Visitor Services
| VISITORS CENTERS Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 501 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach 302-227-2233 • 1-800-441-1329 www.beach-fun.com Bethany Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce 36913 Coastal Highway Fenwick Island, De 19944 302-539-2100 / 800-962-SURF www.bethanyfenwick.org IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Any Emergency 911 Rehoboth Beach Police Dept. 302-227-2577 Dewey Beach Patrol 302-227-6365 Rehoboth Beach Patrol 302-227-2280 Lewes Police 302-645-6264 Bethany Beach Police 302-539-1000 Fenwick Police 302-539-2000 Delaware State Police 302-644-5020 Coast Guard 302-227-2439 Swimming/Water Alerts 800-922-WAVE SPCA 302-856-6361 Poison Control 800-222-1222 HOSPITALS MEDICAL CENTERS Beebe Medical Center, Lewes 302-645-3300 Rehoboth Beach Medical Center Ocean City Municipal Airport DART First State Jolly Trolley of Rehoboth Resort Transit/Beach Bus Greyhound |
CAR RENTALS Enterprise 302-645-5005 FERRY Cape May-Lewes Ferry 1-800-64-FERRY TAXI Comfort Ride Taxi 302-645-6800 City Cab of Delaware 302-227-8294 PARKING Rehoboth Beach Parking meters are in effect the Friday before Memorial Day through the second Sunday after Labor Day. Charges are $1.50/hour on Rehoboth Avenue and all metered ocean blocks; $1.50/hour on First Street and second block west of ocean. As of this summer, parking meters have been updated to accept credit and debit cards. Dewey Beach Parking permits are required from the Friday before Memorial Day through the Monday after Labor Day. Permits can be purchased at Town Hall, 105 Rodney Ave. or at the automated vending machines. Lewes Parking meters are in effect May 1–Oct. 14, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. RULES FOR DOGS Lewes No dogs allowed on beach, except for before 8 a.m. or after 6:30 p.m. May 1–Sept. 30. Rehoboth Beach No dogs allowed on beach April 1–October 31. In the off-season, dogs are allowed on leash. Dewey Beach Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round, except from 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day. Dogs must have Dewey Beach dog license. Bethany Beach No dogs allowed on the beach and boardwalk May 15–Sept. 30. During the off-season, dogs must be on a leash. Fenwick Island No dogs allowed on beach May 1–September 30. During the off-season, dogs must be on a leash. AREA INFORMATION Population ussex County—197,871 Rehoboth–1,327 Lewes—3,187 Dewey Beach—322 Bethany Beach—978 Fenwick Island—371 TAXES No sales tax in Delaware 8% Accommodations Tax SMOKING LAWS Smoking is prohibited in all public buildings, including workplaces, bars, restaurants and casinos. Fenwick Island recently banned smoking on the beach during the summer as well. Bethany Beach has banned smoking on the boardwalk and on the beach. ALCOHOL POLICY Alcohol can be purchase in liquor stores and bars that have a license. No person under 21 may enter a liquor store or bar for any reason. Alcohol can be purchased Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–1 a.m. and Sunday noon–8 p.m.
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