Delaware Beach Ocean front upscale

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Anonymous wrote:https://www.townofbethanybeach.com/365/Beach-Cams

Link to Bethany Beach webcam with a view of the “replenished” beach. Lol.

As someone who has spent countless years visiting all the local beaches, I can report that the beach in front of the Bethany Boardwalk will never be like it was when I was a kid. It’s a sliver and crazy crowded all summer long.

Have you actually been down there recently? I was there several months ago and saw it firsthand. The beach has been replenished.

If your issue is that the beach is crowded, maybe pony up for a beach house a few blocks away from the main street. If you’re rolling up to the public beach right in front of the bandstand and acting surprised that that’s the most crowded part, no one here can help you.

Bethany is yuck

Full of maga

My lovely home one block off beach I sold because of all the insane people

Rehoboth is so much better.

The rehoboth boardwalk is just as trashy as the OC boardwalk. The only difference is you occasionally see a preppy family from Kensington or Olney who looks out of place and a bit shell shocked by the tattooed masses.

LOL. OP here. I would be the shell shocked and out of place one. The first time I saw the beach (sand and water) at OC I was truly appalled and disgusted. I’ll leave the people part out of my comment and you can extrapolate my views based on the beach issues.

My fav spots are Seven Stars Turks and Caicos, 7 Mile Beach Grand Cayman and the Vineyard. Thus my concern about where I stay.

I’m no fan of OC, but what about the sand and water is appalling and disgusting?

If you don't know then you don't know. My initial response was it was dull, hilly, dirty looking sand and water. I was in my 20s maybe and I was appalled and that is all there is to it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:https://www.townofbethanybeach.com/365/Beach-Cams

Link to Bethany Beach webcam with a view of the “replenished” beach. Lol.

As someone who has spent countless years visiting all the local beaches, I can report that the beach in front of the Bethany Boardwalk will never be like it was when I was a kid. It’s a sliver and crazy crowded all summer long.

Have you actually been down there recently? I was there several months ago and saw it firsthand. The beach has been replenished.

If your issue is that the beach is crowded, maybe pony up for a beach house a few blocks away from the main street. If you’re rolling up to the public beach right in front of the bandstand and acting surprised that that’s the most crowded part, no one here can help you.

Bethany is yuck

Full of maga

My lovely home one block off beach I sold because of all the insane people

Rehoboth is so much better.

The rehoboth boardwalk is just as trashy as the OC boardwalk. The only difference is you occasionally see a preppy family from Kensington or Olney who looks out of place and a bit shell shocked by the tattooed masses.

LOL. OP here. I would be the shell shocked and out of place one. The first time I saw the beach (sand and water) at OC I was truly appalled and disgusted. I’ll leave the people part out of my comment and you can extrapolate my views based on the beach issues.

My fav spots are Seven Stars Turks and Caicos, 7 Mile Beach Grand Cayman and the Vineyard. Thus my concern about where I stay.

I’m no fan of OC, but what about the sand and water is appalling and disgusting?

If you don't know then you don't know. My initial response was it was dull, hilly, dirty looking sand and water. I was in my 20s maybe and I was appalled and that is all there is to it.

So this was multiple decades ago? There’s nothing remotely “hilly” about OC beaches. They are wide and flat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We get it, OP, you’re a beach snob, but people are genuinely trying to be helpful. You’re looking for luxury where it doesn’t really exist. You’re asking for the best mosque in Vatican City or the raciest strip club in Saudi Arabia or the tallest sky scraper in Wyoming. People are giving the best suggestions—seriously, the Henlopen Hotel is as clean, modern, and beach-front as you’re going to get in Delaware—and you’re rolling your eyes, claiming we don’t get you. You want a beach 2.5 hours from your house? These are the accommodations you’re going to find.

I happen to love the Delaware beaches, and I’m thrilled to camp at Cape Henlopen or share a VRBO and buy my kids Grottos and Candy Kitchen and enjoy all the people watching on the boardwalk.

No need to get upset or uptight. You are having a very different experience than I am having. I am not saying you don't get me-although some of you don't. I don't expect everyone to understand and some of you clearly do!

I am going to either stay at the Hilton OC or the Marriott Residence Inn. I am going alone, I am in the middle of divorce, I don't have the kids and I need a break from all of the day to day and the demands I am doing the best I can. I think we all are, aren't we?

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Cape Henlopen is not upscale and from the outside it looks like it’s in disrepair.

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Beach snob trying to stay local

That’s contradicting

There’s no nice beaches here

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Anonymous wrote:Henlopen Hotel. North end of the boardwalk, attached to the Henlopen condominium. Nice, quiet, beachfront.

Has this been renovated recently? It used to be gross and would not meet OP's specifications.

Op again. Thank you. It sure won’t meet my needs. Clearly we have different standards and my original post was not read!

I read it. My friends stayed at the Henlopen in the last few years and said it was nice. Trying to help, but it seems like you’re going through a rough time. Hope you find what you’re looking for.

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Anonymous wrote:https://ashoreresortoceancity.com/

This is a modern boutique hotel in OCMD.

This looks perfect! Thanks for sharing.

I stayed here- I loved how it looked in pictures- but once inside it felt like an old building cheaply renovated

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Anonymous wrote:https://www.townofbethanybeach.com/365/Beach-Cams

Link to Bethany Beach webcam with a view of the “replenished” beach. Lol.

