Hi Randi,we live 30 min. ftrom Rehoboth. Gordons Pond is the "Gay Beach" You have to drive there,it isn't off the boardwalk. It's nice there. As far of as where to stay,that depends on what your looking for. I know hotels close to the bars we go to. Let me know what kind of place your looking for & I can give you names of places to stay. The hangouts in Rehoboth (we like) the Frogg Pond,Shag,Purple Parrot & another I can't remember right now:( lol take care,Bets