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Rehoboth Beach Facts
Rehoboth Beach is located along the Atlantic Coast in Delaware's beach region of eastern Sussex County. It is one of the cities of Cape Region in Delaware that is experiencing rapid growth. The population in the summer months climbs to over 25,000 but during the off season it drops to roughly 1,488 full time residents. Rehoboth Beach encompasses an area of 1.64 square miles of which 0.47 is water. It was founded as the Rehoboth Beach Camp Meeting Association in 1873 by a reverend. In 1891 it was incorporated as Cape Henlopen City. In 1893 it was changed to Rehoboth Beach. Rehoboth is a Hebrew word meaning 'broad spaces'.
Interesting Rehoboth Beach Facts:
Rehoboth Beach is sometimes referred to as the 'Nation's Summer Capital' due to its visitors arriving each summer and winter from Washington, D.C. Residents of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland also frequent this region.
Rehoboth Beach has a one mile boardwalk that is considered one of the activities a person must do when visiting Delaware.
Rehoboth Boardwalk includes family amusement activities, shops. Restaurants, and other features that have resulted in it being named the best family beach along the Atlantic.
Rehoboth Beach encompasses one and a half miles of beachfront.
There are roughly 50 different bands that play each summer at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand located at Rehoboth Avenue not far from the Rehoboth Boardwalk. The bandstand has been a popular place for bands since 1963.
Festivals held in Rehoboth Beach include the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival, the Rehoboth Beach Autumn Jazz Festival, and the Sea Witch Halloween Festival.
The climate of Rehoboth Beach is considered to be mild subtropical due to the cool winters and humid, hot summers.
Approximately 200,000 people attend the Sea Witch Halloween Festival each year.
In Rehoboth Beach's downtown region there are more than 100 places for visitors to eat. This is considered to be part of the Culinary Capital of the Culinary Coast when combined with Dewey Beach.
Rehoboth Boardwalk has an arcade that features arcade games priced at 1950s levels, helping to make this area extremely family friendly.
There are more than 100 shops in Rehoboth Beach's beach area for outlet shoppers looking for a bargain.
Shopping in Delaware is tax free so it makes it an ideal place for bargain hunters.
Those looking for water sports will find many options in Rehoboth Beach such as paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing, jet skiing, skim boarding, parasailing, kite boarding, surfing, or taking a water taxi tour.
Dolphin and whale watching is popular in Rehoboth Beach between July and October.
Visitors to Rehoboth Beach can visit the Rehoboth Beach Museum and learn about everything from beach life to fashion in the city since it was first established.
Visitors to Rehoboth Beach can visit Delaware's largest park called Jungle Jim's. The park includes the waterpark as well as mini putting, batting cages, and a café to grab a snack.
Rehoboth Beach is home to the Midway Speedway Park, where visitors can rent go carts 365 days a year.


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