Location: Bethany Beach
Top Things to do in Bethany Beach
The 10 Best Things to Do in Bethany Beach, United States
Bethany Beach is an incorporated town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. According to the 2010 Census Bureau figures, the population of the town is 1,060; however, during the summer months some 15,000 more populate the town as vacationers. It is part of the Salisbury, MD-DE Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Bethany Beach
1. Bethany Beach
2. Dickens Parlour Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By JMFPEDS - JMFPEDS
We come here every year, and the shows continue to be outstanding. Rich Bloch does a great job of finding high-quality performers, deft magicians with great patter. They always seem to have a fresh approach; even when doing standard tricks they put new twists on...MoreThank you so much for your feedback, we do strive to bring our audiences the best magical experience possible, keep coming back! Francis Menotti was one of the few magicians who fooled Penn and Teller on Fool Us!
3. Coastal Kayak
Overall Ratings
5 based on 134 reviews
Coastal Kayak is the most experienced rental, tour and instructional business at the beach - since 1994. Coastal Kayak rents kayaks, Stand up paddle boards, and sailboats. They also offer guided kayak & Paddle board tours to all areas of Delmarva including the back bays of Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach and Assateague Island. Coastal Kayak also offers instruction from ACA certified instructors in both kayaking and paddle boarding. In addition CK is a certified "Pro School" of the American Canoe Association. CK has over 125 kayaks, 50 paddle bords and 6 catamaran sailboats all available for rent directly from their bayside beach rental location. Call for hours off season 302.539.7999.
Reviewed By Jen P - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
We decided to skip the beach for a bit and head out on a kayak excursion! We read that coastal kayak received good reviews on yelp and trip advisor so we decided to give it a try. The staff is super friendly , chill and...MoreHi Jen, thanks for the nice review!! Hopefully we can get you out next time on a nice calm day. Although we try to pick routes that will be sheltered from the wind sometimes the wind is still a challenge. Thanks again!
4. James Farm Ecological Preserve & Green Building
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Original_Shrut - Milton, Delaware
James Farm is under the care of the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays. The property was donated to the state for the purpose of preservation, and Delaware's Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) leases it to DCIB for $1/year.
From the parking area, about 1 mile direct takes one to the shore of Indian River Bay, with expansive views of the bay itself and of the very cool looking Indian River Inlet Bridge.
While we were there, a volunteer ranger was holding a teaching moment with local middle schoolers, who, with waders on, were netting all sorts of sea life for further exam onshore. I wish I had had a school experience like that!!
While at the shore one can see numerous Osprey nests, which at this time of year (May) are VERY active. Both Ma and Pa take turns scrounging for food for the chicks in the nest; photo ops abound.
Other fledged ops are the numerous gulls and herons on the bay, and red winged blackbirds in the marshy meadows.
There are several other loop trails that lead out thru the hardwood and pine forests, and crazy quantities of native holly, some to overlooks to the bay, and then return back to the main trunk. One can easily map out about 7-10 mile walks if one wants.
All, freebie.
5. Northside Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 636 reviews
Northside Park is located on 125th Street and the Bay. It is Ocean City's largest and most popular park and home to the Recreation and Parks Department administrative offices. This 58-acre complex boasts three lighted softball/baseball fields, a lighted soccer field, multipurpose field, a foot bridge, mini-borrowing library, concession stands, accessible playground, picnic shelter, two piers, over 1 mile of walking/jogging paths and a state of the art outdoor exercise area. Indoor facilities include a Community Center with 14,200 square foot gymnasium, kitchen, community room, conference room, patio, sitting areas and a Sports Center annex with a 21,000 square foot multi-use arena. Northside Park hosts more than 100 special events and recreational programs and activities each year for both residents and visitors to Ocean City.
Reviewed By Jason D - Ocean City, Maryland
This is the perfect park for families and for people who live an active lifestyle. There is track to run or job. Has an awesome playground for kids. Baseball field, Basket ball court. Has a super long dock on the bay where you can witness beautiful sunsets. Also in the December hosts the Winter Fest of Lights.
6. Bethany Beach Boardwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 352 reviews
Reviewed By Rachel L - Newark, Delaware
Bethany is a very quaint beach town and the boardwalk is nice to walk around and explore. It's not as famous as other beach times but pretty much has all the same attractions.
7. Holts Landing State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Sarah C - Gorham, New Hampshire, United States
This place advertises that this is the only pier built specifically for crabbing in the state. That's great and all but unfortunately it is not the most conducive for a successful crabbing outing. The pier is in a great location but there is railing all the way around it and it is too high to actually be able to get your crab from the water into a net. You can't even reach the water without going through the railing especially at low tide. The railing is a little shorter at the ends but only by about 6 inches. I will say that the crabs we caught here were quite large, some of the biggest ones I've caught.
The park has a nice boat launch and parking area separate from the other other parking lot. There is a nice picnic area with tables, a structure and nice above ground fire ring. The state park is quite small but it does have three primitive campsites just outside the main entrance. They are open seasonally and offer no amenities other than a wooded place to rest your head. We didn't camp here but did take a look at the sites for future reference.
8. Fenwick Island State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By EliMidAtlantic - Mid Atlantic
Very nice family friendly Beach at small State Park. Park features Atlantic Ocean access and large Beach area. Beach is very clean and has lifeguards. Park also features changing and shower area and a food concession stand. They also rent beach chairs and umbrellas. Only issue is during the summer months parking lot fills up early. I advise getting there before 11 a.m.
9. Ecobay Kayak Adventures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Michelle S - Middletown, New Jersey
Very good kayaking experience especially for the novice. It cost $35.00 for an hour for a double kayak. You will see rays,small turtles and seabirds along the way. To get to the beach is about a 10 minute walk down a dirt, wooded path. No bathroom facilities except for port o john at beginning of path. No lockers but our things were fine on the beach(shoes, towels, and sunscreen)
10. Indian River Inlet Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By Kim B
We spend quite a bit of time in Dewey and Rehoboth Beaches and go back and forth to the Fenwick area so we have gotten quite "friendly" with the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Hubby and I love parking in the DE Seashore lot and walking across the bridge on the Pedestrian Walkway with our golden retriever and also love watching the fisherman and hunting seashells in the jetty area just underneath. Driving over the bridge at nighttime is absolutely breathtaking with all the blue lights that were installed to reduce the affect on migratory birds that are often confused by distorted white lighting. I also love watching the tides as the bay meets the ocean underneath the middle span, quite mesmerizing to watch. Everyone in the area is always friendly, there is a fee to enter the DE Seashore parking lot but we usually go after hours when entrance is free and that just happens to be the perfect time to catch the sunset on the bay.
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