Food scene
Excellent restaurant, deli, bakery (Deli/bakery across the street). Family owned business with great italian foods, pastry's, subs, groceries, etc. A little on the pricey side, but great nonetheless! Just a short drive away from 96 Central
44 locals recommend
DiFebo's Restaurant Bethany Beach
789 Garfield PkwyExcellent restaurant, deli, bakery (Deli/bakery across the street). Family owned business with great italian foods, pastry's, subs, groceries, etc. A little on the pricey side, but great nonetheless! Just a short drive away from 96 Central
One of the SoDel restaurants, very casual atmosphere, great food and friendly staff. Always a good time here! Just a short drive from 96 Central.
52 locals recommend
Matt's Fish Camp
28635 Coastal HwyOne of the SoDel restaurants, very casual atmosphere, great food and friendly staff. Always a good time here! Just a short drive from 96 Central.
Excellent food, friendly staff, great drinks. Can walk here from 96 Central! Very small restaurant, quaint and fun!
17 locals recommend
Patsy's Restaurant
121 Campbell PlExcellent food, friendly staff, great drinks. Can walk here from 96 Central! Very small restaurant, quaint and fun!
Walking distance from 96 Central, just down the boardwalk into town. Local restaurant with seafood, burgers, etc. Family owned and operated.
12 locals recommend
Ropewalk Restaurant
107 Garfield PkwyWalking distance from 96 Central, just down the boardwalk into town. Local restaurant with seafood, burgers, etc. Family owned and operated.
Excellent restaurant with many options to choose from. Good seafood, as well as hearty land dishes. Another favorite for us! Just a short drive from 96 Central.
46 locals recommend
Off the Hook
769 Garfield PkwyExcellent restaurant with many options to choose from. Good seafood, as well as hearty land dishes. Another favorite for us! Just a short drive from 96 Central.
Nice quiet atmosphere, good food and great service. Walking distance from 96 Central!
13 locals recommend
The Parkway Restaurant
114 Garfield PkwyNice quiet atmosphere, good food and great service. Walking distance from 96 Central!
Great low-key restaurant with some good BBQ. Good for families, couples, or groups. Walking distance from 96 Central.
80 locals recommend
Bethany Blues BBQ
6 N Pennsylvania AveGreat low-key restaurant with some good BBQ. Good for families, couples, or groups. Walking distance from 96 Central.
Jerk chicken, cocktails and ocean views! What's better than that? Fun times at Mango's on the boardwalk. Only steps down the boardwalk from 96 Central!
42 locals recommend
Mango's
97 Garfield PkwyJerk chicken, cocktails and ocean views! What's better than that? Fun times at Mango's on the boardwalk. Only steps down the boardwalk from 96 Central!
You haven't visited Bethany Beach unless you've had a taste of DB fries! Awesome hand-cut fries. Great subs too! Just off the boardwalk in town. Walking distance!
7 locals recommend
D B Fries
100 Garfield PkwyYou haven't visited Bethany Beach unless you've had a taste of DB fries! Awesome hand-cut fries. Great subs too! Just off the boardwalk in town. Walking distance!
Don't leave Bethany without some Fisher's Popcorn! Best caramel popcorn on the east coast! Our favorite is the caramel popcorn, our daughter loves the Old Bay Caramel Popcorn! Try it, you'll like it! In town, just off the boardwalk. Walking distance from 96 Central!
7 locals recommend
Fisher's Popcorn of Bethany
108 Garfield PkwyDon't leave Bethany without some Fisher's Popcorn! Best caramel popcorn on the east coast! Our favorite is the caramel popcorn, our daughter loves the Old Bay Caramel Popcorn! Try it, you'll like it! In town, just off the boardwalk. Walking distance from 96 Central!
Great little breakfast spot in town just off of the boardwalk, walking distance from 96 Central!
6 locals recommend
The Penguin
105 Garfield PkwyGreat little breakfast spot in town just off of the boardwalk, walking distance from 96 Central!
Some amazing hand cut fries, a local favorite! Walking distance from 96 Central.
30 locals recommend
Bethany Beach Boardwalk
BoardwalkSome amazing hand cut fries, a local favorite! Walking distance from 96 Central.
Cute, upbeat, modern restaurant with a great atmosphere. A little pricey, but on the boardwalk and a fun spot to be!
8 locals recommend
Heidaway
97B Garfield PkwyCute, upbeat, modern restaurant with a great atmosphere. A little pricey, but on the boardwalk and a fun spot to be!
One of our favorite spots for crepes and coffee! Just a short walk into town from 96 Central. You won't be disappointed!
