Take a Tour of Coastal Delaware

Explore the beautiful Delaware coast dotted with white sand beaches and ocean views. Steps from our resort, Dewey Beach is perfect for swimming, surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking and wandering the boardwalk at Rehoboth Beach. Take an eco-tour of state parks brimming with coastal trails and wetland wildlife. For a weekend escape, visit our nearby golf courses, breweries or winery tours with award-winning tastings.

 

Beaches

Dewey Beach

Located steps from Bay Resort, Dewey Beach boasts fun activities such as jet skiing, sunbathing on the beach and exploring in kayak rentals. Other watersports include boating, parasailing and windsurfing.

Rehoboth Beach

One of the top beach destinations in the country, Rehoboth Beach is known for its award-winning boardwalk, tax-free shopping and local breweries. Find some of the finest restaurants on the coast of Delaware.

Bethany Beach

Golden sands, Atlantic Ocean waves and a laid-back attitude make this a popular Delaware spot for relaxation and family fun. Enjoy the sand and surf or head to the boardwalk for shopping and fresh seafood dining.

 

Fenwick Island

Fenwick Island is a beautiful, three-mile barrier between the Atlantic Ocean and Little Assawoman Bay in Delaware. Tour this charming beach town boasting a state park with 344 acres of peaceful ocean and bay shoreline.

State Parks and Trails

Indian River Marina

Inside Delaware Seashore State Park, Indian River Marina features convenient services for boaters and fishermen such as temporary docking. Find it near one of the finest fishing spots on the East Coast.

 

Cape Henlopen State Park

Amazing hiking, walking and biking trails await in Cape Henlopen State Park near Bay Resort. Journey to Historic Fort Miles Site for breathtaking trail views before you toast your adventure at a local brewery.

Delaware Seashore State Park

South of Dewey Beach, Delaware Seashore State Park is a scenic spot with six miles of ocean and bay shoreline. Home to the Indian River Lifesaving Museum, the park also offers hiking, biking and horseback riding trails.

Delaware Junction and Breakwater

This gorgeous, pine-studded rail-trail runs through Cape Henlopen State Park amidst wetlands and farmland. The route is ideal for bicyclists, walkers, runners, wheelchair users and families with strollers and dogs.

Water Sports

Sea Rocket Water Adventures

Imagine the memories you could make on a Sea Rocket Adventures double-decker party boats with a slide, shallow water fishing skiffs, relaxing spacious pontoon boats, or speedy jet skis! For a serene touch, paddleboarding offers a peaceful way to unwind for a day. Guests of the Bay Resort enjoy a 10% discount at Sea Rocket Adventures!

Surfing

Sign up for lessons and learn to ride the waves. As one of our only boarding schools, Rehoboth Surf Boarding School offers three- and five-day surf-themed camps for kids. Adults join the fun with our Boarding and Brewery Tours.

Fishing

Head to Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware for the scenic pier. Located near the pier’s entrance, Lighthouse View Tackle offers bait, tackle, food, drinks and other essentials.

Delaware Bay Dolphin Tours

Every year, thousands of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins make their way to the Delaware Coast. Experience a dolphin or whale-watching cruise out of Fisherman’s Wharf in Lewes, Delaware, which is located on the canal.

Paddle Boards and Kayaks

Choose from stand-up paddle boarding or kayak rentals. Find different sized boards for varying ability levels and body types. Located right next door, Delmarva Board Sports will get you everything you need to spend a day on the water.

Kayaking and Eco Tours

Explore the ecosystems of Rehoboth Bay or paddle out to the Outer Wall of Delaware Bay with our eco tours and kayak excursions around Dewey Beach and Cape Henlopen. Get close to nature on a Quest Kayaks Eco Tour.

Golf

Baywood Greens

Play on one of the most scenic golf courses in Delaware. Rated one of the 50 best courses for women by Golf Magazine, Baywood Greens offers breathtaking vistas, a restaurant and a beautiful 18-hole public golf course.

The Rookery Golf Club

The Rookery features two championship 18-hole public courses in the Rehoboth Beach area with four sets of tees for players of all abilities. Take a golf lesson with PGA instruction then dine at the on-site grill.

 

The Peninsula on Indian River Bay

Located on Indian River Bay, The Peninsula boasts a practice facility, on-site PGA teaching pros and a magnificent 7,200-yard, par 72 Jack Nicklaus Signature course with scenic holes along the bay.

Bear Trap Dunes

Ranked as the “Best Course You Can Play” by Golfweek magazine, Bear Trap Dunes offers 27 holes of scenic beauty on the shores of Delaware. Located near Bethany Beach, the course blends wetland grasses with sand dunes.

Salt Pond Golf Club

The Salt Pond Golf Course is an 18-hole, executive-style course with a balance of par 3s and 4s. Offering challenging play for both beginners and experts, this mid-length course is designed amidst the natural landscape.