Mid-Town Municipal Beach, Palm Beach | Top 150 Bikini Destinations
PALM BEACH, THE GOLD COAST / FLORIDA, USA
From the Atlantic to Worth Avenue
Mid-Town Municipal Beach.
Start in West Palm Beach, cross the lagoon, and spend a day between Atlantic surf and the island’s shaded courtyards.
Plan your beach day ↘TOP 150 BIKINI DESTINATIONS / PALM BEACH ISLAND
Palm Beach,
where town meets the sea.
At the ocean end of Palm Beach, the clock tower on Worth Avenue faces a long strip of Atlantic sand. A few blocks inland, courtyards give way to the Lake Worth Lagoon.
Midtown is a good beach for a short day on foot. Start at an open town entrance, leave the sand for a courtyard lunch, and walk the lagoon side when the sun drops.
ON THE WORLD MAP
Between lagoon and ocean.
Mid-Town Municipal Beach, Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
01 / GETTING THERE
Start in West Palm Beach.
Cross the lagoon
Royal Park Bridge links downtown West Palm Beach and Palm Beach. The bridge lifts for boats.
Photo: Don Ramey Logan · CC BY-SA 4.0Get around Palm Beach
Approach from South Ocean Boulevard. Follow the signs for an open public entrance and allow time to find a legal space.
On the beach
Beach access can change after high surf and during seawall work. Check the town’s notices and the board at the entrance. Beach status ↗
02 / BEACH ESSENTIALS
Know before you go.
Midtown is a public stretch of Atlantic sand with town lifeguards and cafés a few blocks inland.
01 / HOW TO GET THERE
Street access and parking
Use the town’s parking map. Blue signs mark paid spaces and green signs mark resident restrictions. The latest town update lists Brazilian Avenue open and Chilean Avenue closed.
Check parking rules ↗02 / BEACH ACCESS
Walk from South Ocean Boulevard
Use an open signed entrance and plan for a change in grade and soft sand. Seawall work or erosion can change which approaches are open. Check the town’s project updates in the source list.
03 / THE SAND
Soft sand and Atlantic surf
Stay on dry sand if surf is rough. Look for posted flags and keep clear of dunes, marked turtle nests, and anything washed ashore.
04 / FOOD & WATER
Pack water before you arrive
There are cafés and restaurants inland along Worth Avenue and South County Road. Take water onto the sand and plan to eat in town.
05 / CHAIRS & UMBRELLAS
Bring your own shade
Pack a hat, a towel and portable shade. If you are borrowing a chair or umbrella from your hotel, ask in advance and follow the beach rules posted at the entrance.
06 / RESTROOMS & SHOWERS
Check facilities and swimming conditions
Town Ocean Rescue staffs Midtown daily when the beach is open. There are no public restrooms or rinse-off showers on the beach. Call 561-835-4693 for the morning beach report.
03 / THE BEACH
A day at Mid-Town Municipal Beach.
From sand to town
This aerial shows how close Midtown’s shoreline is to the streets and lagoon.
Photo: Michael Kagdis · CC BY-SA 3.001 / EARLY
Walk the shoreline
Enter from an open town access and start with a walk on firm sand. Leave space around fenced dunes and marked nests.
02 / IN THE WATER
Ask about the flags
Speak with the lifeguard before getting in. If the surf is rough or access is closed, take your walk on the town side.
03 / MIDDAY
Stop for lunch on a via
Head a few blocks inland to a shaded courtyard or deli. Keep water with you and put on a dry cover-up before going in.
04 / LATE DAY
Take the lagoon route back
Leave time for a walk on the Lake Trail. The path looks west across the water toward the mainland skyline.
Stay flexible when the Atlantic picks up. The lakefront walk and Whitehall make good changes of plan when you want to stay dry.
04 / NEARBY BEACHES
Four more beaches nearby.
Distances are approximate and measured straight from Midtown. Allow extra time to drive north across the inlet.
Lake Worth Beach
A city beach beside a fishing pier and a historic casino building with shops and restaurants.
- Best for
- A walk on the pier or lunch close to the sand
- Facilities
- Paid parking, restrooms and lifeguards
- Good to know
- Check the city’s beach and pier notices before leaving.
Palm Beach Shores Municipal Beach
An Atlantic beach near the south end of Singer Island. The town’s Ocean Avenue approach is just inland from the sand.
- Best for
- A walk near the inlet
- Facilities
- Town beach lot reserved for permit holders
- Good to know
- Use a lawful public parking option and check access rules before going.
MacArthur Beach State Park
A state-park beach beyond a boardwalk over the lagoon. Dunes and native coastal plants line the shore.
- Best for
- Birdwatching and a quiet shore walk
- Facilities
- Paid park entry, parking and a nature center
- Good to know
- There are no lifeguards. Allow time for the walk between the lot and the ocean.
Juno Beach Park
A county beach with long views along the surf and a fishing pier.
