Parking meters and Jellyfish

Just got back from a trip to Lewes/Rehoboth. We had a great time. I hadn%26#39;t seen anyone else mention the parking meters in Rehoboth. We found a 2 hour meter--75 cents per hour. I don%26#39;t mind the cost but having to run back every 2 hours was a pain. We probably would have stayed longer but we got tired of running back to the meter. I don%26#39;t know if someone else knows of a better spot for parking.... Anyway bring quarters.

Also, we went to Cape Henlopen state park to swim. The water was FULL of jellyfish. Honestly I%26#39;ve never seen so many. I%26#39;m not usually afraid to swim with a few jellyfish, but this was something else. In the 3 hours we were there I probably saw only about 10 people go in the water, and then for only a short time, in and out.

We went to the beach in Lewes (bay).

Parking meters and Jellyfish

RE: Meters: If you go a few blocks away from Rehoboth Ave. the meters are only .50/hr. %26amp; I think you can put up to 6hrs on them. Or you can buy a parking permit that allows you to park in unmetered spaces. DO NOT let them run out...Rehoboth meter readers are notoriously efficient!

RE: Jellyfish: They have been a problem up %26amp; down the Atlantic coast lately. Monday the 24th was one of the worst days EVER...the water looked like it was polka dotted. Since then, it has been much better, but if you look you will see a few %26amp; every now %26amp; then someone gets stung.

Parking meters and Jellyfish

That%26#39;s when we were there! on July 24th. It was something else! A wall of jellyfish. Glad to hear it%26#39;s gotten better.

Good to know about the parking meters. I%26#39;ll look for the 50 cent meters when I return in August.

The parking permit is the best option. I always get one unless I am staying at a hotel. Meters are a pain.

Bay view motel or Hampton Inn?

HI!

My husband, two little ones, and I are heading to the beach in a couple of weeks. I wanted to know if anyone has stayed at either the Bay view motel or Hampton Inn and what your thoughts are as to which one is best.

I would greatly appreciate any help.

Thanks!

Bay view motel or Hampton Inn?

Ramonah,

The Hampton Inn is definitely NOT in Dewey Beach, and I%26#39;m not sure where the Bay View Motel is . . . can%26#39;t find it with google and it doesn%26#39;t ring a bell though we spend time in Dewey.

Do you have a URL or address for Bay View? Is it important to be in Dewey? Hampton Inn is about 4 miles north of the north end of Dewey.

Places to Stay

I%26#39;m looking for suggestions on places to stay for a weekend in August. There%26#39;s a group of ten of us in our twenties. Thanks.

Places to Stay

I would recommend looking at calling the list of motels listed on www.beach-fun.com. Most motels in Dewey are the same, the only real difference being whether they are bayside or oceanside of Route 1. Since Dewey isn%26#39;t that big, don%26#39;t worry so much about location as nothing takes very long to walk.

Keep in mind that weekends are a lot more expensieve than the week (can be up to 2x more expensive) and often require a 2 night minimum staff.

Also, if you are going to Dewey for the nightlife, I strongly recommend staying at a motel in Dewey, not Rehoboth. This will make your transportation issues much easier (i.e. walking) if you decide to imbide in the libations offered at the fine entertainment and music establishments.

Places to Stay

Hi - We just got back from a stay at the Atlantic View, which is right on the beach. Very neat and clean hotel with friendly staff. One of our friend%26#39;s son and his friends ( in their early 20%26#39;s) came down for a few days and loved the location. Many bars witin a few blocks. They never drove anywhere. This hotel was a grreat location. This is one of the only hotels right on the beach, but there are many on the main street, which is just a one block walk to the beach. Good luck!

Any Wireless/High-speed internet options around Bethany?

Staying at the Holiday Inn Exp for a few days in August %26amp; I just realized that they don%26#39;t offer high-speed internet service. I%26#39;m not familiar with Bethany and wondered if there are any cafes or other businesses that offer wireless internet services. I won%26#39;t need it much, just half hour a day for email. Thanks!

