Delaware Seashore State Park

If you enjoy being on the water, Delaware Seashore State Park is a must-see in Delaware. Not only does the park have six miles of Atlantic Ocean shoreline, but it also has 20 miles of bay shoreline thanks to Rehoboth Bay to the north and Indian River Bay to the south. Travel on this barrier island was historically difficult due to the volatility of the Indian River Inlet, but the federal government built two steel and stone jetties in 1939 to stabilize the inlet.

During the summer, the park's ocean shoreline includes two swimming areas with lifeguard patrol. Surfing is also permitted north of the inlet in a designated area. Anglers have many options for fishing locations, including the beach, the inlet's stone jetties, and charter boats from the Indian River Marina. Clamming and crabbing are permitted in certain areas of the beaches. Windsurfing, sailing, and kayaking are also popular activities in the bays.

Back on land, the park has six hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. Stop by the Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum for a dose of history. The restored station, which was built in 1876 for the United States Life-Saving Service, features exhibits about maritime history and reenactments of historic ship rescue techniques.

Google rating: 4.6/5.0

Address: 25039 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Phone: (302) 227-2800
Website: https://destateparks.com/Beaches/DelawareSeashore