Wellington Beaches

There are plenty of great reasons to head out to a a beach in your area. Whether you plan to go splashing in the waves, building sandcastles, throwing the frisbee, flying a kite, going on walks, or just catching some rays, beaches are a host to a wide range of exciting activities.

It’s easy to find a swimming beach in Wellington that are fairly close to you with the help of our table of beaches. The following is a list to help you locate a beach near Wellington. Get started, by entering a zip code in the displayed box above the table.

Wellington Beaches

Weather at Wellington beaches can be unpredictible, so it is important to plan your trip according to the weather.

Before going to a beach in Wellington, FL or a nearby area, check online to be sure that it is accessible to the greater public. Do not be shocked if the beach you plan to go to is closed due to their daily hours, being closed on certain days, or seasonality.

Wellington, FL Beach Rules

While each beach in Wellington will have different rules on how to attend their beach, you should expect to follow the following guidelines for every beach in Wellington that you attend.

  • Glass bottles can easily break, so don’t bring glass bottles to beaches.
  • Remember, if you bring an object to the beach, you are obligated to not leave anything behind.
  • Always listen to the lifeguard on duty. If they ask you to stop doing something, then you must do it.
  • Check online for guidance on fires on the beach because they could be not permitted or you have to follow strict guidelines.
  • Even if a lifeguard is supervising the beach, know that you’re entering the water at risk to yourself.
  • Only swim within the designated regions for beach goers.

Wellington Beach Tips

  1. Be ready for insects. If you plan on going to the beach early in the day or late in the day, there’s a decent chance that mosquitos, sand flies, fleas and other annoying insects may cause an issue.
  2. Get away from the sun. If you think that finding a shady area could be hard to come by, or if you suspect that there probably will not be too many shady areas available, pack your own shade! Bring a beach umbrella, pop up beach tent, or some sort of equipment that blocks sunlight. Be sure that you bring equipment that provides enough air-flow.
  3. Bring plenty of towels. Remember to pack many beach towels prior to leaving for the beach. Make sure to pack at a minimum 2 dry towels for each person – one for drying off and the other as a blanket.
  4. Store items in a mesh bag. It may be simple to find a backpack, tote bag, or waterproof duffle bag to stash beach necessities like beach towels, kid toys, tents, and spare clothes. But these bags keep moisture from escaping, leading to mold problems or just keeping beach essentials from drying out.
  5. Bring the proper sunscreen. The sunscreen you pack should be waterproof if you’re considering getting wet. The sunscreen should be re-applied whenever you dry off to stay protected.
  6. Rip tides. Rip tides are not on your mind if you want to visit beaches on a lake or river, but rip tides should be a cause for concern go to an ocean beach or a large body of water that has frequent rip tides. Learn the indicators and know how to survive if you are stuck in one.
  7. Will there be a lifeguard? Most frequently visited Wellington beaches will have a lifeguard around, however do not depend on a lifeguard being present. If you are concerned about yourself, young children or anyone else that you bringing to the beach, it’s a good idea to bring correctly sized PFDs for anoyone who require them, and also understand that you are swimming at your own risk.
  8. Know the alcohol policy. It is illegal to drink alcoholic drinks at most Wellington beaches. Visit the beach’s website prior to packing any alcohol.