10 locals recommend
Sunshine Crepes
100 Garfield PkwyOne of our favorite spots for crepes and coffee! Just a short walk into town from 96 Central. You won't be disappointed!
If you want a great burger, look no further! This place has the best burgers around, if you're looking for something quick and easy! Just a short walk into town from 96 Central.
6 locals recommend
Five Guys
47A Rehoboth AveIf you want a great burger, look no further! This place has the best burgers around, if you're looking for something quick and easy! Just a short walk into town from 96 Central.
One of our favorites at the beach! Just a 5 minute drive North on Rt. 1. This place has amazing seafood dishes, great cocktails, and awesome desserts! A must try!
62 locals recommend
Bluecoast Seafood Grill and Raw Bar
30904 Coastal HwyOne of our favorites at the beach! Just a 5 minute drive North on Rt. 1. This place has amazing seafood dishes, great cocktails, and awesome desserts! A must try!
Enjoy a short walk down the boardwalk into town and visit this local gem! Great coffee, breakfast items, and bakery goods. One of my favorite coffee spots!
11 locals recommend
Beach Break Bakrie & Cafe
123 Garfield PkwyEnjoy a short walk down the boardwalk into town and visit this local gem! Great coffee, breakfast items, and bakery goods. One of my favorite coffee spots!
Locally owned counter-serve cafe for sweets and desserts. Great ice cream and coffee drinks. Friendly staff. A short walk down the boardwalk into town for this gem!
9 locals recommend
Maureen's Ice Cream and Desserts
99 Garfield PkwyLocally owned counter-serve cafe for sweets and desserts. Great ice cream and coffee drinks. Friendly staff. A short walk down the boardwalk into town for this gem!
This place offers a variety of fresh and frozen seafood. Friendly staff, decent prices. Buy some seafood and enjoy a night in with the kids! About a 5 minute drive South on Rt. 1.
South Bethany Seafood Market
33260 Coastal HwyThis place offers a variety of fresh and frozen seafood. Friendly staff, decent prices. Buy some seafood and enjoy a night in with the kids! About a 5 minute drive South on Rt. 1.
Great little donut shop, with made to order donuts. If you've never tried Sandy Pony Donuts, you're missing out! Beware- there will be lines to get in! It's a very popular spot, just down the boardwalk in town.
12 locals recommend
Sandy Pony Donuts
115 Garfield PkwyGreat little donut shop, with made to order donuts. If you've never tried Sandy Pony Donuts, you're missing out! Beware- there will be lines to get in! It's a very popular spot, just down the boardwalk in town.
Great Hawaiian type shaved ice. Best around! Short drive from Bethany Beach to Fenwick Island. About 15 minutes. Definitely worth the drive!
8 locals recommend
Fenwick Ice Co.
36773 Lighthouse RdGreat Hawaiian type shaved ice. Best around! Short drive from Bethany Beach to Fenwick Island. About 15 minutes. Definitely worth the drive!
excellent tapas restaurant, very quaint, great beverages! Walking distance from 96 Central
9 locals recommend
14 Global
14 N Pennsylvania Aveexcellent tapas restaurant, very quaint, great beverages! Walking distance from 96 Central
Sedona
26 N Pennsylvania AveRecently under new management; small menu, but overall good food.
Zoca
98 Garfield ParkwayMexican restaurant
Baja Beach House Grill
109 Garfield PkwyExcellent spot for lunch. Great food, even better crushes!
Harvest Tide Steakhouse, Bethany Beach, DE
Great steak restaurant, nice atmosphere.
Kohrs Brothers
16 N Atlantic AveGood custard type ice cream
Pomodoro Pizzeria
101 Garfield PkwyGreat pizza, town favorite! Walking distance.
Surfs up
Great pizza and subs. Walking distance, in town.
Candy Kitchen
Golf Courses
Great little course with some challenging holes. Mostly par 3's with a few par 4's added. The greens are always in good shape.
18 locals recommend
The Salt Pond Golf Club
402 Bethany LoopGreat little course with some challenging holes. Mostly par 3's with a few par 4's added. The greens are always in good shape.
Bear Trap Dunes
7 Club House DriveNice course, friendly staff, great location.
Bayside Resort Golf Club
12021 North Haven DriveBeautiful course, friendly staff.
Things to do around town/Sightseeing
Indian River Inlet
Great area for surfing, relaxing and fishing!
Very nice nature walk which takes about an hour. Takes you into the wetlands and back on a trail and boardwalk. Free of charge. Great for families.
23 locals recommend
Bethany Beach Nature Center
807 Garfield PkwyVery nice nature walk which takes about an hour. Takes you into the wetlands and back on a trail and boardwalk. Free of charge. Great for families.
