Community Amenities and Information
Bethany Proper HOA - Amenities & Services
Community Amenities
- Pool:
- Open Daily: June 12 - September 6
- Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Note: A pool pass is required for entrance.
- Pool Rules and Regulations
- Tennis Courts:
- Open Daily: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Essential Services for Residents
(Note: Companies listed below are for your convenience and should not be considered an endorsement.)
- Carpenter Bee House Trap:
- Can be purchased at Home Depot or Amazon.
- Report first sightings of bees to Property Manager Wilgus Associates.
- Cable: MediaCom
- Cleaning Services: Chimney Cleaning (a new vendor is currently being identified).
- Crawl Space Reports:
- Garage Door Repair: My New Door
- Landscaper (Sullivans): Contact Property Manager Wilgus Associates with any questions.
- Plumbing Contractors: Bethany
- Pool Maintenance: Contact Property Manager Wilgus Associates for questions or concerns.
- Scrap Metal Recycle:
- Bob & Cooper's Scrapping: (610) 453-9387, bfm91757@aol.com
- Can pick up in front of your garage with 24 hours notice (grills, washer/dryers, silverware, anything metal).
- Street Lighting Issues: Report pole number to Delmarva Power at (800) 375-7117 or report online by address.
- Trash:
Visual Showcase
Rental Companies for Residents
(Note: Companies listed below are for your convenience and should not be considered an endorsement.)
- Beach Umbrellas: Steens Beach Service (302) 539-9160
- Fishing Poles and Propane Tanks: [GE Hockers] (302) 537-1877
- Parking Passes: Contact the Town of Bethany between May 15 and September 15.
- Sheets on the Beach: Sheets at the Beach
24-Hour Service Providers in the Bethany Beach Area
(Please Note: Companies listed are for your convenience and should not be considered an endorsement.)
Town of Bethany
- Water Main Issues / Breaks: (302) 653-0851
Plumbing / Heating / Air Conditioning
- Ocean View Plumbing and Heating: (302) 732-9117 | oceanviewplumbing.com
- Charles Moon Plumbing and Heating: (302) 781-2149 | charlesmoonplumbing.com
- Custom Mechanical: (877) 696-0808 | custommechanical.com
- The Plumbing Doctor: (302) 541-8191
Locksmith Service
- Penn-Del Lock: (302) 227-6192 | penndellock.com
THINGS TO DO IN BETHANY BEACH AREA
- Bethany Beach Boardwalk: A classic half-mile-long boardwalk perfect for strolling, shopping, and dining. It offers dining options, saltwater taffy, pizza, fries, and ice cream.
- Mini Golf:
- Nick's Mini Golf (Nick's Pirate Golf): An 18-hole course with obstacles like life-sized dinosaurs.
- Captain Jack's Pirate Golf: Within walking distance of most places near the Bethany boardwalk.
- Bethany Beach Bandstand: Enjoy live music performances, typically on Thursday nights in summer, switching to Saturdays in September and October.
- Bethany Beach Nature Center: Open year-round, offering activities to encourage awareness of the bays' ecosystems.
- Dinker-Irvin Museum: One of the few remaining original cottages in town, open year-round to learn about early town life.
- Chief Little Owl Totem Pole: A historical landmark in Bethany Beach.
- Indian River Inlet Bridge: A scenic spot to visit, with a restaurant nearby.
- Beaches: Pristine sandy beaches are ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and building sandcastles. Dogs are allowed from September 30 to May 15.
- Walking & Biking:
- Scenic bike paths are available.
- Fresh Pond Trail: A peaceful 3-mile trail through maritime forest.
- Loop Canal Centennial Park: Great for a picnic.
- State Parks & Natural Areas:
- Cape Henlopen State Park: Offers hiking, birdwatching, and stunning views of the Delaware Bay.
- Delaware Seashore State Park: Features the Fresh Pond area with trails.
- Assateague State Park: About 45 minutes from Bethany Beach, known for wild horses on the beach.
- James Farm Ecological Preserve: Offers shady trails for walking or biking.
- Golf Courses:
- The Salt Pond Golf Club: Enjoy a round of golf in Bethany Beach.
- Bear Trap Dunes: A great golf course and community.
- Water Sports:
- Fishing (charters or from the beach).
- Kayaking, paddleboarding, and boat tours (e.g., Assawoman waterway, salt pond tours with Bethany Surf Shop, Back Bay Tours).
- Jet Ski and Banana Boat rentals are available in Ocean City, MD.
- Coastal Kayak (Fenwick Island)
- Island Water Sports
- Rehoboth Jetski & Boat Rental
- Fenwick Boat Rental
- Ocean City Jet Ski Rental
- M.R. Ducks (Banana Boat Rental)
- Restaurants: Bethany Beach offers a diverse culinary scene, from casual seafood shacks to fine dining.
- Bethany Blues BBQ Pit: Known for house-smoked meats and extensive bourbon selection.
- Mango's: Good for views and American/seafood.
- Off the Hook: Fresh, locally sourced seafood.
- Bethany Boathouse: A waterfront restaurant.
- The Cottage Cafe: A good spot for various meals.
- Pomodoro Pizzeria: Good pizza, recommend ordering in advance.
- Matt's Fish Camp: Seafood, can be pricey.
- Honey's Farm Fresh Gourmet Kitchen: Good for breakfast.
- Sunshine Crepes: Good breakfast crepes.
- Clove & Cedar Coffee: Local coffee shop.
- Blue Coast: Amazing dinner spot with great drinks, coastal vibes, and incredible seafood.
- Parkway Restaurant: Romantic, with amazing seafood.
- Donuts: Fractured Prune, Sandy Pony Donut.
- Shopping: A mix of boutiques, specialty stores, and charming shops. Delaware offers tax-free shopping.
- Bethany Beach Farmers' Market: A seasonal market for local produce and goods (check dates).
- Grocery Stores: Hockers Markets, Giant Food, Harris Teeter, Shore Foods (Downtown Bethany Beach for quick incidentals), Weis Markets.
- Liquor Stores: Beach Liquors.
- Pharmacies: CVS and Walgreens (located next door to each other).
- Bookstores: Bethany Beach Books
- Fenwick Island: Approximately 5 miles south.
- Ocean City, Maryland: Approximately 12-15 miles south, known for its larger boardwalk and amusements.
- Rehoboth Beach: Approximately 12-15 miles north, also known for its boardwalk and outlets.
- Lewes: A charming historic town with cafes, shops, and its own Bay Beach (Savannah Beach).
- Boardwalks:
- Bethany Beach Trolley: Runs from the Friday before Memorial Day through mid-September. It's free to ride and you can often flag it down along its route.
- Cape May/Lewes Ferry: An option for travel across the Delaware Bay.
- Parking Passes: Contact the Town of Bethany between May 15 and September 15.
- Movies:
- Fox Theatres (5 miles south on Route 1)
- Movies at Midway (Rehoboth Beach, 15 miles north on Route 1)
- Outlet Shopping: Tanger Outlet (Rehoboth Beach, 15 miles north on Route 1)
- Museums:
- Discoversea Shipwreck Museum (Ocean View)
- Town Museum (Bethany Beach)
- The Lewes Maritime Museum at the Cannonball House (Lewes)
Disclaimer
This information is compiled from various public sources and aims to provide a general guide. Please check the respective websites or contact the businesses directly for the most current hours, availability, and specific details.
Property Manager
Bethany Proper HOA
Wilgus Associates
32904 Coastal Highway, Bethany Beach, Delaware 19930
Business: (302) 539-7511
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