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Nice white sand beaches that stretch out to the Ocean. The public beach area runs about 2 miles and is clean and well kept. As of September 9, 2025 they'll be working on the Pavillion so the sidewalk is closed but there's still beach access. Paid parking in the lots or on the street will run 3-$4 an hour depending where you park and you can pay via mobile app. Parking on A1A is available but usually full. There are a few lots close by. Plenty of restaurants and shops close by.
A beach that is less busy than Ft Lauderdale Beach and much prettier and modern than Hollywood Beach with a noticeably weaker homeless presence. My wife and I love sitting on the patio of our favorite beachy restaurants under the sun shade umbrella watching the waves crash and people fighting for that rare parking spot. Today's atmosphere was slightly different than the norm here since it was raining heavily. The entertainment flows east from the railroad tracks on Atlantic Ave across the bridge to sandy Delray Beach. Love the annual arts & craft events and the array of multi-cultural restaurants and boutiques.
Nice public beach. Parking was not bad; the beach was crowded at this time of the year so I guess that explains why parking was not as easy as some reviews mentioned. Many shops and restaurants are close to the beach. Sand and waters were nice. Waves were not as strong as in other places.
Beautiful beach, white sand , restrooms across the street. You can take very long walks on sand or near the water. Accessible to walk into the entrance of beach. Seating in front side walk area next to beach area. Water fountains.
Fun times the last few years on Delray Beach. Walked down to the beach today with my hubby and as soon as we stepped foot on A1A the sky turned black and a torrential downpour soaked the area. Went into my favorite place called the Sandbar to seek cover. Listened to upbeat music and hung out with other customers while waiting for the storm to stop and had an unobstructed view of the beach. Uber is a great way to get around since parking spaces are limited.
Really nice beach in a convenient location. Just steps to local restaurants and stores. Clear sand, nice waves, and plenty of space between groups of people. Easy parking.
Dare I say, I could do without beaches- the sand, the heat. It's just not for me. BUT my eight-year-old daughter loves a good beach- the waves, the seagulls, the sandcastles. As far as beaches go, this grumpy man enjoyed Delray Beach. There's easy free parking nearby with plenty of paths leading to the ocean. There are chairs for all to use and the beach is kept clean (for the most part). The beach itself has seashells and plenty of waves. Back by the paths are showers to wash the sand off your feet and body.
Always great weather beyond hurricanes and sometimes too cold. Always clean and great time with friends. What I like most is the historic boardwalk to run walk and hangout.
Delray beach is such a pretty, relaxing spot. Sand for miles, nice and clean. Also, the location is near to restaurants, bars and shops. I always enjoy my time here and recommend.
Spent an amazing Sunday at the beach--perfect weather, not too hot, and the water was just the right temperature. We grabbed a lounge spot for only $15/hr, which worked out great since the beach trip was a spontaneous idea after hitting the gym. It was nice seeing so many families and kids out enjoying the day. The beach has tons of restaurant options too, whether you're in the mood for brunch or lunch--there's something for everyone. We stopped by Pura Vida for brunch and treated ourselves to some ice cream before heading home. With summer coming up, I'll definitely be back!
