Lantana, Florida, is a Palm Beach County town on the Jupiter-to-Key West coast. This guide covers 8 beaches, parks and attractions, 4 places to eat and 12 upcoming events, kept current from official sources. Top picks: Old Key Lime House, Business Over Brews and 9/11 25th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony. One of the activities is free. Nearest towns: Lake Worth Beach (2.3 mi) and Boynton Beach (4.3 mi).

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

Lantana is a one-bridge fishing town where the Old Key Lime House sits over the Intracoastal and the beach is a small, uncrowded strip with a good dune walk. It's a place to eat outside on the water, not a destination for nightlife.

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Beaches & Parks in Lantana

  • 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). (in nearby Boynton Beach, 4.3 mi)
  • 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. (in nearby Boynton Beach, 4.3 mi)
  • Lake Worth Pier & Boynton Inlet (Lake Worth / Boynton Beach) — Mellow sandbars north of the pier; Boynton's south jetty is a classic. (in nearby Lake Worth Beach, 2.3 mi)
  • 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. (in nearby Boynton Beach, 4.3 mi)

Attractions & Activities in Lantana

  • Boynton Beach shallow reefs (Boynton Beach) — Splashdown Divers / Loggerhead — 40–60 ft drift with the county's most turtles; snorkelers ride the same boat. (in nearby Boynton Beach, 4.3 mi)
  • 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. (in nearby Boynton Beach, 4.3 mi)
  • Loxahatchee NWR canoe trail & MacArthur Beach lagoon (Boynton Beach / Singer Island) — Marsh loop with gators; mangrove islands with manatees and rays. (in nearby Boynton Beach, 4.3 mi)

Shopping & Markets in Lantana

  • Lake Worth Beach Farmers Market (Lake Worth) — Saturdays. Under the bridge on the Intracoastal Outdoors and dog-friendly on a leash unless noted. Dogs: leashed. (in nearby Lake Worth Beach, 2.3 mi)

Free things to do in Lantana

Nothing here charges admission (parking may).

  • Wakodahatchee & Green Cay Wetlands — Elevated boardwalks over wetlands — the region's best easy birding, excellent at fall migration. (in nearby Boynton Beach, 4.3 mi)

Lantana with kids

  • Boynton Beach shallow reefs — Splashdown Divers / Loggerhead — 40–60 ft drift with the county's most turtles; snorkelers ride the same boat. (in nearby Boynton Beach, 4.3 mi)

Where to eat in Lantana

Waterfront

  • Old Key Lime House (Lantana) — Historic 1889 waterfront. Florida's oldest waterfront restaurant; the key lime pie. $$.
  • Prime Catch / Two Georges / Banana Boat (Boynton Beach) — Inlet trio. Prime Catch has the best food; Two Georges the dock; Banana Boat the party. $$–$$$ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Boynton Beach, 4.3 mi)

Bars & Nightlife

  • Mathews Brewing (Lake Worth Beach) — Brewery. Big beer garden. $ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Lake Worth Beach, 2.3 mi)
  • Due South / Copperpoint (Boynton Beach) — Brewery. $ · dog-friendly patio. (in nearby Boynton Beach, 4.3 mi)

What's on in Lantana

The next 10 events on the Lantana 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
  • Weinfest — Sat, Sep 12, 5:00 PM · American German Club of the Palm Beaches · Festivals & Markets. Celebrate German culture at the annual Weinfest.
  • Senior Prom — Fri, Sep 18, 5:00 PM · Arts & Cultural Center · Community. A special evening for seniors to enjoy music and dancing. Price: Free
  • Fall League - Loggerhead Curling Club — Sun, Sep 20, 5:00 PM · Palm Beach Skate Zone · Races & Runs. Fall League 2026 Loggerhead Curling Club membership required 2026 Fall League Loggerhead Curling Club membership ($50) required Max 12 teams (max 48 players). At least 11 games guaranteed. Dates &… 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
  • Fall League - Loggerhead Curling Club — Sun, Sep 27, 4:20 PM · Palm Beach Skate Zone · Races & Runs. Fall League 2026 Loggerhead Curling Club membership required 2026 Fall League Loggerhead Curling Club membership ($50) required Max 12 teams (max 48 players). At least 11 games guaranteed. Dates &…
  • Hustle to End Hunger 5K (CROS Ministries) — Sat, Oct 3 · John Prince Park, 4759 S Congress Ave; 7:30 AM · Races & Runs. 5K Virtual option.
  • Fall League - Loggerhead Curling Club — Sun, Oct 4, 5:00 PM · Palm Beach Skate Zone · Races & Runs. Fall League 2026 Loggerhead Curling Club membership required 2026 Fall League Loggerhead Curling Club membership ($50) required Max 12 teams (max 48 players). At least 11 games guaranteed. Dates &…

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Getting there and planning your day

Lantana sits at 26.587, -80.052 in Palm Beach County. Parking rules, beach access and permits are on the Town of Lantana 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 John D. MacArthur Beach State Park page has hours and entry fees.

Nearby towns

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Official sources and further reading

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