Discover 2 amazing destinations, from hidden anchorages to lively sandbars.
Atlantic coastal boating influenced by the nearby Gulf Stream. Inlets offer crystal-clear azure waters on rising tides, sheltered ICW cruising, and famous sandbar gatherings. Boaters generally favor the November to May window for the most stable cruising conditions.
seasonal · Month 3
Florida's sea turtle nesting season. Beaches along the Atlantic coast become nesting grounds for loggerhead, green, and leatherback turtles.
Last Sunday of April
A massive, unsanctioned, and hugely popular seasonal raft-up party in Lake Boca Raton. Thousands of boaters gather at Lake Wyman and the Lake Boca sandbar to party with live music blasting from floating stages. Roughly 6,000–10,000 revelers on boats and floaties with no tickets, you just show up. Expect a heavy law-enforcement presence.
annual · Month 7
The biggest boating day of the year. Every sandbar, anchorage, and waterfront spot is packed. Fireworks displays visible from the water across Florida.
annual · Month 9
The last big boating weekend of summer. A favorite for multi-day Keys trips and sandbar sendoffs before the fall.
annual · Month 12
A traveling fireworks display leads boats up the Intracoastal from North Palm Beach to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, starting at 6 p.m. Doubles as a Toys for Tots drive. December 5, 2026.
Full moon weekends
A monthly raft-up tradition at Peanut Island during the full moon. Boaters tie up together, share drinks, and enjoy the moonrise over the inlet.
Experience the best of Lake Worth boating. Depart from John Prince Park Public Boat Ramp, explore John Prince Park Campground Boat Ramp.
Public boat ramp managed by Palm Beach County. Access type: Government Owned for General Public Use.
Public boat ramp managed by Palm Beach County. Access type: Government Owned for General Public Use.