 Delmarva is home to some of the prettiest beaches on the Atlantic coast. You will find clean shorelines with easy access and parking. Some but not all beaches are free. Most of those listed below provide lifeguard patrols from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Some also extend these services for a few weeks in September. Public bus transportation now extends from lower Delaware through Ocean City and Worcester County Maryland. State and National parks are particularly good for birding and dolphin sitings. Many include handicapped access. Be sure to click on locations of interest and check local sites for more specific information.
Cape Henlopen State Park- Lewes, Delaware:
Choose from two guarded beaches or enjoy hiking trails. See some of the largest dunes north of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. There are also designated areas for fishing and crabbing.
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware:
Enjoy this quaint public beach and boardwalk. The beach is free but parking is metered.
Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, & Fenwick Island, Delaware:
Just south of Rehoboth Beach, these towns are known as the "quiet" resorts. They have some public beach access. This is an extremely popular vacation home area. Parking permits can be purchased for days, weeks or seasonally.
Delaware Seashore State Park, Delaware:
This beautiful dune lined beach includes Indian River inlet and is a great place to enjoy swimming, surf fishing, birding, kayaking, and much more. There is ample parking with daily and seasonal passes available.
Fenwick Island State Park, Delaware:
Situated just north of the town of Fenwick Island, this is a delightful small state park. Amenities include bathhouses as well as dune access for four-wheel drive vehicles.
Ocean City, Maryland:
Ocean City is probably the largest draw for tourists in the region with free public beaches, a two-mile boardwalk, amusements parks, restaurants, hotels, and parking (some free and some paid or metered). There are some public restrooms and showers downtown.
Assateague State Park, Maryland:
Situated at the north end entry of the National Park, this state park includes a terrific beach, bathhouse and camping facilities.
Assateague Island National Seashore:
With entrances in Maryland, south of Ocean City, and in Chincoteague, Virginia, Assateague National Seashore is truly a wonderful place to visit or camp. You won't want to miss the famous Assateague ponies along with many opportunities to see shore birds, whitetail and sika deer, and a variety of sea life. Restrooms and showers are available. There are daily, weekly, and seasonal passes available.
Assateague (Maryland Entrance)
Chincoteague (Virginia Entrance)
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