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An clean intercoastal beach, marina, snack bar, lots of parking too, outdoor showers and clean restrooms. There are steps across A1A to the ocean with lifeguards.
I was looking for a public park with Intracoastal 'beach' access (closer than Phil Foster or Jupiter). I used to think the Intracoastal was beyond disgusting, but in high tide with clearer water, it has its benefits! Especially for children, as the water is calm for swimming, without waves or rip currents or steep shelf drop offs. There is also lots of ocean life near rocks and bridge legs and docks, ripe for finding creatures easy enough for little people to catch. This park has mulptiple parts to it, including a sort-of pier and an Atlantic ocean beachfront, but it also has a part with a small sandy beachfront on the Intracoastal. This has rock piles on both sides, but the waterfront is protected by bouys and goes out pretty far and is very shallow. Great for children and also being able to laze around and cool off and float. The Intracoastal fishing section is far from the swimming section, which is nice. There is also shade here in the form of several covered pavilions with picnic tables as well as actual trees! And best of all, there is a playground that is practically waterfront. This park is under construction in more than 1 part if it, and there is no lifeguard, and a squirrel ate the plastic lid from my sandwich tupperware,and a no swimming sign warns of bacterial infections- but no one heeds this sign at all (and these warnings are often outdated or incorrect). Also there is no ocean breeze or ocean wave sound or ocean horizon view! Last night, a group of folks brought a large speaker on wheels and was blasting it across the park- so loud you couldn't hear yourself talk.
We discovered this spot of beach the other day after spending the day at delray and just driving at the coast a little bit. On the other side of the road they have a really cool park where you could have access to inter coastal Way and maybe take a kayak. A pleasant family orientated Park. I would love to go back and do some kayaking from there.
Ok just discovered this gem.... AMAZING time. Love love how private it is. Will definitely be of my favorite spots to go to paddle board and snorkel. Has a cute little park and a pier to fish. Must stop by if in the area.
Ocean Inlet Park is nestled in the midst of some ultra expensive mansions. These people are so wealthy that they build a second dwelling on the beach side nicer than most peoples houses just to not have to cross the road to use the bathroom back at their mansion. A house on Ocean Blvd is in the 30 million and above range. Don't even think about speeding or stopping here because the area is constantly patrolled by the Manalapan Police. If you are not rolling with the millionaires and billionaires than you will appreciate the ability to use the beach in this park and best of all the parking is free. This park is located on the same real estate that the neighbors are paying millions for. The really cool thing about this 11.39 acre park, besides free parking, is that you can swim in the Intracoastal or or you can cross the street and avail yourself of 600 feet of life guard patrolled beach on the Atlantic Ocean. The Boynton Inlet connects the ocean to the Intracoastal allowing boats to pass through. Other park amenities include a fishing pier, kayak launch, playground, marina, picnic pavilions with grills, restrooms, and a shower. South District Ocean Rescue has their headquarters here. You can fish, snorkel, swim, picnic, and play in this park. Bring your own food and this an affordable family outing for the day. The ability to enjoy both the Intracoastal and the ocean is what makes this park special. Ocean Inlet Park is open every day from sun up to sun down and the marina is open 24 hours a day.
I've been living in Palm Beach County for years between Boynton Beach and Lake Worth, and not once had I ever visited Ocean Inlet Park until this weekend. After this, I will be coming out more. Having gone to a beach party hosted by one of my friends, Ocean Inlet Park is one of the cooler places to get some rays and enjoy the bathtub-temperature water. It's great to go with friends, families, or by yourself. There's the inlet beach where you the waves aren't as bad as the ocean side, and you can wade in the water and chill. There's at least three pavilions that are first come, first serve -- and you will need to get early if you want to stake claim to one. There's free parking, which is tough to find beaches that don't charge. There's boat docks, BBQ grills, and a playground for the kids. If you're into kayaking, you can definitely bring yours to the inlet and head up and down the inter-coastal. Having made my first proper visit to this beach, I will be returning with friends for more. I'm not a beach person, but I do like coming to Ocean Inlet.
