Downtown Bethany Beach Travel Guide

Bethany Beach

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, residential buildings, and a road running parallel to the shore.
A beach with sand dunes and sparse vegetation.
A wooden signpost with multiple directional signs pointing to various destinations such as Panama, Barbados, Beach, Dublin, and Leesburg.
A sandy beach with a wooden boardwalk and people enjoying the seaside.
A wooden deck with a white bench overlooking a beach.

Stay near popular Downtown Bethany Beach attractions

A waterfront resort with a large building, a gazebo, and a brick walkway.

Bethany Beach Boardwalk

9.0/10 (720 reviews)
After visiting Bethany Beach Boardwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bethany Beach. Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
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Things to do

1 Hour Private Escape Room Experience in Ocean City

1 Hour Private Escape Room Experience in Ocean City

฿1,202
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
1 Hour Private Escape Room Experience in Ocean City
Bethany Beach Bash Scavenger Hunt

Bethany Beach Blitz Scavenger Hunt

฿668
per adult
Bethany Beach Blitz Scavenger Hunt
Radical Rehoboth Scavenger Hunt

Radical Rehoboth Scavenger Hunt

฿968
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Radical Rehoboth Scavenger Hunt
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Top hotels in Downtown Bethany Beach

Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn by Marriott

Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn by Marriott

3 out of 5
99 Hollywood Ave Bethany Beach DE
The price is ฿4,290 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
฿4,290
฿4,772 total
2 Dec - 3 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Bethany Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (875 reviews)
"Our experience as a whole was excellent. The hotel is beautiful and location is excellent. The hotel restaurant was excellent. Very delicious crab cake! That being said, the hotel is starting to show wear. Our bathroom door was warped from water damage. The sink was clogged. The bathroom mirror lighting ..."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn by Marriott
Castle in the Sand

Castle in the Sand

3 out of 5
3701 Atlantic Avenue Ocean City MD
Stay at this beach hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
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Castle in the Sand
Holiday Inn & Suites Ocean City by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Ocean City by IHG

3 out of 5
1701 Atlantic Avenue Ocean City MD
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,040 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,040
฿3,405 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,454 reviews)
"My favorite place to stay❤️"

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Ocean City by IHG
Henlopen Oceanfront Hotel

Henlopen Oceanfront Hotel

2 out of 5
511 North Boardwalk Rehoboth Beach DE
The price is ฿2,943 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿2,943
฿3,266 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Rehoboth Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,986 reviews)
"Favorite place to stay in Rehoboth. Right on the beach, north end of the boardwalk. Rooms are clean, the staff is friendly and responsive. The service is top-notch, reasonable room rates and you can't beat the location."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Henlopen Oceanfront Hotel
Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort

Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort

3 out of 5
Oceanfront on 91st Street Ocean City MD
The price is ฿2,945 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,945
฿3,836 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
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Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront

Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront

3 out of 5
2100 N Baltimore Ave Ocean City MD
The price is ฿2,175 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,175
฿2,436 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
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Where to stay in Downtown Bethany Beach

Find the best Downtown Bethany Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A wooden boardwalk with people, a beach, and a sunset sky.

Sea Colony

When in Sea Colony, you can plan a visit to Bethany Beach Beaches and Bethany Beach Bandstand, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A rocky breakwater with waves crashing against it, a lighthouse in the distance, and a sunset sky.

North Bethany Beach

While visiting North Bethany Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Bethany Beach Beaches and Delaware Seashore State Park.

A seagull standing on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.

South Bethany

Visitors to South Bethany enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Fenwick Island Beach is worth a stop.

A suspension bridge at sunset with the sun reflecting on the water.

Tower Shores

While visiting Tower Shores, you might make a stop by sights like Bethany Beach Beaches and Delaware Seashore State Park.

Bethany West

While Bethany West may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bethany Beach Bandstand and Bethany Beach Beaches.

Downtown Bethany Beach Travel Guide