Boynton Beach, Florida, is a Palm Beach County town on the Jupiter-to-Key West coast. This guide covers 7 beaches, parks and attractions, 12 places to eat and 6 upcoming events, kept current from official sources. Top picks: Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, Wakodahatchee & Green Cay Wetlands and Prime Catch / Two Georges / Banana Boat. One of the activities is free. Nearest towns: Lantana (4.3 mi) and Delray Beach (4.4 mi).

Last updated September 7, 2026. Events refresh daily; places are hand-picked and re-checked monthly.

Boynton Beach has the county's best inlet for watching boats and the shore-dive reefs to match, plus Oceanfront Park's clean, family-friendly beach. The marina district's waterfront restaurants and the Green Cay wetlands boardwalk round out an easy day.

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Beaches & Parks in Boynton Beach

  • Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (Boynton Beach) — Northern Everglades: cypress boardwalk, 12-mi levee bike loop, 5.5-mi canoe trail. Wintering ducks arrive in Nov. Price: $5/car · Dogs: leashed (levee trail only).
  • Wakodahatchee & Green Cay Wetlands (Delray Beach / Boynton Beach) — Elevated boardwalks over wetlands — the region's best easy birding, excellent at fall migration. Price: Free · Dogs: no.
  • Lake Worth Pier & Boynton Inlet (Lake Worth / Boynton Beach) — Mellow sandbars north of the pier; Boynton's south jetty is a classic.
  • Dog-friendly trails (Various) — Birch State Park loop, Riverbend Park, Jonathan Dickinson, Loxahatchee NWR levee, Oleta, Bill Baggs, Big Cypress boardwalks, Barnacle Historic State Park grounds. Dogs: leashed.

Attractions & Activities in Boynton Beach

  • Boynton Beach shallow reefs (Boynton Beach) — Splashdown Divers / Loggerhead — 40–60 ft drift with the county's most turtles; snorkelers ride the same boat.
  • Lobster season (Pompano / Boynton) — Regular season open through Mar 31; 6/person/day, 3-inch carapace, saltwater license + lobster permit. Night lobster dives out of Pompano and Boynton are a fall staple.
  • Loxahatchee NWR canoe trail & MacArthur Beach lagoon (Boynton Beach / Singer Island) — Marsh loop with gators; mangrove islands with manatees and rays.

Free things to do in Boynton Beach

Nothing here charges admission (parking may).

  • Wakodahatchee & Green Cay Wetlands — Elevated boardwalks over wetlands — the region's best easy birding, excellent at fall migration.

Boynton Beach with kids

  • Boynton Beach shallow reefs — Splashdown Divers / Loggerhead — 40–60 ft drift with the county's most turtles; snorkelers ride the same boat.

Where to eat in Boynton Beach

Waterfront

  • Prime Catch / Two Georges / Banana Boat (Boynton Beach) — Inlet trio. Prime Catch has the best food; Two Georges the dock; Banana Boat the party. $$–$$$ · dog-friendly patio.
  • Old Key Lime House (Lantana) — Historic 1889 waterfront. Florida's oldest waterfront restaurant; the key lime pie. $$. (in nearby Lantana, 4.3 mi)
  • Deck 84 (Delray Beach) — Intracoastal patio. Sunday brunch watching the bridge open. $$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Delray Beach, 4.4 mi)
  • Boston's on the Beach (Delray Beach) — Oceanfront bar. On the guide's dog-friendly waterfront list. $$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Delray Beach, 4.4 mi)

Casual & Family

  • Dada (Delray Beach) — Eclectic in a 1924 house, backyard tables, live music. $$. (in nearby Delray Beach, 4.4 mi)
  • El Camino (Delray Beach) — Tequila tacos on Atlantic. $$. (in nearby Delray Beach, 4.4 mi)
  • Death or Glory (Delray Beach) — Historic-house cocktail bar with food better than it needs to be. $$. (in nearby Delray Beach, 4.4 mi)
  • The Grove (Delray Beach) — Intimate chef-driven. $$$. (in nearby Delray Beach, 4.4 mi)
  • Brulé Bistro (Pineapple Grove, Delray Beach) — Bistro. $$$. (in nearby Delray Beach, 4.4 mi)

Bars & Nightlife

  • Due South / Copperpoint (Boynton Beach) — Brewery. $ · dog-friendly patio.
  • Rosewater Rooftop (The Ray, Delray Beach) — Global small plates, pool scene. $$$. (in nearby Delray Beach, 4.4 mi)
  • Elevate Skye Bar (Opal Grand, Delray) — Ceviche and tacos over the ocean. $$. (in nearby Delray Beach, 4.4 mi)

What's on in Boynton Beach

The next 6 events on the Boynton Beach calendar (dates are America/New_York; confirm with the organizer before you go):

  • Business Over Brews — Thu, Sep 10, 5:30 PM · 4752 N CONGRESS AVE · Community. An evening of networking and socializing with local businesses. Price: Free
  • 9/11 25th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony — Fri, Sep 11, 8:00 AM · Centennial Park & Amphitheater · Community. Ceremony to honor the victims of 9/11. Price: Free
  • Boynton Bulldogs vs. Lauderhill Broncos — Sat, Sep 12, 8:00 AM · Ezell Hester Jr. Community Center · Sports. Football game featuring local high school teams. Price: Free
  • Senior Prom — Fri, Sep 18, 5:00 PM · Arts & Cultural Center · Community. A special evening for seniors to enjoy music and dancing. Price: Free
  • The Boynton We Remember — Sat, Sep 26, 1:00 PM · Community Room - 1st floor City Hall · Festivals & Markets. Review of local memories and history related to Boynton. Price: Free
  • Barrier Free 5K (15th annual) — Sat, Feb 6 · Congress Ave Barrier Free Park, 3111 S Congress Ave; 7:30 AM · Races & Runs. 5K, wheelchair 5K, 1 mi, kids Held 1st Saturday of February; 2026 was Feb 7. The only Boynton Beach race found.

See the full list, refreshed daily: Boynton Beach.

Getting there and planning your day

Boynton Beach sits at 26.525, -80.067 in Palm Beach County. Parking rules, beach access and permits are on the City of Boynton Beach site; the Discover The Palm Beaches (official tourism board) calendar lists county-wide festivals; check the National Weather Service Miami – South Florida forecast before a beach or boat day (summer storms build after 2 pm); snorkelers and anglers should read the NOAA tides: Lake Worth Pier; Brightline (West Palm Beach–Boca–Fort Lauderdale–Aventura–Miami) is the car-free way in; the official Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge page has hours and entry fees.

Nearby towns

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Official sources and further reading

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