Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach, DE
A mile-long boardwalk of arcades, ice cream stands, and Thrasher's fries anchors this Delaware classic, with wide, lifeguarded sand that stays family-friendly end to end.
Family friendly and lifeguarded end to end, but this is a classic boardwalk town, crowded and commercial rather than a locals' hideaway.
How we score beachesBeach tags are required in season and do get checked, so buy yours before you set up your spot.
Dogs are banned from the beach and boardwalk from May 1 to September 30, and are allowed on leash the rest of the year.
Delaware's beach season is short and busy, Memorial Day through Labor Day, with water settling into the 70s by mid summer. Late August still swims well, but afternoon storms and the tail of hurricane season pick up from September on.
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