During the summertime, Delaware’s shore towns get crowded with tourists and locals heading to sunbathe and play in the surf. If you’re looking for a quiet beach in Delaware, the bayshore might be the place to be! While Bowers Beach and Slaughter Beach are two tiny towns that can still draw crowds, if you know where to go, you can find a stretch of sand that’s nearly empty. Check out Beach Plum Island just north of Lewes to find a hidden oasis that will make your day.
Editor’s note: It is very important to remember that Beach Plum Island is a restricted beach access area and it is governed by a strict set of laws designed to conserve the natural resources here. Read and follow all posted instructions and restrictions, stay out of off-limits areas, and help preserve this intensely beautiful place.
Beach Plum Island is a natural preserve north of the Roosevelt Inlet in Lewes that’s one of the best-kept secrets in the area.
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This quiet beach in Delaware is an underrated spot along the bay where you’ll find a sweet summer oasis.
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Climb over the protected dunes and keep an eye out for wildlife along the way.
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You can walk along the sandy bayside beach and enjoy the shorebirds and horseshoe crabs - the wildlife may be the only other souls around.
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There’s even an enormous shipwreck that’s washed up along the shore! Check it out, but be careful - you don’t want to disturb the historic remnants.
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Spend some time wandering a quiet beach in Delaware and you’ll remember just why you fell in love with the First State to begin with.
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Delaware’s bayside beaches are the top summer destination for many locals who prefer to avoid the larger crowds in Rehoboth and Dewey Beach. If you’re looking for a family-friendly place to enjoy the ocean, make it a point to spend some time in Delaware’s Quiet Resort Towns This Year. You’re sure to find just the right mix of natural beauty and beachy accommodations to fit your needs if you spend time getting to know all of the quiet beaches in Delaware.
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