North Shores Beach

Location Categories: Beaches & Nature Gay BeachLocation Tags: Lesbian Mixed

Lesbian beach section · Rehoboth Beach North Shores

Quiet stretch of beach about a mile north of the boardwalk, for decades the meeting place of lesbian and queer women in Rehoboth.

  • Lesbian-leaning
  • Quiet
Address
Ocean Dr
19971 Rehoboth Beach
Crowd
Mainly lesbian and queer women, plus locals
Entry
Free; parking at Gordons Pond costs out-of-state cars about $8 a day
Location
North of the boardwalk, just before Gordons Pond State Park

What makes North Shores Beach special

North Shores isn’t a signposted gay beach but a stretch the community has used for a long time. It’s much quieter than Poodle Beach; people lie in the sun, read and meet friends. In high summer the beach is busy, and there’s hardly any infrastructure.

A good fit if you …

  • want to spend a quiet beach day among women
  • would rather read than play volleyball

Not ideal if you …

  • expect a beach bar and bustle
Our tip: At the beach access, head north; the lesbian section is at the northern end.

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Out x Out (listing 2026), everyqueer.com (2025). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.

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