When taking Bethany Beach vacations in this bustling area in Delaware, there are only three words to keep in mind: beach, bandstand, and conservation . If the travelers have experienced all three, then they have enjoyed the best of their Bethany Beach vacations. Due to its location, the beach is the focal point of many activities in this time. On the beach, the travelers can go sunbathing, camping, crabbing, fishing, and playing beach volleyball. Beyond the beach and into the sea, the travelers can go boating, parasailing, jet skiing, swimming, and surfing. To never miss out any of these exciting recreation opportunities, the travelers may prefer staying in Bethany Beach accommodations that face the waterfront. The people of Bethany Beach love music and the performing arts. Thus, there is always an event at the Bandstand. Watching music shows and live performances from the Bandstand is free. The travelers need only to bring their own chairs. If the travelers are advocates in the conservation of nature, then they will appreciate one major park in Bethany Beach, the James Farm Ecological Preserve. This area is actually an oasis of plants that have their niches in the ecosystem. The Ecological Preserve has protected their unique habitats. Reaching this area is just a short drive from the beach but if travelers visit during the days within Memorial Day to the middle of September, they can also ride in the Trolley and see the rest of the town.