With miles of Atlantic coastline to explore while enjoying a stay at your Palm Beach vacation home, you may run out of hours in a day. Begin at low tide for a morning of shell hunting and end atop a blanket on the beach watching the sun set below the vast blue horizon of a roaring ocean. All listed beaches have lifeguards on duty daily during peak hours. Most county parks allow leashed (6 foot maximum) pets, but pets are not allowed on beaches.
Beaches and Parks at Palm Beach
Municipal Beach's fine grain sand tends to be a bit rocky, but by late afternoon offers shade from surrounding condos and sea wall. Ocean swimming is limited, as it's shallow for only a short time, but surf fishing is great. Located at 375 South Ocean Boulevard; showers, limited street parking.
One of the best features of Phipps Ocean Park is that it's secluded. With a barbecue pit, picnic tables and a playground it's a great place to spend the day. Located at 2815 South Ocean Boulevard; change rooms, showers, pay lot.
Lake Worth Municipal Beach provides a guarded 1,200 foot expanse of white sandy beach to play volleyball or ride a boogie board. The 900-foot pier is lined with benches to sit and revel in the sounds of gulls and surf or rent a reel and toss a line. R.G. Kreusler Park is a quieter expanse of Municipal Beach offering cabana and chair rentals. Fishing and surfing are only allowed beyond the guarded 450 feet. Located at 2695 South Ocean Boulevard; restrooms, showers, parking fee, $3 fee for pier use.
Beaches and Parks at Riviera Beach
Situated 17 miles north of Palm Beach homes you'll find the best surf on Singer Island, and beach stretching out as far as the eye can see.
Ocean Reef Park is a tropical paradise of pristine beach. Lined with grass covered dunes and palm trees, the park provides picnic areas with grills and a playground. Located at 3860 North Ocean Drive; free parking.
Municipal Beach is very broad with slides and swings for the kids, an ocean side tennis court and volleyball. Located at 2511 North Ocean Boulevard; restrooms, metered parking.
Phil Foster Park has 1,000 feet of intra-coastal waterway area, featuring four boat ramps and an 81-trailer parking area. Offering a playground, single and family picnic areas with grills and a fishing pier, what more could you ask for? Located at 900 East Blue Heron Boulevard; restrooms, showers, parking.
Beaches and Parks at Delray Beach
A 30 minute drive south is Municipal Beach with calm waves, easy access to five different parks and two areas for kite flying. It's a one-stop spot for family fun. Located at Ocean Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue; restrooms, lots of metered parking.
Atlantic Dunes Park is the perfect spot for a tranquil beach day. Tucked away in a wooded area, the park features a nature trail and boardwalk plus a 450-foot wide beach. Located at 1600 South Ocean Boulevard; restrooms, change rooms, showers, pay lot.
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