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Rehoboth Beach & Dewey Beach
As the closest beach to Washington, DC (121 miles), Rehoboth is often dubbed 'the Na-
tion's Summer Capital.' Founded in 1873 as a Christian seaside resort camp, Rehoboth is
today a shining example of tolerance. It is both a family-friendly and gay-friendly destin-
ation, and has a particularly large lesbian community. There's even a gay beach - aka
Poodle Beach - located, appropriately, at the end of Queen St.
Downtown Rehoboth is a mixture of grand Victorian and gingerbread houses, tree-
lined streets, boutique B&Bs and shops, posh restaurants, kiddie amusements and wide
beaches fronted by a mile-long boardwalk. Rehoboth Ave, the main drag, is lined with
restaurants and the usual tacky souvenir shops; it stretches from the visitor center (
302-227-2233; www.beach-fun.com ; 501 Rehoboth Ave; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, to 1pm Sat & Sun) at
the traffic circle to the boardwalk. Outside of town, Rte 1 is a busy highway crammed
with chain restaurants, hotels and outlet malls, where bargain-hunters take advantage of
Delaware's tax-free shopping.
Less than 2 miles south on Hwy 1 is the tiny hamlet of Dewey Beach . Unapologetic-
ally known as 'Do Me' beach for its hook-up scene (straight) and hedonistic nightlife,
it's is a major party beach. Another 3 miles past Dewey is Delaware Seashore State
Park ( 302-227-2800; http://www.destateparks.com/park/delaware-seashore / ; 39415 Inlet Rd;
admission $4; 8am-sunset) , a windswept slice of preserved dunes and salty breezes pos-
sessed of a wild, lonely beauty.
Sleeping
As elsewhere on the coast, prices sky rocket in high season (June to August). Cheaper
lodging options are located on Rte 1.
Cottages at Indian River Marina COTTAGES$$$
$$$
( 302-227-3071; http://www.destateparks.com/camping/cottages/rates.asp ; Inlet 838, Rehoboth
Beach; weekly peak/shoulder/off-season $1800/1350/835, 2 days off-season $280; ) These
cottages, located in Delaware Seashore State Park five miles south of town, are some of
our favorite local vacation rentals. Not for the decor per se, but the patios and unadulter-
ated views across the pristine beach to the ocean. Each cottage has two bedrooms and a
loft. They must be rented out by the week during the summer, but they're available in
two-day increments off-season.
Bellmoor Inn & Spa BOUTIQUE HOTEL$$$
$$$
 
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