In my opinion, live web cams are one of the best inventions ever! With a remote video feed, I can see for myself (mostly) what’s going on in particular location without having to rely on anyone else’s interpretation of the scene.

For instance, I can pull up the webcam on Vail Pass to see how bad the road conditions really are and if cars are sliding around on the ice or plowing through fluff. I can also see what’s going on the Delaware resort of Rehoboth Beach with a host of live cameras

Here’s a look at the boardwalk cam in Rehoboth, looking out into the Atlantic just north of Rehoboth Avenue and the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel weathercam that looks south from Olive Avenue. The boardwalk here is awesome, with top notch eateries, as well as the more usual beach fare, like kettle fudge, Thrashers fries with vinegar and salt water taffy. There are also plenty of benches for comfy people or wave watching breaks during a stroll.

Here’s a composite view from several Rehoboth Beach web cams around town that changes every few minutes. You can get a good idea of how busy town is and what the weather and surf are like with this one.

The Delaware Department of Transportation traffic cam gives us a peek at what the drive will be like along Route 1 and Rehoboth Avenue. Very handy to know before you hit the road to head back home.

Here’s a look through the Roosevelt Inlet camera north of town for a good view of the boating conditions at the mouth of the Delaware Bay. This one will clue you in as to whether you should take your Dramamine before heading off to board the Cape May Lewes Ferry or if you’re in for a calm crossing to New Jersey.

So, when you’re headed to the Delaware shore a beach vacation, check out these web cameras. I’m hoping they put one up soon at my favorite Rehoboth Beach Motel, so I can see what’s happening at the pool in the land of fun and sun.

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When I was a kid spending summers at the Shore, luxury was the furthest thing from anyone’s mind. It was all about sand and surf and the freedom of bare feet, late sundowns and no school. However, now that we’re all older, we sometimes want to pamper ourselves in a little luxury, even when we’re at the beach and in Rehoboth Beach Delaware we have plenty of opportunity to do just that. Here are some ideas to consider for that special trip to the beach:

Nage

With room for only 46 lucky diners, Nage has a sense of quiet intimacy and warmth. The culinary delights created by the owner/chef are one of a kinds inspired by fresh local ingredients and include things like Lobster Pot Pie, Sweet Potato Soup and Vanilla Seared Scallops. Try at least one of their stylish sweet and spicy drinks, too.

Blue Moon

Blue Moon has maintained its reputation as one of the best fine dining restaurants in Rehoboth Beach for more than 25 years. They pride themselves on cooking from scratch with only the freshest ingredients and serve some very inventive combinations. Dinners only 6 days a week , brunch on Sundays and entertainment often on the weekends.

The Bellmoor Inn and Spa

The Bellmoor calls itself an oasis by the sea and has the feel of visiting your very rich, favorite uncle’s seaside mansion. The rooms are large, but comfortable and elegant, yet homey. For the ultimate Rehoboth Beach lodging, book an oversized Club Suite or the 2 bedroom Gardener’s Cottage, set in a lush retreat. Add an afternoon at The Bellmoor’s spa where you’ll be pampered in style with all kinds of indulgent treatments.

The Boardwalk Plaza

This family owned and operated romantic gem overlooks the Rehoboth boardwalk and the Atlantic Ocean. It’s Victorian in style, but has all the conveniences of a modern resort hotel. Enjoy sincere service, valet parking, superfast T1 internet access, a glass elevator and an indoor outdoor spa pool that’s open 24 hours a day.

A mile long and 2 blocks wide, so you’re never more than a block from salt water-that’s Dewey Beach Delaware, perhaps the skinniest town ever! You can walk to the rambunctious Atlantic Ocean or the more tranquil Rehoboth Bay in just a couple of minutes from anywhere in town. You can’t get much closer to the sea without actually being on a boat.

If you prefer to travel north or south along the coast, the good time Jolley Trolley will get you there in beach style. This inexpensive shuttle service operates on a regular schedule throughout the summer months and is a popular way to get safely home along Highway 1 where the boisterous nightlife often spills out into the streets.

Speaking of boisterous, The Starboard, a Dewey Beach landmark club, has an incredible Bloody Mary bar that everyone over 21 should try at least once. The smorgasbord includes at least a dozen types of vodka followed by 700 different fixin’s along 30 feet of wall.

Another Starboard claim to fame is their beefy breakfasts. Try the Eggs Del Marva (eggs benedict topped with lump crabmeat), the Full Monty, which includes just about every breakfast food you can name, or a five egg omelet. There’s never a cover charge and the hearty party atmosphere throbs both night and day indoors and out on the deck.

Another rowdy tradition in Dewey Beach is the Greyhounds Reach the Beach festival held every October. It’s like a convention for greyhound lovers and those who have adopted dogs rescued from dog racing tracks. Businesses throughout town sponsor educational sessions and fun events, like a costume ball (yes the dogs are dressed up), but the best thing about the weekend is that there are truly greyhounds everywhere and boy do those hounds love to run on the beach!

Logo from Greyhounds Reach the Beach Website

Clap your hands and tap your feet at the Mosquito Blues Festival in Delaware in mid-September. It’s free, frolicking fun, especially for the kids, who will thrill at thumbing their noses at the bugs everyone loves to hate.

You’ll hear more songs about pesky skeeters than you ever knew existed, refreshments and some interesting nature activities to round it all out at the Port Penn Interpretive Center at Fort Delaware State Park in Delaware City, DE.