Delaware Beach Guide in Bethany Beach, Delaware

“Such a beautiful town. The boardwalk is nice to walk around and see the beautiful beach. Lots of food and parking options during their “off season “ I learned it’s an entirely different experience: very busy in the summers.”

— Adati Tarfa · ★★★★★ · 2025-11-1

“Bethany Beach boardwalk and downtown business district has a delightful and manageable mix of retail shops and dining establishments on a beautiful and well maintained beach. All geared towards the love of the beach area without the hub bub of other entertainment. If you prefer amusement park rides and mini golf spots and arcade game establishments...this boardwalk isn't for you. If you prefer quieter...then Bethany Beach Boardwalk is perfect.”

— Pam Spelker · ★★★★★ · 2025-10-12

“I’ve visited here with family several times and have really enjoyed my experience. Overall it’s a welcoming, family friendly experience with lots of activities often associated with the beach as a pastime. Bethany Beach has it all including an arcade, ice cream, fried food, sea gulls, and of course a beautiful beach. It isn’t a spot for more party oriented activities associated with young adult crowds and that behavior seems well under control. I’d recommend this for families looking for a clean and fun beach getaway.”

— Alex Santiago · ★★★★★ · 2025-7-15

“Wasn't very crowded or busy Aug 25 2025 arrived close to 7pm not much of a sunset as it was really cloudy. Waves were strong from the previous hurricane.”

— Shelia Tran · ★★★★★ · 2025-8-30

“The cutest beach town! We had such a great time here! It was a short distance from our hotel in Ocean City Maryland and a great beach to chill for a day! They have a boardwalk with nice boutiques and restaurants.”

— Charmion “Soul Journey” Anderson · ★★★★★ · 2025-7-23

“Bethany Beach is located about 1/2 hr from Rehoboth Beach, DE; about halfway to Ocean City, MD beach. I wish we had more time during our recent visit. Would have chosen to hang out more at Bethany beach. We went on a Friday so maybe not as many visitors yet but noticed it is still less crowded and quieter than both beaches I mentioned; cleaner - has landscaped traffic islands and the boardwalk is well maintained; smaller boardwalk area but has enough stores/eateries. High sand dunes between the ocean/beach and the boardwalk/buildings. There are pathways to the water. I noticed foot washing st”

— K VC · ★★★★★ · 2025-8-1

“Not the typical boardwalk experience, it’s more or less a street with shops/food etc. and a small traditional boardwalk area. Either way cute shops, good snacks and dessert items. Loved the bookstore with local area book options with history of the area/state and surrounding states.”

— Madison Bastian · ★★★★★ · 2025-9-13

“Beautiful quaint small town feel. Great restaurants and shops. The beach gets crowded in the afternoon, peaceful at sunrise. I come here every other year for a week or so. The perfect place to do nothing.”

— John Jarrett · ★★★★★ · 2025-7-12

“some places are pricey but thats to be expected for a tourist location - not bad though, and the beachbisnt packed during sunrise but is the second the lifeguards are on duty”

— Ashtyn Jones · ★★★★☆ · 2025-8-21

“Everything you need for the beach while you're walking to the beach ... The beach itself is pretty pristine. It's one of very few Delaware beaches where you can actually surf . Erosion from the rising sea level has created a 3 foot vertical drop & you can watch geology play out on a micro time scale ...”

— Thomas Jones · ★★★★★ · 2025-7-24