Oceanfront
Silver Point Pier
The symbolic center of the coastline, rebuilt in 1971. Fish in the morning, walk it at sunset or just follow the sign toward the Atlantic.
Things to do in Silver Point Bay
Spend the morning on the Atlantic, the afternoon under live oaks, and the evening along the boardwalk or Lantern Harbor.
Signature sights
Start with the icons.
Lantern Harbor
Silver Point Beacon
A white cylindrical navigational tower built in 1928 and one of the town’s most recognizable silhouettes.
Old Silver Point
Founders Square
The historic town center, anchored by the four-sided clock and home to markets, ceremonies, concerts and the Hurricane Bell.
Atlantic coast
Five named beaches.
The shoreline changes character as you move through town—from the main public beach to quieter dunes and protected nesting areas.
Silver Point Beach
The main public beach and the easiest first stop for most visitors.
Main public beachNorth Point Beach
A quieter stretch of coast near preserved dunes and older beach cottages.
Quieter coastPier Beach
The sand around the town’s most recognizable pier and a popular local gathering place.
Near the pierBeacon Beach
A harbor-side beach area close to Lantern Harbor and the Silver Point Beacon.
Harbor accessTurtle Run
A protected sea-turtle nesting area where lighting is intentionally limited.
Protected nesting areaMarsh & dunes
Take the long way.
Mariner’s Walk crosses protected marshland and is popular with walkers, runners and birdwatchers. Atlantic Overlook sits above the dunes with benches and an observation deck. Marshgate Preserve adds more boardwalks through coastal wetland.
- Mariner’s Walk
- Atlantic Overlook Park
- Harbor Green
- Founders Park
- Marshgate Preserve
- Stormray Athletic Complex
Neighborhood guide
Eight ways to know the Bay.
Old Silver PointHistoric center with brick sidewalks, live oaks, cafés and older buildings.
OceanfrontHotels, condos, restaurants, beach rentals and the boardwalk.
Lantern HarborWorking boats, marina slips, apartments, restaurants and tourism businesses.
Palmetto HeightsEstablished residential streets, backyard pools and local family life.
SeabreezeNewer neighborhoods, townhomes, shopping and community pools.
North PointPreserved dunes, older beach cottages and a quieter coastal pace.
MarshgateWetland-edge neighborhood with apartments and young families.
College QuarterStudent apartments, coffee, bookstores, casual food and 21+ nightlife.
Entertainment & culture
When you’re off the beach.
Palmetto Theatre
The restored 1932 movie palace hosts classic films, community theatre, concerts and festivals.
Silverlight Cinemas 10
Ten screens and a large arcade lobby serving generations of local moviegoers.
Level Tide Arcade
Modern games mixed with surviving machines from the 1980s and 1990s.
Founders Market
Weekend outdoor market for produce, crafts, food, art and clothing.