Delaware - all beaches

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About Delaware

At first glance, the diversity of the beaches of the Delaware does not have a prominent distinctive feature. There is no clear predominance of mountain landscapes or crystal sea, on the contrary, everything seems balanced. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the flow of tourists continues to grow from year to year.

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Fenwick Island

Fenwick Island

4 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Bethany Beach

Bethany Beach

4 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing
Seabreeze

Seabreeze

6 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
The Glade

The Glade

6 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Bayside Hamlet

Bayside Hamlet

3 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Surfing
Dewey Beach

Dewey Beach

4 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Good for Surfing • Beach volleyball
Rehoboth Beach

Rehoboth Beach

7 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
Lewes

Lewes

7 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Broadkill Beach

Broadkill Beach

3 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing
Primehook Beach

Primehook Beach

3 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing
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Delaware Best beaches

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Bethany Beach
Bethany Beach
Bethany Beach
Senior friendly

Bethany Beach

Bethany Beach 0.4 km
Good
7.9
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue water • Crowded in season
5.4 Amenities index
Fenwick Beach
Fenwick Beach
Fenwick Beach
Good for Relax

Fenwick Beach

Fenwick Island 1.1 km
Good
7.9
Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue water • Sand bottom
7.8 Amenities index
Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach
Senior friendly

Rehoboth Beach

Rehoboth Beach 0.7 km
Good
7.9
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue water • Crowded in season
5.7 Amenities index
Towers Beach
Towers Beach
Towers Beach
Senior friendly

Towers Beach

Dewey Beach 1.5 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue water • Crowded in season
6.7 Amenities index
Maryland Beach
Maryland Beach
Maryland Beach
Kids friendly

Maryland Beach

Fenwick Island 1.7 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
5.7 Amenities index
Lewes Beach
Lewes Beach
Lewes Beach
Kids friendly

Lewes Beach

Lewes 1.1 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
7.8 Amenities index
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Popular types of Delaware beaches

Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Wild
Wild
Private resort
Private resort
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 12 beaches in the state.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Delaware.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Delaware

Fenwick Beach

Fenwick Beach
7.9
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
United States, Fenwick Island 1.1 km
Cape Henlopen Beach

Cape Henlopen Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
United States, Lewes 4.7 km
Gordon Beach

Gordon Beach
7.3
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
United States, The Glade 1.8 km
Bethany Beach I

Bethany Beach I
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Deserted
United States, Bayside Hamlet 1.9 km
Broadkill Beach

Broadkill Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
United States, Broadkill Beach 0.1 km
Fowler Beach

Fowler Beach
6.7
Private beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue water, Deserted
United States, Primehook Beach 3.5 km
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Sandy beaches in Delaware

Bethany Beach

Bethany Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
United States, Bethany Beach 0.4 km
Fenwick Beach

Fenwick Beach
7.9
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
United States, Fenwick Island 1.1 km
Rehoboth Beach

Rehoboth Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
United States, Rehoboth Beach 0.7 km
Towers Beach

Towers Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
United States, Dewey Beach 1.5 km
Maryland Beach

Maryland Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Fenwick Island 1.7 km
Lewes Beach

Lewes Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Lewes 1.1 km
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Best dog friendly beaches in Delaware

Fenwick Beach

Fenwick Beach
7.9
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
United States, Fenwick Island 1.1 km
Maryland Beach

Maryland Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Fenwick Island 1.7 km
Cape Henlopen Beach

Cape Henlopen Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
United States, Lewes 4.7 km
Dewey Beach

Dewey Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
United States, Seabreeze 0.8 km
Gordon Beach

Gordon Beach
7.3
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
United States, The Glade 1.8 km
Bethany Beach I

Bethany Beach I
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Deserted
United States, Bayside Hamlet 1.9 km
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Long beaches in Delaware

Bethany Beach

Bethany Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
United States, Bethany Beach 0.4 km
Fenwick Beach

Fenwick Beach
7.9
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
United States, Fenwick Island 1.1 km
Rehoboth Beach

