Red Reef Park ocean beach

Timing: Red Reef Park’s posted hours are 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Guarded swimming has a separate daytime schedule; park hours do not imply lifeguard coverage after dark. Bringing a dog: City prohibits pets at Red Reef; Spanish River’s permit-only Bark Beach is a different beach and must not be copied here. Swimming: City Ocean Rescue lists year-round, seven-day staffing from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. in standard time and 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m. during daylight time. Use the guarded area and check with the lifeguard on arrival; the staffing schedule is not a current flag or a guarantee of safe swimming. Getting there: See the entrance section for parking and entry details and sources. Facilities: City lists restrooms at this park. Specific outdoor shower and entrance-to-facility details require separate evidence. Accessible visit: See the entrance section for accessibility details and sources. Latest beach notice: Boca Raton Ocean Rescue publishes a dated city-beach conditions report. Check its actual report date and tower flags; a saved report is not a current tower observation, and potential lightning closures are conditional.

As of October 1, 2026, Boca’s Class 1 vehicle beach-park entry costs $40 on weekdays or $55 on weekends/holidays, valid only at the park purchased that day. Gatehouses accept debit/credit cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay, not cash. Eligible city/district annual permits are $90; Palm Beach County resident permits are $108 and cover South Beach only. Annual permits do not cover metered spaces.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in city parks, beaches and facilities.

Boca Raton prohibits beach bonfires at its public beaches and parks. Do not bury coals in the sand or use turtle-nest stakes or other beach material as firewood. A listed picnic grill is not permission for a beach fire.

City rules prohibit overnight occupancy or camping at this beach park. Daytime park access is not an overnight camping permission.

Fishing is prohibited in Red Reef’s designated swimming areas during normal swimming hours. This does not establish a particular legal casting location outside the guarded zone; check posted areas with Ocean Rescue before setting up.

Waterstone Resort & Marina at 999 E. Camino Real is a Boca waterfront lodging base for visitors traveling to public beaches. It is not a room on the sand at Red Reef, South Beach or South Inlet, and hotel benefits do not include those parks’ entry fees.

The City lists Oceanside Beach Services for chairs, umbrellas and cabana-style shade between lifeguard towers 7–8. This is useful when you want seating and shade without carrying them from the lot. Ask the attendant about availability and current charges; the City’s listed prices are before sales tax. Contact: 561-840-3373.