Major city · United States
Lake Worth Beach
Give it 1–2 nights: a free beach, a walkable downtown and Tri-Rail to West Palm Beach. Base here only if you have a car or use rideshare.
Lake Worth Beach is a small city of about 39,000 people on the Palm Beach County coast, roughly 16 km south of West Palm Beach. Its draw is a compact downtown of galleries, theatres and bars plus a free public beach on the barrier island. Most travellers use it as a relaxed 1–2 night stop between Delray Beach and West Palm Beach, or as a cheaper base for the county.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, afternoon storms), Sep–Oct (hurricane season peak)
- Airports
- PBI · FLL · MIA
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Lake Worth Beach911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Palm Beach County non-emergency561-688-3000
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lake Worth Beach, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyThe beach and downtown are busy and generally fine by day; use normal caution after dark, watch for traffic on A1A and US-1…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 561-688-3000 Palm Beach County non-emergency
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPBI Palm Beach International (About 13 km (8.1 mi) north; taxi or rideshare to downtown, roughly 15–20 min).PBI Palm Beach International (About 8.1 mi (13 km) north; taxi or rideshare to downtown, roughly 15–20 min).
- Getting aroundDowntown is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$4–7
- BeerDraught beer downtown$7–10
- Budget bedHostel or budget motel bed, a night, per personUS$45
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomUS$180
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomUS$300
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$170 · High US$320
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PBI Palm Beach International (About 13 km (8.1 mi) north; taxi or rideshare to downtown, roughly 15–20 min) · FLL Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (About 60 km (37 mi) south; more domestic and international flights, Tri-Rail connects to Lake Worth) · MIA Miami International (About 100 km (62 mi) south; long-haul flights, then Tri-Rail or a car north)PBI Palm Beach International (About 8.1 mi (13 km) north; taxi or rideshare to downtown, roughly 15–20 min) · FLL Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (About 37 mi (60 km) south; more domestic and international flights, Tri-Rail connects to Lake Worth) · MIA Miami International (About 62 mi (100 km) south; long-haul flights, then Tri-Rail or a car north)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Aug (16 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lake Worth Beach: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Downtown is walkable. The beach is on the barrier island across the Intracoastal drawbridge, about 3 km east of downtown — too far to walk with gear in summer heat, so drive, cycle or take a rideshare. Palm Tran buses serve the county; Tri-Rail runs from the Lake Worth station west of I-95 to West Palm Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami. A car makes the county much easier.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30–40 min
Tri-Rail from Lake Worth station, about 15 min, or I-95 by car
Downtown, Norton Museum and the Brightline station for Miami or Orlando.
Delray Beach
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Tri-Rail south, about 15 min, or I-95
Bigger restaurant strip and its own beach; easy half-day or evening.
Door to door: About 45 min
Tri-Rail south, about 25 min, or I-95
Mizner Park and the beach; pairs well with Delray in one day.
Palm Beach
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min
Car or rideshare via Southern Blvd and A1A
Worth a drive along the island; parking is limited and pricey.
Jupiter
cautionDoor to door: About 45–55 min
I-95 north, about 40 km (25 mi)I-95 north, about 25 mi (40 km)
Beaches and the lighthouse; a car day, not a train day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown (Lake and Lucerne Avenues)
Walkable to restaurants, bars and the Playhouse; 10–15 min drive or a long walk to the beach.
Barrier island / A1A
Beachfront and near the pier; pricier, fewer rooms, best with a car.
West of I-95 near the Tri-Rail station
Cheapest beds and direct trains, but a car or rideshare is needed for everything else.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $90–140 excl. bed
- Mid
- $150–250 excl. bed
- High
- $300+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 2 nights × US$180 | US$360 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$170 | US$680 |
| Rideshare, PBI airport to downtown1 × US$30 · check | US$30 |
| Beach parking, per hour1 × US$3 · check | US$3 |
| Chair and umbrella rental at the beach, per day2 × US$20 · check | US$40 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$114 |
| Trip total≈ US$314 per person per day, bed included | US$1,257 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $4–7 |
| Casual lunch or burger | $15–25 |
| Entree with a drink at a pier restaurant | $30–45 |
| Draught beer downtown | $7–10 |
| Rideshare, downtown to the beachcheck | $10–18 |
| Tri-Rail, Lake Worth to West Palm Beachcheck | $3–5 |
| Theatre ticket, Lake Worth Playhousecheck | $25–40 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Parking at the beach fills early on weekends; the lot is paid by the hour.
- Downtown is busier and safer than it was, but keep normal night-time caution and stay in lit areas.
- Afternoon thunderstorms are common from June to September; plan beach time for the morning.
- Hurricane season runs June–November, with the highest risk from late August to October — check forecasts before booking non-refundable trips.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Palm Beach County non-emergency
- 561-688-3000
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Palm Beach County non-emergency561-688-3000
Embassy
No embassies in Lake Worth Beach; consulates are in Miami, and embassies in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rideshare PBI → downtown: about $25–40, 15–20 min (check)
- Tri-Rail Lake Worth → West Palm Beach: about $3–5, 15 min (check)
- Beach parking: about $3 per hour (check)
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- Where is the beach? — Where is the beach?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
Prices are 2026 estimates; sales tax is added at the till.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lake Worth Beach. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, afternoon storms), Sep–Oct (hurricane season peak) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for PBI, FLL and MIA with last-train and rideshare fallbacks.
- Walking clusters for downtown Lake/Lucerne, the beach and pier, and the Tri-Rail station.
- Place pages with verified hours for the Playhouse, the Cultural Council gallery and the beach complex.
- Storm and heat fixtures so beach and outdoor plans can flip to indoor options.