Coastal Delaware is home to six different beach towns, each with its own charm and personality. If you’re unable to visit all six, take this quiz to determine which one you should check out first!
What is your favorite type of trip?
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Historic and charming
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Iconic and friendly
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Young and exciting
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Quiet and family-friendly
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Intimate and unhurried
What is your favorite beach activity?
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Exploring quaint coastal towns
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Enjoying carnival games and rides
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Dancing along to good tunes through the night
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Catching the best beach sunrises and sunsets
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Tasting fine dining and craft beverages
What do you look for in a destination?
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Peaceful areas and walking paths with views
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Bustling boardwalks where there is endless fun
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Enthusiastic destinations that never sleep
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Photogenic sights and memorable activities
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Chances to splurge and treat yourself
What is your favorite type of food?
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Breakfast foods and brunch
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Classic French fries and beach fare
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Anything paired with a craft beverage
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Coastal delights and sweet treats
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Fresh seafood and rich wine pairings
What is your favorite type of beach?
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One with minimal waves and natural scenery
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One with plenty to do beyond the sand
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One with beach volleyball nets and water sports
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One with unique nearby dining options
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One that is relaxing with minimal distractions
If you answered mostly 1, take a trip to Lewes! Lewes is described as a quaint coastal town with historic attractions, like its lighthouses, historic homes and WWII monuments. There are fabulous brunch spots to choose from, like The Station on Kings or Honey’s Farm Fresh Gourmet Kitchen. Cape Henlopen State Park, with its natural walking paths, offers access to the Delaware Bay, where waters are calmer, and the Atlantic Ocean, where the waves are best for ocean play. Take advantage of tax-free shopping at local boutiques on Second Street!
If you answered mostly 2, then Rehoboth Beach is for you. This family-friendly destination is home to the iconic Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. You can expect the carnival attractions of Funland to promise a fun time and the tasty beach fare of Thrasher’s French Fries and Grotto Pizza to satisfy your taste buds.
If you answered mostly 3, Dewey Beach is the place for you. This beach town’s streets are bustling well into the night, and many find themselves on the dance floor with an orange crush in hand at The Starboard, Rusty Rudder or Bottle & Cork. Play some beach volleyball or explore water sports like jet skiing during your stay.
If you answered mostly 4, check out Bethany Beach and South Bethany Beach. Take a trip to Delaware Seashore State Park for beautiful beaches with incredible views of the Indian River Inlet Bridge and catch some unforgettable sunrises and sunsets. Just a few steps away from the waves is Big Chill Beach Club for great food, drinks and backyard games. Don’t forget to stop by Bethany Boardwalk for quaint and coastal shops, sweet treats at Candy Kitchen and more.
If you answered mostly 5, consider a vacation to Fenwick Island. Intimate and unhurried, Fenwick Island is a natural wonder surrounded by water in the East and West. Treat yourself to fine dining at One Coastal, where you can sample dishes from James Beard Award-nominated chef Matt Kern, or drink rich wines at Salted Vines Vineyard and Winery, and enjoy relaxing beaches with minimal distractions at Fenwick Island State Park.