What is the difference between Dewey Beach and Rehoboth Beach?

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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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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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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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 Beach is open for sunbathing, swimming and exercise.

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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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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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Curfew For Minors Enforcing the Town Curfew Code for Minors: Anyone under the age of 18, and not coming or going from work, who is in any public space between 11pm to 5am the following day, or 12 midnight to 5am Friday and Saturday, will be in violation of the town's curfew code and may be issued a summons and fined ...

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