Rehoboth Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
United States, Rehoboth Beach 0.7 km
Towers Beach

Towers Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
United States, Dewey Beach 1.5 km
Maryland Beach

Maryland Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Fenwick Island 1.7 km
Lewes Beach

Lewes Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Lewes 1.1 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Delaware

Bethany Beach

Bethany Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
United States, Bethany Beach 0.4 km
Fenwick Beach

Fenwick Beach
7.9
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
United States, Fenwick Island 1.1 km
Rehoboth Beach

Rehoboth Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
United States, Rehoboth Beach 0.7 km
Towers Beach

Towers Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
United States, Dewey Beach 1.5 km
Maryland Beach

Maryland Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Fenwick Island 1.7 km
Lewes Beach

Lewes Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Lewes 1.1 km
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Good for surfing beaches in Delaware

Bethany Beach

Bethany Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
United States, Bethany Beach 0.4 km
Fenwick Beach

Fenwick Beach
7.9
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
United States, Fenwick Island 1.1 km
Rehoboth Beach

Rehoboth Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
United States, Rehoboth Beach 0.7 km
Towers Beach

Towers Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
United States, Dewey Beach 1.5 km
Maryland Beach

Maryland Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Fenwick Island 1.7 km
Lewes Beach

Lewes Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Lewes 1.1 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Delaware, they are as follows:

  • The state's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 9.
  • An important clarification, 2 beaches in the state have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Delaware is less than 500 meters. 12 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of Delaware beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Delaware's beaches

Fowler Beach
8 Vasco De Gama

Contribution from Anonymous reviewer. This beach is federally owned and is CLOSED to all public access March 1 through September 30 to protect sensitive migrating and nesting birds. Do not go in the spring or summer.

Bethany Beach
8 Lisette Anderson

This beach is quite lovely and has a relatively easy access point from the boardwalk. It is well-kept and clean, and there are plenty of benches available. During the morning hours in the off season, most of the shops were closed, but street parking was free and the locals are very friendly. Overall, it's a great spot for a leisurely walk.

Fenwick Beach
10 Nathanial Greyson

We had an amazing time at the beach with our furry companion Jasmine. It was her first time at the beach and she loved it. We enjoyed meeting new furry friends and people and Jasmine was exhausted by the end of the day. We highly recommend this beach to anyone who considers their pet a part of their family.

Rehoboth Beach
8 Alan Bennett

We recently stayed in Lewes for a week and decided to take a short trip to Rehoboth to explore and do some shopping. Although my brother-in-law used to live in Rehoboth, he has been residing in Lewes for a few years now. The boardwalk in Rehoboth is pleasant and always bustling with both tourists and locals.

Towers Beach
10 Lila Wintersmith

This beach is a serene and immaculate haven. It's perfect for bird enthusiasts as we spotted numerous Ospreys on the hunt. Additionally, it's a treasure trove for seashell collectors. We visited in the morning and found the facilities to be spotless, including the restrooms. However, it's important to note that there are no lifeguards on duty if you plan on taking a dip in the water.

Maryland Beach
10 Zahira Nova

I stumbled upon this beach during my travels and was pleasantly surprised by the delicious food and clean environment. The staff, particularly our young waitress, were very friendly. Overall, it was a great experience and I definitely plan on returning in the future.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 9 beaches in the state, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the state is July - air temperature during this time warms up to 26.8°C and water up to 24.4°C in August. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 7.2°C and water to 7.3°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Delaware? In total there are 12 beaches and the most popular is Bethany Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Delaware

Towers Beach

Towers Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
United States, Dewey Beach 1.5 km
Broadkill Beach

Broadkill Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
United States, Broadkill Beach 0.1 km
Lewes Beach

Lewes Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Lewes 1.1 km
Rehoboth Beach

Rehoboth Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
United States, Rehoboth Beach 0.7 km
Fowler Beach

Fowler Beach
6.7
Private beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue water, Deserted
United States, Primehook Beach 3.5 km
Bethany Beach

Bethany Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
United States, Bethany Beach 0.4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Delaware?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Delaware, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 12 beaches in total, of which about 0 can be called high-rated.

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