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Can you swim in Dewey Beach?

Dewey Beach is open for sunbathing, swimming and exercise.



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No alcoholic beverages are allowed in public, including the beach. The following are prohibited on the beach: No glass bottles or containers are allowed on the beach (Year-round). No one is allowed on the beach between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

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Delaware Seashore The main attraction for many visitors is swimming and sunbathing along the park's spectacular beaches. Two ocean swimming areas feature modern bathhouses with showers and changing rooms. Lifeguards patrol the beaches from 9 am to 5 pm daily between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day.

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Rehoboth Beach Has The Clearest, Most Pristine Water In Delaware | Rehoboth beach, Delaware beaches, Beach vacation spots.

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Dewey is a party town, and partying often requires a slice of late-night pizza.

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Yes it is a free beach. You have to pay for parking if you are not staying at one of the hotels or rentals. It is $15 for a day pass and there are some hourly. After 5 it is free Monday-Wednesday.

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Dewey Beach is located just to the south of Rehoboth on the Atlantic Ocean. It's smaller than its neighbor and is the youngest of the surrounding beach towns. Despite its size, Dewey Beach has a big reputation as a party town, especially for college kids looking to bar hop.

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Located on the Delaware Shores, the Rehoboth Beach & Dewey Beach Resort Area is known for its award-winning boardwalk, awesome hotels, specialty stores, amusements, beautiful homes, tax-free shopping and some of the finest restaurants anywhere.

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Dewey Beach sea water temperatures peak in the range 22 to 25°C (72 to 77°F) on around the 9th of August and are at their coldest on about the 1st of March, in the range 2 to 6°C (36 to 43°F). Dewey Beach sea water temperatures are always warm reach their maximum in early to mid August.

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Are alcoholic beverages allowed on the beach? During the summer season from May 15th - September 15th, alcohol consumption is NOT permitted on the beach. During the off season from September 16th - May 14th, you may have alcoholic beverages on the beach. Glass bottles are always prohibited.

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The Town of Dewey Beach has a beach curfew. No persons shall be on the beach between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. during the summer season.

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The waters of the Inland Bays and Delaware Bay may contain organisms that could be harmful to one's health, particularly for persons with certain medical conditions or compromised immune systems. Swimming could result in an increased risk of rashes, infections or gastrointestinal distress.

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Yes, you can camp overnight on some Delaware beaches, but not directly on the sand. There are several campgrounds near the beach that offer a variety of camping options, including tent and RV camping.

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