Rehoboth Beach bills itself as the Nations Summer Capital because of its close proximity to Washington whose residents vacation there. It also draws residents from Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania as well as other Eastern Seaboard areas.
The famous boardwalk is approximately one mile long and was named “Best in America” in 2006 by Readers Digest. It features shops, restaurants, games, rides and even a haunted mansion.
A jewel on the Boardwalk is the award winning Boardwalk Plaza Hotel. The Victorian style hotel built in 1991 has 84 rooms and is a beautiful structure. There are many other hotels at Rehoboth with luxurious accommodations also.
Rehoboth has countless shops and outlets including The Pearl, which is a collection of shops including The Cultured Pearl Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar, Bin 66 Fine Wines and Spirits, Starbucks Coffee, the Pineapple Princess Swimwear store and others. A big attraction at Rehoboth is the tax free shopping.
There are many fine places to eat such as Jake’s Seafood House restaurant and Nicola Pizza. The Candy Kitchen is a fine place for all varieties of candy and gifts.
You can take an excursion on the Cape May Lewes Ferry, which traverses Delaware Bay and Cape May New Jersey. It’s an attraction you won’t want to miss. The 85-minute cruise covering 17 miles takes in lighthouses, picturesque views, birds, sea life and other ships. The vessels, which resemble cruise ships, have room for cars if you choose to take your vehicle but reservations are required. Full service food areas are located inside the ships and there’s even Wi-Fi.
Rehoboth is a family and young professional’s resort. It has a famous boardwalk and a shop filled downtown . Although there are large crowds at Rehoboth during the summer months, Rehoboth is a fine place to take your summer vacation. Even in the off-season the shops and fine dining are worth the trip.
