Washington, D.C. - July 07, 2009

Reho Man

Road Trip to Rehoboth Beach

Tired of the murky Potomac being your water view? Pack a bag and head to Rehoboth, where waves crash, breezes blow, and saltwater taffy awaits.

Go Fish
The Cultured Pearl serves Pan-Asian dishes, including top sushi, Korean barbecue, and seven different edamame seasonings (Eastern Shore has Old Bay and green onion). Sit on the roof deck, home to a giant pond. Next door, newcomer Grub Grocery has a beachy theme (lights made from old buckets) and gourmet salads, sandwiches, sushi, and cookies 24/7 (305 Rehoboth Avenue; 302-226-4782).

Sailor Knots
Accelerate the rate of relaxation at Lotus, an all-in-one spa and wellness center with killer haircuts, knot-busting massages, and spray tans (fake it till you bake it).

Sand Dollars
Tax-free shopping is reason to browse, but Mark Showell packs in reasons to buy. The interior designer travels the world collecting antiques and statement pieces (like an obsolete scuba mask) for his beautiful sprawling shop (59 Baltimore Avenue; 302-227-2272). Sole Boutique has Echo bags, Cynthia Vincent sundresses, and sandals galore (110 Rehoboth Avenue; 302-227-3036). Forget your beach read? Browseabout Books stocks eclectic tomes, including plenty on local history.

Muscle Beach
Tone that bikini bod at Body Shop, the tiny gym on the boardwalk where cardio users watch the ocean instead of TV reruns. Or get a workout in nature, strolling the serene beaches of Cape Henlopen State Park.

Stroller Derby
Stroll the throwback boardwalk with saltwater taffy from Dolle’s. Try your luck at the arcade, then hop in line at local fave Nicola Pizza. Order Nic-o-Boli, a baked doughy pie of ground beef, pizza sauce, and cheeses, stuffed with your favorite toppings.

Pinot Beach-i-o
Take time away from the shore for a visit to Nassau Valley Vineyards, Delaware’s first winery, which produces more than a dozen varietals including an award-winning pinot grigio. The grounds are open daily for self-guided tours and tastings.

A Nautical Mile
Hop the Jolly Trolley to Dewey Beach for a night of bar-hopping at coastal classics like The Starboard (yo, frat guys and beer pong) and the Rusty Rudder (hey, great music).

Sleep It Off
Boutique Hotel Rehoboth stands out in a jaunty shade of yellow and offers free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, wine and cheese happy hour, and shuttle service to the beach.

So get rolling toward the river.

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