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 An easy drive from Washington,
D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia, Rehoboth Beach has become Delaware's premier
family and young professionals resort, and also is perfect for
romantic getaways.
A one square mile town situated directly on the Atlantic Ocean, Rehoboth's 1,485
full-time residents greet more than 2.7 million visitors per year who come to stroll
its boardwalk, shop its tax-free outlet stores and sample its singles and gay-friendly
nightlife. Unlike nearby Dewey Beach which attracts the twenty-something, partying,
group house set, Rehoboth is known for its family atmosphere and professional, thirty-to-forty-something
crowd that still knows how to have a good time on a vacation or weekend
getaway.
Rehoboth's main attractions are its bustling, mile-long boardwalk and shop-filled,
pedestrian-friendly downtown. The wide boardwalk stretches the length of Rehoboth
Beach and pulses with activity during the summer as families, bathing-suit clad
singles and people watchers of all forms rent parasails, play games and browse the
boardwalk's oceanfront restaurants and shops. The downtown area boasts more than
100 eateries and funky, locally-owned furniture, jewelry and art shops along wide,
walkable Rehoboth Avenue.
In recent years, Rehoboth has established itself as a popular community for alternative
lifestyles. Many of the accommodations and businesses are gay-run and operated.
Although the beach is beautiful, it is somewhat shallow—so be prepared for
crowding in the summer. Besides, lodging at Rehoboth Beach is the place to see and
be seen. Stroll its mile-long boardwalk and strut your stuff! Most everything is
accessible by foot.
Through September, ride the Jolly Trolley to the outlets or lay on the beach.
In the off-season, browse the shops on Rehoboth Avenue, stroll the boardwalk or
relax at one of the many cozy B & B’s. Don’t miss the bandstand concerts
year-round, the Jazz Festival in October and the Film Festival in
November.
Rehoboth is Delaware’s Atlantic City—without the casinos!
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THINGS TO DO
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Beach going is the primary
activity here. Most of the hotels, motels and Rehoboth Beach bed and breakfasts
provide beach gear, but there are tons of shops and chair rentals along the boardwalk.
You can stop in for salt water taffy at Dolley's, browse artsy, minimalist
furniture at Abizaks or just spend the afternoon riding around town with
a bike rental (computer guided rides available) from Rehoboth Avenue's Bike To
Go shop—all a few blocks from the beach.
Away from downtown, you can ride your bike or take a short Jolly Trolley
or D.A.R.T. bus trip to three Tanger Outlet Malls offering more than
100 tax-free, brand-name factory and outlet stores such at Ann Taylor, Black &
Decker, L.L. Bean, Nautica, Tommy Hilfiger, KB Toy Outlet, Dress Barn and
Old Navy. Be sure to visit the Customer Service Center in Tanger
Outlet Bayside to get coupons and discounts before you start shopping.
Miniture golf, arcades and mini-amusements for the kids also dot the Rehoboth area.
More active visitors can rent kayaks at near by Quest Fitness and Kayak in
Lewes, Del., or play golf at the executive distance Golf Park at Rehoboth.
Surfing can be found
at nearby Indian River Inlet and, of course, some of the Mid-Atlantic's best
fishing can be experienced by chartering a trip with Rehoboth's Fish On Charters
service.
Year-round, there are
concerts in the bandstand on the boardwalk. Summer and fall in Rehoboth are also
filled with events and festivals including a grand July 4th fireworks show, July
13-14 house tour, August 14-5 and 21-22 Fine Arts and Craft Show, Oct 14-17 Rehoboth
Beach Jazz Festival and Nov. 10-14 annual Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival.
Dates vary slightly from year to year. Check with the Rehoboth Beach Chamber of
Commerce for additional event details.
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LODGING
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 Bed and Breakfasts
are popping up all over Rehoboth. Locals rave about Melissa's breakfast at At Melissa's
B&B on Delaware Ave. Rates range from $75-$195.
