Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
Rehoboth Beach, DE
A classic Atlantic boardwalk with arcades, fries and ice cream, backed by a broad public beach. Weekday mornings avoid crowds, and parking is easiest in the side streets away from the center.
The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk is as old as the town itself: in 1873 the site was laid out as a Methodist camp meeting ground on 414 acres (about 167 hectares), and the oceanfront promenade was built the same year. The name Rehoboth comes from the Old Testament and means "broad spaces." Today the boardwalk is about 1.6 km (1 mile) long; it has been rebuilt several times after storm damage.
The town got a boost in 1925 with the paved road from Georgetown, after which many visitors came from Washington, D.C.; Rehoboth earned the nickname "Nation's Summer Capital." A stroll along the promenade and beach takes one to two hours. It is crowded in high season and on weekends; come early in the morning or on a weekday for a quieter visit. Allow some extra time to find parking.
- Nearest town
- Rehoboth Beach, DE
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- 38.7163, -75.0760
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Big Oaks CampgroundCampsite3 mi from Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
- Lighthouse Beach RV ResortMotorhome stopover7 mi from Rehoboth Beach BoardwalkMotorhomes
- Lost Lands RV ParkMotorhome stopover17 mi from Rehoboth Beach BoardwalkMotorhomes
- The Depot Travel ParkCampsite18 mi from Rehoboth Beach BoardwalkTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Seashore Campsites RV Park & CampgroundCampsite20 mi from Rehoboth Beach BoardwalkCaravans
- Sun Outdoors Cape MayMotorhome stopover21 mi from Rehoboth Beach BoardwalkMotorhomes
All campsites in Delaware · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk?
Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk is in Rehoboth Beach, DE, at GPS 38.7163, -75.0760. It is about 5 mi from Lewes.
Can you camp near Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Big Oaks Campground, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 28 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk?
Places worth a stop nearby: Lewes Historic Area (5 mi), Cape Henlopen State Park (6 mi), Delaware Seashore State Park, Indian River Inlet (7 mi) and Cape May Lighthouse (16 mi).
When is the best time to visit Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)