- Best for
- A stroll along the sand
- Facilities
- Parking, restrooms, outdoor showers and lifeguards
- Good to know
- Check the county notice for pier access. A partial closure is posted.
Distances are straight-line from Mid-Town Municipal Beach. Facilities change by season, so check on the day.
05 / MUST-SEE PLACES
Three ways to see Palm Beach.
01 / LAKE WORTH LAGOON
Walk the Lake Trail
Follow the path along the lagoon. Start near the marina or Whitehall and turn back whenever you are ready. Give bikes room on the shared path.
Lake Trail access and route ↗02 / WHITEHALL WAY
Tour Whitehall
Walk through the rooms of Henry Flagler’s former winter home, then visit the lakeside pavilion for the private railcar. Check admission and hours before you go.
Flagler Museum visitor information ↗03 / WORTH AVENUE
Explore the courtyard passages
Head west from the clock tower and look for the pedestrian vias off Worth Avenue. Their arches, fountains and small shops make for a leisurely loop.
Worth Avenue visitor information ↗EXPLORE THE AREA
Mid-Town Municipal Beach and Palm Beach, Florida.
The marker is near the Brazilian Avenue access. Zoom out to see Royal Park Bridge, the mainland and the lagoon-side path.
Open the interactive map ↗BEYOND THE BEACH
Palm Beach beyond the sand.
Cross from the ocean to the lagoon for a change in pace. Leave time for the museum’s colonnade and the small courtyard passages off Worth Avenue.
Whitehall
The Flagler Museum occupies the former winter home of Henry Flagler.
Photo: Phillip Pessar · CC BY 2.0
Inside the vias
Small open-air courtyards branch off Worth Avenue behind the storefronts.
Photo: CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz · CC BY-SA 4.0
On the lagoon side
The Town Marina sits beside the Lake Worth Lagoon near the southern end of the Lake Trail.
Photo: Vadim Sazanovich · CC BY-SA 4.0
The pavilion
The museum’s lakeside pavilion houses Henry Flagler’s private railcar.
Photo: Khowald · CC BY 4.006 / SIX HOTELS
Find your base.
CENTRAL AIRPORT
Hampton Inn West Palm Beach Central Airport
$ Budget · US$169–187 a night on sampled direct rates, checked November 2026
A practical base for an early flight, about 7 km by road from the beach. Ask the hotel about airport shuttle hours and plan your own ride across the bridge.
Hampton Inn West Palm Beach Central Airport official site ↗WEST LAKE WORTH
Hampton Inn West Palm Beach–Lake Worth–Turnpike
$ Budget · US$189–204 a night on sampled direct rates, checked November 2026
An inland hotel with breakfast and a pool, about 25 km by road from Midtown. It suits a trip with a rental car and plans west of the coast.
Hampton Inn West Palm Beach–Lake Worth–Turnpike official site ↗WORTH AVENUE
Palm Beach Historic Inn
$$ Mid-Range · US$200–275 a night on sampled direct rates, checked November 2026
An inn with a small set of rooms and suites on South County Road, less than 1 km on foot from the beach. Stay here for easy walks to the courtyards and the ocean.
Palm Beach Historic Inn official site ↗PALM BEACH SHORES
Palm Beach Shores Resort and Vacation Villas
$$ Mid-Range · US$287–294 a night on sampled direct rates, checked November 2026
Kitchen-equipped suites give families more space. The resort is roughly 15 km by road from Midtown, on the other side of the inlet.
Palm Beach Shores Resort and Vacation Villas official site ↗ROYAL POINCIANA
White Elephant Palm Beach
$$$ Upscale · US$340–436 a night on sampled direct rates, checked November 2026
Rooms and suites in a restored building near Royal Poinciana Way, about 2 km from the beach. Look for a room with a balcony if outdoor space matters to you.
White Elephant Palm Beach official site ↗NORTH COUNTY ROAD
The Breakers Palm Beach
$$$$ Luxury · US$690–1,190 a night on sampled direct rates, checked November 2026
The oceanfront resort sits about 1.5 km north of the Brazilian Avenue entrance. Compare room views and resort inclusions before you book.
The Breakers Palm Beach official site ↗
WHEN TO GO
Choose the day you want.
Winter is generally drier and is a popular time to visit. Summer is hotter and wetter. Check local weather and beach advisories on the day you go. Climate normals ↗
07 / FOOD, LANGUAGE & LOCAL LIFE
From sand to table.
A courtyard lunch
Duck into one of the pedestrian passages off Worth Avenue for shade and a meal.
Photo: CZmarlin · CC BY-SA 4.0What to order
Start with a diner breakfast or avocado toast in town. Fish tacos and seafood plates are easy choices near the pier, and a courtyard pizzeria makes a good stop between the lagoon and the ocean.
Local habits
Look for lunch hours and reserve higher-end dinners ahead. Change out of wet swimwear before you sit down, and check the dress guidance at resort restaurants.