Cute little short course mini golf in town. Always a fun time for the kids!
15 locals recommend
Captain Jack's Pirate Golf
21 N. Pennylvania Ave.Cute little short course mini golf in town. Always a fun time for the kids!
Great bookstore with friendly staff, just in town, short walk from 96 Central.
9 locals recommend
Bethany Beach Books
99 Garfield PkwyGreat bookstore with friendly staff, just in town, short walk from 96 Central.
If you're looking for a bike rental, this is the place to go! Friendly staff and many bikes to choose from.
14 locals recommend
Bethany Bike Shop
900 N Pennsylvania AveIf you're looking for a bike rental, this is the place to go! Friendly staff and many bikes to choose from.
Great family fun center with games for all ages! Ski-ball, air hockey, pinball, slots, and many other games. Fun for all!
Shore Fun Family Fun Center
108 Garfield PkwyGreat family fun center with games for all ages! Ski-ball, air hockey, pinball, slots, and many other games. Fun for all!
Great surf gear, swimsuits, hats, boogie boards, surf boards, flip flops, etc. Friendly staff and buying a souvenir t-shirt is a must!
10 locals recommend
Bethany Surf Shop
99 Garfield PkwyGreat surf gear, swimsuits, hats, boogie boards, surf boards, flip flops, etc. Friendly staff and buying a souvenir t-shirt is a must!
Just about 15 minutes South of Bethany Beach, you'll find Viking Golf, Go-Karts, and Thunder Lagoon waterpark. Small area but the kids seem to love it! Dunkin Donuts and an ice cream shop are there as well.
41 locals recommend
Viking Golf & Go-Karts, Thunder Lagoon Waterpark
38965 Island StJust about 15 minutes South of Bethany Beach, you'll find Viking Golf, Go-Karts, and Thunder Lagoon waterpark. Small area but the kids seem to love it! Dunkin Donuts and an ice cream shop are there as well.
Awesome park for bike riding, nature hikes, or just picnicing on the beach. Visit The Point Overlook, tour the Fort Miles Historic area, take a bike ride around the park (you can borrow a bike for free, thanks to the Friends of Cape Henlopen), visit the Nature Center and Touch Tank, walk the fishing pier, and ride bikes around Gordon's Pond Trail. So much to do here! Great day trip for the whole family.
28 locals recommend
Cape Henlopen State Park Public Beach
15009 Cape Henlopen DrAwesome park for bike riding, nature hikes, or just picnicing on the beach. Visit The Point Overlook, tour the Fort Miles Historic area, take a bike ride around the park (you can borrow a bike for free, thanks to the Friends of Cape Henlopen), visit the Nature Center and Touch Tank, walk the fishing pier, and ride bikes around Gordon's Pond Trail. So much to do here! Great day trip for the whole family.
Take a day trip over to Cape May on the ferry. You can drive your car on, walk on, or take your bike on the ferry. The Cape May-Lewes Ferry is about 17 miles across the Delaware Bay to connect North Cape May, New Jersey with Lewes, Delaware.
14 locals recommend
Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Take a day trip over to Cape May on the ferry. You can drive your car on, walk on, or take your bike on the ferry. The Cape May-Lewes Ferry is about 17 miles across the Delaware Bay to connect North Cape May, New Jersey with Lewes, Delaware.
Outlets
Outlets, outlets, outlets! There is a stretch of several miles where you have outlets on both sides of the highway. About 20 -25 minute drive from Bethany Beach, but well worth it. Vineyard Vines, Coach, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Under Armour, Nike, J Crew, Banana Republic, Gap, Carter's, Hanes, Adidas, Levi's, Aeropostale, American Eagle, Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor, ASICS, Bath & Body Works, Build a Bear, Hollister, Janie & Jack, Lacoste, and more!
265 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach
36470 Seaside Outlet DriveOutlets, outlets, outlets! There is a stretch of several miles where you have outlets on both sides of the highway. About 20 -25 minute drive from Bethany Beach, but well worth it. Vineyard Vines, Coach, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Under Armour, Nike, J Crew, Banana Republic, Gap, Carter's, Hanes, Adidas, Levi's, Aeropostale, American Eagle, Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor, ASICS, Bath & Body Works, Build a Bear, Hollister, Janie & Jack, Lacoste, and more!
Tennis
Sea Colony Tennis
39359 Racquet LnTennis anyone? Great place for tennis. Short drive. Clinics, lessons, etc.
Town of Bethany Beach
Things to do in town.