The Delray Beach Municipal Beach was donated to the City of Delray by the Hunt and Gleason families in 1899. In 1895 Sarah Gleason and her husband's business partner, W.H. Hunt, sold a parcel of land containing the beach area to William S. Linton for about $10.00 an acre. Linton was a congressman from Michigan who came to the area to promote a town called Linton. William intended for a mile long section of ocean property to be dedicated as a public beach. Unfortunately Linton defaulted on the mortgage and the land reverted back to Sarah Gleason and the heirs of W. H. Hunt, his granddaughters Belle Reese and Ella Potter. The ladies honored Linton's wishes and generously dedicated the beach to the public in 1899. A historical marker honoring their donation was erected by the Delray Beach Historical Society in 2008 and there is park named in Sarah Gleason's honor along the beach. The beach is a mile and half long and there is so much you can do here including swimming, surfing, volleyball, sailing, wind surfing, snorkeling, and in the two recreational areas, kite flying, frisbee, and paddleball. The Oceanside Beach Service rents chairs, umbrellas, and cabanas from the City of Delray Beach. Standup paddle craft can be launched from the north and south ends of the beach away from swimmers. The city provide four wheeled surf chairs free of charge to anyone disabled who needs one to enjoy the beach. Unlike Fort Lauderdale which did away with their beachside parking, Delray still has ample parking all along A1A. You can easily pay for parking with an app on your phone. It is so nice that you don't have to carry your gear far. The beach is very clean and is watched over by lifeguards. Ending at the beach is Atlantic Ave filled with all kinds of shops if you forgot something you needed and places to eat a meal, snack, or grab dessert if you get hungry. My favorite thing about this beach is the Delray Beach Historical Beach Walk which begins at the north end of Ocean Boulevard (A1A), near the intersection of George Bush Blvd and A1A. The walk takes you south on A1A, approximately one mile, ending near Causarina Blvd. Along the way you can see historical markers, monuments, and buildings that tell the rich history of Delray Beach. It is a great way to get exercise and learn something at the same time. Along the way you will see that marker to Sara Gleason reminding us that she is the reason why we all get to enjoy an unspoiled view of the ocean in Delray Beach.
Pristine beach area with a vibrant center of galleries, stores, restaurants and throngs if people. We walked in the sand went to the water edge and walked in the surf, nice warm water. Too brief visit, need to come back.
Lovely beach. Always clean and people are nit rowdy. The parking situation is another thing! Since they are renovated both lots, as of March, there is barely any parking if you show up after 11am!!
Delray Beach is a small city on Florida's southeast coast intersected by Rt #1, I95, and the Florida Turnpike. There are beautiful beaches, fine restaurants, and lots of shopping. I love the Delray Green Market & Silverball Retro Arcade & Lady Atlantic Yacht Cruises. Atlantic Avenue is a bustling walkable main strip going east west from the beach across the intercostal bridge ending in the Delray Market Place. The street & market are packed with galleries, boutiques, and outdoor dining that is perfect for people watching. The Delray Beach Amphitheatre at Old School Square present concerts, the Delray Affair, a Christmas tree & program ... Sandoway Discovery Center, Veterans Park & Anchor Park are a happening. The Delray Tennis Center hosts professional tennis tournaments on Atlantic Ave. The Pineapple Grove Arts District offers public art and galleries. Nearby, Cornell Art Museum displays contemporary works. The Arts Garage & Delra The lakeside Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has an amazing gift shop, restaurant, with tea ceremonies, calligraphy workshops and serene outdoor spaces. Wakodahatchee Wetlands is a park featuring a raised boardwalk with views of birds, turtles and alligators. There are too many restaurants & shops to list; in Delray Beach. The Opal Grand, Aloft, Hyatt, The Ray, the Seagate, the historic Colony Hotel, Courtyard, Hampton Inn, Fairfield Inn ... are just some of the hotels in Delray. read more
A great public beach for a big group. We were in town for my friend's bachelorette party and accidentally left our Airbnb too late on Saturday. It took forever for us to find parking, so we ended up doing valet near this beach. I was sunburnt from the day before so was on a quest to find an umbrella to rent. Thankfully, Oceanside rentals came in clutch with a $32 umbrella only all day rental. We liked this beach a lot because of the calm water. We also appreciated that there was less seaweed and calmer water than Boynton Beach's Ocean Front Beach Park. The surrounding green was gorgeous. Where we entered there was a giant pipe though that smelled a little like cigars, but we sat far enough away for it not too bother us too much. If you don't mind walking a bit for parking, this beach is a great pick. read more
