Bethany is a small town and most of the shops and food are located on Garfield Parkway. Below are some of our favorites:

- Surf's Up for subs - best enjoyed on the beach.

- Lily's for Pizza

- Mango's for Natty Lite's and Mangoritas (floaters encouraged) with an ocean view.

- Maureen's Coffee to start your day off with some caffeine.

- Sandy Pony for beach donuts

- Bethany Blues for BBQ

- Ropewalk for drinks/snacks

- Can never go wrong with Boardwalk or DB's fries for a quick fried lunch

- Baja Beach House is your place for margaritas (don't be coy...add a floater)

- Bethany Boathouse (near Hotel Bethany) has a great open air vibe. Our favorites are their Waffle Fries and Crushes

- All of Bethany is a public beach. Chairs and Umbrellas can be rented from Steen's Beach Service located just over the dunes on the boardwalk beaches. Cash only!

- Fabulous Dialtones (Classic Rock Band) playing on the boardwalk bandstand at Garfield Parkway, 6:30pm Saturday, September 14th.

- There are lots of shops, activities, and restaurants along Garfield Parkway. (Mini Golf, Arcade, Ice Cream, Park/Playground)

- There's an ongoing turf battle between Mickey's and Kohr Brothers Ice Cream Shops...we think you should try them both and let us know who wins!

- The Tanger Outlets are about 20-30 minutes north if you forgot anything or are craving some good deals.

- There is a new Bethany Beach App that provides more info on town events/hotspots:

- You'll need a residential parking pass to park on the streets of Bethany between 10:00am and 4:00pm

- There are pay to park spots/lots on Garfield Parkway and at the Beach entrances of each street.

- Bethany is a very walkable town, but there is a free Trolley (info via hyperlink, can track the trolley here)

- No glass allowed on the beach - use a coozie if you're drinking alcohol and stow empties discreetly.

- There are public restrooms located behind the bandstand near the beach on Garfield Parkway.