Rehoboth Beach Delaware Map

About Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Rehoboth Beach is a locality in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,370. The population density is 455.9 people per km². Rehoboth Beach is located at 38.7209°N, 75.0760°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19971.

Rehoboth Beach unfolds as a sliver of coastal charm, where the Atlantic’s breath whispers through salt-kissed air and scrubby pines cling to sandy soil. It lies 37.7 miles north-east of Salisbury, MD (from Salisbury, MD: bearing 48°T), and is situated 5.0 miles south-east of Lewes. The landscape here is a gentle transition from the sea’s insistent rhythm to the softer, undulating terrain of the Delaware coast. Dunes, softened by sea oats and resilient beach grass, form a living barrier, their sandy slopes catching the pale, diffused light of morning and the warm, honeyed glow of late afternoon. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the land flattens into a mosaic of low-lying marshes and coastal woodlands, a testament to the constant negotiation between water and earth. The character of Rehoboth Beach is one of bright, sun-drenched days giving way to evenings punctuated by the distant murmur of the ocean and the glow of boardwalk lights, a place where the vastness of the sea feels both accessible and awe-inspiring. The history of Rehoboth Beach is deeply intertwined with its role as a seaside retreat, evolving from a Methodist campground into a popular summer destination. This transformation fueled a local economy built on hospitality, tourism, and the simple pleasures of sun, sand, and surf. The iconic boardwalk, a vibrant artery of the town, hums with the energy of amusements, eateries, and shops, drawing visitors year after year. Inland, the surrounding Sussex County landscape hints at a past shaped by agriculture, with remnants of farmland occasionally breaking through the encroaching coastal development. Rehoboth Beach itself has cultivated a reputation for a relaxed, yet sophisticated, atmosphere, attracting a diverse array of visitors who appreciate its clean beaches, well-maintained streets, and a distinct lack of overwhelming commercialism, fostering a sense of enduring seaside tradition.

About This Rehoboth Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.720945, -75.076014. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Rehoboth Beach and Sussex County.

Detailed location data for Rehoboth Beach includes the ZIP code (19971), telephone area code (302), county seat of Sussex County (Georgetown), and school district assignment (Cape Henlopen School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Rehoboth Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.