Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday at 6:30pm
Annual Friday-after-Thanksgiving tree lighting and holiday sing-along at the Bandstand.
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.
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Make Rehoboth Beach more than a getaway
Make downtown dinners, a boardwalk stroll, or an established neighborhood your starting point. The right block can change the way you experience Rehoboth.
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Before you go
Rehoboth Beach weather
A quick look at current conditions and the next several forecast periods in Rehoboth Beach.
Current
November 12 @ 8:54am
overcast clouds
Hi: 63° | Lo: 60°
Wind: S @ 6mph
Thursday
November 12 @ 10:00am
light rain
Hi: 62° | Lo: 60°
Wind: SSE @ 9mph
Thursday
November 12 @ 1:00pm
broken clouds
Hi: 62° | Lo: 61°
Wind: SSW @ 9mph
Thursday
November 12 @ 4:00pm
scattered clouds
Hi: 60° | Lo: 58°
Wind: WSW @ 9mph
Thursday
November 12 @ 7:00pm
light rain
Hi: 52° | Lo: 52°
Wind: SW @ 6mph
Thursday
November 12 @ 10:00pm
clear sky
Hi: 48° | Lo: 48°
Wind: W @ 9mph
On the calendar
Upcoming Rehoboth Beach events
Bandstand concerts, farmers markets, festivals, races and arts traditions keep the town lively throughout the year.
View the full calendarPumpkin Pie 5K
Saturday at 9:00am
Post-Thanksgiving Seashore Striders 5K beginning and ending at Grove Park.
19th Seashore Marathon & Half-Marathon
Saturday at 7:00am
Seashore Striders marathon and half-marathon fundraiser for Cape-area charities.
Rehoboth Art League Open House
Saturday at 10:00am
Holiday open house with fine art, fine crafts, gift items, seasonal campus decor, and live music.
Race into the New Year 5K
Thursday at 12:00pm
Year-end Seashore Striders 5K on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk.
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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Blue Moon
Inventive American dining and lively evening entertainment.
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Henlopen City Oyster House
Fresh oysters, seafood and thoughtful cocktails near the avenue.
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The Cultured Pearl
Sushi and Japanese cuisine served in a memorable rooftop setting.
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Shopping in Rehoboth Beach
Independent booksellers, surf shops, galleries and tucked-away courtyards make downtown shopping part of the stroll.
Local favorite
Browseabout Books
A beloved independent bookstore and downtown gathering place.
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Rehoboth Toy & Kite Co.
Colorful kites, toys and beach-day discoveries for every age.
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Quiet Storm Surf Shop
Surfwear, boards and coastal style right on Rehoboth Avenue.
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Penny Lane Mall
A storybook pedestrian lane lined with independent boutiques.
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Rehoboth Beach lodging
Stay just steps from the beach, boardwalk, Rehoboth Avenue, and the town’s vibrant arts scene.
Local favorite
Abbey Inn
Rehoboth Beach, DE
302-227-7023
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Admiral Hotel
Rehoboth Beach, DE
302-227-2103
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Americ Inn
Rehoboth Beach, DE
302-226-0700
Local favorite
Anchorage Motel
Rehoboth Beach, DE
302-645-8320
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.
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.