Bethany Beach

Despite its tiny size, Bethany Beach has all of the traditional summer coastal resort amenities, such as the short Joseph Olson Boardwalk, a vast, sandy beach, motels, restaurants, and vacation homes. Because Bethany Beach is not located on a barrier island, residential areas extend to the west of the municipal boundaries. If you’re looking for a quiet beach while in the area, head on over to Bethany Beach. It’s among the nice beaches in Delaware with white sand. Plus, the beach is pretty relaxing as teens and college students rarely flock here.

Driving into Bethany Beach you’ll be greeted by the intimate shops leading you to a quiet sense of calmness. You breathe in the ocean air, and you can suddenly feel that this is your coastal home away from home. Bethany is the kind of place that's perfectly suited to beach-house gatherings of extended families, who find their sunny days filled with an endless array of do-as-you-please activities – sunning or running on the broad beaches; shopping tax-free at the shops around town and on the Boardwalk, or lingering over a gourmet coastal meal.

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5
Address: Bethany Beach, DE 19930
Recommended Hotel Nearby: Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn by Marriott