5 months ago
This is pull your car up directly to the beach experience - which is quite lovely to get to the beach quickly. The parking is limited and on what could be a busy road, but whenever I have gone on a weekday morning, the traffic is little, with plenty of spaces and plenty of time to make a u turn to get into a spot. App parking makes it easy. The distance from the sidewalk to the ocean is pretty long, and right now there has been dredging and there is a large shelf separating the shoreline from the sandy beach. So glad this pull up and beach park exists! read more
Nice white sand beaches that stretch out to the Ocean. The public beach area runs about 2 miles and is clean and well kept. As of September 9, 2025 they'll be working on the Pavillion so the sidewalk is closed but there's still beach access. Paid parking in the lots or on the street will run 3-$4 an hour depending where you park and you can pay via mobile app. Parking on A1A is available but usually full. There are a few lots close by. Plenty of restaurants and shops close by. read more
A beach that is less busy than Ft Lauderdale Beach and much prettier and modern than Hollywood Beach with a noticeably weaker homeless presence. My wife and I love sitting on the patio of our favorite beachy restaurants under the sun shade umbrella watching the waves crash and people fighting for that rare parking spot. Today's atmosphere was slightly different than the norm here since it was raining heavily. The entertainment flows east from the railroad tracks on Atlantic Ave across the bridge to sandy Delray Beach. Love the annual arts & craft events and the array of multi-cultural restaurants and boutiques. read more
Nice public beach. Parking was not bad; the beach was crowded at this time of the year so I guess that explains why parking was not as easy as some reviews mentioned. Many shops and restaurants are close to the beach. Sand and waters were nice. Waves were not as strong as in other places. read more
5 months ago
Beautiful beach, white sand , restrooms across the street. You can take very long walks on sand or near the water. Accessible to walk into the entrance of beach. Seating in front side walk area next to beach area. Water fountains. read more
Fun times the last few years on Delray Beach. Walked down to the beach today with my hubby and as soon as we stepped foot on A1A the sky turned black and a torrential downpour soaked the area. Went into my favorite place called the Sandbar to seek cover. Listened to upbeat music and hung out with other customers while waiting for the storm to stop and had an unobstructed view of the beach. Uber is a great way to get around since parking spaces are limited. read more
Dare I say, I could do without beaches- the sand, the heat. It's just not for me. BUT my eight-year-old daughter loves a good beach- the waves, the seagulls, the sandcastles. As far as beaches go, this grumpy man enjoyed Delray Beach. There's easy free parking nearby with plenty of paths leading to the ocean. There are chairs for all to use and the beach is kept clean (for the most part). The beach itself has seashells and plenty of waves. Back by the paths are showers to wash the sand off your feet and body. read more
1 year ago
Spent an amazing Sunday at the beach--perfect weather, not too hot, and the water was just the right temperature. We grabbed a lounge spot for only $15/hr, which worked out great since the beach trip was a spontaneous idea after hitting the gym. It was nice seeing so many families and kids out enjoying the day. The beach has tons of restaurant options too, whether you're in the mood for brunch or lunch--there's something for everyone. We stopped by Pura Vida for brunch and treated ourselves to some ice cream before heading home. With summer coming up, I'll definitely be back! read more
