The Cape Henlopen Region , or the Cape Region , is a region in Sussex County , in southern Delaware , on the Delmarva Peninsula . The region is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area . The region takes its name from Cape Henlopen , as does the Cape Henlopen School District and Cape Henlopen State Park . Much of the region's populated areas are found along the Delaware Bay , Rehoboth Bay and the Atlantic Ocean . Northern and western parts of the Cape Region are rural areas dominated by farmland and wetlands. The area is often referred to as the Delaware Beaches .
31-720: Delaware Seashore State Park is located near Dewey Beach , in Delaware , United States . It is bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay . The park covers 2,825 acres (1,143 ha). It is a major attraction for millions of visitors who come to the Delaware Beaches for water-related activities. Delaware Seashore State Park was created in 1965. The land in Delaware Seashore State Park saw frequent natural changes in
62-609: A full-time communications center (dispatch). During high-activity periods, the department is augmented by additional police officers who are commissioned for those times, such as the summer. Those officers are fully certified police officers who have the same police authority as year-round officers. In July 2017, a 73-page lawsuit, which has Town Manager Marc Applebaum, Dewey Beach mayor Dale H. Cooke and commissioners, and Town Solicitor Frederick Townsend listed as defendants, accuses Applebaum of racial discrimination, sexual discrimination, hostile work environment, improper interference with
93-410: A household in the town was $ 79,471, and the median income for a family was $ 97,505. Males had a median income of $ 56,563 versus $ 39,583 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 51,958. None of the families and 1.9% of the population were living below the poverty line , including no under eighteen and 5.8% of those over 64. Dewey Beach is governed by a Town Council and Mayor. As of 2021 ,
124-603: A map of Lewes Rehoboth Hundred in Beer's Atlas of Delaware. It is believed that the name was changed to Dewey Beach following the 1898 Battle of Manilla (Spanish–American War) when Admiral George Dewey became a national hero. Dewey Beach was incorporated in 1981. The Rehoboth Beach Life-Saving Station (RBLSS), located at the end of Dagsworthy Street, was commissioned in 1878. It became the Rehoboth Beach Coast Guard Station (RBCGS) in 1915. In 1921 citizens objected to
155-501: A precisely defined political area, there is no demographic data for the region specifically. At the 2010 Census, the approximate total population of the Cape Region was 41,584 which is an increase of 10,998 (35%) from 30,856 in the 2000 Census. The Cape Region tends to be more affluent than western parts of Sussex County . The majority of the area generally identified as the Cape Region is located in Delaware's 6th Senate district , with
186-456: Is July with 4.78 inches of rain, while February is historically the driest month, receiving an average of only 3.23 inches (80.5 mm) of rain. The highest official temperature ever recorded in Rehoboth Beach was 102 °F (38.8 °C) in 1997. The lowest official temperature ever recorded in Rehoboth Beach was -11 °F (-28.8 °C) in 1982. Because the Cape Region is not
217-555: Is a private shuttle service that provides frequent transport in Dewey Beach and to neighboring Rehoboth Beach. The service operates daily through the summer tourist season between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day and on weekends in the shoulder season before Memorial Day and after Labor Day. BestBus offers intercity bus service to Dewey Beach from Washington Union Station and Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C. , and 34th Street in
248-569: Is moderated by the Atlantic Ocean , Delaware Bay and the Rehoboth Bay . Rehoboth Beach has a mild subtropical climate consisting of hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average daytime high in July is 87 °F (30.6 °C) and a low of 70 °F (21 °C); in January, the average high is 45 °F (7 °C) with an average low of 30 °F (-1 °C) The month of highest average rainfall
279-408: Is not uncommon for 30,000 to descend upon the town during summer weekends. Numerous bars and restaurants line Coastal Highway ( Delaware Route 1 ), the town's main street. While it has a reputation as a magnet for partygoers in the summer months, Dewey Beach is also a popular family resort spot, particularly because of its wide, sandy beaches, and many hotels , cottages , and condominiums . As
