Long Neck is an unincorporated area on a peninsula that separates Rehoboth Bay from Indian River Bay. This location gives the trip a clear connection to the water, but there is more to explore than trips on the bays. Picnicking by the water, trails through a nature preserve, birdwatching, seafood, and local history appeal to different interests.

Water Activities and Picnicking by the Shore

Boat trips are offered as a recreational option on the bays around Long Neck. Tube rides on the bay are also promoted as a recreational activity in Long Neck. The sandbar at Massey's Ditch adds a shoreside option and is recommended for family picnics with a view of the water. The practical difference: boat trips and tube rides involve activities on the water, while the sandbar is a place for a picnic with a view.

The similar-sounding names point to different places: Massey's Landing is the public boat ramp, with parking for vehicles and two boat launch sites; Massey's Ditch is the sandbar recommended for family picnics.

Paradise Grill is located right on Indian River Bay in Pot-Nets Bayside and offers weekly entertainment in Long Neck. Since entertainment schedules can change, check the current listings before planning a visit.

Casual restaurants in Long Neck offer seafood such as steamed crabs and oysters.

Nature and Local History

There are several options for nature enthusiasts. Nearby Burton Island is a nature preserve connected to the mainland by a hiking trail. Expect heavy tick activity on this trail in summer; keep this in mind if you plan to hike there. Nearby Delaware Seashore State Park offers hiking and birdwatching. If you want to include birdwatching as well as hiking, the park offers both; Burton Island, by contrast, has a specific trail connecting the island and mainland. Baywood Greens' Woodside Nine golf course is surrounded by tall deciduous trees, colorful wildflowers, protected natural habitats, and a scenic waterway leading to Delaware Bay.

Local history includes the connection between Rosedale Beach Resort and the history of the local Nanticoke and African American communities from the early to mid-20th century. The focus is therefore not only on the resort, but also on the history of both communities.

Drive to Rehoboth Beach

The drive from Long Neck to Rehoboth Beach takes about 15 to 20 minutes by car. Actual travel time varies depending on the route and traffic. If you want to include Rehoboth Beach in your trip, allow time for the drive as a separate leg and leave room for route and traffic conditions.

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