Also, on Delaware Ave.,
is the Delaware Inn (pictured left). Hosts Ron Baird and Tom Peters
provide free bicycles for your stay and will pick you up from the bus station. Rates
start at $95 and up.
We were delighted to
find that the motels in Rehoboth are clean and comfortable. We stayed at the Oceanus
Motel, a few blocks from the beach on Second St. Family owned and operated,
this motel is clean and safe and reasonable, rates starting at $53 per night. Try
the Admiral Hotel, just steps from the beach, rates ranging from $59-$119.
The Beachview is also 50 yards from the beach and rates range from $79-$135.
All of these motels have pools.
 For
more luxurious accommodations or for conference facilities, stay at the
Boardwalk Plaza (pictured left) and relax in their
indoor-outdoor spa pool right on the boardwalk. Rates
range from $59-$489. Find current packages in Boardwalk Plaza's getwaway gallery listing. The Brighton Suites specializes
in corporate groups and packages too. For the golf enthusiast,
the Heritage Inn and Golf Resort, just outside
of Rehoboth next to the outlets, is the perfect place
to stay. Dad can golf, mom can shop, and kids can enjoy
the movies or the rides at Midway across the street
or Jungle Jim’s down the street. The Sands
Hotel faces out to the water and rates range from
$85-195 depending on season and your view.
If camping is your preference,
try the Big Oak Campgrounds or the 3 Season Campgrounds. Both have
shuttles to the beach and have stops located along the D.A.R.T. bus route.
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DINING
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Obie's
by the Sea is popular for lunch, as is The Avenue Diner—where
kids eat free. Sample sushi at Abstractions Sushi Bar. For dinner, try Zogg's
on Wilmington Ave. or the Stoney Lonen on Second St. For finer dining, try
the tapas bar, Celsius, or Fusion, an innovative American eatery,
both on Wilmington Ave. Follow the bubble trail to La La Land, a French-Asian
fusion restaurant.
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NIGHTLIFE
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Most of the eateries
have live music on the weekends. Try Sydney's Blues and Jazz Restaurant on
Christian St., or Zogg's on Wilmington. Locals praise the Frogg Pond Tavern
and Plumb Loco. Also, check the Henolopen Theatre Project for their
performance schedule.
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TRANSPORTATION
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LONG-DISTANCE BUS:
Although you
can take a Greyhound bus from Port Authority to Rehoboth with a change in
Wilmington, it is a very long ride! Better to split your trip up with a stay over
in Wilmington!
LOCAL BUS:
The local D.A.R.T. bus
runs through Rehoboth and Lewes in the summer until Labor Day. See website or call
for schedule.
CAR FROM NYC:
Take the Garden State
Parkway to the very end. Make sure you have change for tolls! Ride the Cape May
Ferry. When you arrive on the other side, make a right at the terminal. Bear left
and follow signs for Rehoboth. Make sure you call for ferry schedule and make a
car reservation one day in advance Cape May—Lewes Ferry (800) 64-FERRY! Travel
time: 4.5 to 5.5 hours.
CAR From Washington,
D.C.: Take
U.S.-50 East to MD-404 East. Follow to DE-404 and turn right onto U.S.-13 South.
Follow the signs into Rehoboth and DE-1 South. Turn left off DE-1 onto Rehoboth
Ave.
Travel Time: Rehoboth is about 2 3/4 hours from Washington, D.C., and 2 1/2
hours from Philadelphia. Add at least an hour for Friday or Sunday afternoon travel.
TAXI: If you'd like to explore the greater Rehoboth area, City Cab of Delaware
at 302-227-TAXI (8294) will take you where you want to go. If public transportation fails at the ferry in Lewes, call Seaport
Transportation, a 24-hour taxi and shuttle service throughout resort
area. Call 302-645-6800. For $20.00 they'll transfer you from the ferry to the Rehoboth
boardwalk.
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Packing
extras: bathing suit is a must, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Anything else you need, you can buy there.
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