310-622: Is situated on the Atlantic Coastal Plain . A large portion of the region is low-lying Southern swamps and wetlands , notably found in Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge , Cape Henlopen State Park , and along Delaware Route 1 within Delaware Seashore State Park . There are several navigable waterways that flow through the region: Situated on the Atlantic Coastal Plain , Rehoboth Beach's weather
341-579: Is the case with most beach areas, Dewey Beach quiets down in the off season. The town hosts the Dewey Beach Music Conference during the last weekend of September. This event began in 2002 and has been a huge draw for unsigned bands from all over the country. Another popular Dewey Beach event, which occurs every Columbus Day weekend in October, is Greyhounds Reach The Beach, where thousands of rescued greyhounds and their owners congregate. Also,
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#1732869253730372-600: The Little Assawoman Bay to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east between South Bethany and Fenwick Island became a separate southern portion of the park. In 1981, the southern section of Delaware Seashore State Park became Fenwick Island State Park . The Indian River Life-Saving Station was built in 1876 by the United States Life-Saving Service in order to respond to shipwrecks along
403-530: The Midtown Manhattan section of New York City on weekends in the summer months. Cape Water Tours & Taxi operates a round-trip water taxi service to Dewey Beach from Lewes via the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal on Friday evenings in the summer months, offering access to dining and nightlife in Dewey Beach. Delmarva Power , a subsidiary of Exelon , provides electricity to Dewey Beach. Sussex County operates
434-784: The Delaware coast. The station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open to the public. Delaware Seashore State Park has 6 miles (9.7 km) of shoreline along the Atlantic Ocean , Rehoboth Bay , and Indian River Bay . The park offers swimming and sunbathing at two ocean swimming areas, which have bathhouses that offer showers and changing rooms, concession stands, and rental of umbrellas, chairs, and rafts. The beaches are patrolled by lifeguards from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day . Fishing and boating are also popular at Delaware Seashore State Park. The park offers surf fishing along
465-757: The Dewey Beach Water District, which provides water service to the town, and the Dewey Beach Sanitary Sewer District, which provides sewer service to the town. Trash and recycling collection in Dewey Bewch is provided under contract by Waste Industries . As of the census of 2000, there were 301 people, 161 households, and 83 families residing in the town. The population density was 876.6 inhabitants per square mile (338.5/km ). There were 1,369 housing units at an average density of 3,986.9 per square mile (1,539.4/km ). The racial makeup of
496-531: The bay for boaters. Some areas of the bays allow clamming and crabbing . The park has a nature trail on Burton's Island that offers view of salt marshes and bay islands. The park has two picnic pavilions. Delaware Seashore State Park offers camping for both tents and recreational vehicles . The campsites are open with full service between April 1 and November 30 and limited service between December 1 and March 31. The park's campsites offer electric and sewer year-round, with water and showers available during
527-463: The closing of the station, and it was recommissioned in 1926. The station was decommissioned in 1937 and abandoned in 1946. The original structure was moved to Lewes and became a residence. A replica of the station was built in 1988 which stands today. Dewey Beach lies on a small strip of land between the Atlantic Ocean and Rehoboth Bay and is about one mile long and two blocks wide. Despite its small size and low year-round population of about 300, it
558-534: The coast and across the Indian River Inlet Bridge toward Bethany Beach , Fenwick Island , and Ocean City, Maryland and turning northwest to provide access from inland points. Delaware Route 1A (King Charles Avenue) begins at DE 1 in Dewey Beach and heads north into Rehoboth Beach . Between May 15 and September 15, all parking in Dewey Beach is regulated by parking meters or parking permits. DART First State provides bus service to Dewey Beach in
589-413: The full service period. Laundry, ice, and vending machines are also available for campers. The following state parks are within 30 miles (48 km) of Delaware Seashore State Park: Dewey Beach, Delaware Dewey Beach is an incorporated coastal town in eastern Sussex County , Delaware , United States. According to the 2010 census, the population of the town is 341, an increase of 13.3% over
