red reef park

This is a municipal 9 hole golf course that goes on both sides of A1A. It's right on the ocean, and very scenic. Also an executive course, not too difficult.

The Red Reef is a nice park if you want to play with the kids, do a picnic or spend time with friends meanwhile kids have fun.There are planty of space to play and for the toddlers a nice "pirate" playground.

Red Reef was beautiful but you would have to be a really strong swimmer to snorkel around it without getting dragged across the rocks. Not for children. Beach was full of broken pieces of the reef. Very nice bathrooms and shower. We parked across the street for $2 an hour.

This is a great beach area with a reef that you can snorkel off of. It's great for kids' snorkeling or some fun watching the fish during a day at the beach, but it's not "serious snorkeling" or much of a reef. The beach is nice, although it seems like they must dredge it a lot as the sand is more of a gray color that a white or tan like you would expect to see in Florida. There are some quiet spots along the stretch of sand that I enjoyed, and other areas where it got very crowded and a bit noisy - so depending on which you prefer, it seems you can find it. There are picnic and grilling facilities as well, which makes for a very nice family day. Parking was a bit pricey for the weekend (I think it cost us $18) but it was close by and seemed to be safe. A word of caution to be careful when swimming, especially if the waves are rough or there is an undertow - it's easy to cut yourself on the rocks under the water there when the tide is high, if you're not careful. Overall a nice beach and park - I would recommend visiting it!

I have lived in Boca majority of my life and this beach use to be the best fishing spot early in the morning before the lifeguard went on duty. There also use to be three big reef's along with a small red edged reef for snorkeling. Due to the recent storms and erosion, the three big reef's have been since covered up and now only a little reef and small patch of rocks stand. Still a o.k. area for beginner snorkelers but not a place to really fish anymore.

Just ok. Expensive to get in for one rock in the ocean. The reef is decent. I saw a small shark, turtle and barracuda while snorkeling.

We stayed in Boca while visiting Florida. I really wanted to see the reef and 'snorkel' but it was overcast and raining on and off so they wouldn't allow it. Would have ruined my trip if I didnt see on trip advisor that the nature preserve is less than a mile away.Also I forgot my goggles and there is no place nearby that someone who is only renting a luxury vehicle could afford. So don't forget to pack everything you need before you go to the most ridiculously overpriced place on earth. I didn't even go in the park. It didn't look like much but then again I was in a bad mood after he told us no getting in the water. What did I drive 888 miles to Florida for?!The main reason for the 3 stars is the guard didn't know there was free or cheaper parking just down the street. I hate when people misinform me.

We went to Red Reef Park on a Monday afternoon and enjoyed a very peaceful time on the beach. We parked across the street at the Golf Course and saved on parking, but it may be worth it to pay for parking there and be in close proximity to the seating areas with outdoor grills you can bring your own picnic. (A great alternative to paying top dollar for take out lunches and beverages) More of a nature preserve and perfect for my stay!

Clean and well maintained beach, picnic area, rest rooms, with fishing and snorkeling at shoreline. I'm a resident with beach sticker so I can afford it. For visitors, I feel it's too costly. but that's the way it's going I'm much of our country.

In my opinion, there is not a better beach in South Florida. The reef is literally connected to the beach you you can walk in the water and swim/snorkel around it. There is an amazing variety of tropical fish and the beach is never crowded. The beach and restroom facilities are clean, there is a playground and BBQ area, lifeguards on duty.

Nice relaxing place to enjoy - alone or with company. Alone I like to just have my chair and read my book while watching the day end. With company- a nice BBQ

The snorkeling area at Red Reef Park is not one of the best due to the rip currents which are present and unpredictable even on relatively calm days. I was a City Lifeguard here for many years before and after the creation of the snorkeling area at this park. The beach was originally quite narrow with a series of rock shelves and patch reefs directly offshore with prolific amounts of marine life such as octopus, Florida Lobster and Moray Eels to mention only a few. Unfortunately,the natural rocky environment became the impetus for the City of Boca Raton to perform a series of beach renourishment (dredging) projects over the last 2 decades. There was large public outcry over the dredging project from mostly local residents who did not want these outcroppings covered. The dredging project went forth eventually and the beach became completely sand covered except for an area where the city placed small boulders which now form the present snorkeling "reef". Small portions of the original Red Reef (a rock shelf with patches of orange areas which are actually a type of sponge) are still visible but do not compare with the natural setting which was years ago destroyed by the dredging.The boulders now catch sand which in turn have created rip currents on even the calmest days. Fortunately there is a lifeguard tower there to assist bathers during the hours between 9 an and 5 pm. I would advise anyone considering entering the water at this location to speak first to the lifeguard on duty and ask and follow their advice on whether it is safe to swim. The conditions can change quite quickly however, during changes in tidal and wave/wind conditions. In my opinion,the entry fee for the park is inflated as is the hype on the quality of this snorkeling area. A nicer and more natural area is about 1.2 miles north of Red Reef Park just north of Spanish River Blvd..It is directly offshore and best viewed on a calm ocean day and at a high tide. Locally known as Jap Rock it is at the extreme northern end of the city limits and therefore never affected by the dredging. Along with my previous advice, please be sure to check in with the lifeguards at Spanish River Blvd as a safety measure beforehand.

We went on a Saturday. Arrive early, the beach fills up quickly. The water was crystal clear. We saw a lot of fish, including a parrot fish. The parking was a bit steep. $18 but there is a lot of parking and the beach is very clean with picnic areas and restrooms. A fun place to spend with the family. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is right across the street. You can read more about our trip on our travel blog.

This beach is well kept up and not overcrowded, due to there being a daily fee. If you are a Boca resident, there is a nominal yearly pass you can buy from the city that will give you access for free throughout the year. Definitely a good investment.

Lots to see here! Snorkeling is excellent by the reefs right here @ this site! Plenty of parking for visitors etc. Nice tables for picnics etc,