Rehoboth Beach boardwalk, dunes and softly glowing storefronts at blue hour

The Nation's Summer Capital

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

A lively beach town known for its iconic boardwalk, thriving arts community, celebrated dining, stylish boutiques, and wide Atlantic beaches.

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Escape city pace. Embrace coastal rhythm.

Spend the morning on the beach, then make your way along the boardwalk to Rehoboth Avenue, where art galleries, locally owned boutiques, celebrated restaurants, craft breweries, and sweet shops invite you to wander. Visit the Rehoboth Beach Museum, take in live music at the bandstand, or explore nearby Cape Henlopen State Park by bike. From sunrise to well after sunset, everything that makes Rehoboth special is just a leisurely stroll away.

A multigenerational family beginning a relaxed morning beside the Rehoboth Beach dunes

Check the forecast

Plan beach time around current local weather.

Plan parking

Review summer meters, permits and Park & Ride options.

Leave the car behind

Walk downtown or connect by Park & Ride and trolley.

Before you go

Rehoboth Beach weather

A quick look at current conditions and the next several forecast periods in Rehoboth Beach.

Current
August 10 @ 10:08pm
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overcast clouds
Hi: 71° | Lo: 70°
Wind: WSW @ 4mph
Monday
August 10 @ 11:00pm
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light rain
Hi: 72° | Lo: 71°
Wind: ENE @ 3mph
Tuesday
August 11 @ 2:00am
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overcast clouds
Hi: 71° | Lo: 71°
Wind: W @ 6mph
Tuesday
August 11 @ 5:00am
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scattered clouds
Hi: 70° | Lo: 70°
Wind: WSW @ 6mph
Tuesday
August 11 @ 8:00am
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light rain
Hi: 73° | Lo: 73°
Wind: W @ 8mph
Tuesday
August 11 @ 11:00am
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overcast clouds
Hi: 79° | Lo: 79°
Wind: WNW @ 8mph
Families enjoying an intimate twilight concert at a flower-filled coastal bandstand

On the calendar

Upcoming Rehoboth Beach events

Bandstand concerts, farmers markets, festivals, races and arts traditions keep the town lively throughout the year.

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Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market

Tuesday at 10:00am

Seasonal Tuesday market at Grove Park with fresh food, local produce, flowers, handmade goods, and other local vendors.

Summer Concert Series: Yacht Lobsters

Sunday at 8:00pm

Free Rehoboth Beach Bandstand Summer Concert Series performance. Performers are subject to change; check the Bandstand schedule for updates.

Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market

Tuesday at 10:00am

Seasonal Tuesday market at Grove Park with fresh food, local produce, flowers, handmade goods, and other local vendors.

Taste the town

Rehoboth Beach restaurants

From beachside breakfasts to chef-driven dinners, Rehoboth’s dining scene is made to savor.

Local favorite

Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats

Off-centered ales and creative pub fare from a Delaware original.

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Local favorite

Blue Moon

Inventive American dining and lively evening entertainment.

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Local favorite

Henlopen City Oyster House

Fresh oysters, seafood and thoughtful cocktails near the avenue.

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Local favorite

The Cultured Pearl

Sushi and Japanese cuisine served in a memorable rooftop setting.

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Stay awhile

Rehoboth Beach lodging

Stay just steps from the beach, boardwalk, Rehoboth Avenue, and the town’s vibrant arts scene.

A serene boutique inn room opening to a breezy ocean-view balcony

Local favorite

Abbey Inn

Rehoboth Beach, DE

302-227-7023

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Local favorite

Admiral Hotel

Rehoboth Beach, DE

302-227-2103

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Local favorite

Americ Inn

Rehoboth Beach, DE

302-226-0700

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Find your way

Rehoboth Beach map

The beach and boardwalk meet the ocean end of Rehoboth Avenue, with downtown dining, shopping and entertainment clustered within a comfortable walk.

Local orientation

Summer meters and permits are enforced seasonally. Arrive early, use Park & Ride or consider the Jolly Trolley when staying outside downtown.

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The Nation's Summer Capital

A seaside town shaped by tradition

Rehoboth Beach grew from a nineteenth-century Methodist camp meeting into one of Delaware’s most distinctive coastal communities.

Interpretive scene of Rehoboth Beach’s nineteenth-century seaside camp meeting community

An interpretive view of the simple cottages, meeting tents and coastal landscape that shaped Rehoboth's earliest years.

The Rehoboth Beach Camp Meeting Association was established in 1873, when Methodist leaders envisioned a seaside place for worship and renewal. Early streets and lots were arranged in a fan-shaped plan that still helps define the town center.

Read more about Rehoboth Beach history

Rail and ferry travel first brought more visitors to the coast, and the opening of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in 1952 made Rehoboth Beach much easier to reach from the Baltimore and Washington region.

Today, the boardwalk, beach cottages, arts scene, independent businesses and inclusive community give Rehoboth its distinctive mix of tradition and creative energy.

Useful links

Plan with official local resources

Check current town guidance before your visit, especially for seasonal parking, transportation, events and beach rules.

Beach & boardwalk rules

Know the current rules before setting up on the sand.

Parking & transportation

Review seasonal meters, permits and ways to get downtown.

Rehoboth Beach Bandstand

See the current schedule of free summer performances.

Daily beach conditions

Check conditions across Rehoboth and the Delmarva coast.

City of Rehoboth Beach

Find official notices, services and visitor information.

Rehoboth-Dewey visitor guide

Explore local businesses, activities and trip-planning ideas.