Boynton Beach, FL
Ocean Inlet Park
A Palm Beach County park on the Boynton Beach Inlet: fish from the jetty any hour of the day or night, swim at a guarded ocean beach, snorkel the rock reefs offshore, picnic on the Intracoastal and watch boats run the inlet.
Where the Boynton Inlet meets the ocean
Ocean Inlet Park wraps around the south side of the Boynton Inlet, with picnic grounds on the Intracoastal side of A1A and a guarded beach and jetty on the ocean side. It's a favorite of anglers, snorkelers and families, and one of the best places in the county to watch boats ride the inlet's currents. Here's what each part offers.
Fishing the Boynton Inlet
A jetty open 24 hours for snook, snapper, jacks, pompano, mackerel and more, plus Intracoastal seawalls.
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The Guarded Beach
600 feet of guarded Atlantic beach on the ocean side of A1A, with Ocean Rescue lifeguards daily.
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Snorkeling the Inlet Reefs
More than a dozen rock reefs about 100 yards off the swim beach, best at slack high tide on calm days.
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Boating, Kayaking & the Marina
1,100 feet of Intracoastal frontage, kayak access, a day-use slip and a county marina with 20 slips.
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Picnics & the Playground
Family picnic shelters with grills, a seating pavilion, a playground and a grassy area along the Intracoastal.
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The Boynton Inlet: A History
Dug in 1925–27 to flush a polluted lagoon, home of the world's first sand transfer plant, and still a tricky inlet.
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Entry and parking are free, the jetty is open 24 hours, and the beach is guarded daily. Our planning page covers fishing, a beach day, snorkeling at slack tide and picnics, with the safety tips the inlet demands.
- Plan your visit: fishing, beach, snorkeling and picnics, with safety tips
- Nearby parks: Caloosa, John Prince, Green Cay and more, each with its own guide
Planning a visit?
6990 N Ocean Blvd (A1A), Ocean Ridge, FL 33435, at the Boynton Inlet · Park open sunrise to sunset; inlet fishing 24 hours. Free entry and parking.