Any Wireless/High-speed internet options around Bethany?

http://tinyurl.com/zvocw

Any Wireless/High-speed internet options around Bethany?

The Holiday Inn Express offers free high speed internett to all guests.

Brad Clark

General Manager

Holiday Inn Express, Bethany Beach

The Holiday Inn Express offers free high speed internett to all guests.

Brad Clark

General Manager

Holiday Inn Express, Bethany Beach

Holiday Inn Bethany does offer free hi speed internet.

You can also get free high speed wireless internet in the Sea Colony marketplace shopping center.. trust me...

Thanks for the responses, especially from HIX! Thats great news that the Holiday Inn Express - Bethany has high-speed internet. I probably should have asked you directly but since your website didn%26#39;t list it, I assumed that you didn%26#39;t have high-speed internet. (Most all hotels list high-speed iternet when its offered, often in bold letters.) My obvious advice -- update your website!!! :)

thanks again %26amp; looking forward to our stay.

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When is Fall Race Week at Dover Downs?

Can someone tell me the dates for race week this fall? Thanks.

When is Fall Race Week at Dover Downs?

September 22-24.

www.doverspeedway.com/raceday/index.php

When is Fall Race Week at Dover Downs?

Thanks, whythany

DE has the cleanest beaches....

....in the area, beating out NJ %26amp; MD (survey based on debris/pollutants). Looking for a link %26amp; will post later.

DE has the cleanest beaches....

That *is* really good news, isn%26#39;t it, daddio?

I found a link to a story that covers this news:

newszap.com/articles/…dsn05.txt

Good for Delaware!!

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Easiest way to get from NYC to Rehoboth Beach

Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone could advise me on the easiest way to get from NYC to Rehoboth. I%26#39;ll have lots of heavy bags and I%26#39;ll have to use public transport. What are my options? Thanks for your help!

Easiest way to get from NYC to Rehoboth Beach

Rent a car.

If not, then train to wilmington, and a bus to Rehoboth. Good luck and have fun.

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To Williamsburg from NJ

Please let me know if there are any routes which bypass the major arteries, but will not take us too far afield.

Thanks!

To Williamsburg from NJ

you can also take the easiest way which will take you just as long as 95 but a prettier ride with no trucks. you will pass through a few towns with lites but it really is not all that bad. me and my husband go this way all the time.just as you are going through baltimore you will look for signs south towards annapolis,(think this is 75?) stay on this until you see signs for 301/50 west. take this to 301 south towards richmond. stay on this for a while until you get to 17 south ( there is a rest stop called hornes, great food)you will go left and stay on 17 for a little over 2 hours, you will then go over the coleman bridge which is in glouster, once over the bridge you will see the colonial pkwy whih will take you right into williamsburg. i live here in yorktown . i could not find my map but if you are interested in this way drop me an email and i will confirm all the highway #s for you. good luck..

To Williamsburg from NJ

Another option would be the Cape May/Lewes ferry, Route 1 to 24W to 113S to 13S and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel to Virginia Beach. Real nice drive, although Route 1 could be crowded this time of year. Cape May and Lewes are worth a visit.

If you don%26#39;t do the ferry, 95 to Route 1S works, too. First stoplight is south of Dover. You could have 50 miles of heavy traffic midday on a weekend. And if there%26#39;s a race at Dover Downs, forget about early morning or late afternoon (try 11:00 to 2:00 to avoid race traffic).

where to stay on RT 13

We are traveling down Rt 13 thru DE and MD. We need to stay 1 night on the road either in the lower half of DE or in MD along route 13. Can anyone suggest a clean, safe hotel? The Hampton Inns are all filled up through that route. It seems that all the places we find are rated real low by former guests.

where to stay on RT 13

There%26#39;s a Best Western and a Holiday Inn Express in Seaford, DE. Haven%26#39;t stayed in either. Salisbury, MD is the next metro center. 8 or 9 motels there.

If you%26#39;d like something different, I can recommend a nice B%26amp;B a little further south, near Onancock, VA (yes that is a place name). Let me know.

