Ouch!! Don't like the rocks and sharp shells!

Hi everyone... was at Rehoboth yesterday. I understand this is part of the dredging that%26#39;s going on to rebuild the beach and build the sand dunes at Rehoboth -- but OUCH OUCH OUCH! I never ever had to wear reef shoes while going to the beach there and yesterday I wish I had them. I went to Ryan%26#39;s Junk and Jems to purchase a pair; but then I hesitated. I didn%26#39;t like the current either and I pictured myself getting slammed into those little sharp shells and rocks if a wave hit me.

I picked up a copy of the Cape Gazette on the way home last night and right there on page one was an article about this same situation. The lifeguards actually didn%26#39;t recommend people body boarding and the injuries have gone up this year.

Wish I had read this on the way DOWN.... it was too hot to NOT go in the water yesterday -- but I went just to splash some on me and go back to the towel. I have a few good beach weekends left in the summer ... I may have to go elsewhere... been going to Rehoboth for as long as I can remember. It%26#39;s just not safe (especially for a friend of mine that%26#39;s diabetic and shouldn%26#39;t get cuts, etc.)

They say that the beach will be back to normal for next year; I certainly hope so!

Ouch!! Don't like the rocks and sharp shells!

I was planning on taking my family to Rehoboth next week, until I saw your post. Is it really bad? I%26#39;ve got two young kids.

Any other clean beaches you could recommend in the general area? Thanks!

Ouch!! Don't like the rocks and sharp shells!

This is due to the work they did on the beaches. Either Cape Henlopen State Park. Towers Road or Indian River State Park would be good alternatives. They offer good beaches, dressing rooms , parking, and concession stands .

Thanks for the info, Beached Boy.

Yep, that%26#39;s right. I recently walked Cape Henlopen%26#39;s ocean beach from the point to almost Gordon%26#39;s Pond and most of it had no shells whatsoever. Unless you love crowded beaches, hunting elusive parking spaces and plugging meters, this is always a better alternative than Rehoboth for hitting the beach. BUT, the daily entrance fee has just gone up to $8 for non residents.

As for the rip currents, yes, they were VERY bad last week, due mosty to that TS that just made its way up the Atlantic. That is not usually a problem, but for first timers, you should know that DE waves often break much closer to the shore than elsewhere. And beware; the tide comes in quickly %26amp; engulfs many a dozing sunbather!

That%26#39;s $8 per car load. Hugh Parking lot right at the beach. Visitors center with a small aquarium . They%26#39;ve remodeled one of the old World War 2 towers and it%26#39;s open to the public gives great view. For those who care to there are also hiking and bike riding trails.

Thanks for the tips -- never went to Cape Henlopen -- but I may try that in a few weeks.

The meter situation has gotten worse over the years; sure it looks nice now when you go up and down Rehoboth Avenue -- but back in the day; at least you can park your car and have 12 hour meters. Trick to it is; finding the side streets that still have those meters... AND... getting there EARLY to snag one of em :) Oh and they%26#39;re still a quarter for 1/2 hour.

The problem with that too, is having quarters with you. Sure there%26#39;s change machines, but it%26#39;s a pain. I%26#39;ve lived with that for years now.

You could buy a parking pass and park in the unmetered areas. They sell them daily or seasonal