Which beach is better Rehoboth Beach or Ocean City?

Ocean City has a larger selection of accommodations, more amusements, wider beaches, and longer boardwalk, etc. It's a much bigger resort area with block after block of hotels & condos. Rehoboth has just a few hotels, more traditional cottages and vacation rentals, some just a short walk from the ocean.



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The report gave Ocean City and Dewey Beach five-star ratings. Ocean City beachgoers should be happy to know they're dipping their toes in some of the cleanest coastal waters in America.

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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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Rehoboth has it all: the beach, gourmet food, diversity, a laid-back vibe and a small-town feel. Perhaps that is why Rehoboth was ranked the No. 2 “Happiest Seaside Towns in America,” by “Coastal Living” magazine and Rehoboth is in the running for USA TODAY's “Best Coastal Small Town” contest.

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People, including those who are sleeping, are not allowed on the beach from 1-5 am. Parking in the City of Rehoboth Beach is by permit or meter payments only from May 15-September 15. Parking permits are enforced from 10am-5 pm, and meters are in effect from 10 am-10 pm.

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Ocean City is most famous for its boardwalk, salt-water taffy, and its status as the White Marlin Capital of the World.

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If all you're looking for is beach and pool time and you're content with eating carry-out by the pool, then it will meet your needs. If you're going for great atmosphere, delicious restaurants and an overall welcoming experience, pick another beach city. A great boardwalk but a very busy one in the summer months.

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Located within the City limits, Rehoboth Beach has it all. Stroll the mile-long boardwalk, relax on the beach, swim in the Atlantic, and visit the exquisite local shops and restaurants. There is no beach fee-use of the beach is free.

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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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As Delaware's most popular beach town, Rehoboth Beach draws large crowds during the summer months and is a top choice for vacationers seeking old-fashioned fun in an oceanfront setting, Daned Kirkham, senior director of real estate at Vacasa, told Travel + Leisure.

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