Bethany Beach in April

My husband and I are from New York and we are considering visiting Bethany Beach in April with our two dogs. Can anyone offer advice? Is this a good time to visit? Are the restaurants open? Are the beaches dog friendly? Is it warm enough to walk along the beach?

Thank you for your help.

Bethany Beach in April

April is a great time, especially if you like it uncrowded. Most of the larger restauarants are open %26#39;year round %26amp; even some of the shops. Your pooches can enjoy the beach all day, just clean up after them or face a fine. Weather can be iffy in April but it will surely be warm enough to walk the beach.

Have a great time.

Bethany Beach in April

Try to go as late in April as possible. It%26#39;s a great time to go...before things get nuts. Too early in April and you might hit weather that is nice away from the beach but gets a bit dicey walking on the beach when the wind gets brisk off the Atlantic. Even weather in the 70s can get uncomfortable with a strong wind.

Another reason to go later in April is to guarantee that the restaurants and bars are open. Mango Mikes, for example, which is a really fun place to go with a Caribbean atmosphere, closes for the season and doesn%26#39;t re-open til the week before Easter (Sun, April 16th). So if you go before the middle of the month you might be disappointed.