Wildwood, New Jersey, and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, have received new recognition for their appeal to budget-conscious travelers. The website GOBankingRates.com named Wildwood and Rehoboth Beach among its top five most affordable beach trips on the East Coast for 2025.
Writing for GOBankingRates.com, Laura Bogart praised Wildwood for offering the following amenities:
“The Jersey Shore has a wild reputation, but your time in Wildwood will only be as crazy as you make it. You could have a downright cozy time on this five-mile island, playing volleyball, creating sandcastles in the white sand, or simply taking a relaxing nap under your beach umbrella.
“On the bustling boardwalk, you’ll find carnival rides, live entertainment, and affordable eats, all ideal for low-cost people-watching and fun. Bonus: Wildwood’s beaches are among the few in New Jersey that don’t require a beach tag.”
In her analysis of Rehoboth Beach, Bogart highlighted the no entrance fees and tax-free shopping features that make this beach a bargain for summer vacationers.
“The beach is clean and family-friendly with a charming boardwalk, and the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand offers free concerts or movies all summer long,” she said. “Between the sand, the sunsets, and the music, you’ll get the full beach-town experience — without overspending.”