Delaware: Rehoboth Beach, Possibly the Best Beach in the World. 
From fun on the famous beachfront boardwalk and miles of sand and surf to salty fries and pizza, two brothers name the same beach but for different reasons.
Here’s the scoop. David and Noah Bibb responded to our annual question posed to young writers. Where is the best beach in the world? We are sharing their unique perspectives because if you have not already made plans for a summer beach vacation you may wish to put Rehoboth Beach on the list if only to enjoy the food and fun along the boardwalk.
According to David (age 10). For me the best beach in the world is Rehoboth Beach. I like to hear the waves crashing on the sand. I can also hear people screaming from the rides on the boardwalk. I hear all of that and just know I am going to have fun. I get to go swimming and I love to ride the waves up to the beach. Sometimes I use a boogey board which adds to the ride. I look for crabs, rocks and shells. The shells are very pretty. I really like to run up and down the beach too. When I get tired, I just lie in the sand and get a tan.
One of the best parts of the beach is the boardwalk. On the boardwalk, I can smell Nicole’s Pizza. It smells so good that it makes my mouth water. They have the best pizza and Nicole’s also has boardwalk fries - very tasty!
After I enjoy my pizza and fries, I like to go to the arcade and play games. It is so much fun! I use all of my quarters to purchase tickets to ride the rides. The haunted house is scary but fun. I like the bumper cars the best because the cars go forward and backward fast and I can bump into people. It is really funny! There is also a maze that I love to go through.
I have so much fun when I spend the day at Rehoboth Beach! It is sad to leave. When I get home, I am always very tired from all the fun.
According to Noah (age 14). To me the best beach in the world is Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. I always have so much fun when I go there. I look forward to the variety of smells, wonderful things to taste, and the many beautiful things to see.
At Rehoboth Beach there are so many mouth watering smells. The one smell that I love is the aroma of sizzling boardwalk fries cooking in the fryer. They smell so good that I just have to get some. I wish that smell would never go away, but then I smell something else-- warm, freshly made dough baking on a pizza pan. That smell makes me so glad that I live in Delaware because Grottos Pizza is only in this state. In my opinion they have the best pizza in the whole world. The smell of their newly made pizza hits my nose, begging me to buy it. I just have to cave in and get some! As I walk down the boardwalk, I can smell the salty air coming off of the ocean one of the many things that I can smell while I am at the beach.
As I pass by all of the boardwalk rides I stop and see the one that I enjoy the most, the Pirate Ship - a giant boat that swings back and forth. As it takes me to the top, just before it is about to go back the other way I catch a glimpse of the big, blue ocean. I can see little boats and gigantic tanker ships. Then as I reach the highest point of the ride, I can see ant-sized people enjoying their day at the beach just like me. When the haunted house opens, my little brothers beg me to go take them on that ride. I always end up saying, “yes!” and going with them. I get on the first cart with them and off we go in a room full of glowing green skulls all different shapes and sizes. As we near the end and come around the corner, a horn goes off and a truck driver appears. It’s fun to be scared just as the door opens and it is over.
On the way back to the car after a fun-filled day at the beach, I can smell the cool salty air off the water as it hits me in the face. Right before I get ready to shut my door, I fill my nose with the salty air one last time. On the way home, I fall fast asleep. This describes my day at the best beach in the world.
Editor’s note. Throughout the year we invite kids ages 10 to 18 to “Tell Mom” in their own words about a recent family vacation experience. We share the best with our readers. David and Bibb were selected as winners in theFamilyTravelFiles.com contest for young travel writers - contest prompt “The best beach in the world is….”
Location on the planet. Rehoboth Beach is located along the Delaware shore just about two hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia.
Discovery: This section of the seacoast supports a user friendly shuttle system – Jolly Trolley- providing summer transportation service throughout Rehoboth Beach & Dewey Beach giving visitors plenty of options to enjoy both communities. Jolly Trolley (302) 227-1197 or
www.jollytrolley.com FTF Staff Notes and Family Vacation Planning Details Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach. One cannot say Rehoboth Beach without a mention of Dewey – they are like siblings amid the string of Delaware’s cozy, family–friendly beach communities. Rehoboth’s mile-long boardwalk with its enticing aromas and activities has been mentioned but add to the experience summer concerts, sandcastle building contests, and kite flying plus Dolle’s world famous saltwater taffy - just look for the sign.
Looking for Ally Oop? Dewey Beach is the home of Ally Oop and some of the best surfing, skidding, and sliding skim boarding in the area. During the summer months Dewey organizes Monday night free movies and Wednesday night free beach bonfires at Dagsworthy Street.
Bonus points: The Dewey Beach Kid's Beach Party is held each June.
Make it happen: Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 501 Rehoboth Avenue Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-0216. (302) 227-2233, toll-free 1- 800-441-1329 or
www.beach-fun.com Rehoboth offers families two great theatre choices. As I have mentioned often communities with live theater offerings make the best spots to vacation because they offer unique living art experiences meant to be shared. Rehoboth fits the profile for “Best” because the area has not just live entertainment along the boardwalk but two theatre companies with productions for families.
Clap your hands. During the summer beach going season Rehoboth’s Summer Children's Theatre showcases a remarkable series of original works geared to family entertainment. Do not discount the quality of the productions because the shows are created for children. The themes are creative and ideal for adults to share with youngsters because the weave physical humor with fast-paced action and clever dialogue. Make it happen: Rehoboth’s Summer Children's Theatre Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. (302) 227-6766 or
www.rehobothchildrenstheatre.org Surf, sun and stage lights. See a show and stay for the camp. I like this combination. Consider combing a summer study of the arts with a family vac
ation. It can be done in Rehoboth Beach. Clear Space Productions, leader in the regional performing arts community of the region, offers not just a terrific venue of theatre options throughout the year but also offers weeklong intensive theatre experiences for children.
Make it happen: Clear Space at Celebration Mall 20 Baltimore Avenue (Beach Block) Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. (302) 227-2270 or
www.clearspaceproductions.com It’s a pirate’s life at the beach. Pretending with kids if only for an hour is always rewarding and pretending to be a pirate on a pirate ship – how cool, right? North of Rehoboth Beach Pirates of Lewes Expeditions offers swashbuckling adventures loaded with fantasy and fun aboard the Sea Gypsy. Just show up and become part of the action. The mini adventure includes costumed deckhands, water cannons, face painting, singing, dancing, and treasure hunts. Captain Crunch commands the adventure and conveys tales of buried treasure, the infamous Black Beard, Blue Skin, and Captain Kidd.
Make it happen: Sea Gypsy is moored at Anglers Marina, Lewes, Delaware. (302) 249-3538 or
www.piratesoflewesexpeditions.com Editor’s note. Throughout the year we invite kids ages 10 to 18 to “Tell Mom” in their own words about a recent family vacation experience. We share the best with our readers. David and Bibb were selected as winners in theFamilyTravelFiles.com contest for young travel writers - contest prompt “The best beach in the world is….”
Content provided by David and Noah Gibb winners of the most recent FTF Young Writers Contest. Additional location comment by FTF staff. Images provided by Bibb family and Rehoboth Beach CVB.Copyright 2011.
