Rehoboth Beach

Rehoboth Beach is a city of 1,100 people in Delaware. It is a beach town along the Atlantic Ocean in Sussex County.

By car
Rehoboth Beach is easily accessible from Delaware Route 1 from most points to the north such as Philadelphia and Wilmington. Delaware Route 404 provides access from points to the west such as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

From northern Delaware, follow Delaware Route 1 south to Rehoboth Beach and use Delaware Route 1A or Delaware Route 1B to enter the town. From the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, follow U.S. Route 50 east and turn left onto Maryland Route 404 east in Wye Mills. Continue along Maryland Route 404 east to the Delaware border, where the road becomes Delaware Route 404. Follow Delaware Route 404 east through Georgetown to Five Points and turn right onto Delaware Route 1 south. Follow Delaware Route 1 south to Rehoboth Beach and use Delaware Route 1A or Delaware Route 1B to enter the town. When coming into Rehoboth Beach either from southwest Delaware or southeast Maryland, follow U.S. Route 13 to the junction with U.S. Route 9 east in Laurel, DE. U.S. Route 9 joins with Delaware Route 404 in Georgetown and intersects Delaware Route 1 in Five Points. Follow Delaware Route 1 south to Rehoboth Beach and use Delaware Route 1A or Delaware Route 1B to enter the town.

During the summer months, the heaviest traffic along Delaware Route 1 occurs southbound on Friday evenings when people are traveling to the beach for the weekend, northbound on Sunday afternoons when people are leaving the beach for the weekend, and in both directions on Saturday afternoons when people are checking in and out of weekly beach rentals. Traffic is heaviest along the 10 miles of Delaware Route 1 approaching Rehoboth Beach. If traveling to Rehoboth Beach on a Saturday, it is advised to leave early in the morning in order to avoid the worst of the traffic. If traveling on a day where Delaware Route 1 approaching Rehoboth Beach is heavily congested, turn right onto Delaware Route 1D south (Plantation Road) at the Five Points intersection, whether following Delaware Route 1 south or U.S. Route 9/Delaware Route 404 east. Follow Plantation Road until it becomes Warrington Road at the intersection with Delaware Route 24. Continue onto Warrington Road until reaching Old Landing Road. Turn left onto Old Landing Road, and then take the third right onto Airport Road. Follow Airport Road until it intersects with Delaware Route 1 south. Follow Delaware Route 1 south to Rehoboth Beach and use Delaware Route 1A or Delaware Route 1B to enter the town.

By plane
The closest airport with commercial air service to Rehoboth Beach is the Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional Airport near Salisbury, Maryland about 45 miles to the southwest. This airport is served by American Eagle flights from American Airlines hubs in Charlotte and Philadelphia. Rental car service is available at this airport. Visitors may also fly into Baltimore-Washington International Airport near Baltimore or Philadelphia International Airport  in Philadelphia, which are served by a wider selection of airlines. From here, you can rent a car and drive to Rehoboth Beach.

By train
The closest train station to Rehoboth Beach is Wilmington Station in Wilmington about 90 miles to the north. Wilmington Station is served by Amtrak trains operating on the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C. and Boston along with some long-distance trains, and SEPTA Regional Rail commuter trains running along the Wilmington/Newark Line from Center City Philadelphia. Rental car services are available at the station. From Wilmington Station, rent a car or take DART First State buses to Rehoboth Beach.

By car
It is not advised to travel around Rehoboth Beach by car as there is a lot of traffic congestion. Park the car when you get here and don't use it again until you leave. If traveling to Rehoboth Beach on a summer weekend, it is advised to get into town early as parking spots fill up quickly. To avoid the congestion and parking hassles in Rehoboth Beach, park at the Lewes Park and Ride along Route 1 southbound past the Five Points intersection or the Rehoboth Beach Park and Ride along Shuttle Road off Route 1 outside Rehoboth Beach and take a DART First State bus into Rehoboth Beach.

