Known as “The Quiet Resorts, “the small towns of Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach and South Bethany Beach claim only about 800 year-round residents. This seven-mile stretch of sandy, Atlantic Ocean beach is ideal for swimming, fishing, surfing, sailing, windsurfing, jet skiing, fishing, crabbing, water-skiing and boating. Nestled in the southeastern corner of the state, Fenwick Island attracts many retirees with its combination of small-town ambiance and superb recreational amenities. The town is most famous for its historic lighthouse that began operating in 1859. Other attractions include an abundance of quaint shops and a magnificent state park.