Best way to Bethany Beach from NYC?

We%26#39;ll be driving from NYC to Bethany Beach, planning to arrive late afternoon on a Saturday. What is the best way?

Mapquest suggests 95 to Rte 1 -- won%26#39;t there be a ton of traffic on Rte 1?

Randmcnally.com suggests the Cape Maye - Lewes ferry.

Any thoughts?

Best way to Bethany Beach from NYC?

Either way would work. If you%26#39;re using the ferry you should have reservations.It is not cheap. Using that you would have to go down the Rt 1 corridor Thru Rehoboth and Dewey Beach.Coming from the bridge using 13 into 1 you should follow 113 at Milford. Go thru Millsboro and turn left on Rt 26 to Bethany.

The Breakers Hotel & Suites (?)

Our family has vacationed 3 summers at Rehoboth Beach, always staying at The Atlanic Sands... always a great experience! This year, because my children plan on bringing friends, we needed a larger room at an affordable price. We are unable to rent a house or condo because will not be staying Sat/Sat, Sun/Sun. We have a double suite(2bedrooms) reserved at THE BREAKERS. I am a little nervous because the brochure showes the rooms looking very small, and staying 2 blocks back from the ocean is new for us. Does anyone have any experience (good or bad) w/The Breakers Hotel at Rehoboth Beach? We are vacationing right after the 4th of July.

Thanks for your help.

The Breakers Hotel %26amp; Suites (?)

I stayed there last year. There were only 2 of us so our room seemed large enough. I don%26#39;t remember them being that small. It is a little way from the beach. We had a good stay, room was clean, staff friendly, free breakfast of cereal, muffins, bagels, etc. and juice or coffee. Did not use the pool, slightly green tint for me but others were in it. Quiet area of town, we sat on our balconey and watched the beach crowd walk back from the beach, everyone friendly. I have stayed in better places but I have also stayed in a lot worse. We didn%26#39;t spend a lot of time in the room anyway.

The Breakers Hotel %26amp; Suites (?)

It%26#39;s clean and well maintained. Within walking distance of the beach, Boardwalk and many good restaurants.

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Parking passes

Are parking passes still sold? Where can I purchase one?

Can you purchase one for an entire season, month, week? Would it be worth my while to purchase one just for a few days?

Thanks in advance!

Parking passes

Parking passes are definitely the way to go when visiting Rehoboth for any amount of time. Meters are are hard to find and then you have to worry about feeding them all day long- and believe me the kiddie cops are more than happy to ticket expired meters!

Passes can be purchased by the day, month or season. When you drive into town, follow signs for ';Parking Permits'; and you will roadside stands with attendants and umbrells selling them. You can just drive up, buy it and go.

The only downside to permits is that the designated parking zones are not oceanblock, but really are very close regardless. If you can%26#39;t find metered you practically have to get a permit as all outlying parking areas are designated for permits anyway.

Have a great trip!!

Parking passes

Thanks for the advice... when I ususally go to Rehoboth -- I go for a long day trip -- I get there REALLY early and have found my ';secret'; parking area .. I make a right off of Rehoboth Avenue on First Avenue and park on a side street a few blocks down... once I got so close to the boardwalk -- and it was a windy day -- my car got sandblasted! I%26#39;ve learned not to park so close now ;)

But you%26#39;re right... go any later than 10 or 11am and you%26#39;re hiking to the beach!

If you are going to rehoboth then parking passes are worthless and a total scam. The town has put parking meters everywhere ( used to be only 4 blocks had parking meters, the rest was available for parking permits, now it is just about every street ). Before even thinking about buying a parking permit you should find out if permit parking is remotely close to where you are staying ( probably is not ).

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seasicknesss brecelets

Do any of you know where to buy seasickness bracelets? Either in Rehoboth or online, before we go?

