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Awards and Accolades

A crowded boardwalk scene with people walking, some pushing strollers, and others pulling wagons.
Three people kneeling on the ground, planting a small plant together. They are surrounded by dry leaves and soil.
Three individuals stand in front of the Lewes, Delaware city seal; two hold an environmental sustainability award. The men wear masks; the woman is dressed in a black suit.

Rehoboth Beach is proud to be a perennial top-runner on all kinds of “best beach” lists.

We’re also a coastal community that values our unique and lovely tree canopy and remain committed to meeting the standards to be recognized as a Tree City USA each year.

2024

  • The Sussex County Lifeguarding Association team, with 12 members from the Rehoboth Beach Patrol, was crowned champs at the US Lifeguarding Association national championship in South Padre Island, Texas
  • 50 Most Beautiful Restaurants in the United States: Victoria’s Restaurant – Open Table
  • The 20 Greatest Beach Towns in the U.S. – Thrillist
  • Tree City USA – National Arbor Day Foundation, 33rd year
  • The Best Beach in Every State – Reader’s Digest

2023

  • 7 Best Small Towns in Delaware for Retirees – WorldAtlas
  • Distinguished Budget Presentation Award– Government Finance Officers Association
  • Best Places to Live in Delaware – Study Finds
  • 8 Most Underrated Towns in Delaware – WorldAtlas
  • Sussex County Lifeguarding Association team, with 24 members from the Rehoboth Beach Patrol, placed second at the US Lifeguarding Association national championship Virginia Beach
  • One of 20 Greatest Beach Towns in America – Thrillist Travel
  • Tree City USA – National Arbor Day Foundation, 32nd year
  • One of 15 of America’s Most Fabulous Boardwalks – Trips to Discover
  • One of 31 Best Beaches on the East Coast – ViaTravelers.com
  • 7 of the Friendliest Towns in Delaware – WorldAtlas

2022

  • Tree City USA – National Arbor Day Foundation, 31st year
  • Tree City USA Growth Award – National Arbor Day Foundation
  • Friendliest Town in Delaware – Only in Your State
  • One of 12 Best Boardwalks in America – Fodor’s Travel
  • Sussex County Lifeguarding Association team, with eight members from the Rehoboth Beach Patrol, placed third at the US Lifeguarding Association national championship in Hermosa Beach, California
  • Distinguished Budget Presentation Award – Government Finance Officers Association
  • Accredited Center of Excellence for emergency fire, medical, and police dispatching – International Academies of Emergency Dispatching
    • Rehoboth Beach was 17th community in world to achieve triple accreditation – reaccredited in 2022
  • Congressional Record Statement by Sen. Tom Carper in celebration of the Rehoboth Beach Patrol’s centennial year – October 2022
  • State of Delaware Senate and House Tributes in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Rehoboth Beach seasonal officer program

2021

  • Tree City USA – National Arbor Day Foundation, 30th year
  • Tree City USA Growth Award – National Arbor Day Foundation
  • Distinguished Budget Presentation Award – Government Finance Officers Association, first time