Rehoboth Beach is Delaware's premier beach town, known for its classic wooden boardwalk, family-friendly atmosphere, and proximity to the nation's capital. Atlantic tidal range creates a moderately wide beach at low tide; the gentle break near the boardwalk end is calm enough for confident swimmers.
Atlantic tidal range of 3–4 ft; low tide extends the beach noticeably and is the best window for walking the full length, finding shells, and surf casting for striped bass in the fall run. Swimming in the lifeguarded zone is most comfortable at mid tide; modest shore break is surfable at mid tide at spots away from the crowd; shelling yields modest finds at low tide. Local note: Rehoboth is known as the "Nation's Summer Capital" for the large number of Washington DC visitors; Funland amusement park at the south end of the Boardwalk is a beloved multi-generation institution; no vehicles or motorized equipment are allowed on the beach; the town is notably welcoming to LGBTQ+ visitors.
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