In Rehoboth Beach, metered on-street parking is available along Lake Avenue between Rehoboth Avenue and 3rd Street, the south side of Lake Avenue between 1st Street and Surf Avenue, Surfside Place, Grenoble Place, Virginia Avenue, Olive Avenue between 3rd Street and a short distance east of 2nd Street and east of 1st Street, Maryland Avenue between 3rd and 2nd streets and east of 1st Street, Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Avenue, Wilmington Avenue, Delaware Avenue, Brooklyn Avenue, Christian Street, Philadelphia Street east of Bayard Avenue, Laurel Street east of King Charles Avenue, Hickman Street east of King Charles Avenue, Lakeview Place, 1st Street south of Virginia Avenue, King Charles Avenue north of Hickman Street, 2nd Street north of Rehoboth Avenue, 3rd Street a short distance north of Lake Avenue, and 4th Street between Rehoboth Avenue and Sussex Street. Parking meters are in effect between 10AM and midnight from the Friday before Memorial Day until the second Sunday after Labor Day. Rates for the parking meters are $2.00 per hour while rates for the 30 minute parking spaces (with the time limit enforced year-round) are $1.00 for 30 minutes. Parking may be paid with quarters, credit cards, or the Parkmobile app, though not all options are available at all meters. Change machines are available at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, Rehoboth Avenue and 1st Street, the median of Rehoboth Avenue across from City Hall, and 306 Rehoboth Avenue. Change for the parking meters is also available from the Parking Meter Department at 1 City Hall Drive off of Lake Avenue.

Between the Friday before Memorial Day and Labor Day, parking permits are required between 10AM and 5PM daily for all non-metered parking spaces in Rehoboth Beach. Parking permits may be purchased from the Parking Meter Department at 1 City Hall Drive, several real estate offices, the Visitor Center at 501 Rehoboth Avenue, a kiosk at the entrance to town along Rehoboth Avenue, and a kiosk at the entrance to town along Bayard Avenue. Parking permits are $250 for a seasonal transferable permit ($125 after Aug 1), $225 for a seasonal non-transferable permit ($115 after Aug 1), $60 for a weekly permit (8 consecutive days), $35 for a three-day weekend permit (Friday-Monday), $15 for a weekend daily permit, and $10 for a weekday daily permit.

Parking is also available at the Deauville Beach parking lot located off Henlopen Avenue in the northern part of the city. Parking costs $10 per day or $75 per season. Season parking passes can be purchased from the Parking Meter Department. Between the Friday before Memorial Day and the second Sunday after Labor Day, parking permits are required at the lot.

By bike
There are several bike rental shops, and bike racks are ubiquitous. There are no bike lanes, however. From May 15 to September 15, riding on the Boardwalk may be done between 5AM and 10AM only.

By ride-hailing services
Ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft can be used to get around Rehoboth Beach.

See
Rehoboth Beach offers plenty of sights for visitors to see. The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk is 1 mile long and offers great views of the beach and the ocean. The Boardwalk is lined with shops, restaurants, and amusements. Visitors can enjoy a narrated tour of the beautiful resort community. Various options are available to see the area on foot, by boat, by bus, or by trolley. Opportunities are offered by Jolly Trolley and Fisherman's Wharf.



Parks
In addition to its beaches, Rehoboth Beach is home to several parks, offering a location for a picnic, children to play, or to enjoy some shade:

Do
A number of activities are offered in Rehoboth Beach and the surrounding area. The free beach in Rehoboth Beach offers sunbathing and ocean swimming. Lifeguards are on duty M-F 10AM-5PM and Sa-Su and holidays from 10AM-5:30PM from Memorial Day weekend until September. During late July through early October, dolphins can often be spotted just off-shore along the coast. Close encounters can be arranged. The ocean around Rehoboth Beach offers surf and deep sea fishing. Fishing is also excellent in the Indian River Inlet area, Rehoboth Bay and Delaware Bay. Sailing is popular in the surrounding waters, with rentals available. Surfboard riding is available on the Atlantic Ocean near Indian River Inlet on Route 1, south of Dewey Beach. Surfing lessons and rentals are available. There are a number of arcades at Rehoboth Beach; the largest is Funland. Golf in Southern Delaware is abundant with 12 public golf courses and a number of private courses. Par-3 golf is available at Midway Par 3 Golf Course and Driving Range. Horseback riding is offered at Cape Henlopen State Park (off season only; must bring your own horse) near Lewes or Delaware Seashore State Park. The First State Webfooters, year round walking event (YRE) is held from January 15 through December 15. The starting point for the walk is the Atlantic Sands Hotel on the Boardwalk. For information call +1 302-945-2020 or +1 302-697-1191. Weddings and Civil Unions are offered by the Clerk of Peace, Sussex County, Delaware: +1 302-855-7834. For permission to have a beach wedding or civil union, contact the City of Rehoboth at 302-227-6181.



Buy
In Rehoboth Beach, one can enjoy both small town unique specialty shopping, factory outlets and malls. Shopping areas are located in downtown Rehoboth Beach and along Route 1. All purchases in Delaware are tax-free. Be sure to look for the Chamber of Commerce emblem on store windows. There are more than 100 antique stores throughout Sussex County.



Eat
This quaint beach town offers a variety of eateries to accommodate a wide range of tastes and budgets.

Sleep


The following realtors offer vacation rentals in Rehoboth Beach:

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