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TripOut Gay Travel:
Rehoboth Beach
Gay Friendly Rating:
Very welcoming; this place is gay-tastic!
This fun Delaware Beach town is a Mid-Atlantic gay mecca. Soak up the sun, some boardwalk fun and its classic All-American charm.
Rehoboth Beach Fast Facts:
- Gayborhood The gay boys hit the sand at "Poodle Beach," where Queen Street meets the Boardwalk. At night, you'll find them at the bars on Baltimore Avenue.
- Fall in Love If you're looking for a bargain, the fall months are worth checking out. The town doesn't shutter after Labor Day anymore and there are events like Delaware Pride in September.
- Dykes on Bikes And gays on bikes! Here's the deal: Driving and parking in Rehoboth can be a challenge. Skip the stress once there and rent a bike! Bob’s Bike Rental on 1st Street can hook you up.
- Rent, Boys! And Girls, Too. Lodgings-wise, the best deals in town are weekly house rentals. House hunt via Rehoboth.com's rental section or by going direct via Craigslist.
Rehoboth Beach Top 5
Don't leave town before checking out...
Recommended In Rehoboth Beach:
Hotels & Inns
- Atlantic Sands Hotels & Conference Center 101 North Boardwalk
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Hotel Rehoboth 247 Rehoboth Avenue
- Rehoboth Guest House 40 Maryland Avenue
- Shore Inn 703 Rehoboth Avenue
- Silver Lake Guest House 133 Silver Lake Drive
Restaurants
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Dolles 1 Rehoboth Ave.
- Gus & Gus 15 S. Boardwalk
- Hobos 56 Baltimore Avenue
- Java Beach 56 Baltimore Ave Ste J
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Kohr Bros. #5 Rehoboth Avenue
- Nicola Pizza 8 N. 1st Street
- Planet X 35 Wilmington Avenue
- Seafood Shack 42 1/2 Baltimore Ave.
- The Purple Parrot 247 Rehoboth Ave.
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Thrasher’s Fries 26 Rehoboth Ave.
Bars & Clubs
- Aqua 57 Baltimore Avenue
- Blue Moon 35 Baltimore Avenue
- Dogfish Head Brewing Company 320 Rehoboth Ave
Shopping
- Tanger Outlet Malls 36470 Seaside Outlet Drive
Sights & Activities
- Bob’s Bike Rental First & Maryland Avenues
- Henlopen State Park 42 Cape Henlopen Dr.
- Poodle Beach Boardwalk at Queen Street. At the south end of the city’s boardwalk.
- Rehoboth Art League 12 Dodds Lane
- Ward Ellinger Gallery 39 Baltimore Avenue
Events
- Delaware Pride Festival at Rehoboth Beach
- Gay Community Center (CAMP Rehoboth, Inc.) 37 Baltimore Avenue
- Rehoboth Beach Theatre 20 Baltimore Ave
- Rehoboth Film Festival 107 Truitt Avenue

Rehoboth Beach: The Mid-Atlantic Gay Mecca