If you like staying on top of what’s new around Coastal Delaware, there have been a few exciting openings recently worth knowing about.
From a nonprofit thrift store with a sustainability mission to a creative yarn shop, a wellness clinic, and a bakery specializing in authentic alfajores, these new spots bring a mix of shopping, services, and unique concepts to Rehoboth Beach and Lewes.
Whether you are looking for something practical, creative, or just something new to check out, here is a closer look at what just opened in the area:
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Ocean Blue Thrift Store Opens in Rehoboth Beach with a Sustainability-Focused Mission
Ocean Blue Thrift Store opened on March 10th, bringing a new nonprofit thrift shopping option to the area with a mission centered on environmental sustainability.
The store is part of Planet Green Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on keeping usable items out of landfills while supporting environmental efforts in the community.
Shoppers can browse a mix of clothing, household items, décor, and other secondhand finds while also contributing to the organization’s broader sustainability work through each purchase.
The store also accepts donations, helping give pre-owned items a second life instead of sending them to waste.
Ocean Blue Thrift combines resale with a nonprofit mission to give shoppers a useful and meaningful shopping experience.
- Address: 20644 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach
- Hours: Monday-Saturday from 10am to 5pm; Sunday from 11am to 4pm
- The website can be found here
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High Tide Fibers Opens in Rehoboth Beach as a New Creative Hub for Fiber Arts
High Tide Fibers opened on March 7th, introducing a modern yarn shop and creative clubhouse for knitting, crochet, spinning, and weaving.
The business offers both in-store and online shopping, creating a space where local crafters can browse materials, connect with others, learn through classes, and explore different fiber arts in one place.
Ahead of opening day, the shop shared its excitement about finally opening the doors and meeting both new and familiar faces from the area’s crafting community.
The response was immediate, with a strong turnout during opening weekend and back-to-back days of enthusiastic support from shoppers.
High Tide Fibers positions itself as more than just a retail space, combining the feel of a yarn shop with a community-centered environment designed for creativity and connection.
- Address: 36 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach
- Hours: Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday from 11am to 4pm; Wednesday from 11am to 7:30pm; Friday & Saturday from 11am to 6pm
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Seaside Wellness Opens in Lewes Offering IV Therapy, Weight Loss, and Longevity-Focused Care
Seaside Wellness recently opened, expanding local options for physician-led wellness care in a relaxed, coastal-inspired setting.
The clinic offers services including IV hydration, medical weight loss, and longevity-focused care, with an approach centered on helping patients feel better through personalized treatment.
The celebration also highlighted the clinic’s IV Therapy Lounge and its expanded aesthetic services, which complement its broader wellness offerings.
With its mix of medical oversight, wellness treatments, and aesthetic services, the clinic brings a modern and specialized concept to local healthcare.
- Address: 17515 Nassau Commons Boulevard, Suite 2, Lewes
- Hours: Monday-Friday (Online) from 9am to 5pm
- In-person appointments and online weekend appointments need to be scheduled in advance
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Gather Bakery Opens in Rehoboth Beach Serving Authentic Alfajores
Gather Bakery opened on Rehoboth Avenue in February, bringing its artisanal alfajores to a dedicated year-round bakery space.
Isabel and Matthew Walsh specialize in making authentic alfajores, shortbread cookies, and savory biscuits, with a focus on small-batch baking made from scratch.
Alfajores are a popular dessert in South and Central America, made with two melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies and dulce de leche in the middle.
Gather was founded in 2022 and has been operated by Isabel and Matthew since then, with the goal of adding carefully selected items to the menu while serving the best possible product to customers.
Isabel is the daughter of bakery owners in El Salvador, Central America, where she began building her love of baking, and she has over a decade of baking experience locally.
Before opening the Rehoboth Beach bakery location, Gather Bakery could be found in Southern Delaware at the Historic Lewes Farmers Weekly Market during the summer.
- Address: 204 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach
- Hours: Friday & Saturday, from 7am to 3pm
- Note: All orders are for pickup only right now at this time. Preorders close on Wednesdays, and you must select a pickup day with your order checkout online.
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