South Bethany Travel Guide

Bethany Beach

A beach with a wooden pier extending into the sea at sunset.
A seagull standing on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.

Things to do

Ocean City Sunset Cruise departing from Seacrets

Ocean City Sunset Cruise departing from Seacrets

£43
per adult
Ocean City Sunset Cruise departing from Seacrets
Bethany Beach Bash Scavenger Hunt

Bethany Beach Blitz Scavenger Hunt

£15
per adult
Bethany Beach Blitz Scavenger Hunt
Ocean City: Midtown District Walking Foodie Tour

Ocean City: Midtown District Walking Foodie Tour

£81
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ocean City: Midtown District Walking Foodie Tour
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Top hotels in South Bethany

Castle in the Sand

Castle in the Sand

3 out of 5
3701 Atlantic Avenue Ocean City MD
The price is £53 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£53
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"I would actually call this theft by deception! Absolutely nothing like the pictures. The whole establishment is beyond dirty. The only reason we stayed is because we had planned to be here for a country festival in an extra few days for our wedding anniversary. Worst pic ever has to be the dirtiest ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Castle in the Sand
Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center

Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
101 N Boardwalk Ave. Rehoboth Beach DE
The price is £61 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£61
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Rehoboth Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,378 reviews)
"Room was clean. Staff was very accommodating. Enjoyed our stay. Stay here often"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center
Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront

Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront

3 out of 5
2100 N Baltimore Ave Ocean City MD
The price is £54 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
£54
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,946 reviews)
"The property was well maintained and the amenities were convenient and made the stay go very well."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront
Princess Bayside Beach Hotel

Princess Bayside Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
4801 Coastal Highway Ocean City MD
The price is £69 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
£69
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Princess Bayside Beach Hotel
Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort

Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort

3 out of 5
Oceanfront on 91st Street Ocean City MD
The price is £90 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£90
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort
Holiday Inn & Suites Ocean City by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Ocean City by IHG

3 out of 5
1701 Atlantic Avenue Ocean City MD
The price is £90 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
£90
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ocean City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,422 reviews)
"This room was a diamond in the rough. I was pleasantly surprised with the entire establishment. I booked a room last minute (day of) and wasn't too hopeful. I just wanted to make sure I had a bed and a nice bathroom but I was in a time crunch. I booked it immediately and hoped for the best. When ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Ocean City by IHG
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Where to stay in South Bethany

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A wooden boardwalk with people, a beach, and a sunset sky.

Sea Colony

When in Sea Colony, you can plan a visit to Bethany Beach Beaches and Bethany Beach Bandstand, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A rocky breakwater with waves crashing against it, a lighthouse in the distance, and a sunset sky.

North Bethany Beach

While visiting North Bethany Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Bethany Beach Beaches and Delaware Seashore State Park.

A coastal town with a flagpole, American flag, and a sign welcoming visitors to Bethany Beach.

Downtown Bethany Beach

While visiting Downtown Bethany Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Bethany Beach Beaches and Bethany Beach Bandstand.

A suspension bridge at sunset with the sun reflecting on the water.

Tower Shores

While visiting Tower Shores, you might make a stop by sights like Bethany Beach Beaches and Delaware Seashore State Park.

A suspension bridge at sunset with the sun setting behind it.

South Bethany Harbor

South Bethany Harbor might not have many top sights, but Fenwick Island Beach and Bethany Beach Beaches are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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