masterpiece — from the creamy avocado-topped rolls to the ones with a spicy kick and vibrant roe, everything tasted like it was crafted with care and precision. And the dessert? Wow. The rich chocolate torte with blueberries was decadent and unforgettable — silky smooth with just the right touch of sweetness, perfectly complemented by the dark chocolate drizzle. It was the perfect way to end an already fantastic meal. The atmosphere was relaxing yet upscale, and the staff were friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about what they do. You can tell this place takes pride in every detail — from the plating to the vibe. If you’re in Rehoboth Beach and love sushi (or just great food in general), The Cultured Pearl is a must-visit. 🌊🍣🍫

Phenomenal food & experience. The moment you enter the restaurant, the decor & vibes were immaculate. We ordered the smokey edamame as an appetizer & MY GOODNESS…these were the BEST we’ve ever tried. The sushi was super fresh and delicious as well. Next time we are in town, we will definitely be back!

Some of the best sushi in Delaware but it isn't always presented nicely, especially when they are busy. Sapporo on draft and the peanut noodles are nice options. Tables on the patio upstairs is prime seating so aim for one of those. The koi ponds are a really nice touch too. Consistency needs to be improved, focusing on quality of the presentation will elevate this Rehoboth restaurant.

This is one of the most beautiful restaurants in the Rehoboth Beach area. Exquisite indoor and outdoor decor and atmosphere. We dine here a few times a year. Tonight the service was very slow (1.25 hours to get food), a main course lacked flavor, and the price tag keeps climbing. We may return, however, because everyone can have an off night.

10/10 experience from start to finish. The hostesses were friendly and knowledgeable and quickly got our party of 2 seated with no prior reservation. The indoor bar and outdoor rooftop seating were beautiful. The Smokey edamame was the best I’ve ever had, and the actual sushi dinner was delicious and fresh. Plus, our waiter, Simi, was attentive and fantastic. Highly recommend.

Cultured Pearl was a huge disappointment. After hearing good things about the restaurant we had a horrible experience. Not only did it take an hour for us to receive our food after ordering, once we got our food it was very disappointing. We had ordered the pork belly udon, which did not even have pork BELLY in it, rather some blend of pork shoulder/butt (pictured below). In addition, the sushi we ordered was small and falling apart (the one roll costing $25!). It seemed clear that this was a managements issue, as the whole restaurant seemed to be a mess that night.

Wow! We go out of our way on vacation every year to go to this restaurant. It’s a very charming spot in Lewes. The food is absolutely delicious and the service is always spot on. They have wonderful wines that you can pair with a meal that you will talk about for weeks. Go with the cheesy bread as an appetizer and you just might cry before your main meal. It’s that good.

Touch of Italy serves delicious food! The portions are so large that we took half of our eggplant parmigiana dinners with us to eat another night. The salads are very good; however, the caprese salad with homemade mozzarella is my favorite. There is also a nice selection of prepared food to take home, as well as desserts.

We originally were not planning on going to this restaurant, but the other one near had a three hour wait so we figured this was a good alternative! A quick note- this is more of a pricey option for dinner but worth the money! We were seated immediately (though we can blame it being a Wednesday afternoon), and the waitstaff were very nice through the whole experience. We were given a few slices of bread and olive oil before having our orders taken, and already you can tell this place will be good. Bread was warm and delicious and the oil had amazing spices that paired well before a full Italian meal! For drinks: The sangria was not exactly sweet, but still good. The virgin orange crush mocktail was also good, and a great option for younger diners. For the food, I have no complaints. I have to admit, I wasn’t expecting much from what looked to be just a small Italian place, but they did not disappoint. The ravioli was some of the best I had ever had, a creamy cheese center and incredible sauce topped with delicious ricotta cheese. The lasagne was amazing, even better (I’m told) than the lasagne my mom makes at home. The calzone was milder than expected, but still quite good. The chicken parm was also incredible, rivaling the lasagne for our tables favorite. As stated before this was definitely a pricier option, though it had incredible food that we didn’t have to wait three hours for!

