Spanish River Park ocean beach

Timing: Spanish River Park’s posted hours are 8 a.m.–sunset. Lifeguard and permit-only Bark Beach schedules are separate. Bringing a dog: Bark Beach allows dogs only between towers 18 and 20 during its seven-day schedule: 7–9 a.m., and 3 p.m.–sunset in standard time or 5 p.m.–sunset in daylight time. Each dog needs its own permit; leash before entering and after leaving, carry waste bags, and bring no more than two dogs per person. Dog permits do not include parking. 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 Spanish River Park and its beach.

Use only Spanish River’s designated grills for cooking; supervise and extinguish the fire and clean the grill after use. The park’s grill exception does not allow beach bonfires.

Spanish River is a day-use park and does not allow individual family tent or trailer camping. Recognized organized youth groups may request a pre-selected overnight site through Park Ranger Headquarters; that limited program is not general beach camping permission.

Spanish River’s City page prohibits surf fishing in designated swimming areas during its listed normal swimming hours, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Check with Ocean Rescue about the current zone and seasonal guard hours before casting. Intracoastal fishing is separately listed; it is not an ocean-beach entrance or a reason to fish in a guarded swimming area.

Delray Sands is an oceanfront resort in Highland Beach, an alternative coastal lodging base between Delray and Boca. Its guest beach is distinct from Atlantic Dunes and Spanish River public entrances.

The City lists Oceanside Beach Services for chairs, umbrellas and cabana-style shade between lifeguard towers 16–18 and at tower 20. 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.