The Delray Beach Municipal Beach was donated to the City of Delray by the Hunt and Gleason families in 1899. In 1895 Sarah Gleason and her husband's business partner, W.H. Hunt, sold a parcel of land containing the beach area to William S. Linton for about $10.00 an acre. Linton was a congressman from Michigan who came to the area to promote a town called Linton. William intended for a mile long section of ocean property to be dedicated as a public beach. Unfortunately Linton defaulted on the mortgage and the land reverted back to Sarah Gleason and the heirs of W. H. Hunt, his granddaughters Belle Reese and Ella Potter. The ladies honored Linton's wishes and generously dedicated the beach to the public in 1899. A historical marker honoring their donation was erected by the Delray Beach Historical Society in 2008 and there is park named in Sarah Gleason's honor along the beach. The beach is a mile and half long and there is so much you can do here including swimming, surfing, volleyball, sailing, wind surfing, snorkeling, and in the two recreational areas, kite flying, frisbee, and paddleball. The Oceanside Beach Service rents chairs, umbrellas, and cabanas from the City of Delray Beach. Standup paddle craft can be launched from the north and south ends of the beach away from swimmers. The city provide four wheeled surf chairs free of charge to anyone disabled who needs one to enjoy the beach. Unlike Fort Lauderdale which did away with their beachside parking, Delray still has ample parking all along A1A. You can easily pay for parking with an app on your phone. It is so nice that you don't have to carry your gear far. The beach is very clean and is watched over by lifeguards. Ending at the beach is Atlantic Ave filled with all kinds of shops if you forgot something you needed and places to eat a meal, snack, or grab dessert if you get hungry. My favorite thing about this beach is the Delray Beach Historical Beach Walk which begins at the north end of Ocean Boulevard (A1A), near the intersection of George Bush Blvd and A1A. The walk takes you south on A1A, approximately one mile, ending near Causarina Blvd. Along the way you can see historical markers, monuments, and buildings that tell the rich history of Delray Beach. It is a great way to get exercise and learn something at the same time. Along the way you will see that marker to Sara Gleason reminding us that she is the reason why we all get to enjoy an unspoiled view of the ocean in Delray Beach. read more
6 months ago
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1 year ago
Pristine beach area with a vibrant center of galleries, stores, restaurants and throngs if people. We walked in the sand went to the water edge and walked in the surf, nice warm water. Too brief visit, need to come back. read more
4 years ago
Lovely beach. Always clean and people are nit rowdy. The parking situation is another thing! Since they are renovated both lots, as of March, there is barely any parking if you show up after 11am!! read more
This is an amazing beach...you must get here by 9:00 a.m. to get a decent parking space at the beach. Otherwise you need to look for a parking lot with meters across the way. It's not a bad walk our game might cost you about $6 for maybe 4 hours. It's not bad. Also you can pay using Park mobile app. If you do not have this, then you should go to the kiosk that is located in the parking lot go ahead and insert your license plate and credit card information. There are places that you can rent a beach umbrella and chairs. I'm not sure how much they cost they're lined up along the beach area. Personally, I just brought my towel, some water and a magazine to relax enjoy the breeze. My neighboring folks have music playing so that's also great to have while you're laying on the beach. read more
This beach is the BEACH of all Beaches. I think it is by far the nicest beach in South Florida. It is about 30 min from my house and I will make the commute to go here vs going to Dania, Hollywood or Fort Lauderdale beach now. We went the Saturday after Thanksgiving after spending the day at the water park in West Palm Beach. So we got there at about 3:30 and stayed till the sun set. It wasn't crowded but even on a crowded day it shouldn't be a problem to find a spot to park your stuff while you hit the ocean, look for shells or to just soak up some rays. The beach was clean with soft sand, the people friendly, lots of shells, and surfers. Now let's talk about the parking...Parking is basically on the street by the hour. I didn't see restrooms near by but there are plenty of businesses and restaurants that I'm sure you could check out. There are shower stations read more
4 years ago
I love the beach. Parking was right next to the ocean and didn't cost that much. We saw so many birds there. They are so cute! I would love to come back to this beach if I am ever back in the area. :) read more
5 years ago
What a beautiful and clean beach! I love checking out new beaches in this one is stunning! They water is so clear and there was no issues of stepping on rocks or anything painful which is some thing I worry about. Even on the weekend the beach is never too crowded and you can always find a place comfortably to sit. read more
2 years ago
6 years ago
