Is Dewey Beach or Rehoboth better?

Rehoboth Beach is more upscale than Dewey Beach. It has some quaint little shops that line Rehoboth Avenue, the Penny Lane Mall and the Village by the Sea Shops. In addition to the beach/swimming, there is Funland and Ryan's Mini-golf on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk.



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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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The 10 Best Beaches in Delaware
  1. Rehoboth Beach. Ideal for: Families, couples, LGBTQ+ travelers. ...
  2. Dewey Beach. Ideal for: 20- and 30-somethings, couples. ...
  3. Bethany Beach. Ideal for: Families, couples, solo travelers. ...
  4. Delaware Seashore State Park. ...
  5. Lewes. ...
  6. Cape Henlopen State Park. ...
  7. Fenwick Island State Park. ...
  8. Slaughter Beach.


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

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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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Dewey Beach is open for sunbathing, swimming and exercise.

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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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Known as the “Nation's Summer Capital,” our city was historically branded as the getaway of choice for beach-goers from the Washington, D.C. area. Today, our beach town hosts visitors from all over the country - indeed, from around the globe - and Rehoboth Beach has become a year-round vacation destination.

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Ocean City has a more extensive selection of accomodations, amusements, larger boardwalk, etc. It's much bigger with block after block of hi-rise mega hotels & condos. By contrast, Rehoboth has just a few hi-rise hotels but many B&B's & traditional cottages, some on wooded streets just a short walk from the ocean.

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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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In tests taken Wednesday, the average level of bacteria for Rehoboth Beach over the past 30 days was about 27 colonies per 100ml. That level was 1,313 per 100ml. In Bethany, the bacteria level was much higher at 3,873 colonies per 100ml. Bacteria was far less elevated in Dewey, with 160 per 100ml.

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The case for: Rehoboth is the region's most classic beach town, with lovely shingled cottages amid shady pines plus a mile-long boardwalk lined with treats and amusements. Adjacent Lewes is a quieter enclave of historic clapboard houses and upscale dining.

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