Best Things to Do in Rehoboth Beach, DE With Kids
Rehoboth Beach family days: Funland on the Boardwalk, a beach swim morning, Cape Henlopen State Park (bike, bunker, dune climb), a Rehoboth Bay dolphin-watching cruise, and Jungle Jim's Adventure World for mini golf and water slides. Funland is cash-and-ticket based and delightfully old-school — budget for it separately from a boardwalk dinner.
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1Area photo: Dough4872 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Funland on the Boardwalk
A small, family-owned amusement park that's been a Rehoboth institution since 1962 — kiddie rides, a haunted mansion, bumper cars, and boardwalk games with real stuffed-animal prizes. It's unpretentious and genuinely nostalgic in a way big theme parks aren't.
Watch out: It's ticket- or token-based, not a day pass — costs add up fast if kids want to ride everything twice. Evening hours get crowded and lines for popular rides (bumper cars, the log flume) can run 20+ minutes. Cash still works better than cards at some game booths.
2Area photo: Dough4872 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Rehoboth Beach Swim Morning
A wide, clean, lifeguarded beach with the boardwalk running its full length, so a swim morning easily turns into a boardwalk fries-and-ice-cream lunch without repacking the car. It's the low-key anchor of most Rehoboth days.
Watch out: Delaware beaches require seasonal beach tags — buy them before setting up. Parking downtown is metered and fills fast on weekends; a bike or the town's free trolley beats driving. Ocean swells can be stronger than nearby bay beaches.
3Area photo: Dough4872 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Cape Henlopen State Park
A short drive north of town, the park mixes paved bike trails, a genuinely climbable World War II observation bunker, and dune-top boardwalks with ocean views — a full outdoor day for a park entrance fee that's a fraction of most ticketed activities.
Watch out: Bug spray helps in the wooded and marsh sections in summer. The bunker climb has narrow stairs and low ceilings in spots — not ideal for very young kids or anyone with mobility concerns. Bike rentals are available on-site but limited in number; go early on busy weekends.
4Area photo: Dough4872 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Rehoboth Bay Dolphin Watching Cruise
Bottlenose dolphins are common in the calmer waters of Rehoboth and Indian River Bays, and the shorter run and gentler water make this an easier boat trip for younger kids than an open-ocean whale watch.
Watch out: Sightings are likely but not guaranteed — ask the operator about their recent trip rate. Afternoon boats can be warmer but also busier with boat traffic. Life jackets in kid sizes should be confirmed when booking.
5Area photo: Dough4872 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Jungle Jim's Adventure World
A short drive south of Rehoboth, this park bundles mini golf, go-karts, bumper boats, and a modest water park with slides — a good pick for the day you want structured activity rather than another beach morning.
Watch out: It's a step below a major regional water park in scale — set expectations accordingly. Summer weekends get busy; go on a weekday if your schedule allows. Sunscreen matters; much of the water park area is unshaded.
Frequently asked
Is Funland a full-day park?
No — it's a compact boardwalk amusement park meant for an evening visit of a few hours, priced by tickets or token bundles rather than an all-day pass.
Do we need beach tags in Rehoboth?
Yes — Delaware beach towns require seasonal beach tags in summer. Buy them at a nearby stand before setting up on the sand.
How bad is traffic getting to Rehoboth?
Route 1 backs up significantly on summer Friday and Saturday afternoons. Traveling midweek or outside peak arrival/departure windows saves real time.
Activity budget for a week?
Plan $400–$700 for a family of 4 doing Funland, Cape Henlopen, and a dolphin cruise. Beach days keep several days nearly free beyond the beach tag cost.
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