A family-oriented beach with a small-town feel, known for being one of North Carolina’s least-developed barrier islands. Features 8 miles of south-facing beaches, fishing pier, boat ramp access, and turtle watching.
Calvert County park featuring a half-mile of sandy beach on the Chesapeake Bay, fishing pier, and playground. Offers seasonal camping, picnic areas, and nettle nets during jellyfish season. Entry fee required with lifeguards during summer months.
Public beach on the Chesapeake Bay featuring calm, shallow waters ideal for families with young children. Located in a historic small town with shops and restaurants. Free access with beautiful sunset views and nearby fishing pier.
Five-acre waterfront park on the Chesapeake Bay with 700 feet of shoreline and one of the Bay’s few nettle-free beaches. Features a fishing jetty, gazebo, picnic facilities, and bath house. Free admission with ample parking.
Popular public beach on Delaware Bay in historic Lewes with calm, shallow waters ideal for families with young children. Features lifeguards in summer, nearby parking, restrooms, and food options. Close to downtown Lewes attractions.
Municipal beach in small coastal town on Delaware-Maryland border. Features family-friendly atmosphere, seasonal lifeguards, nearby restaurants, and shops. Less commercialized than larger resort towns with relaxed pace.
Family-oriented beach town with well-maintained beaches, boardwalk gazebo, and recreational facilities including basketball and tennis courts. Features clean beaches with seasonal lifeguards. Beach badges required.
Known as “The Nation’s Summer Capital,” featuring a mile-long boardwalk with shops, restaurants, and amusements. Clean beaches with seasonal lifeguards and beach patrols. Famous for tax-free shopping at nearby Tanger Outlets.
Family-oriented “Quiet Resort” with a small boardwalk, bandstand with free summer concerts, and well-maintained beaches. Features seasonal lifeguards, summer events, and quaint downtown area with shops and dining.
Calm bay beach in historic town known as “The First Town in the First State.” Features gentle waves ideal for families with young children, nearby Cape May-Lewes Ferry, and charming downtown with museums, shops, and restaurants.