A LITTLE SPANISH
Useful on the beach and in town.
- Buenos días
- Good morning
- Gracias
- Thank you
- Agua, por favor
- Water, please
- La cuenta, por favor
- The bill, please
SIX RESTAURANTS
Where to eat.
SOUTH DIXIE
Howley’s Restaurant
$ Budget · US$11.95 for an egg sandwich, menu checked November 2026
A West Palm Beach diner for an early breakfast or an easy lunch. Choose your bread and breakfast filling, then cross to the island after you eat.
Howley’s Restaurant official site ↗CLEMATIS STREET
Subculture Coffee
$ Budget · US$9.50 for avocado toast with egg, menu checked November 2026
Stop downtown for coffee and something quick before crossing the bridge. Check the posted café menu for the food available that morning.
Subculture Coffee official site ↗WORTH AVENUE
Pizza Al Fresco
$$ Mid-Range · US$18–35 for selected pizzas, menu checked November 2026
The pizzeria sits inside a Worth Avenue via. Share a margherita or a seafood pizza and take a look at the courtyard on your way out.
Pizza Al Fresco official site ↗LAKE WORTH BEACH CASINO
Benny’s on the Beach
$$ Mid-Range · US$18–26 for selected shrimp dishes, menu checked November 2026
Order beer-battered shrimp or a Palm Beach shrimp plate by the pier. Check the lunch and dinner menu before you travel south for a table.
Benny’s on the Beach official site ↗SOUTH COUNTY ROAD
Buccan
$$$ Upscale · US$65–68 for Wagyu short rib or prime strip steak, menu checked November 2026
Start with a shared plate, then try the grilled short rib with vegetables and herbs or the prime strip steak. Reserve a table for dinner.
Buccan official site ↗OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD
Okeechobee Steakhouse
$$$$ Luxury · US$63–115 for selected steaks, menu checked November 2026
An old-school West Palm Beach steakhouse. Choose a filet or split a bone-in ribeye, and check which sides are available on the dinner menu.
Okeechobee Steakhouse official site ↗08 / PALM BEACH AFTER DARK
Three bars.
Spruzzo
The rooftop restaurant has a view across the lagoon. Start with a small plate and check the dining menu before you go. Spruzzo menus ↗
Seafood Bar
Go for a view of the Atlantic and a snack or a seafood dinner. The drinks menu includes house-made watermelon soda. Seafood Bar menus ↗
Echo
Stop for a shared plate, sushi or a drink. The dinner menu lists a nonalcoholic beer and other alcohol-free choices. Echo dining menus ↗
Plan the return trip if you are staying on the mainland. Save the address of your hotel and leave time for traffic over the bridge.
09 / PALM BEACH EVENT CALENDAR & MONEY
Plan around the celebrations.
Worth Avenue Holiday Tree Lighting
In the winter holiday season, the association lights a tree on Worth Avenue and fills the street with music and a family parade. Check the organizer’s program.
Worth Avenue holiday program official site ↗Holidays at Whitehall
In the winter holiday season, the Flagler Museum decorates the house and offers seasonal programs. Check the visitor options and whether advance tickets are required.
Flagler Museum holiday program ↗Currency / US dollar
Carry a card for dining and a small amount of cash. Read parking signs before paying and check the venue’s menu for service charges.
US currency denominations ↗10 / WHAT TO WEAR
Pack for sand and shaded courtyards.
THE MIDTOWN BEACH KIT
Swim.
Walk.
Stay out.
On the sand
Wear the Palm Beach Cherry bikini with a light cover-up, a wide-brimmed hat, and sandals.
For the walk into town
Carry a bottle of water and shoes you can walk in. Pack sunscreen and something dry to wear when you leave the sand.
In town
Resort dining rooms may have specific dress rules. Check the venue’s guidance before you leave.
11 / BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Good to know.
Which airport serves Palm Beach?
Use West Palm Beach airport (DJT, formerly PBI). The Brightline station is in downtown West Palm Beach.
Where do I enter the beach?
Check town notices for open entrances. Brazilian Avenue is listed as open in the latest town notice, while Chilean Avenue remains closed.
Is there a lifeguard?
The town staffs Midtown daily when the beach is open. Read the flag board and ask the lifeguard before getting in the water.
Can I park at the beach?
Use signed paid street parking or a public-access paid lot in town. Green signs mark resident permit restrictions.
What if the beach is closed?
Walk the Lake Trail, visit the Flagler Museum or explore the Worth Avenue courtyards. Check the town’s seawall project and current notices before you set out.
FOG & FOUNDRY / SWIM
Small red cherries. Worn in Palm Beach.
A soft pink bandeau with a high-leg bottom and a scatter of red cherries. These existing Palm Beach Cherry gallery shots feature the set on the Palm Beach shoreline.
Explore the Palm Beach Cherry bikini ↗
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