Red Reef Park
1400 N. Ocean Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL
561-393-7974

There is a mile of beachfront in this 39-acre park, which includes the 15-acre Gumbo Limbo Nature Center on the Intracoastal side. One of the few beaches open after dark (until 10 p.m.), Red Reef offers swimming, sunbathing, surf casting and strolling over the dunes along a boardwalk. Designated surfing area on south end. The most notable feature is the man-made reef about 10 feet off shore, where even beginning snorkelers can catch sight of tropical fish, turtles, eels and stingrays. Beach conditions: 561-393-7989. Directions: Take Palmetto Park Road east from I-95 or Federal Highway, then head north on Ocean Boulevard about one mile.

Facilities: Restrooms, showers, playground, picnic pavilions and grills. Note: no nearby restaurants or cafes.

Lifeguards: On duty from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Rules: No alcohol, no pets. No fishing between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. when bathers are present.



Hours: Sunrise to sunset


  DETAILS
Admissions $16 Mon.-Fri.; $18 weekends & holidays (tax included)
Attractions Beaches, Parks
Beach Shade available (no pets), Boardwalk/sidewalk (no pets), Great for kids, Lifeguard (no pets)
Beach-facilities Changing rooms (no pets), Showering (no pets)
Beach-swimming conditions Shallow for a while
Beach-width Close at high tide
Fishing Surf fishing
Parking Free lot, The lot has plenty of spaces and is just a short walk to the beach.
Pets Allowed No
Recreation Activity Picnic, Beaches, Fishing, Parks, Swimming, Snorkeling
Water Sports Snorkeling
Web site http://www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us
Wheelchair Access Yes