FREE ENTERTAINMENT IN TOWN: www. townofbethanybeach
.com
BANDSTAND- Free Concerts @ 7:30pm every THURSDAY night in the summer (and SAT nights in Sept/Oct)
MOVIES ON THE BEACH- Free Movies @ Dusk, on the beach off Garfield Parkway, June-August.
6/5- Rock Dog
6/12- Puss In Boots: The Last Wish
6/19- Spirit Untamed
6/26- Cheaper By The Dozen
7/3- Rumble
7/10- The Lorax
7/17- Hidden Figures
7/24- Midway
7/31- Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone
8/7- Paw Patrol: The Movie
8/14- Elvis
8/21- Moana
9/1- Top Gun Maverick
9/15- Yesterday
9/22- Shazam
9/29- West Side Story
BONFIRES ON THE BEACH- FRIDAY's in October on the beach off Campbell Place, 6-8pm. Marshmallows, roasting sticks, and glow bracelets provided while supplies last.
FARMERS MARKET: Sundays, 8am-12pm; downtown Bethany (corner of Garfield Pkwy & Pennsylvania
Poseidon Festival: 5/26-5/28, downtown Bethany
Seaside Craft Show: 6/3, 10-4:30 on boardwalk
Independence Day Celebration: 7/4, Parade @ noon, Concert @ 7:30pm, Fireworks @ Dusk
Summer Exercise Classes:
Yoga
Summer: Daily on the Beach off Garfield Parkway: 6:00 a.m. May 26th – September 4th; $10/person
Spring/Fall on the Bandstand: 6:30 a.m. Groups of 4 or more by appointment only; email to request day bethanybeachyoga@ hot mail. com
Daily on the BEACH off Central Ave, 7:00 a.m.; $10/person
Bootcamp on the Beach:
Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 8 a.m. on the beach off Garfield Parkway starting May 1st.
Tuesdays & Fridays, 7 a.m. on the beach off Parkwood Street starting June 22nd
$10/person
Pilates:
On the Beach
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8 a.m. on the BEACH off Garfield; $15/person
In the Park (Central Park)
Saturdays, 8 a.m. on the grass on yoga mats (provided); $10/person
Total Body Functional Fitness:
Mondays and Wednesdays, 8a.m; Saturdays, 7 a.m. on the grass in Central Park; $10/person
114 locals recommend
Bethany Beach
FREE ENTERTAINMENT IN TOWN: www. townofbethanybeach
.com
BANDSTAND- Free Concerts @ 7:30pm every THURSDAY night in the summer (and SAT nights in Sept/Oct)
MOVIES ON THE BEACH- Free Movies @ Dusk, on the beach off Garfield Parkway, June-August.
6/5- Rock Dog
6/12- Puss In Boots: The Last Wish
6/19- Spirit Untamed
6/26- Cheaper By The Dozen
7/3- Rumble
7/10- The Lorax
7/17- Hidden Figures
7/24- Midway
7/31- Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone
8/7- Paw Patrol: The Movie
8/14- Elvis
8/21- Moana
9/1- Top Gun Maverick
9/15- Yesterday
9/22- Shazam
9/29- West Side Story
BONFIRES ON THE BEACH- FRIDAY's in October on the beach off Campbell Place, 6-8pm. Marshmallows, roasting sticks, and glow bracelets provided while supplies last.
FARMERS MARKET: Sundays, 8am-12pm; downtown Bethany (corner of Garfield Pkwy & Pennsylvania
Poseidon Festival: 5/26-5/28, downtown Bethany
Seaside Craft Show: 6/3, 10-4:30 on boardwalk
Independence Day Celebration: 7/4, Parade @ noon, Concert @ 7:30pm, Fireworks @ Dusk
Summer Exercise Classes:
Yoga
Summer: Daily on the Beach off Garfield Parkway: 6:00 a.m. May 26th – September 4th; $10/person
Spring/Fall on the Bandstand: 6:30 a.m. Groups of 4 or more by appointment only; email to request day bethanybeachyoga@ hot mail. com
Daily on the BEACH off Central Ave, 7:00 a.m.; $10/person
Bootcamp on the Beach:
Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 8 a.m. on the beach off Garfield Parkway starting May 1st.
Tuesdays & Fridays, 7 a.m. on the beach off Parkwood Street starting June 22nd
$10/person
Pilates:
On the Beach
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8 a.m. on the BEACH off Garfield; $15/person
In the Park (Central Park)
Saturdays, 8 a.m. on the grass on yoga mats (provided); $10/person
Total Body Functional Fitness:
Mondays and Wednesdays, 8a.m; Saturdays, 7 a.m. on the grass in Central Park; $10/person