As someone who has spent countless years visiting all the local beaches, I can report that the beach in front of the Bethany Boardwalk will never be like it was when I was a kid. It’s a sliver and crazy crowded all summer long.

Have you actually been down there recently? I was there several months ago and saw it firsthand. The beach has been replenished.

If your issue is that the beach is crowded, maybe pony up for a beach house a few blocks away from the main street. If you’re rolling up to the public beach right in front of the bandstand and acting surprised that that’s the most crowded part, no one here can help you.

Bethany is yuck

Full of maga

My lovely home one block off beach I sold because of all the insane people

Rehoboth is so much better.

The rehoboth boardwalk is just as trashy as the OC boardwalk. The only difference is you occasionally see a preppy family from Kensington or Olney who looks out of place and a bit shell shocked by the tattooed masses.

LOL. OP here. I would be the shell shocked and out of place one. The first time I saw the beach (sand and water) at OC I was truly appalled and disgusted. I’ll leave the people part out of my comment and you can extrapolate my views based on the beach issues.

My fav spots are Seven Stars Turks and Caicos, 7 Mile Beach Grand Cayman and the Vineyard. Thus my concern about where I stay.

Why don’t you just fly to the Vineyard for the weekend? I get the direct flight haven’t started yet but I feel like you could still fly there faster than driving to Ocean City.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.townofbethanybeach.com/365/Beach-Cams

Link to Bethany Beach webcam with a view of the “replenished” beach. Lol.

As someone who has spent countless years visiting all the local beaches, I can report that the beach in front of the Bethany Boardwalk will never be like it was when I was a kid. It’s a sliver and crazy crowded all summer long.

Have you actually been down there recently? I was there several months ago and saw it firsthand. The beach has been replenished.

If your issue is that the beach is crowded, maybe pony up for a beach house a few blocks away from the main street. If you’re rolling up to the public beach right in front of the bandstand and acting surprised that that’s the most crowded part, no one here can help you.

Bethany is yuck

Full of maga

My lovely home one block off beach I sold because of all the insane people

Rehoboth is so much better.

The rehoboth boardwalk is just as trashy as the OC boardwalk. The only difference is you occasionally see a preppy family from Kensington or Olney who looks out of place and a bit shell shocked by the tattooed masses.

LOL. OP here. I would be the shell shocked and out of place one. The first time I saw the beach (sand and water) at OC I was truly appalled and disgusted. I’ll leave the people part out of my comment and you can extrapolate my views based on the beach issues.

My fav spots are Seven Stars Turks and Caicos, 7 Mile Beach Grand Cayman and the Vineyard. Thus my concern about where I stay.

I’m no fan of OC, but what about the sand and water is appalling and disgusting?

If you don't know then you don't know. My initial response was it was dull, hilly, dirty looking sand and water. I was in my 20s maybe and I was appalled and that is all there is to it.

It doesn’t seem that way when you are looking at it - and listening to it - from the O.C. Hilton 12th floor balcony.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We get it, OP, you’re a beach snob, but people are genuinely trying to be helpful. You’re looking for luxury where it doesn’t really exist. You’re asking for the best mosque in Vatican City or the raciest strip club in Saudi Arabia or the tallest sky scraper in Wyoming. People are giving the best suggestions—seriously, the Henlopen Hotel is as clean, modern, and beach-front as you’re going to get in Delaware—and you’re rolling your eyes, claiming we don’t get you. You want a beach 2.5 hours from your house? These are the accommodations you’re going to find.

I happen to love the Delaware beaches, and I’m thrilled to camp at Cape Henlopen or share a VRBO and buy my kids Grottos and Candy Kitchen and enjoy all the people watching on the boardwalk.

Perfect response here. You are not going to find luxury where you are looking. It is just not that kind of place.

[Anonymous]

The actual beach at OC is quite nice and I can’t think of anything on the Cape or even the Vineyard that offers beach front access in the same way.

If you just want a nice beach go to Assateague. The NP beach is as nice any beach in America IMO (although the water temp may or may not be to your liking).

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Anonymous wrote:The actual beach at OC is quite nice and I can’t think of anything on the Cape or even the Vineyard that offers beach front access in the same way.

If you just want a nice beach go to Assateague. The NP beach is as nice any beach in America IMO (although the water temp may or may not be to your liking).

What is the NP Beach?

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Anonymous wrote:The actual beach at OC is quite nice and I can’t think of anything on the Cape or even the Vineyard that offers beach front access in the same way.

If you just want a nice beach go to Assateague. The NP beach is as nice any beach in America IMO (although the water temp may or may not be to your liking).

Agree with this. The actual beach at OC is nice. I don’t love the crowds and some of the kitsch, but think the beach is fantastic.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The actual beach at OC is quite nice and I can’t think of anything on the Cape or even the Vineyard that offers beach front access in the same way.

If you just want a nice beach go to Assateague. The NP beach is as nice any beach in America IMO (although the water temp may or may not be to your liking).

Agree with this. The actual beach at OC is nice. I don’t love the crowds and some of the kitsch, but think the beach is fantastic.

Depending on the street, it's also very uncrowded vs. the massive crowds at rehoboth.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The actual beach at OC is quite nice and I can’t think of anything on the Cape or even the Vineyard that offers beach front access in the same way.

If you just want a nice beach go to Assateague. The NP beach is as nice any beach in America IMO (although the water temp may or may not be to your liking).

What is the NP Beach?

Assateague island national seashore (not technically a national park but close enough)


There is also a state park beach which is the just further down same stretch of beach.