Ahh I didn't realize this was coming up. Time has been flying since I started working overnights
I'm gonna try to drive down for at least Saturday. I won't be able to stay the weekend though.
As for hotels, I haven't had any issues with any of the OC hotels in the past. As long as it's not during senior week (which it's not) you are good to go. If you want to stay outside OC, I know bethany beach, dewey beach, and rehoboth beach still have some cheaper rates further north on RT 1. I'd say 15 min, 30 min, and 45 min away between those beaches.