This is such a beautiful park with water access to the intercoastal. It is a perfect place to have a party, family gathering, or just a quiet place for some alone time. There is no charge to enter the parking lot eventhough there is a guard house at the entrance. For parking, there are a few options. One area is near the intercoastal beach, one area is for people who want to walk over to the Atlantic side of the beach, and the other area is where the people park who go fishing from the seawall or the inlet pier. I enjoy going to all three areas. The beach is nice for shelling and taking a long walk along the shoreline. I also like to go out on the pier to watch the boats go in and out of the inlet. Crazy to watch it during really rough, windy weather when the chop is more than 8 feet. This is really a cool place to take some nature pictures as there are birds and other creatures near the mangroves. The rocks also make a good backdrop. I don't have a boat but if I did, this seems like a good place to keep it for easy intercoastal usage.
We overslept for the sunrise but got here in time to find plenty of parking at 8am. The parking lot absolutely fills up during the morning as there were people circling around when we departed at around 10am. The park spans both sides of the land with features on both the Intracoastal Waterway side of A1A and the ocean side with a narrow pedestrian walkway under the bridge on both sides of the inlet. A playground, restrooms, park space and then the "show" of watching boaters try to make their way. It's a tremendous thing to watch as these folks go too slow or too fast against the current and around the small bend to get between the Ocean and the Inlet. Sadly, I've only been able to see them on the Youtube channel as the two boats this morning both chickened out. Still, a fabulous spot to get near the water and beaches. [Review 141 of 2025 - 1928 in Florida - 23707 overall] read more
3 years ago
I was looking for a public park with Intracoastal 'beach' access (closer than Phil Foster or Jupiter). I used to think the Intracoastal was beyond disgusting, but in high tide with clearer water, it has its benefits! Especially for children, as the water is calm for swimming, without waves or rip currents or steep shelf drop offs. There is also lots of ocean life near rocks and bridge legs and docks, ripe for finding creatures easy enough for little people to catch. This park has mulptiple parts to it, including a sort-of pier and an Atlantic ocean beachfront, but it also has a part with a small sandy beachfront on the Intracoastal. This has rock piles on both sides, but the waterfront is protected by bouys and goes out pretty far and is very shallow. Great for children and also being able to laze around and cool off and float. The Intracoastal fishing section is far from the swimming section, which is nice. There is also shade here in the form of several covered pavilions with picnic tables as well as actual trees! And best of all, there is a playground that is practically waterfront. This park is under construction in more than 1 part if it, and there is no lifeguard, and a squirrel ate the plastic lid from my sandwich tupperware,and a no swimming sign warns of bacterial infections- but no one heeds this sign at all (and these warnings are often outdated or incorrect). Also there is no ocean breeze or ocean wave sound or ocean horizon view! Last night, a group of folks brought a large speaker on wheels and was blasting it across the park- so loud you couldn't hear yourself talk. read more
We discovered this spot of beach the other day after spending the day at delray and just driving at the coast a little bit. On the other side of the road they have a really cool park where you could have access to inter coastal Way and maybe take a kayak. A pleasant family orientated Park. I would love to go back and do some kayaking from there. read more
Ok just discovered this gem.... AMAZING time. Love love how private it is. Will definitely be of my favorite spots to go to paddle board and snorkel. Has a cute little park and a pier to fish. Must stop by if in the area. read more