Had dinner there on a Friday evening, a bit of a wait as expected. Calamari Fritti & Cesar salad as appetizers, both generous in portion size with good quality. Had Fiaschetto pizza, Fettuccine Alfredo, Seafood pasta and Gnocchi for mains. All above average quality and again, quite generous in portion size. We didn't have room for desserts but will certainly try that during our next visit. Overall, a good choice for Italian food in Lewes with decent value and food quality.

One of the absolute best dine in experiences we have ever had - the atmosphere, food and waitstaff were phenomenal… would rate 10 stars if we could!

Every time we visit Cape May we make it a point to take the ferry over to Delaware just to visit this extra ordinary deli/restaurant. Their food is comparable to that of Italy itself and I say this with total confidence as we have been to Italy twice A must stop at if you are in the area

This is, hands down, the BEST Italian deli in Delaware. It brings such an authentic Mediterranean feel and the food (deserts!) IS DELICIOUS. My personal favorite is the Italiano. There is so much meat it’s the thickest sandwich I’ve ever seen. The staff are generally young, hardworking, kids that are very good at their job. I actually witnessed a poor hostess encounter a huge “Karen” and she handled everything very professionally, having been put in a tough situation. She was very young, but clearly very bright, and mature.

A gorgeous beach-themed seafood restaurant, with fresh seafood and good vibes. The crabcake sandwich was delicious, the crabcake a good size and tasted fresh. The crab dip & crab bisque both amazing as well, decently portioned and not too overwhelming. Highly recommend the potato salad as a side for a not too heavy but satisfying accompaniment. I would skip the rockfish burrito & the shrimp sandwich. Service was a bit iffy, but our waitress also could have been having a bad day.

Stopped in for lunch, and we were immediately impressed. We ate outdoors in the comfortable, dog-friendly patio. The food was incredible and had very generous portions. I had the Bistro Burger. It was cooked perfectly, and included a tasty combination of the bacon jam and house spread. The Brussels Sprouts as my side were fresh and lightly seasoned with a bit of salt and pepper. Service was friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be back.

Delicious food. 🦐🐟 This kind of place would have somebody who's never liked seafood clean their entire plate 🍽️ The food is so good it leaves you with flashbacks. I usually don't subscribe to the idea of returning to the same spot often, but I will make an exception here!

6/12/25 First time here and we will be back. We had an extremely charismatic bartender that was knowledgeable and helpful with recommendations. Great cocktails, great food, great service. Highly recommend the tuna app (see the picture).

Decided to go there yesterday for their off-season specials Yesterday happened to be lobster. We were a party at 5. As the host told us it was a 10-minute wait as she cleaned off the table after she cleaned the table she still had us wait an additional 5 minutes before she seated us which we found odd. One seated it wold be another 10 minutes before anyone took our drink orders. The server it was very nice. Food included in our order where's the calamari, crab dip, Brussels. While tasty, the crab dip was soupy, so we were all disappointed. The lobster special did not come with a side it only came with a salad or soup so you have to order an additional side if you wanted one. The soup choice underwhelming, a tortellini and sausage soup. While cream of crab was on their menu they only offered a tortellini and sausage soup as your choice. One of the guests with us ordered steak frite, medium, the steak was well done bummer for her. Another word for turkey Burger was not tasty and I ordered the fish and chips which was a catfish and it was over fried. Overall experience was lackluster unfortunately we wanted to like this restaurant but it didn't make the cut. We've been in Lewes for over 5 years now, vacationing here for several years before living here and we've been taking our guests to several different restaurants in the area and unfortunately Striper Bites disappointed.

Very kind staff who know what they are doing and the food is amazing. In my opinion it’s the best food in Lewes

The food was amazing!! The lobster roll and tuna appetizer were incredible, and I need the recipe for that potato salad. Very unique with whole potatoes, but creamy, sweet, and spicy. The service was friendly and fast.

