Total Beach Guidebook
Things to Do
This is another favorite go-to beach for locals. It is the closest beach and close to town. Drive all the way north up from Rehoboth Ave and the road dead ends at the park. The park is stunning. It has a bike path that goes around the pond and connects to Henlopen State Park in Lewes. A must do. You can also access the beach by just parking in the parking lot (same state park fee) and walking right over the dune to the beach with the famous Gordon’s Pond Towers close enough to touch.
Don’t miss this beach. Or the trail.
41 habitants recommandent
Gordons Pond State Park Area
61 Ocean DrThis is another favorite go-to beach for locals. It is the closest beach and close to town. Drive all the way north up from Rehoboth Ave and the road dead ends at the park. The park is stunning. It has a bike path that goes around the pond and connects to Henlopen State Park in Lewes. A must do. You can also access the beach by just parking in the parking lot (same state park fee) and walking right over the dune to the beach with the famous Gordon’s Pond Towers close enough to touch.
Don’t miss this beach. Or the trail.
Our favorite little dive bar. Has an awesome burger truck out front.
13 habitants recommandent
Big Chill Surf Cantina
19406 Coastal HwyOur favorite little dive bar. Has an awesome burger truck out front.
Bottle & Cork
1807 DE-1Live music venue.
Funland
6 Delaware AveNot just for kids!
Bike, walk or run on the trail from Rehoboth to Lewes! Beautiful views of the marshes. Make time to go see it, you won’t regret it!
59 habitants recommandent
Junction and Breakwater Trail
35536 Wolfe Neck RdBike, walk or run on the trail from Rehoboth to Lewes! Beautiful views of the marshes. Make time to go see it, you won’t regret it!
Rent a pontoon boat and cruise the bay for the day! Paradise Grill is across the bay and a great spot for a lunch and drinks.
Rehoboth Bay Marina Ventures LLC
109 Collins AveRent a pontoon boat and cruise the bay for the day! Paradise Grill is across the bay and a great spot for a lunch and drinks.
Jungle Jim's
36944 Country Club RdRehoboth Art League
12 Dodds LnLefty's Alley & Eats
36450 Plaza BoulevardThe Hideout Arcade Bar & Grille
18693 Coastal HighwayTanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach
36470 Seaside Outlet DriveAfter shopping don’t miss lunch or a coffee at “The Station on Kings”.
26 habitants recommandent
The Brush Factory on Kings
830 Kings HwyAfter shopping don’t miss lunch or a coffee at “The Station on Kings”.
Movies At Midway
18585 Coastal HwyThe BEST mini golf in the area. Don’t waste your time with the others unless you want to drive to Ocean City. They have ice cream and a sea shell
Shop too.
30 habitants recommandent
Shell We Golf
19366 Coastal HwyThe BEST mini golf in the area. Don’t waste your time with the others unless you want to drive to Ocean City. They have ice cream and a sea shell
Shop too.
Grain On The Rocks
43 Cape Henlopen DrZwaanendael Museum
102 Kings HwyShell We Bounce Trampoline Park
32295 Lewes Georgetown HwySoulFire Collective
176 Rehoboth AveBurton Island Trailhead
39445 Inlet RdFavorite Beaches
Instead of going to Rehoboth Ave or the boardwalk, (parking can be hard to find and expensive) we recommend checking out our favorite beaches.
The Indian River Inlet is about 15 minutes south (a beautiful drive). It has two separate parks. Northside and Southside. They are both state parks so they have large parking lots where you pay a fee for the day.
The Northside is the right hand turn BEFORE the bridge. It is great for surfers, body boarders, skimboarders or to play in the waves. Dogs are allowed. Public restrooms available. Our personal favorite go-to spot. There is a restaurant called “Hammerheads Dockside” that we like to go to after the beach. It is a 5 second drive past the park. Stunning views and great for sunsets. Wonderful food. Don’t miss it if you are down this way.
Southside is another nice option since they have an outdoor restaurant “Big Chill Beach Club” and nice public bathrooms. Dogs are not allowed at Southside.
21 habitants recommandent
Indian River Inlet
The Indian River Inlet is about 15 minutes south (a beautiful drive). It has two separate parks. Northside and Southside. They are both state parks so they have large parking lots where you pay a fee for the day.
The Northside is the right hand turn BEFORE the bridge. It is great for surfers, body boarders, skimboarders or to play in the waves. Dogs are allowed. Public restrooms available. Our personal favorite go-to spot. There is a restaurant called “Hammerheads Dockside” that we like to go to after the beach. It is a 5 second drive past the park. Stunning views and great for sunsets. Wonderful food. Don’t miss it if you are down this way.
