Top Things to do in Delaware
Top Hotels in Delaware
- 1. Avenue Inn & Spa
- 2. Hotel Du Pont
- 3. Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront
- 4. Fenwick Shores, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- 5. Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn by Marriott
- 6. Hilton Wilmington / Christiana
- 7. Comfort Inn and Suites
- 8. Hampton Inn Rehoboth Beach
- 9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rehoboth Beach
- 10. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
10 Beaches in Delaware That You Shouldn't Miss
Delaware offers vacationers miles of discoveries, like cleanest-in-the-nation beaches, opulent du Pont family mansions and the opportunity to shop sales-tax-free. Size and location also work to Delaware’s advantage. Within a few hours’ drive, visitors can stroll through quaint Colonial-era towns, savor full-flavored culinary adventures without the big-city prices, or cheer their favorite band at the annual Firefly Music Festival.
Restaurants in Delaware
1. Rehoboth Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Located on the Delaware Shores, the Rehoboth Beach & Dewey Beach Resort Area is known for awesome hotels, specialty stores, amusements, beautiful homes, tax-free shopping and some of the finest restaurants anywhere.
2. Cape Henlopen State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,386 reviews
This oceanside state park comprises 155 campsites and the Seaside Nature Center.
Reviewed By lindamK9624MM - Lewes, United States
Something for everyone from the beautiful ocean beaches, the wonderful nature trails and bike paths, Cape Henlopen State Park has it all and is our local treasure for all to enjoy in all seasons.
3. Bethany Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 635 reviews
Reviewed By danmL5119VY - Kissimmee, United States
Great beach! Never really gets over crowded even when its busy there is always a good spot. The boardwalk is smaller and great for families. Definitely a slower pace compared to places like Ocean City or even Rehoboth.
4. Rehoboth Beach Public Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,613 reviews
A sandy public beach that offers various organized sports activities every evening during the summer plus special designated areas for surfing and surf fishing.
Reviewed By 10anniversary
my husband and I spent 3 days here from 9/13-9/15.....it was our first time here and we totally loved it....the beach was clean and sooo relaxing..we went there for our 10th wedding anniversary and liked it so much, we plan on returning every year around the same time...theres alot to do..has alot of 5 star restaurants within walking distance from the boardwalk..we recommend eating at a place called "Salt Air'.....i had their scallops and my husband had their crab cakes, both of us agreed, best we've ever eaten anywhere..if you decide to dine their, make sure you book a reservation ahead of time, they are extremely hard to get into......we were just fortunate to get in !!! people here are extremely welcoming....if your looking for a place to go , i highly reccommend it.....great beach and the life guards stay on duty after the Labor Day weekend is over...
5. Dewey Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 531 reviews
Reviewed By 511jimf - Newark, United States
We love coming to Dewey Beach. Even in the off season there are plenty of restaurants open and hotels available. No matter where you are on the main drag of Dewey Beach, you are literally one block from the ocean on one side and one block from the bay on the other side. The outlets a only a couple miles away. Rehoboth Boardwalk is one mile up the road with all kinds of shops (and more restaurants) along Rehoboth Ave.
6. Lewes Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 519 reviews
Reviewed By Dianemw28 - Carlisle, United States
Lewes Beach is just perfect.... reasonable metered parking, a clean beach...and a town filled with great eateries and shops.... There is also the Cape May-Lewes Ferry . This is our perfect go-to beach!
7. Deauville Beach
8. Delaware Seashore State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 451 reviews
From fishing and boating to surfing and sail boarding, this six-mile stretch of coastline boasts a wide variety of outdoor recreation for people of all ages.
Reviewed By kimwR7986ET - Warminster, United States
This was our first visit (South Side) and I am so glad we took a chance! I'm a glamper...not really a hardcore camper. We have a 30' Class C motor home and enjoy the amenities many campgrounds have like pools, swim up bars, etc., so this was "roughing it" for me. Although the actually camping area is more like a parking lot, it was level, clean, easy to hook up and everyone was kind and considerate of their close neighbors. The location and price can't be beat...you are surrounded by water! A five minute walk has you on the beach and ocean, which is clean and lovely. The Big Chill restaurant is right there on the beach and has spectacular views and surprising great food! The other end of the campground gives you beautiful sunsets. Take a walk/bike/ride over the bridge to the North Side (Beautiful views!) and you have the marina, Hammerheads Dockside restaurant, and Burton's Island. We took an Uber into downtown Rehoboth and that was easy enough (sadly, they stop the DART bus mid-month). We were never bored but found time for some relaxing. We are looking forward to our next visit, planning to stay on the North Side. It was a really great trip!
9. Slaughter Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By creegie
If you want nature, fresh air, and the OCEAN, this is the beach for you. It is not the place where you will find crowds, restaurants, boardwalks, or stores. It is peaceful and country like, and that is what we were seeking. We had a wonderful day there in July 2020. Families socially distanced, and the restrooms were clean with only one person when I went in, and she was wearing a mask. There is a pavilion with picnic tables also. Wear water shoes, as the sand is very rocky. There were a lot of horseshoe crabs washed up on the shore, so if you have young children, it is a good idea to do some educating about them beforehand, so they won't be frightened. There is a rocky ridge at the shore line, and it is muddy as the tide goes out. Not a problem, but do need the water shoes. We brought a picnic and had a wonderful time.
10. Broadkill Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By rmccle
Broadkill Beach is a long strip of land bordering the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and the mouth of the Delaware bay. Because it is basically one road, with a dead end at the north and south, it is a very chill and private beach, worlds away from Rehobeth and Ocean City. The only entrance is from Route 16, which terminates are the one business in Broadkill, the Broadkill Store, basically a country store with the basics for a beach vacation, and excellent doughnuts on the weekends. The Broadkill Store basically bi-sects the north and south side of the beach. The south side is very sparsely populated. On weekdays in June we have had a mile of beach to ourselves. The north side is a bit more densely populated, with some gravel cross streets. Still, you will generally have ~100 yards of beach to yourself. The main public access is near the Broadkill Store (~20 parking spots and an outhouse). There is another public access point at the southern end, where you can drive your truck on the beach to fish (with a license). The north end terminates is a private gated community. Since the beach is miles long with only two public access points, there are very few people here. PROS: (1) super chill beach with very few people (2) lots of natural beauty, including birds, crabs, dolphins, etc. (3) calm and shallow water, great for kids to swim in. (4) close to Lewes, a very nice beach town with great restaurants and shopping. (5) no rules, you can have bonfires, fish, whatever. CONS: (1) not much else to do but go to the beach and chill at your rental house (2) not good for surfing (3) water not as clear as the ocean (4) if the wind is from the west, the flies can be brutal, basically making it unpleasant to sit on the beach. They are EVIL, biting hard even through clothes and bug spray. Of 5 weeks at Broadkill, we have maybe had 5 days like this.