We were able to get seated with no wait on a summer Saturday night - that was a win! I really enjoyed my crab imperial baked shrimp and would definitely get that again. The kids portion of salmon, green beans, and fries was bigger than I expected (good thing!) but the salmon was a bit dry and bland. The service was fine, nothing exceptional. Plenty of parking at this location, lively ambiance with both indoor and outdoor seating. All in all a good dining experience. Kid-friendliness: kids menu, crayons and coloring sheet, diaper changing table, plastic cup with straw for water

Very nice restaurant. Would definitely go back. I didn’t love the Old Fashion drink, but the basil Spritz mocktail was a huge hit with my wife. We also ordered the shrimp dumplings (they’re spicy and that’s not mentioned or called out in the menu). We also ordered the Salmon Board and the Fish and Chips.

We started off with the wing appetizer - unique flavors, so we had to try them! They were a hit!! The miso salmon bowl was very flavorful!! Portion size for price could have been a bit mor balanced, but the service was excellent and the atmosphere was too! The peach cobbler was very tasty and is enough to share!

My personal favorite restaurant at rehobeth! Their she crab soup is something that I still miss after traveling back home and the shrimp and grits was awesome as well! My friend enjoyed her crab cake and the outside area was very uniquely decorated with a fireplace in the middle, a good place for extroverted people to hang out while the inside is more elegant and private. A great experience, although I wish there were heaters outside or they would leave the fireplace on because it did get quite cold once it was cloudy. Nonetheless awesome food!

First time, we have a great time trying different kind dishes. Lux samplers are fresh! Buttermilk calamari is so great.

First time trying this restaurant. Overall very good. Appetizer (bluecoast fries) tasted good but disappointed that it seems to be made with canned crab. Delicious bread served before dinner. Waitress Danielle E was amazing, very knowledgeable. Definitely knew the menu very well.

Bluecoast has a great atmosphere with delicious food and drinks, and we only had appetizers! The deviled eggs were so good! We will definitely be back to try entrees.

Went here with my family (includes two small kids). The staff were very kind, patient, and accommodating. They brought us a kids pasta (not listed on menu). So highest marks for that but honestly I'd recommend no small kids here for the best experience. The drinks were Amazing. Enjoyed the tuna tartare and the pastas. Really amazing spot downtown and it was updated beautifully. Must stop for Lewes.

Heirloom was amazing and we had a wonderful experience. It was the best food we had on our trip - and we had some great food! Freshness and quality were outstanding. Sourdough bread and honey, chamomile butter divine. I had the New England Halibut, which was cooked to perfection. My husband had the Heirloom Veggie Bowl, amazing farm to table. We shared the Kennett Square mushroom mix highly recommend. Our server, Angel, was wonderful. Parking is on the side streets by the restaurant. We didn’t have any trouble finding parking off season. The town of Lewes, DE is adorable.

We attended a pre-wedding dinner as part of a large group and shared a room with a larger group. The accommodations worked out well, eventually, but as we were seated and the other group were just arriving - it was a bit loud for the hearing challenged. The staff were excellent, the food was delicious and our evening was very enjoyable and, despite the the pre-dinner acoustics, entirely memorable.

Just an outstanding culinary experience. We can't wait to visit again. They ticked all the boxes of a fabulous dinner for the three of us.

Wonderful food, great wine, and homey, elegant yet down-to- earth atmosphere w clean bathroom. Highlights: Amish chicken w white bbq sauce, incredible homemade bread with their own whipped butter. Great special occasion restaurant!

Just had the best meal in a decade. Guests enjoyed the squid pasta, Amish chicken, mushroom bowl and scallops. Every bite was amazing. Shout out to angel our server. And the rest of the staff that support the servers. The choreography of the experience is elegant and comforting. You owe it to yourself to go thete.

Absolutely amazing experience! It was a friend's birthday and the staff at Heirloom did not disappoint. I had some picky eaters with me, and every person loved every single dish we ordered, and I mean LOVED! I had the pork schnitzel and I ate every last bite. Every dish is so unique and delicious it leaves you talking about dinner long after you've left. Would recommend to anyone looking for the best meal of their life, I promise you won't be disappointed.