Southside is another nice option since they have an outdoor restaurant “Big Chill Beach Club” and nice public bathrooms. Dogs are not allowed at Southside.
Tower Road Bayside is my favorite beach for calm bay waters. There is a small parking lot and some picnic tables. I think it’s perfect for young kids if the waves at the beach are too big for them. Perfect for sunsets or dog walks.
Towers Road
Tower RoadTower Road Bayside is my favorite beach for calm bay waters. There is a small parking lot and some picnic tables. I think it’s perfect for young kids if the waves at the beach are too big for them. Perfect for sunsets or dog walks.
This park is huge. You drive past the ferry terminal and enter the park. Keep driving through the meandering roads to see the different sites. There is a fishing pier, a tower that you can climb the stairs to the top of, a museum and then Herring Point is the best for walk-on beach access. There is a jetty where people surf. Trails run throughout for bikes. You can camp here as well.
252 habitants recommandent
Parc d'État de Cape Henlopen
15099 Cape Henlopen DrThis park is huge. You drive past the ferry terminal and enter the park. Keep driving through the meandering roads to see the different sites. There is a fishing pier, a tower that you can climb the stairs to the top of, a museum and then Herring Point is the best for walk-on beach access. There is a jetty where people surf. Trails run throughout for bikes. You can camp here as well.
Plage de Lewes
206 Bay AveCalm waters, pay for parking by the hour
Coffee Shops and Breakfast Spots
Famous breakfast, bloody mary's and orange crushes. "The place" to be. Live music at night.
105 habitants recommandent
The Starboard
2009 DE-1Famous breakfast, bloody mary's and orange crushes. "The place" to be. Live music at night.
Crystal Restaurant
37300 Rehoboth Ave ExtOld school Diner with great food.
Egg
510 Rehoboth AveSmall, charming and delicious breakfast spot. Worth the wait.
Nectar Cafe & Juice Bar
111 Neils AlleyBreakfast
Rise Up Coffee
502 Rehoboth AveTwist Juice Bar
24 Wilmington AveGreenman Juice Bar & Bistro
12 Wilmington AveMudslingers of Rehoboth Beach
18969 Coastal HighwaySurf Bagel Restaurant
17382 Coastal HwyClassic diner food. Very well done! Our favorite spot to eat after surfing
6 habitants recommandent
Sunrise Restaurant
2300 Coastal HwyClassic diner food. Very well done! Our favorite spot to eat after surfing
Restaurants for Families
Delicious seafood, local beer, happy hour, brunch, lunch and late night snacks. They sell local craft beer to go until 1!
52 habitants recommandent
Fins Ale House & Raw Bar
19269 Coastal HwyDelicious seafood, local beer, happy hour, brunch, lunch and late night snacks. They sell local craft beer to go until 1!
Best local craft brewery in the area. Great food and even better beer!
65 habitants recommandent
Big Oyster Brewery
1007 Kings HwyBest local craft brewery in the area. Great food and even better beer!
Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats
320 Rehoboth AveCrooked Hammock Brewery
36707 Crooked Hammock WayStriper Bites
107 Savannah RdPurple Parrot Grill
134 Rehoboth AveRusty Rudder
113 Dickinson AveNalu Dewey Beach
1308 Coastal HwyZogg's Raw Bar & Grill & The Sea Hogg Food Truck
1 Wilmington AveArena's Deli
149 Rehoboth AveSandwiches, lunch, good food!!
Classic Italian, fair prices and wonderful atmosphere. The food is outstanding! Date night or family spot in the heart of downtown.
17 habitants recommandent
DiFebo’s Restaurant Rehoboth
12 N 1st StClassic Italian, fair prices and wonderful atmosphere. The food is outstanding! Date night or family spot in the heart of downtown.
Pizza 🍕
Pizza Villa
18585 Coastal HwyCasa DiLeo
37169 Rehoboth AveMr. P's Pizzeria
1004 Kings HwyLouie's Pizza
Call and take out or dine in and have a half price bottle of wine on Wednesdays!
34 habitants recommandent
Half Full
125 2nd StCall and take out or dine in and have a half price bottle of wine on Wednesdays!
Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats
320 Rehoboth AveFavorite Places to Grocery Shop
Fifer's Beach Store - Dewey Beach
200 Cullen StThe Fresh Market
30098 Veterans WaySafeway
19283 Coastal HwyBig Fish Seafood Market
20312 Coastal HwyRehoboth Beach Farmers' Market
3 Grove StTomato Sunshine
Shopping
Bella Luna
127 Rehoboth AveBrowseabout Books
133 Rehoboth AveSouth Moon Under
120 Rehoboth AveHunt & Lane
48 Wilmington AveThe Pink Turtle - Rehoboth Beach
Quiet Storm Surf Shop