• Overview map of Lake Worth Lagoon between West Palm Beach and Palm Beach, with the Atlantic Ocean beyond Palm Beach.

    Island Overview Map

    Get your bearings around Palm Beach and Lake Worth and the surrounding coast.
  • An open double-leaf drawbridge with a red-roofed tower and a white boat visible through the opening.

    Marina & Waterfront

    The drawbridge stands open, framing a passing boat between its raised spans.
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  • White cabin cruiser on rippled blue water with a palm-lined shore in the distance.

    Harbor Approach

    A cabin cruiser leaves a short white wake with the palms low on the horizon.

Why This Harbor Matters

A stop at Lake Worth can be about getting things done or getting off the boat, and the two fit together unusually well. The inlet brings boats from the Atlantic into a stretch of the Intracoastal where a crew can choose between staying near Riviera Beach and continuing to the town waterfronts.

Peanut Island gives the northern lagoon a different rhythm from the commercial port nearby. A day there can revolve around a swim and a picnic, while a berth farther south puts a walk into town on the agenda. Decide which experience matters first; it makes choosing where to stop much easier.

Palm Beach and West Palm Beach face the same lagoon, but they make for different afternoons ashore. Give the waterfront you choose enough time, especially if the inlet and a marina stop are already on the day’s plan.

Harbor Snapshot

Country United States
Region Florida
Harbor Type Coastal harbor and tidal lagoon
Primary Cruising Role Atlantic access and Intracoastal stopover
Best Known For Peanut Island and Blue Heron Bridge snorkeling
Protection Barrier island separates lagoon from ocean; exposure varies by location
Provisioning Plan errands from a mainland berth
Fuel & Water Fuel and slip water listed at Palm Harbor Marina
Customs & Immigration Report foreign arrivals to U.S. CBP; confirm local processing before arrival
Typical Stay Day visit or transient marina stay
Cruising Importance Connects an Atlantic inlet with the South Florida Intracoastal

Cruising Highlights

At-a-glance features that define the cruising experience at this harbor.

Choose your waterfront

Choose your waterfront

  • Stay near the inlet in Riviera Beach
  • Consider Lake Park for the northern lagoon
  • Pick West Palm Beach for a downtown stop
  • Check vessel fit for the Palm Beach town marina
Make time for the water

Make time for the water

  • Plan Peanut Island as a boat-access park
  • Check day-use docking before leaving
  • Visit the underwater trail at Phil Foster Park
  • Keep swimming separate from dock activity
Take care of the boat

Take care of the boat

  • Book transient dockage ahead when needed
  • Ask about shore power compatibility
  • Confirm fuel access before making a separate stop
  • Arrange specialized yacht support in advance
Plan the arrival

Plan the arrival

  • Distinguish the inlet from the lagoon
  • Allow for commercial traffic
  • Check bridge information for your berth
  • Review CBP reporting before returning from abroad

Explore Palm Beach and Lake Worth

Two sailboats sit on blue water reflecting warm lights from a palm-lined shore at dusk.
Two sailboats sit on blue water reflecting warm lights from a palm-lined shore at dusk.
A hand coils a blue-flecked line on a wooden cockpit seat with boats beyond the rail.
A hand coils a blue-flecked line on a wooden cockpit seat with boats beyond the rail.
Two people walk a palm-lined path beside blue water with a white sailboat offshore.
Two people walk a palm-lined path beside blue water with a white sailboat offshore.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find practical answers to common questions about visiting Palm Beach and Lake Worth, including harbor facilities, shoreside services, trip planning, and what boaters should confirm before arrival.

Can I tie up at Peanut Island for the day? +
Check with Palm Beach County Parks before counting on a slip. The county’s general dock page describes day-use slips, while its park location notice has listed those slips as closed until further notice. Plan another way to visit if the closure is still in effect.
Can I snorkel at Blue Heron Bridge without bringing my boat? +
Yes. Phil Foster Park has a shore-access underwater snorkeling trail at Blue Heron Bridge. Use the designated snorkeling area and follow the park’s posted rules.
Is the Town of Palm Beach Marina a good choice for a smaller cruising boat? +
Its published minimum vessel length is 60 feet. If your boat is shorter, check vessel fit at Riviera Beach Marina Village or Lake Park Harbor Marina before booking.
Where can I get gasoline or diesel on Lake Worth Lagoon? +
Palm Harbor Marina in West Palm Beach lists both at its fuel dock. Contact the marina for current access arrangements if you’re stopping just for fuel.
What should I do if I arrive from the Bahamas? +
Report your arrival immediately to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Check CBP’s current pleasure boat reporting instructions before departure and follow the agency’s direction on any inspection.
Can I leave my boat overnight at Phil Foster Park? +
No. The county prohibits overnight dock occupancy at Phil Foster Park. Arrange a transient marina berth if you plan to stay aboard overnight.

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