During COVID-19 the following beach regulations are in place. Bethany Beach is open for sunbathing, swimming and exercising. Note the beach and boardwalk are closed from 1 to 5 a.m. daily.
Top Attractions in Bethany Beach
- Bethany Beach. 634 reviews.
- Bethany Beach Boardwalk. 459 reviews.
- Indian River Inlet Bridge. 159 reviews.
- South Coastal Library. 80 reviews.
- Bethany Beach Nature Center. 61 reviews.
- Bethany Hollywood St. 5 reviews.
- Captain Jack's Pirate Golf. 55 reviews.
- Bethany Beach Books. 42 reviews.
BETHANY BEACH, De — A Sand Tiger Shark was caught off the coast of Bethany Beach in Delaware Saturday night. The men complied with local fishing laws by cutting the shark loose while it was still in the water. The fisherman told ABC7 that they catch three to five a night.
Originally a dry town, Bethany Beach now has a limited number of establishments with liquor licenses.
I recommend Rehoboth Beach as there is a good amount of restaurants within walking distance of downtown. There are not a lot of shops or restaurants compared to Rehoboth. Bethany to me is the quieter town. There is a very small downtown district, quiet boardwalk, some restaurants and few attractions.
50 Things to Do in Bethany Beach
- Coastal Kayak. Coastal Kayak in Fenwick Island is a full service kayak eco-tour, kayak, paddleboard, sailboat and instructional business.
- Pilates on the Beach.
- Bethany Beach Boardwalk.
- Bluecoast Seafood Grill and Raw Bar.
- Boardwalk Fries.
- Comics & Gaming.
- Captain Jacks Pirate Golf.
- Top Gun Water Sports – Jet Ski Rentals.
The Bethany Beach Boardwalk stretches . 38 miles long and 12 feet wide offering a beautiful scenic stroll along the Delaware Coast Line.
With a crime rate of 53 per one thousand residents, Bethany Beach has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 19.
Bethany Beach is a small, family-friendly beach town that provides easy access to Delmarva's big attractions. Bethany Beach is a small, family-friendly beach town that provides easy access to Delmarva's big attractions.
Bethany Beach is in Sussex County and is one of the best places to live in Delaware. Living in Bethany Beach offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Bethany Beach and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Bethany Beach are highly rated.
This sandy beach is located on the Atlantic Ocean in the town of Bethany Beach, one of three towns together known as "The Quiet Resorts". This public beach has lifeguards on duty. The swimming area is between the orange flags. Bethany Beach is sampled weekly from May 27th to September 24th.
Shopping in Bethany Beach
- Comics & Gaming. Your premiere comic book store in Bethany Beach.
- Candy Kitchen – Bethany.
- Fisher's Popcorn of Bethany.
- Griff's Bethany Beach Bake Shoppe.
- McCabe's Gourmet Market.
- Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival.
- Fenwick Boardwalk.
- Bethany Beach Boardwalk.
You must not: Possess glass bottles or containers on the beach. Consume or possess alcohol while on the beach. Sleep on the beach, on the boardwalk, or under the boardwalk from 10:00PM – 8:00AM.
The 30-member beach patrol provides rescue services including ocean rescue, First Responder care, and general public service. Lifeguards patrol the beaches full time from Memorial Day Saturday until Labor Day Monday and weekends throughout September.
Dogs must be leashed and curbed at all times in Bethany Beach . Dogs are prohibited on the beach and boardwalk from May 15 to September 30. Licenses are required and tags must be worn at all times.
Locals and guests to the City of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware claim our quaint and charming mile long boardwalk as one of the City's best attractions.
In the end, Dewey Beach is just another barrier island-boardwalk type of town (although without an actual boardwalk). But it does have its unique advantages, providing a great party scene for the younger set, excellent beaches and cheap dining for the older set, and the recreational gem of Rehoboth Bay.
All parking meters have a maximum of a 12-hour limit. Meter rates are $3 an hour on Rehoboth Avenue from the Boardwalk to Fourth Street, Baltimore, and Wilmington Avenues from the Boardwalk to Second Street and First Street from Baltimore Avenue to Wilmington Avenue. All other meters in the City are $2 an hour.
