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Bethany Beach

Delaware, United States ยท North America

About Bethany Beach

Bethany Beach sits on the route: 25 minutes from Long Neck.

Bethany Beach is a town located in Delaware, United States. With a population of 1,170, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Bethany Beach sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bethany Beach to your route.

About Bethany Beach

Bethany Beach is an incorporated town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bethany Beach had a population of 954. However, during the summer months some 15,000 more populate the town as vacationers. It is part of the Salisbury, MD-DE Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bethany Beach, South

Read more Bethany and Fenwick Island are popularly known as "The Quiet Resorts". Contributing to Bethany Beach's reputation as a "quiet" place is the presence of Delaware Seashore State Park immediately to the north of the town. Despite its small size, Bethany Beach contains the usual attractions of a summer seaside resort, including the short Joseph Olson Boardwalk, a broad, sandy beach, motels, restaurants, and vacation homes. Because Bethany Beach does not sit on a barrier island, residential areas continue some distance to the west of the town's limits.

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Where is Bethany Beach located?

Bethany Beach is located in Delaware, United States, North America. The coordinates are 38.5396 latitude, -75.0552 longitude.

What is the population of Bethany Beach?

Bethany Beach has a population of approximately 1,170 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,170
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Delaware
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.5396, -75.0552

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Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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