The Delmarva Peninsula, or simply Delmarva, is a large peninsula located along the east coast of the United States and east of the Chesapeake Bay. The peninsula is mainly occupied by the State of Delaware and parts of the Eastern Shore regions of Maryland and Virginia. Delmarva offers a host of events, attractions, food and entertainment within its beautiful coastal beaches and charming rural towns. Beaches featuring boardwalks, fishing (Chesapeake Bay, Delaware Bay, Atlantic Ocean), beer, seafood especially blue crabs and pony penning at Chincoteague are just a few favorites.