Approximately 2 Miles South of the Rehoboth Beach exit sits Dewey Beach, Delaware, "The Life of the Party."  Rt. 1 passes through Dewey Beach, so it's pretty hard to miss.  Once you see the Starboard on your right, you've arrived! Known for it's nightlife & entertainment, Dewey is a perfect getaway for a group of young adults (21 & up).  Everything is within walking distance - all the major restaurants, bars, clubs, and shops are located on the strip (Rt. 1 from the Starboard to Ruddertowne).  Spend the day laying out and swimming at the beach.  Then, grab your friends and head over to a bar for early bird food and drink specials.  Head back to your hotel for a quick shower and then spend the rest of your night dancing and rocking out in Ruddertowne.  Beach umbrellas, chairs, boogie boards, rafts, and surf mats are available for daily rent.  No public restrooms.  Parking permits are available for purchase.  Parking permits allow a vehicle to park on side streets in designated areas.  Meters are in effect typically throughout the entire summer season.  Metered parking is scattered along the strip.  

From Dewey Beach, continue traveling South on Coastal Highway until you reach Bethany Beach, Delaware, "The Quiet Resort."  Bethany is located approximately six miles South of the Delaware Seashore State Park.    Bethany features a 1/2 long boardwalk, area restaurants, hotels, rentals, and of course, a beach.  Bethany Beach is the coastal destination for those couples, families, and older travelers looking to experience a bit of serenity.  Bethany is situated away from all the hustle and bustle of a more populated destination.

Just past Bethany Beach on Rt. 1, is Fenwick Island, Delaware, known as the "Fisherman's Paradise." Fenwick Island, similar to Bethany Beach, has just enough restaurants, retailers, fine dining, hotels and motels, to satisfy the tastes of a traveler looking to escape from the seasonal distraction of traffic jams, and loud noises.  However, Fenwick is known to be a little "less quiet" than the Bethany Beach area due to to it's location.  Fenwick borders Ocean City, MD., and is just over the State Line.  photo courtesy of wikipedia.com

Your final stop off of Coastal Highway is Ocean City Maryland.  Why? Because you can't drive any further or you'll end up in the Ocean.  The Ocean City Strip runs approximately 11 miles from the MD/DE line to the Southern Inlet.  The strip is home to hundreds of hotels, restaurants, and shops.  It hosts a variety of attractions and provides an array of clubs and bars.  Ocean City has something for everyone, catering to the needs of all types of vacationers!  Ocean City's "world-famous" Boardwalk runs approximately 2.5 miles parallel to the beach.  The boardwalk features amusement rides, specialty shops, restaurants, and all sorts of entertainment and activities.  Beachgoers will experience a clean beach patrolled by seasonal lifeguards.  The sand stretches hundreds of yards from the boardwalk to the Ocean.  This provides ample space, even for those people we secretly call "beach contractors," or those who drag too much stuff on the beach.  Beach umbrellas, chairs, boogie boards, rafts, and surf mats are available for daily rent.  An hourly parking lot is available at the Southern Inlet.  Meters are in effect typically throughout the entire summer season.  Metered parking is scattered along the strip. photo courtesy of wikipedia.com