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Discover Rehoboth Beach & Dewey Beach: Family Fun, Dining, and Tax-Free Shopping

Award-winning beaches, soft sand, world-class dining, and tax-free shopping—all the makings of a great vacation destination. And they’re just a few of the things that make Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach the ultimate family-friendly destination.

Did you know that Rehoboth Beach was voted one of the “10 Best Coastal Towns in USA” by USA Today in 2023, while Dewey Beach has been recognized on Top Value Review’s list of “Top 30 Greatest Small Beach Towns on the East Coast”? Find out why for yourself!

Spend a day at one of Rehoboth’s waterparks or at the ocean for an afternoon of swimming, surfing, or just leisurely floating in the waves. Of course, relaxing in the sun’s rays is one of the main reasons people come to Rehoboth & Dewey. The beaches are clean and spacious enough for folks to spend a little time in the sun.

Dewey Beach, located between the Atlantic Ocean and Rehoboth Bay, offers beach sports and activities, great restaurants, majestic sunsets, live music, dancing, and a world-famous nightlife for adults of all ages. During the summer, movies and bonfires are held on the beach.

Water activities are a big part of enjoying these Delaware beaches year-round. Whether you rent bright-hued, stand-up paddleboards, paddle through calm waters in a kayak, or catch the summer breeze from a small sailboat, there are many possibilities for enjoying the water beyond a quick dip. Hop aboard a jet ski or try skimboarding or parasailing in Dewey Beach.

Beach fun extends to tours through the watery depths of Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach. Late July through early October is the perfect time for dolphin-watching when the gregarious mammals often swim just off the shore. Whales are occasionally spotted in the area and whale-watching cruises are within an hour or two from the shore. Several companies offer close-by dolphin cruises too. For added fun, check out kids’ pirate cruises.

A walk along Rehoboth Beach's quaint and charming Boardwalk is a must. As a matter of fact, Coastal Living Magazine named Rehoboth Beach one of its 10 Great Coastal Boardwalks. To the east, there's clear blue water, white sand, and a sea of beach umbrellas. To the west lies loads of eclectic shops and restaurants. Nearly 1.6 kilometres long, the Rehoboth boardwalk area includes a small but thrilling amusement park, arcades, delicious restaurants, outlet shopping, and many spots to grab an afternoon snack.

On weekends during the summer, there are often festivals and concerts right on the boardwalk. When you need a break from seeking shells, sunbathing, swimming, and water sports, more than 100 familiar outlet stores in the Rehoboth Beach area sell big-name brands, and all shopping is tax-free. Shop 'til you drop for everything from souvenir T-shirts and sunglasses to bright and beautiful swimwear and fun and funky, unique clothing and jewellery.

This area is called "The Culinary Capital of the Culinary Coast™" for a reason! It features seafood focused menus, coffeehouse retreats, ethnic cuisine, and comfort food, and most restaurants cater to kids. Find tacos, terrific burgers, and stellar seafood.

At night, Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach continue to sizzle with nightly concerts at the oceanfront, popular cosmopolitan hotspots, and bars to mingle with old and new friends. The Resort Area hosts many events for funseekers of all ages…all year round! Spring and fall sidewalk sales are held in May and October, Restaurant Week supports the Red, White, and Blue in June, and the Scarecrow Trail and Show in October. If you like fun, costumes, and parades, the annual Sea Witch® Festival, held in October, will appeal to you. Other fun events include 5K Races, Marathons, Pet Events, Jazz Festivals, a Film Festival, and holiday tree lightings and happenings.

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