Family vacation and spend the day at the park. Plenty of parking and the bath house was nice. Was…read moreenjoyable to take a cold shower after the hot day at the beach. And nice to get all the sand off. Waves were a little high for small children, but ages 10 and up were perfect. There is a concession stand here but we didn't get anything. Nice to know though so you can plan. Well maintained beach!

It's not free and $10 for out-of-state residents is not too expensive. Thankfully, I stopped in…read morelate in the afternoon and there was no ranger at the kiosk or I would have turned around. I parked and spent about 20 minutes enjoying the beach and the sunshine. The beach is beautiful. No trash, firm sand and a smooth include down into the water. The waves were pretty calm today which was good because I did not spot any lifeguards on duty. A great spot to spend some time at the ocean. [Review 18162 overall - 84 in Delaware - 1684 of 2022.]

THE Best Beach in Delaware!!!!…read more Bethany Beach has been our family vacation spot for the past 32 years... and it has grown, developed, and maintained its family friendly vibe for all of those years!! Tucked on the coastal side of Route 1, the entire town of Bethany is an oasis of vacation. With only the Sea Colony condos as a building over three stories tall, Bethany is not your typical overrun East Coast beach, but maintains a feeling of small town family friendly atmosphere that keeps vacation calm and relaxing. With private gated communities to the North, quaint small town in the middle, and Sea Colony to the South, Bethany Beach has amazing options for every family!! The main street from Route 1 greets you with the totem pole and extends directly through shops, dining, and entertainment directly to the Boardwalk. Without many cheap hotels and mostly family house rentals, you see full families with generations enjoying vacation together.

We did a mini family vacation to Rehoboth and Bethany Beach. We were experiencing them for the…read morefirst time since we are still relatively new to the area. Of the two, Bethany has a slower and calmer vibe than Rehoboth. Family friend and beautiful, clean beachfront just like Rehoboth. They had umbrella rentals where they handle placing it wherever you want it (they don't allow beach tents just like Rehoboth). Unlike Rehoboth they took electronic payment. The boardwalk was nice with a few shops (there are more shops along the main street). I could potentially see a parking issue if there was a large influx of people so I would recommend getting there early during peak season. So if you are looking for family friendly, relaxing, coastal town expereince this is the place.

Bethany Beach is adorable. It's small and feels like the little community where I grew up except…read moreinstead of mountains, it's beach. The town is lovingly maintained and cute and clean. Parking on the Main Street where most of the shops and restaurants are is easy to find and there are plenty of cute little shops to browse all with beach-y things. The beach and boardwalk are pretty and the park in the middle of town with beautiful flowers is so charming. We stayed at the Bethany Beach Inn and had some amazing pizza at Pie. Everyone was friendly and welcoming to us.

Don't make the mistake of visiting for the first time and not buying a parking pass for the town…read morebecause they'll ticket you for $65 and if you appeal, they'll charge you extra for "court costs". The cost of mistakenly parking for an hour is more than the town charges for an entire day pass. That's insane. We won't be back which is unfortunate since the area is cute and quiet.

If it's good enough for the President https://www.yelp.com/biz/brandon-falls-lewes then it's…read moredefinitely good enough for me. I brought my bike and tried hard to get it to go but couldn't. Something about the sprocket was bent. Ugh! Instead, I sprayed some sunblock on my arms neck and face, put on a hat, and took a walk. The beach is stunning. Flat, warm, sunny and not overly crowded for a July weekend. While the beach is not step free, they're trying hard to make it as accessible as possible with mats and ramps that can support a wheelchair. That's awesome. I did see a bunch of offroaders. Apparently, you can get a permit to bring your 4WD onto the beach. Pretty darned awesome, that is! What are those huge concrete structures? They're WWII-era bunkers! Yes, these huge installations were built to counter the fear of German U-boats invading Philadelphia via the Delaware River. A series of tunnels connects the bunkers but those aren't open to visitors. I had a great visit and managed to not get any burn! [Review 18196 overall - 113 in Delaware - 1718 of 2022.]

Great flat beach for people and canines! The walks across the dunes have carpets so easy access.read more

There is something for everyone here! Wonderful sunsets,…read moregreat restaurant on site, two shopping stores, AND mini golf! Highly recommend all! Love that the golf stays open!

