Delaware Seashore State Park

Escape for a day of relaxation and fun at the beach.

Delaware Seashore State Park (Point B)

THINGS TO DO:

1.  Delaware Seashore State Park (137 miles, 2 hours 53 minutes)

• Swim and sunbathe
• Surf, skim board, or body board
• Have a picnic on the beach
• Build a sandcastle or bury a family member in the sand
• Go clamming or crabbing in specified areas (check with Park Office for details)
• If you are lucky, see dolphins

THINGS TO KNOW:

This day trip is perfect for anyone who wants to visit the beach, but doesn't feel the need to spend a lot of time there.  While it can be a lot of driving in one day, if you time it right you may have all the kids sleeping peacefully on the way home and you save yourself the effort of packing an over-night bag and the expense of a hotel.

Delaware Seashore State Park is affordable and convenient.  The cost is $8 for out-of-state visitors, but includes access to bathhouses with showers and changing rooms.  This is an important aspect for our family.  The showers are not glamorous (you have to push a button to turn the water on every 10 seconds), but they get the job done so you don't have to drive 3 hours home sitting (and chafing) in sandy clothes. 

There are two ocean swimming areas at Delaware Seashore State Park, Tower Ocean Road and South Inlet Day Area.  Tower Ocean Road is the best option if you enjoy or are interested in trying surfing.  Our family really enjoyed the day we spent at the South Inlet Day Area.  Both areas have bathhouses.  

If you want to save yourself the effort of packing beach equipment or don't want to bother purchasing beach gear that will only be used once a year, you can rent chairs for $5 and umbrellas for $12 to use all day.  There are also concessions available at both swimming areas.  Regardless of whether you buy or bring your own food, you'll have to take your own trash out of the park.

Our family enjoys visiting Delaware Seashore State Park because we like visiting the beach without the commercialism of a boardwalk.  However, the park is only about 10 minutes away from Dewey Beach and about 15 minutes away from Rehoboth Beach where we can find the typical beach stores if we need to purchase body boards or sand castle supplies on the way to the beach.  

We recommend staying until 4:00 p.m.  By the time you pack up and shower (be aware that there may be lines for the shower at this time),  it will be time for dinner.  There are plenty of great places to eat along Delaware 1.  After a full day in the sun and a good dinner, the kids will be sufficiently prepared to sleep on the way home.  And best of all, you just masterfully avoided traffic on the beltway!