620-533: The location of the inlet between the inland bays and the Atlantic Ocean . As a result, it was difficult to travel across this stretch of land. In 1939, two jetties were built to stabilize the Indian River Inlet at its present location. Indian River State Park was created by the State Park Commission in 1965, with the name becoming Delaware Seashore State Park in 1967. In 1966, the strip of land between
651-569: The ocean and angling at Indian River Inlet . The park has several dune crossings that allow four-wheel vehicles to access the beach for surf fishing. The state park is also home to the Indian River Marina, located on the north side of the Indian River Inlet. Delaware Seashore State Park offers a beach for surfing to the north of the Indian River Inlet. The inland bays offer windsurfing and sailing . A boat launch allows access to
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#1732869253730682-466: The police department, improper interference with building inspector, improper interference with the beach patrol and improper interference with the Alderman Court. During the investigation, Marc Appelbaum remained on staff. In August 2017, several bags were shredded and left in dumpsters at locations away from the town hall. Even though several of the accusations were found true and staff intimidation
713-565: The previous decade. It is part of the rapidly growing Cape Region and lies within the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area . In 2011, the NRDC awarded Dewey Beach with a 5-Star rating in water quality. This award was given only to 12 other locations, one being neighboring Rehoboth Beach . Out of the 30 states with coastline, the Delaware Beaches ranked number 1 in water quality in 2011. In 1868, "Rehoboth City" first appeared on
744-460: The sparsely populated southwestern communities of Hollyville and Hollymount located in Delaware's 19th Senate district . The region is split among five districts in the Delaware House of Representatives , those being the 4th, 14th, 27th, 36th, and 37th House of Representatives districts. Due to growth in the area outpacing growth in the rest of the state, the 4th House of Representatives district
775-701: The summer months along Beach Bus Route 208, which heads north to the Rehoboth Beach Park and Ride and the Lewes Transit Center Park and Ride near Lewes and south to the 144th Street Transit Center in Ocean City, Maryland to connect to Ocean City Transportation 's Coastal Highway Beach Bus. The route provides connections to other Beach Bus routes and the Route 305 bus from Wilmington at the park and ride lots in Rehoboth Beach and Lewes. The Jolly Trolley
806-496: The town has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.78 km ), all land. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dewey Beach has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Delaware Route 1 (Coastal Highway) serves as the main north-south road in Dewey Beach, heading south along
837-473: The town is the location of the annual East Coast Skimboarding Championships, in mid-August. In June, recently graduated high school seniors come to Dewey Beach for Senior Week . Dewey Beach is located at 38°41′34″N 75°04′29″W / 38.69278°N 75.07472°W / 38.69278; -75.07472 (38.6928899, –75.0746249). According to the United States Census Bureau ,
868-539: The town was 91.69% White , 0.33% African American , 0.33% Native American , 3.65% Asian , 2.66% from other races , and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.32% of the population. There were 161 households, out of which 9.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.4% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who
899-458: The town's mayor is Bill Stevens The Town has a full-time police force, whose command staff consists of the Chief of Police and a Lieutenant (assistant chief of police). The department has no "special units" as do some large agencies, but it does have two officers, a sergeant and a corporal, who are qualified as motorcycle officers. In addition, the department is one of only a few in the state to have
930-450: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.87 and the average family size was 2.45. In the town, the population was spread out, with 8.3% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 34.6% from 45 to 64, and 28.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.7 males. The median income for
961-546: Was prevalent, the Town of Dewey Beach separated with Marc Appelbaum. Marc Appelbaum ended up getting $ 100,000 plus the rest of his salary he would have earned up to March 11, 2018. Dewey Beach is in the Cape Henlopen School District . It is zoned to Rehoboth Elementary School. Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes is the sole comprehensive high school of the district. Cape Region (Delaware) The Cape Region