Restaurant Olympics
Tuesday at 10:00am
Dewey Business Partnership Restaurant Olympics on the bay beach by Hyatt Place Dewey Beach.
Ocean sunrise. Bay sunset.
Dewey Beach, Delaware
A spirited beach town where ocean days, bay adventures, live music, and unforgettable nights by the shore await.
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Two shores. One unforgettable day.
Dewey Beach sits on a slender stretch of coast between the Atlantic Ocean and Rehoboth Bay, putting beach mornings, watersports, local dining and live entertainment within an easy stroll. Catch the sunrise on the ocean, paddle the bay, linger over dinner, then follow the music into a warm coastal evening.
Before you go
Dewey Beach weather
A quick look at current conditions and the next several forecast periods in Dewey Beach.
Current
August 5 @ 11:29pm
clear sky
Hi: 80° | Lo: 77°
Wind: SSW @ 3mph
Thursday
August 6 @ 2:00am
clear sky
Hi: 79° | Lo: 78°
Wind: SSW @ 10mph
Thursday
August 6 @ 5:00am
clear sky
Hi: 78° | Lo: 77°
Wind: SW @ 10mph
Thursday
August 6 @ 8:00am
clear sky
Hi: 80° | Lo: 80°
Wind: SW @ 10mph
Thursday
August 6 @ 11:00am
clear sky
Hi: 84° | Lo: 84°
Wind: SW @ 11mph
Thursday
August 6 @ 2:00pm
clear sky
Hi: 91° | Lo: 91°
Wind: SSW @ 12mph
On the calendar
Upcoming Dewey Beach events
Beach gatherings, arts festivals, family traditions and live music keep Dewey moving from season to season.
View the full calendarProperty Owners' End of Season Beach Party
Saturday at 5:30pm
End-of-season beach party listed by the Dewey Business Partnership.
Haunted Bonfire and Haunted Graveyard Spectacular
Friday at 6:00pm
Two-day Halloween weekend event listed for Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24. The source lists dates but no specific public start time.
Dewey Beach Trick or Treating
Friday at 6:30pm
Dewey Beach trick-or-treating event listed by the Dewey Business Partnership.
Dewey Beach Tree Lighting
Saturday at 5:30pm
Dewey Beach tree lighting at Fifer's Market. Santa is listed for 6:15 pm.
Taste the town
Dewey Beach restaurants
From laid-back lunches to bayside dinners, Dewey’s dining scene pairs coastal flavor with an unmistakably social spirit.
Local favorite
Woody’s Dewey Beach
A relaxed local favorite known for crab cakes and easygoing beach-town hospitality.
ExploreLocal favorite
Dewey Beer Co.
Creative craft beer and bold, seasonal food in the heart of town.
ExploreLocal favorite
The Starboard
A longtime Dewey gathering place for breakfast, live music and lively evenings.
ExploreLocal favorite
Rusty Rudder
Bayside dining, live music and one of Dewey’s signature sunset views.
ExploreBrowse locally
Shopping in Dewey Beach
Surf gear, beach-day essentials and locally inspired finds bring Dewey’s easygoing style home.
Local favorite
East of Maui
Expert surf, paddle and watersports gear from a longtime local shop.
ExploreLocal favorite
Dewey Beach Surf Shop
Boards, beachwear and coastal essentials with unmistakable Dewey style.
ExploreLocal favorite
Surf Shanty
A curated stop for beach-day essentials and relaxed surf-inspired finds.
ExploreLocal favorite
Sea Shell Shop
Classic coastal keepsakes, shells and vacation-day treasures.
ExploreStay awhile
Dewey Beach lodging
Stay within steps of the ocean, the bay, local dining and Dewey’s lively coastal scene.
Stay local
Adams Ocean Front Motel
Dewey Beach, DE
302-227-3030
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Atlantic Oceanside Motel
Dewey Beach, DE
302-227-8811
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Atlantic View Motel
Dewey Beach, DE
302-227-3878
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Bay Resort
Dewey Beach, DE
302-227-6400
Find your way
Dewey Beach map
Dewey Beach occupies a slender stretch between the Atlantic Ocean and Rehoboth Bay, making the beach, bay, dining and entertainment easy to reach on foot.
Local orientation
Parking rules change seasonally. Once you arrive, walking, the Jolly Trolley and DART Beach Bus can help keep the day simple.
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A town between two waters
Small in size. Big in spirit.
Dewey’s compact geography and long relationship with the ocean and bay have shaped a community built around summer days, watersports and gathering together.
Dewey’s early coastal history reflects a landscape shaped by the ocean, open marshes and a growing summer community.
The town began taking shape in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as land between the Atlantic and Rehoboth Bay was divided into a simple street grid. For decades, farms, marshes and open beaches surrounded a small collection of cottages.
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Route 1 improved access during the 1940s, and rebuilding after the damaging Atlantic storm of 1962 helped shape the modern beach town. Water and sewer improvements supported new homes, hotels and businesses in the decades that followed.
Dewey Beach incorporated in 1981. Today, the same narrow ocean-to-bay setting gives the town its distinctive rhythm: sunrise on the sand, active days on the water and evenings gathered around food and music.
Useful links
Plan with official local resources
Check current town guidance before your visit, especially for seasonal parking, transportation, events and beach rules.
Beach rules
Review current beach regulations before heading to the sand.
Parking information
Plan for seasonal permits, meters and town parking rules.
Public transportation
Explore the Jolly Trolley, Beach Bus and other ways to get around.
Daily beach conditions
Check current conditions across Dewey and the Delmarva coast.
Town of Dewey Beach
Find official visitor information, notices and town services.
Dewey Business Partnership
Discover local businesses, community events and trip ideas.
Selected editorial imagery is AI-enhanced. Local visual references courtesy of Woody’s Dewey Beach, Rusty Rudder, Surf Shanty and Surf Club Oceanfront Hotel.