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Dewey Beach Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

About Dewey Beach

Dewey Beach is a beach town along the Atlantic Ocean in Sussex County in the southern part of the state of Delaware. The town is home to several beach houses and hotels where visitors stay. Dewey Beach has several nightclubs and restaurants along the bay, which bring in famous acts and bands to the town during the summer months. Because of its nightlife offerings, Dewey Beach attracts a younger crowd. The year round population of approximately 300 increases to 30,000 in the summer months as tourists come to Dewey Beach. Many visitors to Dewey Beach come from other parts of Delaware and the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. The peak time for tourists to come to Dewey Beach is between Memorial Day weekend in late May and Labor Day weekend in early September. In June, the town is a popu

Top Attractions in Dewey Beach

Explore the best things to see and do in Dewey Beach:

  • Alley-Oop
  • Delaware Seashore State Park
  • Dewey Beach Parasail
  • Indian River Inlet Marina
  • Indian River Life-Saving Station
  • Rehoboth Bay Marina
  • Rehoboth Bay Sailing Association

Where to Eat in Dewey Beach

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Gary's Dewey Beach Grill
  • 🍴Grotto Pizza
  • 🍴Jimmy's Grille
  • 🍴Mama Maria Italian Ristorante
  • 🍴Nalu Hawaiian Surf Bar & Grille
  • 🍴Nick's Philadelphia Cheese STK

Where to Stay in Dewey Beach

  • 🏨Adams Ocean Front Resort
  • 🏨Atlantic Oceanside Motel
  • 🏨Atlantic View Hotel
  • 🏨Beach House Dewey
  • 🏨Berkshire Hathaway - Gallo Realty
  • 🏨Coldwell Banker Resort Realty

Dewey Beach Travel Guide Sections

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