What Are The Best Delaware Beaches For Families?

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Delaware may not be the first place that comes to mind when planning a beach vacation, but Delaware boasts 28 miles of coastline!

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All of these beaches have clean sand, clear water, and lifeguards on duty during the summer months. Read on to find the perfect Delaware beach for your family!

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Lewes Beach

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Cape Henlopen State Park

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Rehoboth Beach

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Bethany/South Bethany Beach

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Fenwick Island

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Dewey Beach

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What Are The Best Delaware Beaches For Families?

Delaware may not be the first place that comes to mind when planning a beach vacation, but Delaware boasts 28 miles of coastline!

All of these beaches have clean sand, clear water, and lifeguards on duty during the summer months. Read on to find the perfect Delaware beach for your family!

Lewes Beach

This beach may be a favorite for families with young children, as the water is calm and shallow, and there are public bathrooms and changing rooms.

Cape Henlopen State Park

Just down the coast from Lewes is Cape Henlopen State Park. If your family loves outdoor activities, this might be the place for you.

Rehoboth Beach

If a boardwalk with amusements sounds like your idea of a true beach vacation, Rehoboth Beach is the place to be.

Bethany/South Bethany Beach

If you and your family want to be away from it all, the area around Bethany Beach may be right for you.

Fenwick Island

Located just north of the Maryland border, Fenwick Island sits on the barrier island between Assawoman Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

Dewey Beach

Dewey Beach may be the right place if the kids want to try out a new watersport. Paddleboarding? Parasailing? Jet-skiing? Skimboarding? Dewey Beach has it all.

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