Thanks!

seasicknesss brecelets

I%26#39;m not sure if this information is too late for you to use, but the seasickness braceletes are usually found in the pharmacy, behind the counter, so you%26#39;ll need to ask the pharmacist. I used them and they work really well, just make sure you use them according to instructions. If you miss the pressure point you have a good shot at getting sick. Pharmacies are located on route one or right in town Rehoboth (Rehoboth Pharmacy, Rehoboth Avenue, one block back from the beach- facing the ocean it%26#39;s on the left side of the avenue) Good luck!

Jen

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thanks!

Lewes Questions?

Can anyone tell me where to stay in Lewes? We will be staying only 1 night and I would like a nice, safe, clean room. I am also looking for information on the whale watch cruises. We will be there the last week of July, is that a good time to do a whale watch cruise or will it be a waste of time? How long will it take to drive to Chincoteague Virginia (on a Sunday) from Lewes.Thanks.

Lewes Questions?

See www.leweschamber.com for some ideas on accomodations, you might want to try one of the B%26amp;B%26#39;s (anywhere you book will cost $$$, it%26#39;s high season here). I%26#39;ve been living near Lewes for 12 years, haven%26#39;t heard about whale watch cruises, be interested to hear what you find. Driving to Chincoteague on a Sunday will take some time. Avoid DE Rte. 1S thru Dewey Beach, Fenwick Island and Ocean City at all costs. Suggest 24W to 113S. I%26#39;m guessing 3+ hours. Start early.

Lewes Questions?

Thanks for the advice. Is Lewes a nice area as well as safe? Would you suggest I just drive a little further?

Lewes is a quaint little town, you can walk to everything, much less touristy than nearby Rehoboth Beach. Lots of shops, an antique mall and several very good restaurants (Try The Buttery or Striper Bites for high end, or Rose and Crown or Irish Eyes for more reasonable prices). And you can charter a boat; still not sure about the whales, although my wife reminded me that a dead one recently washed up on the Lewes beach. Zwaanandale (SP???) Museum is supposed to be OK, never been there. Three outlet malls on Route 1 nearby (go early, and pray it%26#39;s not raining). Keep in mind that a ';Lewes'; address doesn%26#39;t necessarily get you into Lewes itself: The hotels that have ';Lewes'; addresses aren%26#39;t in the town proper, but the B%26amp;B%26#39;s are.

Safety should not be an issue in Lewes.

Thanks again for your help. Can you recomed any B%26amp;Bs that allow children?

Afraid I%26#39;m not current on that topic, ours are now 27 %26amp; 29. Suggest call or email B%26amp;B%26#39;s from Lewes website.

You may want to try the Inn at Canal Square. It%26#39;s an excellent property,well kept on the canal. Not cheap. The Whale Watching Cruises go out from behind the LightHouse Restaurant on the Canal at Savanah Rd. There are several museums and tours.The Cannon Ball Museum on Front St can be very interesting they have volunteer guides some of which are very interesting. There is a small Motel called the Vesuvio Motel just before you cross the bridge going to Light House Restaurant. It%26#39;s a family operation clean,cheap ,not fancy. Just a hint ...I%26#39;ve laughed many times at the people going on the Dolphin Watching tour. For $4 you can take a car load into Cape Henlopen State Park and sit on the Beach and watch Dolphins all day.

Thanks for the replies! Is the whale watching cruise worth it? We will be passing through Lewes the last week of July, will we actually see any whales at that time, or is it a hit or miss type of thing? That would be the only reason for staying overnight in Lewes. If we don%26#39;t stay in Lewes can anyone recommend another place to stay on the way to Chincoteague?

Oh wow, don%26#39;t miss Lewes, it%26#39;s one of those little unexpected jewels one runs across in travels. We decided to stay there when our destination was ';coin beach'; (out around the inlet along the beach areas). We wanted to save some money and stay where there was less touristy congestion. Now we go back just to enjoy Lewes! We enjoyed our stay at the Beacon Motel on Savannah Road last time. Walking distance to town and bay beach, and fisherman%26#39;s wharf is practically on the doorstep.

