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How far is West Fenwick Island from other Wonderful Places?

Aruba, Jamaica, Ooo…I wanna take ya…

So, thinking about a trip to Maui or maybe somewhere in the Florida Keys, such as Key Largo? The Beach Boys and maybe that sign post over there at (the former) Billy’s Pizza and Subs Carryout on Rt. 54 can help you plan that trip.

This sign conveniently lists the distance to many places that some people only dream about. Unless you just want to go to Fenwick Island, which is to the east just over the bridge crossing the Fenwick Ditch (that’s the body of water to the east of the Catch 54 Restaurant and west of Harpoon Hanna’s Restaurant). However, none of those “other places” are as a good a place to live as right here in good ol’ West Fenwick – where many people, indeed, have dreamed about moving.

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Channel Pointe in West Fenwick Island

Will this marshland area eventually sink like New Orleans?

Is it possible? Who knows? But New Orleans was above level when it was originally built – on what was once marshland. Not many people know that. However, in 1895 only 5% of the city had sunk to below sea level / by 1935 it was about 35%. Today, half of New Orleans is below sea level.

Channel Pointe Development in West Fenwick
The Channel Pointe development in West Fenwick is surrounded by marshland.

How does something like that happen? Soil in a marshy area contains a large amount of ground water. When the surface gets compacted by buildings, and covered with roofs, roads, driveways and parking areas, that groundwater begins to dry out – leaving voids (myriad small “holes”). When those voids get compressed from above the ground subsides (sinks) to fill in those spaces.

It will be interesting to see this area of land being developed and marketed. The website for this project is at Live Channel Pointe (.com). More information: “Carl M. Freeman Companies and Schell Brothers Announce Partnership at Channel Pointe.”

These two companies will, undoubtedly, bring a first-class experience to the area just west of Fenwick Island. They have a reputation for quality and are certain to not disappoint.

But will Channel Point eventually be known as Little New Orleans. Probably not – but who really knows?

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The Tavern Live Music

The Tavern, formerly, Scotty’s Bayside Tavern, now has entertainment most of the week – Wednesday through Monday.

otto grundman at scotty's bayside tavern
Otto Grundman is a “regular” at The Tavern.

The Tavern is a fun place to be at any time, but now with their expanded music/entertainment schedule it is even more fun. Below is the upcoming schedule.

Welcome to The Tavern (FKA Scotty’s Bayside Tavern)!
36666 Bluewater Run W, Selbyville, DE
(302) 436-1941

Live Entertainment at The Tavern (Support Your Local Dive Bar) –

november entertainment at the tavern
November Entertainment at The Tavern on 54

Kick off your weekend at The Tavern.

bilenki duo at scotty's bayside
The Bilenki Duo perform often at The Tavern



Get your weekend started right with music, good drinks and friends. You might even want to get in a game of pool or two.

The Tavern - the place to be...
The Tavern – support your local dive bar…
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West Fenwick Island Restaurants

Casual, fine dining and carry-out along Route 54.

bowl of crab soup
Maryland Crab Soup

This list represents West Fenwick Island Restaurants and eateries with all levels of food and snacks along Route 54, Lighthouse Road, from Coastal Highway, Route1, to Williamsville, about five miles inland from the beach. Restaurants along Route 1, Coastal Hwy are found at Fenwick Island Restaurants.

crabcake with fork
Nice lumps of crab meat in this crabcake