Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Address:Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

When it comes to the nation's pool of beaches, Rehoboth Beach is no small fish. Lush pine forests line the broad, white band of sand giving the thirty miles of wide-open Atlantic shores a cozy, wooded air. Nearly 100,000 visitors each summer head to Rehoboth Beach, located on the Delaware side of the Delmarva Area. Originally founded as a Methodist Christian summer resort, Rehoboth Beach now draws the nation's fussiest sun and sand connoisseurs. But what sets Rehoboth Beach apart from the run-of-the-mill coastline? Top-notch swimming, fishing and boating as well as dozens of gourmet restaurants, and a vibrant boardwalk complete with shops and, amusement rides..Rehoboth Beach is nationally recognized for its stellar seaside performance. In May of 2006, Reader's Digest called Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk the "Best of America" and the Travel Channel jumped on the Rehoboth Beach fan bandwagon, listing the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk among the Best American Boardwalks. And after investing millions of dollars in cleaning and preserving the Rehoboth coast, the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association named Rehoboth Beach as one of the Top Restored Beaches in the nation. The experts agree: Rehoboth Beach is a seashore big-shot.

Getting acquainted with the amenities at Rehoboth Beach's is worth your while. A leisurely stroll down the award-winning boardwalk is a good place to start. Along this old-fashioned boardwalk you can admire the beachfront condominiums, upscale hotels, and cedar-shingled cottages. You can shop along the way (Delaware is tax-free), relax on a bench, watch the social scene (day or night), or hang out with the young travelers milling around Funland, miniature golf, and the amusement rides. The after dark scene on the boardwalk is no less hopping, with summer outdoor concerts held nearly every weekend. Folks always stick around well after the show to eat ice cream and stroll.

Step beyond the boardwalk into the wake of the Atlantic Ocean and the delights of Rehoboth Beach continue. You can rent a catamaran, a motorboat, or a sea kayak. Waterskiing and sailing are also popular excuses to get out on the water. If you're into power boating, kite-boarding, and windsurfing, you will likely find kindred spirits out on the nearby Rehoboth Bay, Delaware Bays, and Indian River Bay. Fishing at Rehoboth Beach is easy to arrange; no fishing license is required in Delaware and surf and deep sea fishing are popular in the Indian River Inlet and near Rehoboth Bay and Delaware Bay. Clamming and crabbing is also a favorite Rehoboth Beach pastime, but check with the local bait & tackle shops for the ins and outs of it.

Rehoboth Beach is popular among Midwesterners and East Coast urbanites alike who are willing to travel miles to get there. Located around 125 miles from Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia, Rehoboth Beach can only be accessed by car, unless you arrive on the Cape May - Lewes Ferry (Rehoboth Beach is just a few minutes from Lewes). Parking at Rehoboth Beach can be a challenge. But fear not, the beach offers a Park and Ride Free service to avoid all the traffic traumas of the peak season. Leave your car in a lot and catch the beach shuttle to your favorite spot on the sand. Rehoboth Beach is free to the public and lifeguards comb the beach during peak hours. Get out on the sand as early as the birds; Rehoboth Beach, a top-notch summer resort, is a great spot for family vacation fun.