Lovely selection of high end clothing. Service was exceptional; welcoming and helpful. I will…read morereturn to this shop.

This is such a hidden gem of a store in Bethany! The quality and options are something you can't…read morefind anywhere else in town!.

This was a cute stop with an interesting mix of things to peruse and purchase. Unique and close to…read moreeverything.

Cute store with good prices - it sells the kinda stuff you'd think it would…read more I picked up a really nice rice bowl for $8, and I was surprised at the price I got on it, tbh. The store is a decent size. It has a clothing section, a decor section, a trinket section, and a utensil/plate/bowl section.

Staff was rude... one year ago... I will always remember... I have never experienced such a thing…read morein my life...

I've been going to that store since I was a teenager. They have everything you need. The staff were…read moregreat as well. It's a must-see store before leaving the beach.

I Like this place as they have good turnover of items and unique furnishings. We enjoy browsing…read morehere occasionally. Check hours open in photo as of end of March 2021 though. Found online hours didn't match.

I've seen this business for as long as I've been a Bethany summer regular (35 years). I am not…read moresure if the same person has owned it, but it seems to remain a constant fixture in the community for locals and out of towners alike. Most recently I dashed out while my mom watched my 8 month old to get a hostess gift for our family friend. I was greeted as soon as I entered by perhaps the owner (a friendly blonde woman). I told her I was looking for specific gifts (cocktail napkins, coasters, and a candle) and she showed me where said merchandise was located in each of the rooms. The store is cozy and inviting, as the name suggests, and is full of beach themed goods for home. It's a great spot for picking out a quick hostess gift, or a clever birthday gift (think cute wooden signs, pillows, cheese boards etc). The store isn't cluttered though it is full of options. I found some beach chair coasters (heavy and substantive), and a lovely candle that had an orange vanilla fragrance and helped feed a hungry child in South America with its purchase. I tried to use my Target card but stupidly didn't realize that it only works at Target.com or in Target stores (I don't have the master card that works everywhere). Oops. I only brought an AMEX but she kindly let me use that. I would have had to go back to our beach house and get my other card. I will be back next time I am in town looking for a gift. Friendly service and an inviting shopping atmosphere are a plus!

Always interesting things to look at. Nice selection of aromatic soaps. Good local posters. Lots of…read morelittle trinkets and Bethany Beach stickers.

The cashier was amazing! So friendly, great customer service, and really cute items!read more

Located on the boardwalk at Bethany Beach, Tide Pool Toys is an exquisite gem among your typical…read more"beach stores" filled with overpriced kitsch. Annie, "the Nanny at the Beach," runs the store. It's a pleasure having a conversation with her, and she managed to win my 21 month old son over in a few minutes. This toy store is filled with just the right amount of toys, and the selection is spot on for interests of all ages. Better yet, the store is well-organized and the prices are extremely reasonable, especially considering the prime location (not to mention the exorbitant rent!) My son left with a Melissa & Doug airport truck, luggage carrier, and airplane, a Blue Angels replica plane, a die-cast metal airplane, and a few plastic beach toys. I would go back in a heartbeat, and would much prefer to frequent toy stores such as these, which conjure up the toy stores of yore... it's hard not to feel like a child again in Tide Pool Toys!

The selection was huge for all age levels from infant to adults and sales woman was incredibly…read morehelpful!!! There was one card game we were looking for that they didn't currently have in stock and she offered to call around to the local toy stores until she was able to find a store that had we were looking for. I can't tell you when the last time I had such great service:)

I was very excited to stop by Bethany Beach Books and I think it's insanely awesome that this…read morebookstore is just a small walk to the beach. I found out about this bookstore from one of my favorite authors who had stopped in and signed a bunch of books! The bookstore is crowded like it's filled to the brim with books so much so that there are piles on the floor. It was pretty organized! There was something pretty niche my fiancé was looking for that they didn't have but otherwise I feel like they had a good selection! They had quite a few workers and there was never a long line! I also liked that they gave out bookmarks with the purchase! There was an author outside signing her book so I ended up picking that up! They did have a lot of cool gifting stuff and I also picked up postcards here as there really wasn't a souvenir style shop that had actual Bethany merch. I'm my favorite part of the store is the little "rotunda" ? Not sure if you can call it that but all in all this place was pretty great!

Really really rude customer service, and only specifically when I asked for help. They have a great…read moreselection of books especially for kids. What really really turned me off was the amount it cost in addition to the actual product just to use a credit or debit card. Come on! It's 2024! That's part of having a business! And to the best of my knowledge you're the only one with this issue anywhere in Bethany Beach!

Happiness - 4/5 Nostalgia Levels - 4/5…read more Note that I only went into the comic store. This has everything you could want. The biggest selections are paperback collections/graphic novels and back issues. However, they had an ample supply of $1 comics and new issues along the walls. I really enjoyed showing my son how to flip through boxes of back issues to look for stuff. The downside was that there were more than a few comics with no marked prices (and took a lot of time to find the prices) and the staff, while friendly, didn't seem to know much about comics. I asked about some DC comics and characters and they simply didn't know the answers. I feel if you run a comic, you should have employees who can answer questions. Overall a really nice experience. Again, the staff was friendly and the back issue and graphic novel selection in particular was fantastic.

Found a Space Ghost Pop figurine here and after that, there could have been blood on the floor and…read moreI'd still love this place! But seriously, a cool shop, great selection and a super friendly guy at the counter who commented on my camera and then chatted with me about photography and such. The selection of comics is better than you'll find anywhere in the area and the assortment of figures, cards, trinkets, etc is great. If I wasn't on vacation with limits space in my luggage, I'd have purchased more.

What a charming store. I did find some very unique, crafted items...soap to candles, tea towels to…read morepotpourri. Larger items and artwork are available as well as tiny knick knacks and, my favorite, fake fruits and vegetables for crafting or displays. A pleasant experience away from the souvenir shops of the Delaware Beaches. If you would like to bring something meaningful home from your vaca, try this store!

Great, friendly staff. Kindly answered questions when a plant we purchased looked sickly. They did…read moreeventually allow us to switch the plant for another and helped us choose a similar plant (for my mil). Medium pricing but a fun place to check out.

Love this gem! I was always reading about the crafting activities and workshops that they hold…read morehere, but I hadn't been able to go. I finally had a chance to go to Inland Bays, and was so happy that I did. They were having a special event--with info about pertinent gardening topics, and I signed up for a great sea glass Art class with the C Sisters. This center has great plant options, a wonderful gift shop, a variety of monthly art classes (including a series for younger children) and even leads field trips. I will definitely sign up for the private tour of the Delaware Botanic Gardens that they lead. The staff is friendly and helpful, too. Definitely check out this lovely garden center!!