Sunset Beach has a completely different feel than the main Cape May beaches, and that's exactly…read morewhat makes it special. It's known for Cape May "diamonds," shells, and beautiful sunsets. While I didn't find many of the famous Cape May diamonds, I still loved walking the shoreline and taking in the view. The atmosphere during sunset was wonderful, with people gathering to watch the sun go down together. There's also a visible sunken ship. Was mostly chill until sunset of course, people gathered to watch the sunset. Restaurant right on the beach, 2 gift shops, a mini cold course, the WWIl lookout tower as well. Plenty of parking. It's definitely worth adding to your Cape May itinerary.

A quiet, clean, private beach where you can enjoy the day without distractions. I love taking my…read morefamily here and just getting away from the world. There's no busy boardwalk. No loud music. Just you and nature.

Best beach around! Always clean and well maintained, dolphin sightings in the morning, soft sand,…read moreand plenty of food/drink options. I've been coming here with my family for years and plan on returning every year when I have my own children as well. The perfect spot to make family memories.

Ocean City, MD's beach has its charm. The coarse sand makes cleanup easy, and it's a treat to spot…read moredolphins swimming alongside fish near the shore. The beach is a bit narrow with a cliff edge, adding to its rugged appeal. Closest to the water is hilly & very uneven so walking isn't as easy as in Jersey where it's flat. While the water seems questionable based on news reports, the peaceful sunrise is an experience worth savoring.

Best location for parking, beach front access, and restrooms. There are also many restaurants and…read morecafes that are worth the visit. In my opinion, this area tends to be a lot cleaner and taken care of a bit more.

First time to this awesome bayside beach!…read more Parking was a challenge and when someone across the street from the paid lot opened their yard to park for $20 all day, I was happy to pay. Easy to get to beach. Shallow calm water. There are many families and children (mid August 2024) and it was peaceful and chill. Clean gendered public toilets and outdoor shower if you need. Friendly life guards on duty. Lifeguard Trent was just wonderful to chat with and watch him help others with kindness and care. The Cape May ferry terminal is near and the ferry comes and goes. The Lion's club hosts a stand that rents umbrellas, rafts and other beach gear. They also sell hotdogs, pizza, icees and snacks. I had strawberry-lemon which was refreshingly perfect. Beyond-the-call-of-duty Lifeguard update! These pushy women sat beneath the lifeguard chair and after asking where the rental shack is about 10 times and being told--they said they couldn't walk there (it's not far) to get an umbrella. They whined and whined. Trent took the umbrella down from the lifeguard chair and set it up for them to use!!! So so generous of you Trent! I highly recommend this beach if you're looking for ease. Parking likely easier earlier in the day. I beached til evening!

Lewes Beach is the Delaware Bay and not the Atlantic Ocean, thus the water is considerably calmer…read more The beach is abundant with easy and close parking. There is no boardwalk nor any shops nearby with the exception ofva Dairy Queen. This would appear to be great for familes with young children, as the relative lack of knock-down waves would be less intimidating to youngsters unaccustomed to massive bodies of water. There is a public restroom, but little in the way of amenities such as drinks or restaurants. Downtown Lewes is about 1 mile west of the beach which has a plethora of dining establishments and stores for adults as well as children. The beach is not rocky, and like all beaches, there is and will be sand everywhere , and I mean EVERYWHERE if you're there sufficiently long!

Came here on a Saturday night about two hours before sunset. Wonderful chill place to dip your feet…read morein. You can almost miss the turn if you're not careful. I was the only one there for most of my two hour time.

A quiet small waterfront with a short pier that is great for fishing. Wonderful views of the…read moreNanticoke River.

We always have an amazing time at Rehoboth Beach. Parking always seems to be available near the…read moreboardwalk entrances. The water was freezing today, but still enjoyable. We even saw dolphins swimming by. Getting here early during the week is the best time, as it does get crowded quickly. There are plenty of food and shopping options on the boardwalk.

To be fair, our visits to this beach were in the off season, but it just a small strip of beach…read morelined with condos. There are also a lot of rules for this beach. They tell you how big your umbrella can be, and don't allow dogs during the summer time. Having visited now I can see why there might be a need for some rules as there's just not a lot of space on this beach to share. The beach was okay, but nothing special and quite cramped. There is also a lot of wild growth there that can definitely contribute to your hay fever. I urge any of the five-star reviewers head out to California and visit any beach there. You will be amazed.