If you are staying in Delray Beach, Florida the beach is a perfect place to watch the sunrise and to start your day. You can meet some very nice people while you are there. There's people there swimming, waiting for the sunrise, people who practice all types of yoga, photographers, videographers, and people who are on the beach to workout. Here's some photos I captured while I was in Delray Beach, Florida yesterday during sunrise. Which is your favorite photo? read more
5 stars for a beach?? What did it do to get such high praise?! Well if you've ever been to Galveston beach in Texas, you'd understand. Luckily I have family who live here, so I get to enjoy Delray in all it's splendor from time to time. This beach was immaculate. There wasn't a bit of trash to be seen. The sand is a beautiful whitish/gray, but clean. The water is clear, and you can see your feet and whatever may be living near them. From the waves to the bank isn't that far, so I always set up just atop the bank and enjoy the sight from my perch. The guls don't really bother you much here either. I happened to enjoy vacationing during off peak times. I hate crowds. So during my trip this week, it wasn't crowded. More of the mature and experienced crowd out and about. It suited my relaxation goals just fine, but I'm sure the scenery is on point during the weekends and summer times for folks looking to rage on the beach. Parking can be a little rough at times. Everything off of Atlantic is temp parking or valet. They do have some meters that take change, and some the couple of lots get pretty packed as well and they require card. They currently have a good portion of hwy A1A blocked off for construction. Hopefully they add more spots. It would be nice if they used the parking stations that you can pay remotely with an app. Seems more cost effective, and you wouldn't have to leave your sand kingdom to add parking. I'll be back soon. read more
7 years ago
I really like coming to Delray Beach because with all of the storms that have come through, many of our SoFlo beaches are eroded. Delray has plenty of sand, plenty of parking, and plenty of quiet spots to chill. Beach A1A is a nice motorcycle ride too- just after you leave DelrayBeach and head north on A1A to Manalapan, the gorgeous homes will blow your mind! read more
10 years ago
Nice clean beach. Umbrellas and chairs available for rent - $10 an hour or $40 for the day. We were plenty comfortable on the soft sand. Multiple lifeguard stations, and they post flags if the water in unsafe. I did find it odd that they limit activities on the beach, like no tossing of a football or frisbee. Why no fun? Good amount of parking available for $1.50 per hour but the meters only take quarters. Wish someone gave us a heads up about it for our first visit as we spent about 30 minutes running around trying to get quarters from one of the nearby shops. Also double check that the meter is working. One meter ate our money without adding any time. Not sure if you'd get a ticket parking there. read more
3 years ago
Delray Beach never disappoints!! Gorgeous!!! We have gone every morning and what a blessing to see such natural beauty! read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
What else can I say? ... I live where most people vacation! I live in paradise. Delray Beach is awesome and checkout Sandbar too! read more
One of the most beautiful beaches in florida, Delray Beach has it all! If you don't want to enjoy the soft sand and the cool waves you can walk to restaurants or go shopping for about anything you desire. There are also sidewalks if you want to take a walk or run. Parking is tricky so you have to come very early to get a spot on the streets or in one of the lots read more
Since I'm a local, I never thought about reviewing our beach. Being a transplant from Broward, I have lots of reasons not to share this hidden gem with other Floridians. Where do I start? When think of Yoga on a beach, this the beach you would picture in your mind....quiet, soothing, less inhabited. Even with tourists, it is never as bad as Broward or Miami. Convenience is a big plus....you can park in a space next to the beach! Just walk over and pick a spot. No long walks lugging your stuff. Showers are at most entrances to rinse off before you get to your car. Food.... there is no long, busy boardwalk, but many places to choose from within walking distance or hop in your car and pick out a spot on Atlantic. Always something new to try. And... if you are brave and want an adventure, take your dog to the south end at sunrise or sunset. You will both love it! Our little piece of heaven in Delray. read more
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Are their restaurants and restrooms on the beach?
The only structure on the beach are lifeguard houses. However, Just behind the beach is US A1A and across the street from the beach there are a few public restrooms, a handful of restaurants and even a bar. I highly recommend the food and bar at…