For info about local whale watching you might try www.capemaywhalewatch.com

Cape May is on the southernmost tip of NJ; a ferry runs between Lewes and Cape May.

I%26#39;ll be taking the Cape May Ferry across. The only reason I thought about staying in Lewes was to do the whale watch cruise. I might just leave on Sunday and drive straight through to Chincoteague.

I think I will keep Lewes in mind for a future weekend getaway trip with my husband, it sounds like a very nice place. Thanks again for your replies!

going for 2 days

how are the beaches. Never been there. I can%26#39;t waite. Driving From NY to meet Family from Jersey. they rented a house and we are going to eat, sunbathe and have fun.

going for 2 days

You didn%26#39;t say which beach you are going to. We have beaches from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick at the Ocean City Md border.Rehoboth%26#39;s beach has just been rebuilt and is quite wide. The beach at Cape Henlopen had a bad winter and is quite narrow at low tide and almost gone at high tide. I understand Dewey Beach is in good shape also. Hope this helps!

going for 2 days

Fenwick Island is a huge, lifeguarded beach with concession stands, showers, and will provide rented umbrellas if needed. The beach seems to go on forever even though everyone wants to pile up in the concession stand area at the ocean. Bethany Beach is a family oriented beach with many conveniences of shops, restaurants, and a public bathroom with a small boardwalk setting. Rehoboth Beach has just been replenished from erosion and has increased in size dramatically. It has a boardwalk with many shops, restaurants, and rides/games for the kids. There are also plenty of drinking establishments for the adults and can be fun people watching on the main avenue. Cape Henlopen in Lewis is actually a very large state park with concession stands, pavillions, showers, and a lot of history and nature observation areas, but, due to the piping plovers (sand birds) that nest there every year, you are limited where you can go on the beach areas which is ashame because the best beachcombing area is the same place the plovers decided to build their nest each year...otherwise you would be amazed at all the different shells and sea creatures you can spot on the beach at lowtide in this particular area. This use to be my favorite spot but, now I prefer Fenwick Island (the beach is very clean, large, and you can get away from the crowd). Dewey Beach is for the teenagers and ';hungover if sober college crowd';. Most of the kids that go to Dewey are looking for parties or trying to start one. Expect a lot of police in town and spot checks there (mostly for underage drinking). I don%26#39;t know what your looking for but, I am sure you will be able to find a beach that suits your needs. Have fun and don%26#39;t forget the sunscreen!

Has anybody been to the ';ECONO LODGE RESORT';?

I was browsing through the forum for Rehoboth Beach, and noticed that there are no opinions or reviews for this particular hotel. Does someone know anything about it? Its reputation, etc. Any info would be appreciated!

Has anybody been to the ';ECONO LODGE RESORT';?

I have stayed here and will once again this coming season for a few days. Nothing special to write home about -- they really need to take the word ';resort'; off of the title. It%26#39;s an Econo Lodge for heaven%26#39;s sake.

It%26#39;s right on Route 1 and near all the shopping. A Cracker Barrel restaurant is walking distance to the hotel.

It does the job of tourist accomodations near the beach resorts of DE.

Has anybody been to the ';ECONO LODGE RESORT';?

Prefer the Americinn there for sure. It%26#39;s nice.

Hey guys,

Thanks for the info on the Econo Lodge. I was kinda wandering about the ';RESORT'; part. Most places that say they are resorts offer a restaurant/bar on premises. So, i will keep all of this in mind.

The Cracker Barrel Restaurant is on the lot of this hotel. Probably one of the more economical hotels on the Route 1 corridor in the DE Beach area.

The Holiday Inn Express in Rehoboth is the best deal of any, by far! It%26#39;s less than 1 mile from the beach, and there is a shuttle that takes you to and from the beach (drops you literally right at the Ocean/Boardwalk!) for a nominal fee. They have a great continantal breakfast and THE best service of any hotel I%26#39;ve stayed at in either Rehoboth or Lewes.

How is the Econo Lodge

How far is it from the beach?

Does it have indoor pool? oudoor pool?

Any good experiences?

