Town with reputation as a "quiet" place in the presence of Delaware Seashore State Park immediately to the north of the town, contains the usual attractions of a summer seaside resort
General Information
Hours:
Open year-round (outdoor beach town)
Fees:
No admission fee; seasonal beach parking fees apply
Pet Policy:
Leashed pets allowed on beach before 9:30 AM and after 5:30 PM (May–Sept); permitted all day Oct–Apr
Closest cities with major hotel chains:
Rehoboth Beach, DE (15 miles north)
Seasons:
Open year-round; peak season June–August
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
From Rehoboth Beach, DE (15 mi): Take DE-1 S from Rehoboth Beach approximately 15 miles south to Bethany Beach.
Overview
Bethany Beach is a laid-back Atlantic resort known as one of Delaware's "Quiet Resorts," a family-oriented alternative to livelier Rehoboth and Dewey. A small boardwalk and a bandstand with summer concerts anchor the town, and lifeguards patrol the beach through the season.
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