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Despite its small size, Bethany Beach contains the usual attractions of a summer seaside resort, including the short Joseph Olson Boardwalk, a broad, sandy beach, motels, restaurants, and vacation homes. Because Bethany Beach does not sit on a barrier island, residential areas continue some distance to the west of the town's limits.

This guide to 50 fun things to do in Bethany Beach will help get your vacation started. If you are looking to explore the outdoors, soak up the sunshine, and play on the beach, there’s always something new and exciting happening at the beach.

Bethany is the kind of place that's perfectly suited for beach house gatherings of extended families who find their sunny days filled with an endless array of do-as-you-please activities – sunning or running on the broad beaches, shopping tax-free at the boutiques on the boardwalk or savoring a gourmet coastal meal.

Enjoy long, lazy days with your toes in the sand or roll into free concerts, movies on the beach and more fun in the evenings. From the beach and the bay to the boardwalk, there are so many family-friendly and relaxing things to do in Bethany Beach.