Any bad experiences?

Staying Fri / Sat / Sun and trying to fight off impact of rain from Cindy - any suggestions?

How is the Econo Lodge

Just down the road from the Motel is a park and ride lot that will take you to the beach. They charge by the car not person. With no traffic you could drive to the beach in 5 minutes. However on a July weekend closer to 15 minutes. Then you have to find a parking place . If you do drive in keep your meter paid up and watch the 25MPH speed limit. Be aware of bycyclists. Many of the summer workers use bikes and are not careful.One girl was killed earlier this year and a young man recieved serius head wounds yesterday in a hit and run accident. They just renewed the beacg and it%26#39;s great. Enjoy your stay!!

How is the Econo Lodge

It%26#39;s nasty...I would never stay there!

I wrote a review about it if you search hotel reviews. I personally won%26#39;t stay there again.

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Brighton Suite Hotel

I%26#39;d Appreciate any feedback about the Brighton SUite Hotel for a family of five. Thanks

Brighton Suite Hotel

Brighton Suites is one block from the beach and boardwalk at First and Wilmington. There are all kinds of restaurants within wallking distance . PlayLand on the boardwalk is great for smaller kis and reasonably priced. It is not a new building. It does appear to be well kept and I have never heard a negative comment about it.

Brighton Suite Hotel

We leave tomorrow for 3 nights at Brighton. I booked based high ranking and desire for a suite at reasonable price. I%26#39;ll post a trip report when we return.

We were content with Brighton Suites. The location is great. . . a block from the beach and Rehoboth Ave. The suite was large and comfortable with two tvs %26amp; DVD players. The pool is very small, indoors on the 3rd floor. Nice rooftop sundeck. Maid service was quick and efficient. They brought fresh towels 2 times a day. Breakfast in the cafe was good, too. It is not a brand new hotel and the carpeting and bathroom showed signs of wear but not bad for the price.

marriage in bethaNY BEACH

I would like to get married while in bethany beach this july. I have no idea where to find a minister and what the best location there would be to have the wedding. Could anyone please help!!?? Thank you so much in advance.

Lynn

marriage in bethaNY BEACH

I%26#39;m getting married down there too. The best place to look for infomtion is in the chat boards on www.theknot.com - post this message on the Delaware board and you will get tons of information! There is also a website called www.weddingsatthebeaches.com that has a lot of helpful information. Good Luck!

marriage in bethaNY BEACH

Congratulations!!!

I am planning a wedding as well and find the boards on www.weddingchat.com (or Ultimate Wedding website) just amazing.

Best Wishes.

Sand Dunes at Rehoboth

Just visited Rehoboth yesterday (go many times in a year, day trip -- sometimes long-weekends) -- and noticed the work they are doing with adding sand (covering the ';under the boardwalk';) and having a ramp-like path to the boardwalk rather than steps.

Interesting, I guess they are building sand dunes. It%26#39;ll be interesting to see the end-result.

Sand Dunes at Rehoboth

sounds like climbing that ramp, when sandy, could be a bit of a challenge.

Sand Dunes at Rehoboth

or when you%26#39;re tired with alot of stuff that you%26#39;re carrying :)

I%26#39;ve been in Rehoboth three times this summer as I visit family. It is very interesting to watch the good progress being made on the beach replenishment project.

The band shell will be redesigned and its direction will be reversed as well, but the bulk of the work is to serve and protect the main attraction of Rehoboth ... the beach and boardwalk ... in the never-ending give and take of the mighty Atlantic.

The only ';down side'; is the coarser texture of the sand displaced by the dredge to the beach.

These man-made dunes are low, but wide. The engineered and sacrificial ';dunes'; will be planted with dunegrasses, and will be integral to protect the boardwalk and its properties from the scrubbing action of the waves and tides of the numerous severe Nor%26#39;easters and tropical storms, and perhaps from a hurricane.

They are hardly difficult to traverse. There will be handicapped accessible spots as well. It%26#39;s a good thing to keep you coming back year after year.