Lake Worth Beach & Pier
Lake Worth Beach, Florida · Palm Beach County
Lake Worth Beach & Pier is a guarded, roughly 1,200-foot stretch of sand anchored by a historic beach casino building and a public pier. It suits families, swimmers, and anyone who wants to combine a beach day with a pier walk. Parking is metered at 3 dollars an hour in the surface lots, and there's no parking garage here.
Who It's For
Lake Worth Beach & Pier is a guarded, roughly 1,200-foot beach built around a historic casino building and a public fishing pier. It suits families, swimmers, and anyone who wants a classic Florida beach day with a pier to walk out on. Crowds run from moderate to busy depending on the day.
Parking & Access
The beach sits at 10 S Ocean Blvd. Parking is in metered surface lots at the complex, running 3 dollars an hour, with no parking garage on site. Spaces can fill up on busy days, so arrive early if you want to park close to the sand.
Rules & Safety
Lifeguards are on the beach daily; read the flag colors before you swim, since rip currents and boat or pier traffic are the main hazards here.
What's There
Restrooms and showers are available at the beach complex, with a playground nearby and the historic beach casino building anchoring the site. The William O. Lockhart Municipal Pier stretches 960 feet over the water and is open for walking or fishing, with a 1 dollar walk-on pass and fishing access for about 4 dollars. The pier has had brief storm closures before, most recently in 2024, but is open and operating now. Snorkeling turns up in spots along this stretch too.
Before You Go
Our Delray Beach store is 10.6 miles away, close enough for a quick stop for beach gear, sun protection, or paddle equipment on your way to the pier.
FAQ
How much does parking cost at Lake Worth Beach & Pier?
Parking is in metered surface lots at 3 dollars an hour, with no parking garage on site.
Are lifeguards on duty at Lake Worth Beach & Pier?
Yes, lifeguards are on the beach daily. Read the flag colors before swimming, since rip currents and pier traffic are the main hazards.
How much does it cost to walk the Lake Worth pier?
A walk-on pass costs 1 dollar, and fishing access runs about 4 dollars.
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