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Town in Delaware, United States
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Bethany Beach is a city in Delaware. It is a beach town located along the Atlantic Ocean in Sussex County.
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Visit and learn about Bethany Beach's birth as a religious retreat over a century ago. Museum is home to memorabilia and photographs.
Bandstand with performances running throughout the summer from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.
Nature center with boardwalk through serene wetlands operated by Delaware Center for the Inland Bays.
Golf one of their three unique and scenic courses, offering 27 holes.
Semi-private golf course that is par 3 and has 9 holes.
Pirate-themed miniature golf course. Impossible to miss.
A long stretch of natural beach that offers several areas for four-wheel vehicle access and surf fishing. A popular activity is treasure hunting on the beach with metal detectors. The park is home to two ocean swimming areas that have bathhouses that offer showers and changing rooms, concession stands, and rental of umbrellas, chairs, and rafts. The beaches are patrolled by lifeguards from 9AM-5PM between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day. A surfing beach is located north of Indian River Inlet. The inland bays offer activities such as boating, windsurfing, and sailing, with some areas allowing crabbing and clamming. A boat launch is available for boating access to the bay. The Indian River Marina is located to the north of the Indian River Inlet. The state park also has a nature trail on Burton's Island and two picnic pavilions. Delaware Seashore State Park offers year-round camping for tents and RVs.
Located along Indian River Bay, Holts Landing State Park offers a diverse landscape including bayshore beach, grassy fields, and hardwood forests. The park features a crabbing and fishing pier along Indian River Bay, a boat ramp, and picnic areas. Primitive tent camping is available at Holts Landing State Park. The state park has two main trails and several smaller trails for hikers, bicyclists, and horseback riders.
Restaurant which specializes in BBQ.
Casual seafood restaurant offering live entertainment and a kids play area.
Diner serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Seafood restaurant offering all-you-can-eat crab, shrimp, fried chicken, corn on the cob, and hush puppies.
Waterfront seafood restaurant with a bar serving handcrafted cocktails.
The Cottage Cafe has a well-earned reputation for serving up reliable homestyle American fare, including crab cakes, fries, and burgers, in a family-friendly atmosphere twelve months a year.
Restaurant specializing in fries.
This classic Italian restaurant boasts seasonal specials and a take out menu, using local fresh ingredients.
A Delaware favorite, Grotto Pizza is a modestly-priced local pizza chain known for pizza with a swirl of sauce on top. Grotto Pizza has two locations in Bethany Beach and one location in South Bethany
Custard and ice cream place that is a beach favorite
A Caribbean-themed restaurant on the boardwalk at Garfield Parkway.
Casual seafood restaurant serving crab cakes, lobster rolls, and fried fish.
Crab house offering all-you-can-eat crabs. Happy-hour specials available.
Restaurant offering fresh seafood and farm-to-table dining.
Seafood restaurant offering casual, fine dining.
Pizza place offering gourmet grilled pizza along with wine and craft beer.
American restaurant offering farm-to-table breakfasts, sandwiches, salads, and gluten-free and vegetarian items.
New American restaurant and bar featuring full plates, tapas, and occasional exotic game.
Cafe serving breakfast, lunch, and coffee. Take-out available.
Award-winning winery offering a wide selection of wines and tastings.
Local landmark and renowned Victorian bed and breakfast. Adults only. Three rooms are allegedly haunted.
Hotel on boardwalk offering rooms with private balconies.
Beach hotel with light breakfast and free Wi-Fi.
Seasonal, weekly, and mini-week rentals
Seasonal, weekly, and weekend rentals, flexible checkout days
Seasonal, weekly, and mini-week rentals of condos, townhomes, and homes.
Shop that is home to the acclaimed Beach Town Posters
Boutique selling accessories, jewelry, Trollbeads, handbags, shoes, and clothes
A unique toys and games store stuffed to the gills with toys from the years of decades past. In addition, they carry used video games, and a very extensive selection of board games. On most Thursdays after 7PM, they host a free gaming night, for people to come by and play board games.
By plane
The closest airport with commercial air service to Bethany Beach is the Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) near Salisbury, Maryland about 35 miles to the southwest.
By train
The closest train station to Bethany Beach is Wilmington Station in Wilmington about 105 miles to the north.C.
Bethany Beach is very pedestrian and cyclist friendly. Smart vacationers will leave the family car back at the hotel or rental home and walk into town.
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