Delaware
Dewey Beach — This sandbar island is one huge beach party all summer long
Dewey Beach has developed a reputation as a wild summer "party town", and is particularly popular in the Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Wilmington areas.
As is the case with most beach areas, Dewey Beach quiets down in the fall and winter.
The town hosts the Dewey Beach Music Conference during the last weekend of September. This event began in 2002 and has been a huge draw for unsigned bands from all over the country.
Another popular Dewey Beach event, which occurs every October, is Greyhounds Reach The Beach, where thousands of rescued greyhounds and their owners congregate.
Also, the town is the location of the annual East Coast Skimboarding Championships, in mid-August.
Dewey Beach, together with the towns of Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, South Bethany, and Fenwick Island, comprises Delaware's beach-resort area and is Sussex County's most densely-populated and fastest-growing area.
Where To Stay
Best Western Gold Leaf:
The only nationwide hotel in Dewey Beach. Located right in the heart of town. Rooftop pool with ocean view and sundeck. Spacious and luxurious guest rooms offer private balconies - some with ocean or bay views. Free continental breakfast. Also features three rooftop conference rooms and indoor multi-level parking.
Places to stay in and around Dewey
Adams Ocean Front 4 Read Street
Atlantic Oceanside 1700 Highway 1
Atlantic View 2 Clayton Street
Barry's Gull Cottage 116 Chesapeake
Bay Resort Bellevue on the Bay
Bellbuoy Inn 21 Van Dyke
Best Western Highway 1 at Dickenson
Sand Palace Highway 1 at Dagsworthy
Sea-Esta 2306 Highway 1
Surf Club 1 Read Street