Ocean Inlet Park is nestled in the midst of some ultra expensive mansions. These people are so wealthy that they build a second dwelling on the beach side nicer than most peoples houses just to not have to cross the road to use the bathroom back at their mansion. A house on Ocean Blvd is in the 30 million and above range. Don't even think about speeding or stopping here because the area is constantly patrolled by the Manalapan Police. If you are not rolling with the millionaires and billionaires than you will appreciate the ability to use the beach in this park and best of all the parking is free. This park is located on the same real estate that the neighbors are paying millions for. The really cool thing about this 11.39 acre park, besides free parking, is that you can swim in the Intracoastal or or you can cross the street and avail yourself of 600 feet of life guard patrolled beach on the Atlantic Ocean. The Boynton Inlet connects the ocean to the Intracoastal allowing boats to pass through. Other park amenities include a fishing pier, kayak launch, playground, marina, picnic pavilions with grills, restrooms, and a shower. South District Ocean Rescue has their headquarters here. You can fish, snorkel, swim, picnic, and play in this park. Bring your own food and this an affordable family outing for the day. The ability to enjoy both the Intracoastal and the ocean is what makes this park special. Ocean Inlet Park is open every day from sun up to sun down and the marina is open 24 hours a day. read more
I've been living in Palm Beach County for years between Boynton Beach and Lake Worth, and not once had I ever visited Ocean Inlet Park until this weekend. After this, I will be coming out more. Having gone to a beach party hosted by one of my friends, Ocean Inlet Park is one of the cooler places to get some rays and enjoy the bathtub-temperature water. It's great to go with friends, families, or by yourself. There's the inlet beach where you the waves aren't as bad as the ocean side, and you can wade in the water and chill. There's at least three pavilions that are first come, first serve -- and you will need to get early if you want to stake claim to one. There's free parking, which is tough to find beaches that don't charge. There's boat docks, BBQ grills, and a playground for the kids. If you're into kayaking, you can definitely bring yours to the inlet and head up and down the inter-coastal. Having made my first proper visit to this beach, I will be returning with friends for more. I'm not a beach person, but I do like coming to Ocean Inlet. read more
7 years ago
This is such a beautiful park with water access to the intercoastal. It is a perfect place to have a party, family gathering, or just a quiet place for some alone time. There is no charge to enter the parking lot eventhough there is a guard house at the entrance. For parking, there are a few options. One area is near the intercoastal beach, one area is for people who want to walk over to the Atlantic side of the beach, and the other area is where the people park who go fishing from the seawall or the inlet pier. I enjoy going to all three areas. The beach is nice for shelling and taking a long walk along the shoreline. I also like to go out on the pier to watch the boats go in and out of the inlet. Crazy to watch it during really rough, windy weather when the chop is more than 8 feet. This is really a cool place to take some nature pictures as there are birds and other creatures near the mangroves. The rocks also make a good backdrop. I don't have a boat but if I did, this seems like a good place to keep it for easy intercoastal usage. read more
4 years ago
Great place to relax read fish and have fun never had a bad time at the inlet always a interesting experience read more
The great mother Gaia, the Earth has always intrigued me. Since the Antediluvian time when the gods walked with humans to our present Hermetic birthed Florentian civilization, Gaia has continually mystified living creatures with her beauty, power and mystery. The wild dark & violent aspect of nature has always calmed my spirit and evoked solace to my soul, especially a dark stormy windy night. Hence why I've always felt strong affinity to the ancient thunder deities Ba'al Adad, Vajrapani and Rudra. Ocean Inlet Park may not be the Himalayas, Niagra Falls or Yosemite national park. But it does have lots of large rocks, strong waves and strong winds. Located on 12 acres Ocean Inlet Park is not just a beach but also a marina with intracoastal access and two fishing piers one longer than the other. There is also large very clean fish cleaning stations with water hoses. AMENITIES: ++beach frontage, guarded (600 feet) ++cafe - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE ++saltwater fishing ++boat slip (day-use only; located on south side of marina) ++intracoastal waterway frontage (1100 feet) ++jetty (open 24 hours) ++marina (boat slip rental) ++parking (24-hour parking for recreational fishing and marina access) ++picnic area with grills and tables ++picnic shelters ++playground ++restroom facilities ++seating pavilion ++showers HOURS: Marina: 24 hours Park: Sunrise - Sunset (inlet fishing available 24 hours) read more
