Bethany Beach, DE

Travel Guide

Bethany Beach which includes a small town or village, general coastal views and a beach
Bethany Beach which includes a sandy beach
Bethany Beach which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views
Bethany Beach which includes a small town or village and road cycling as well as a small group of people
Bethany Beach which includes a small town or village and a house

Where to stay in Bethany Beach

Sunset on the deck of the Big Chill Beach Club.  Try the Poke, it is very tasty!

North Bethany Beach

If you're spending some time in North Bethany Beach, Bethany Beach Beaches and Delaware Seashore State Park are top sights worth seeing.

North Bethany Beach
Default Image

Sea Colony

While Sea Colony might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bethany Beach Beaches and Chief Little Owl Totem Pole.

Sea Colony
Bethany Beach which includes a small town or village and a house

Downtown Bethany Beach

If you're spending some time in Downtown Bethany Beach, Bethany Beach Beaches and Chief Little Owl Totem Pole are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Bethany Beach
Fenwick Island State Park featuring a beach

South Bethany

Discover "The Best Little Beach in Delaware" with its serene Atlantic Ocean access and picturesque canals leading to inland bays. Enjoy the quaint York Beach Mall in the town's only commercial area.

South Bethany
Default Image

Tower Shores

While visiting Tower Shores, you might make a stop by sights like Bethany Beach Beaches and Delaware Seashore State Park.

Tower Shores
Default Image

South Bethany Harbor

Though South Bethany Harbor might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fenwick Island Beach and Bethany Beach Beaches.

South Bethany Harbor
Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn by Marriott

Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn by Marriott

3 out of 5
99 Hollywood Ave Bethany Beach DE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 476 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
SAR 476
SAR 530 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Bethany Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (785 reviews)
The room was spotless, and the staff was great!

Reviewed on 2 January 2026

Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn by Marriott
Hotel Bethany Beach

Hotel Bethany Beach

2.5 out of 5
39642 Jefferson Bridge Rd. Bethany Beach DE
The price is SAR 378 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
SAR 378
SAR 490 total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bethany Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,425 reviews)
I came to the area to purchase a collector car. I forgot to right up a bill of sale. I hand wrote one using property paper. When I finished Christina offered to type it out for me and print a copy. Who volunteers to do that?!

Reviewed on 14 November 2025

Hotel Bethany Beach
Steps to Bethany Beach, Kayak Bay access, crabbing, pool, and beautiful views

Steps to Bethany Beach, Kayak Bay access, crabbing, pool, and beautiful views

Bethany Beach DE
Stay at this vacation home in Bethany Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Indian River Inlet and James Farm Ecological ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
Beautiful place in a great location!

Reviewed on 8 September 2025

Steps to Bethany Beach, Kayak Bay access, crabbing, pool, and beautiful views
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Bethany Beach New Castle 4BR 2BA Canal Front Home

Bethany Beach New Castle 4BR 2BA Canal Front Home

Bethany Beach DE
Stay at this vacation home in Bethany Beach. Enjoy a water park, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Fenwick Island Beach and Bethany Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Great Place - Great Location - Great Owners
Just a beautiful and relaxing stay - place has everything - even went crabbing with the canoe that is provided. Grilled outside, played beer pong outside, big kitchen, has everything if you want to cook inside, very short walk to the best beach in Bethany - water for some reason is clearer here - ...

Reviewed on 8 August 2025

Bethany Beach New Castle 4BR 2BA Canal Front Home
Gorgeous Bethany retreat! Dog friendly, 4 BR/3BA, near trails, <2 miles to beach

Gorgeous Bethany retreat! Dog friendly, 4 BR/3BA, near trails, <2 miles to beach

Ocean View DE
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Bethany Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions The Salt Pond Golf Club ...
10/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
Very nice accommodations. It was great having a cable tv package instead of just internet tv. Grocery just up the street made getting supplies very easy. Nice fenced in back yard for the dog. We walked the nearby trail several times and even walked to the nearby public park and children's ...

Reviewed on 24 October 2025

Gorgeous Bethany retreat! Dog friendly, 4 BR/3BA, near trails, <2 miles to beach
A Charming Beach Condo 3rd House from the Ocean

A Charming Beach Condo 3rd House from the Ocean

Bethany Beach DE
Stay at this condo in Bethany Beach. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions James Farm Ecological Preserve and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
Nice place just a short walk to the beach and accommodating host!

Reviewed on 12 October 2025

A Charming Beach Condo 3rd House from the Ocean
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of Bethany Beach

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
46
5 - Excellent 72%
4 - Good
15
4 - Good 23%
3 - Okay
3
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

It was Too Cold to check Out the beach ????

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We stayed in the area to look at new home developments. We did not go to the beach area on this visit!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

WE go to Bethany Beach all the time and love it This was one of our annual shopping trips to the outlets Hoping to include Meris Gardens in our next shopping trip Thank you

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

After Labor’s Day, it’s perfect to go when it’s not overcrowded.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love that it's laid back, relaxed, friendly... Great place for visiting with children.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It was clean, and not crowded. There was a lot of paid parking required a block or 2