Fenwick Island, DE

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- 5 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Tucked along the Maryland border at Delaware's southernmost coast, Fenwick Island offers a peaceful, laid-back beach lifestyle. Sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and Little Assawoman Bay, this small coastal community is known as one of the state's "Quiet Resorts." With fewer than four hundred year-round residents, the town maintains a quiet, unhurried charm compared to the bustling energy of neighboring Ocean City.
Life here revolves around the water, from paddling kayaks across the bay to relaxing on the clean, uncrowded beaches of Fenwick Island State Park just north of town. Along Coastal Highway, you will find favorite local seafood spots, bakeries, and casual shops scattered among peaceful residential streets. For families considering a move, students are served by the nearby Indian River School District, making Fenwick Island an ideal spot for anyone seeking a relaxed seaside neighborhood with easy access to surrounding amenities.
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